09-18-2004, 08:55 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
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Since this will be my first ever trip to Canada would someone please tell me what they require from a US citizen to enter the country ? Thanks. I get a different answer from everyone I ask.
Bill 
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09-18-2004, 08:55 PM
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#2
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Salisbury, MD, USA
Posts: 2,556
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Since this will be my first ever trip to Canada would someone please tell me what they require from a US citizen to enter the country ? Thanks. I get a different answer from everyone I ask.
Bill
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09-18-2004, 09:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: America
Posts: 985
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I looked it up, in preparation for my own border crossing. The best I can tell is this, you MUST have proof of US citizenship. Birth certificate and photo ID, or passport. I think I'm going with a passport. A passport costs if you want to get it quickly, as does the birth certificate, but I think the passport is the foolproof way to go.
I have been to BC a ton of times, but not in years, and this is the first time I've had to provide proof of citizenship. Another change in the new world since 9/11.
[This message has been edited by LSH (edited September 18, 2004).]
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09-18-2004, 09:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Sherwood Forest, MD
Posts: 387
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I've flown and driven into Canada, both before and after 9/11. I had to show my drivers license and birth certificate at the airport, and usually only have to show my drivers license when driving.In January this year when I drove, Canada only required my drivers license to get in. I did get pulled over and searched throughly each way which was new. I showed my passport getting back into the US which they always prefer over a drivers license. If you have a passport you are better off using that, if you don't bring a drivers license and a birth certificate. You'll need both. You won't always be asked for both, but it's better to be prepared.
If you are driving, you'll also want to have an international insurance card with you just in case you have an accident. Your insurance agent can mail you one if you call them.
Jenney
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09-18-2004, 09:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Rocky Hill, CT USA
Posts: 558
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I've flown and driven into Canada, both before and after 9/11. I had to show my drivers license and birth certificate at the airport, and usually only have to show my drivers license when driving.In January this year when I drove, Canada only required my drivers license to get in. I did get pulled over and searched throughly each way which was new. I showed my passport getting back into the US which they always prefer over a drivers license. If you have a passport you are better off using that, if you don't bring a drivers license and a birth certificate. You'll need both. You won't always be asked for both, but it's better to be prepared.
If you are driving, you'll also want to have an international insurance card with you just in case you have an accident. Your insurance agent can mail you one if you call them.
Jenney
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09-19-2004, 06:50 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: ukraine
Posts: 95
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Hi I am from Canada so I can fill you in
You must be prepared to:
1. Like Hockey
2. Eat back bacon
3. Drink beer of 5% alcohol or more
4. Say "excuse me" and "sorry" a lot
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09-19-2004, 06:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Canada
Posts: 122
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Hi I am from Canada so I can fill you in
You must be prepared to:
1. Like Hockey
2. Eat back bacon
3. Drink beer of 5% alcohol or more
4. Say "excuse me" and "sorry" a lot
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09-19-2004, 06:51 PM
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quote:Originally posted by BILLW:
Since this will be my first ever trip to Canada would someone please tell me what they require from a US citizen to enter the country ? Thanks. I get a different answer from everyone I ask.
Bill
Good luck, you'll need it. 
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09-19-2004, 06:51 PM
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quote:Originally posted by BILLW:
Since this will be my first ever trip to Canada would someone please tell me what they require from a US citizen to enter the country ? Thanks. I get a different answer from everyone I ask.
Bill
Good luck, you'll need it.
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09-19-2004, 08:44 PM
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Just go to this website... it has all the info you'll need.
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/menu-e.html
Sorry Bill for not answering yer email, just been tied up with medical stuff.
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09-19-2004, 08:44 PM
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Just go to this website... it has all the info you'll need.
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/menu-e.html
Sorry Bill for not answering yer email, just been tied up with medical stuff.
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09-20-2004, 05:06 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Salisbury, MD, USA
Posts: 2,556
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quote:Originally posted by Gord:
Just go to this website... it has all the info you'll need.
