Passcard for Canada?

[Americamper]

Planning a tentative trip to Banff and was wondering if I can get in and out with a passcard rather than a passport?

[tonymull]

Getting a passport is not hard. Then you are sure. No you can't fly without a passport if you have an emergency. Not sure about Canada but the leading cause of death and injury in Alaska is an accident.

[scrubjaysnest]

In an emergency in order to fly home you will need the full passport.

[Old-Biscuit]

Driving ........YES

Flying .........NO


Canada: Crossing the Border

[jimh406]

I don't know what a passcard is, but in adjoining states we can get in/back with an enhanced driver's license. Keep in mind that it's generally easier to get into Canada unless you have a DUI than getting back into the US.

[Reality_Check]

Canadian border site

US border site

It's always a bit different than what is written. Options exist (lic with birth cert, etc), but the reality is, they want a passport. I travel across with ever changing groups, often several times a year, in addition to simple crossings with the wife. It's always made clear of what they 'want'. Enhanced lic's work ok... but preference is...

[sonuvabug]

This is the link to the Canadian Border Services Agency. Scroll down the page and you'll see what you need.

Click here for CBSA requirements