KD in CA Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Last time I was up in Buffalo, you didn't need a passport to get into Canada (and back), just a driver's licenes. That was several years ago....is this still the case? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsNYC Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 No passport needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 In the past I didn't even need a drivers license. But I'm going up to Buffalo for the Holidays and my family told me to make sure we all bring our Birth Certificates in case we want to go to Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 In the past I didn't even need a drivers license. But I'm going up to Buffalo for the Holidays and my family told me to make sure we all bring our Birth Certificates in case we want to go to Canada. 154773[/snapback] I went up to Canada last year. My wife and I had our passports, but my parents only had driver's licenses, and they were fine. This was April '03. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 I went up in Dec 2002. I did have my birth certificate with me, but was never asked for any ID when crossing, either direction. Just the usual questions, where are you from, your name, are you carrying any fruits/veggies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiew Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Just the usual questions, where are you from, your name, are you carrying any fruits/veggies. Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gantrules Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 I cross the border at least 3-4 times a year...always take your birth certificate just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 when you call the boarder crossing phone # 1-800-847-8929 they said you need a birth certificate but never had to use one just the driver lic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Last time I was up in Buffalo, you didn't need a passport to get into Canada (and back), just a driver's licenes. That was several years ago....is this still the case? thanks! 154763[/snapback] Take T-Bone with you when you go, then leave him there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movinon Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Take T-Bone with you when you go, then leave him there. 154820[/snapback] Don't forget Rudy and Ice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 I would happily trade the state of Pennsylvania for the City of Toronto. Who's with me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Last time I was up in Buffalo, you didn't need a passport to get into Canada (and back), just a driver's licenes. That was several years ago....is this still the case? thanks! 154763[/snapback] I don't know if they still do this, but I always called my insurance company and let them know I was going to be in Canada. They'd prepare a form that met Canada's proof of insurance requirements in the event of a fender bender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Take T-Bone with you when you go, then leave him there. 154820[/snapback] Sorry, didn't you read the post above? They don't allow you to take fruits in. As to the original post, I wouldn't get a passport to go to Canada, but if you have one, bring it with you (unless it has the stamps from a bunch of Middle Eastern countries in it ). The more "authoritative" the documentation you have with you (birth certificate, passport over driver's license/Sam's club membership card), the less chance you'll get a hassle. And whatever you're doing up there, just tell them you're "sightseeing." And when they ask you if you have any weapons, don't say "what do you need?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 If you have kids make sure you have ID for them. We went two years ago and didnt think we needed any ID for our children. Well, the * at the border had a sh!tfit that we had no ID for the kids and sent us to immigration where essentially we were interrogated. They asked my kids (Who look alike and resemble us oddly enough) "Are these your parents? Welcome to Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 harder getting in on the northway rt 87 they ask a lot more questions and i know some people that go up snowmobiling and have had to go inside and answer more question . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Here's a question I always wanted to ask. If you're going to the Ballet, do you tell the customs guy that? What if it's a customs girl? And she's hot? I would think you'd just say "I'm here for sightseeing." Then you're not lying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 I would happily trade the state of Pennsylvania for the City of Toronto. Who's with me? I'm sure there's a lot of other self-important, small-minded, short-sighted, arrogant children who would be glad to give up tens of thousands of square miles of beautiful river valleys and rich farmlands in exchange for a stinking concrete pit of self-important, small-minded, arrogant Torontonians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheRocks Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 you should be ok with just a drivers licence...but if you are bringing children with you definately bring their birth certificates....unless you want to get dragged into their little interrogation room for about 4 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 I'm sure there's a lot of other self-important, small-minded, short-sighted, arrogant children who would be glad to give up tens of thousands of square miles of beautiful river valleys and rich farmlands in exchange for a stinking concrete pit of self-important, small-minded, arrogant Torontonians. 154843[/snapback] Next time I'm having a party, PLEASE remind me to send you an invite. I'm sure you are just a BARREL of laughs at any social gathering! WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 If you have kids make sure you have ID for them. We went two years ago and didnt think we needed any ID for our children. Well, the * at the border had a sh!tfit that we had no ID for the kids and sent us to immigration where essentially we were interrogated. They asked my kids (Who look alike and resemble us oddly enough) "Are these your parents? Welcome to Canada. 154840[/snapback] yeah...that happened to my wife a few years ago when she was coming back from Michigan...man she was pissed. They made her go to immigration too, they were just making sure these kids weren't kidnapped. So if you are going with kids, make sure they have thier birth certificates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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