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/menu-e.html
Sorry Bill for not answering yer email, just been tied up with medical stuff.
No problem, thanks for the link.
Bill
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09-27-2004, 09:39 AM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Syracuse, New York, US
Posts: 43
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Where's Canada?
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09-27-2004, 09:39 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 1,028
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Where's Canada?
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09-27-2004, 12:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Salisbury, MD, USA
Posts: 2,556
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quote:Originally posted by Patti:
Where's Canada?
Funny you should ask, I just got back from submitting my passport application.
Patti,
You're not DMD3 after a sex-change operation are you ? He asked retarded questions all the time, just like this one. Go to Yahoo maps and type in C A N A D A and press enter. If you need more help Borderstone knows the librarian, ask him, LOL.
Bill
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09-27-2004, 05:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: New York City
Posts: 455
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is she/he friend or foe? fair or foul?
...vegetable or fruit?
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09-27-2004, 05:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: ontario, canada
Posts: 5,265
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is she/he friend or foe? fair or foul?
...vegetable or fruit?
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09-27-2004, 05:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Manchester, England
Posts: 586
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quote:Originally posted by BILLW:
Funny you should ask, I just got back from submitting my passport application.
Patti,
You're not DMD3 after a sex-change operation are you ? He asked retarded questions all the time, just like this one. Go to Yahoo maps and type in C A N A D A and press enter. If you need more help Borderstone knows the librarian, ask him, LOL.
Bill
If you like that check out Patti's profile. Under interests.
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09-27-2004, 05:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: USA
Posts: 1,382
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quote:Originally posted by BILLW:
Funny you should ask, I just got back from submitting my passport application.
Patti,
You're not DMD3 after a sex-change operation are you ? He asked retarded questions all the time, just like this one. Go to Yahoo maps and type in C A N A D A and press enter. If you need more help Borderstone knows the librarian, ask him, LOL.
Bill
If you like that check out Patti's profile. Under interests.
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09-27-2004, 05:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Salisbury, MD, USA
Posts: 2,556
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quote:Originally posted by brink:
If you like that check out Patti's profile. Under interests.
Cute. Maybe it's his sister or girlfriend/cousin?
Bill
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09-27-2004, 06:06 PM
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#21
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Manchester, England
Posts: 586
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very possible.
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09-27-2004, 06:06 PM
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#22
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: USA
Posts: 1,382
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very possible.
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10-05-2004, 07:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: America
Posts: 985
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I suck at keeping old paperwork. ARGH.
I thought I was doing myself a favor by finally updating my license with my current address (I've only been at it for 3 years!). SO, I get this done, only to find out that if my license was issued sooner than 6 mos. ago, and if my surname is different than the surname on my birth certificate, I need a TON of paperwork to prove who I am. SHEESH. Like I kept my first marriage certificate???
So, I am drowning in old paper, have an official copy of my birth certificate on the way and am going to pay dearly for expedited passport service.
I just have to remember, it will all be worth it in the end, right?
(oh why didn't I just go back to my maiden name???)
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10-05-2004, 09:15 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Scotland
Posts: 16
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quote:Originally posted by Kilgore:
Hi I am from Canada so I can fill you in
You must be prepared to:
1. Like Hockey
2. Eat back bacon
3. Drink beer of 5% alcohol or more
4. Say "excuse me" and "sorry" a lot
Note that "Back Bacon" to a Canadian is "Canadian Bacon" to an American.
Also, don't forget to try the Salt and Vinegar potato chips while you're visiting. 
John
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10-05-2004, 09:15 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Vancouver, BC CANADA
Posts: 21
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quote:Originally posted by Kilgore:
Hi I am from Canada so I can fill you in
You must be prepared to:
1. Like Hockey
2. Eat back bacon
3. Drink beer of 5% alcohol or more
4. Say "excuse me" and "sorry" a lot
Note that "Back Bacon" to a Canadian is "Canadian Bacon" to an American.
Also, don't forget to try the Salt and Vinegar potato chips while you're visiting.
John
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