Entering Canada
Travelers arriving from the US:
By Air
As of January 23, 2007 a passport is required for travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda.
By land or sea
As of January 1, 2008 a passport will be required for travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda.
Canada-US Border Requirements:
US citizens travelling by land or sea will need a birth certificate, resident alien card or a green card together with picture ID to enter Canada. US passports are now necessary to enter Canada by air. Visit getapassportnow.com for more info.
If you are planning on visiting Kicking Horse after the dates listed above, you will need a valid passport. For information on obtaining a passport, visit http://www.travel.state.gov or call the U.S. National Passport Information Center at 1-877-4USA-PPT.
For more information on rule and regulation changes, go to the US Department of State's travel website at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html.
From Other Countries:
People arriving from Europe do not need a visa to enter Canada, but do need a valid passport. If you are arriving from another country, you may need a visa to legally enter Canada. Check online at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.html to see your particular requirements.
