What identification do I need to cross the border in 2008?
For U.S. and Canadian citizens ages 19 years and older crossing the borders into U.S. or Canada by land, Customs Officers will want to see a piece of photo identification as well as proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate. If you have a passport that is the only document required. U.S. and Canadian children ages 18 and under will be expected to present a birth certificate issued by a federal, state, provincial, count or municipal authority. As early as June of 2009 U.S. Customs will require passports for entry back into the U.S. by land or sea. This information and more on U.S. citizen passport requirements can be found at www.travel.state.gov.
I have children in my group that are traveling without their parents or only one parent. What do I need to do?
Besides identification for the child, they should have a written letter of consent to travel into Canada from the parent or legal gaurdian remaining at home. Divorced parents who share custody of thei children should carry copies of the legal custody documents. It is also advisable to supply a phone number so that those travel arrangements can be confirmed by the Customs agent if they chose to do so.
Canada and U.S. Customs officers are members of or affliated with Child Find Canada, Child Find America, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the International Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
I have a minor criminal offence on my record. What should I be concerned about?
For detailed information on admissability please visit www.canadawelcomesyou.net
There are steps that must be taken a minimum of 6 weeks prior to your travel date. This includes any past conviction for DUI (driving under the influence). You may not be permitted access to Canada unless these steps have been fully complied with. For information on minor criminal offences such as driving under the influence refer to: www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp
What bait can I bring into Canada?
You cannot bring live minnows or leeches. Live earthworms are permitted, but only when packed in artificial bedding (no earth or soil). Frozen or salted minnows are allowed.
What do I need to bring my firearms into Canada?
You must obtain a gun permit for your guns. Refer to www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca You may bring a hunting rifle or shotgun into Ontario for hunting or competition purposes when you are 18 years of age or older. Firearms must be registered for a fee of $25. This permit is valid for a period of 60 days. You can also bring up to 200 rounds of ammunition for hunting.
How much liquor can I bring into Canada?
You are allowed to bring in twenty four 12 oz. cans or bottles of beer or 40 oz. liquor or 1.5 liters of wine. You must be 19 years of age to import alcohol into Ontario. Duties and taxes are collected on any excess amount.
How much tobacco can I bring into Canada?
One carton of cigarettes (200 cigarettes) and 50 cigars and 200g of tobacco. Duties and taxes are collected on any excess amount.
What is prohibited to bring into Canada?
You are not allowed to bring potatoes, dog food, fire wood or radar detectors into Canada.
