Beginning June 1, 2009, US citizens returning from Canada will be required to present a travel document to return to the states. Travel documents include US Passport or US Passport Card or Enhanced Driver's License or Trusted Traveler Program Card. This change is part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) and the website is http://travel.state.gov/ .
A Passport Card is less expensive than a Passport and should take about 3 weeks to process and is good for 10 years. The same application used for requesting a passport is used for the passcard, just check a different box on the application. This application can be picked up at your local post office and they should be able to answer any questions you have. The cost for applying is $35 for a youth under the age of 16 and $45 for a first time application for an adult.
Groups of US children ages 16 through 18, when traveling with a school or religous group, social organization or sports team will be able to enter, with adult supervision, with orginal documents of their birth certificates or other proof of US citizenship.
To ensure a good trip into Canada, make sure everyone in your group has their paperwork well in order before your canoe trip or fishing trip.
Remember, you still need a Remote Access Border Pass, Canadian Camping or entry permits and Canadian Fishing licenses. Depending upon where you enter, you may also need a BWCA entry permit.
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And as if all that weren't enough there is also the non-Canadian resident Outdoors Card now required in connection with the fishing license:
For non-Canadian residents, a complete and valid licence to fish in Ontario consists of:
a non-Canadian resident Outdoors Card (plastic) or a Non-Canadian Resident Temporary Outdoors Card and Application (paper)
PLUS
a valid non-Canadian resident fishing licence tag carried as a separate document.
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