Border crossing into Canada

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Wayne
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We're allowed to stay 6 months in the U.S. without a visa. I'm pretty certain that is reciprocal for U.S. citizens visiting Canada.

A passport is necessary both ways. I believe the secure driver's licence is also acceptable now.

I'm not certain what Canada Border Services asks Americans. They usually only ask us about alcohol and cigarettes. I know certain meats are listed in the restricted food list but I've never been asked about food items even with the camper loaded on the truck. And, as already suggested, guns are an issue though I think it's mainly handguns that are restricted.

All Canadian border crossing agents excluding Quebec must now provide directions to the nearest Tim Hortons if reqested. This bill was passed last September.

It would be best to have a passport not to get in to Canada but to get back in to the US. There is another form of documentation you can use but I forgot what it is and I think it was like getting a passport anyway. Went to Vancouver Island on the ferry from Washington with the truck camper, and previously drove over from Glacier National park to Waterton-Glacier National park in Canada.
Canada border crossing was harder with questions about alcohol {don't bring large amounts),
guns (don't bring any), and firewood. (forget it they took it away even though I bought it in Glacier),
Getting back into the US was easier they take your passport, scan it, jokingly ask if your smuggling anything in and say welcome back.

Oh yeah I hope you have never been convicted of drunk driving because then you ain't goin' to Canada.

Check here for info.........LINK

You will need a passport. Enjoy your stay!

Hell of a drive, I believe recently they now require a passport. It used to be you only had to show a birth certificate....