| Driving to Canada is a great way to experience the | | | | of your paperwork is up to date. Expired information |
| scenic sights and nature up North. Many Americans | | | | will hold you back and may result in the inability to |
| make the journey to Canada every year. It's really | | | | cross the border. Double check that your information |
| not all that far and the drive can be beautiful. | | | | will not be expiring during your trip either because |
| However, taking your car across the border is not as | | | | that is trouble that you do not need and it can be |
| easy as it used to be. It's important to be aware of | | | | easily prevented with preparation. |
| all of the requirements for driving across the border | | | | Border officials always ask who you are and what |
| before you set out on your trip. Getting all that way | | | | your business is in Canada. Be prepared to answer |
| just to find that you are not properly equipped will be | | | | their checklist of questions. It should all be pretty |
| frustrating and a huge waste of time and money. | | | | straight forward. Don't bring anything illegal to the |
| You must bring picture identification that clearly | | | | border and you should have little to worry about. |
| states you are legally allowed to drive in your state. | | | | Whether it's shopping, sight seeing or a certain |
| Border crossings are very strict with things like this | | | | landmark you wish to see be honest and the process |
| and will most likely want I.D. from everyone within | | | | will be over much faster. |
| your car. All adults should have I.D. and kids should | | | | If you come from a major city and you are not used |
| have passports and birth certificates. New laws are | | | | to wildlife on the roads, watch carefully while in |
| being incorporated so that all vehicles crossing the | | | | Canada. It is very common for deer to run out on |
| border between the U.S. and Canada will be asked to | | | | the road, especially in rural zones during the night or |
| show passports as well as I.D. | | | | in early morning. Moose and even the occasional bear |
| It is a good idea to look up all of the border rules | | | | can be seen on the road in Canada. But you sure |
| before you attempt to pack your bags and jump in | | | | don't want to hit one of them. It can be a pretty |
| the car. It's incredibly common for people to make | | | | nasty mess. |
| mistakes and pack things that are not allowed to be | | | | Always follow the traffic laws. If you don't know |
| brought over the border. Check online at official | | | | them, look them up. Certain aspects might vary |
| government sites for a list of items that will not be | | | | when compared to the state you are from. For |
| allowed over the border. Make alternate plans or buy | | | | example, seatbelts are mandatory all across Canada. |
| those items when you arrive in Canada. | | | | Stay aware of rules and regulations and your time in |
| You will be asked to provide registration and | | | | Canada will be a treat. |
| insurance papers for your vehicle. Make sure that all | | | | |