Going to Canada? Check your past.

[Caladan 19]

Oh, God, now Mexico won't let him in without a passport!!!!

[mercy 1]

Oh, God, now Mexico won't let him in without a passport!!!!

And he'll need one to get back in to the US. Guess he'd better pick one country and never leave it.

[beameup 0]

I think that you there in New England are much closer brethren to the (English) Canadians - I'm sure that they give you a "warm hug" when you cross-over into Canada from Vermont - "welcome home brother".

The PROBLEM lies in the WEST - specifically in the NORTHWEST.

You see, Canadians look at N.W. Americans as "gunslingers", you know, the "Wild Wild West" where we form MILITIAS.

Think of it this way:

North West Canada to "Dudley Do-right"

And North West United States to "Dirty Harry"

Canada

America

Happy to make you laugh.

Personally I go where I'm welcome. I have no interest in going where I am not welcome.

I have many relatives within 30 minutes drive of Canada and they AVOID Canada due to the hassles - as do most Washingtonians - ("the word is out").

Huh, I guess a different "word is out" in Vermont. I too have many relatives and friends who live a short drive from the border and they love going to Canada. And none of them (or me and my husband for that matter) have ever had any problem. Maybe it's just you and yours.

Beameups responses make me laugh, and glad he stays south of the Cdn border.

Agreed, lol.

[beameup 0]

Oh, God, now Mexico won't let him in without a passport!!!!

Are Canadians confused or is it the B.C. Bud?

Mexico welcomes all - "welcome amigos"

However, coming from Mexico you need documentation.

Got it?

[Reba 2]

you're confused dude. Did you read the articles that say Mexico will require you to have a passport soon? And that the US, your own beloved country btw, will require you to have a passport to get back to your own home if you leave?

I wonder what he'll do if he's inspected by US customs sometime?

[DeadPoolX 9]

I think that you there in New England are much closer brethren to the (English) Canadians - I'm sure that they give you a "warm hug" when you cross-over into Canada from Vermont - "welcome home brother".

The PROBLEM lies in the WEST - specifically in the NORTHWEST.

You see, Canadians look at N.W. Americans as "gunslingers", you know, the "Wild Wild West" where we form MILITIAS.

Those are stereotypes, and as is often the case, stereotypes are incorrect. The Canadians I've met aren't "Dudley Do-Rights" and the vast majority of Americans sure aren't "Dirty Harrys." Are there some of each in Canada and the U.S.? Sure. But they're not the norm.

And yes...unfortunately, due to the WHTI, you'll need a passport to get into Mexico or Canada and then to come back into the United States.

[Fandango 1,440]

Happy to make you laugh.

Personally I go where I'm welcome. I have no interest in going where I am not welcome.

then you're in this thread why?

Edited March 2, 2007 by LisaD

[derekkj 0]

You see, Canadians look at N.W. Americans as "gunslingers", you know, the "Wild Wild West" where we form MILITIAS.

Ever heard of the Green Mountain Boys, by any chance?

then you're in this thread why?

[Marilyn. 340]

I happened to have lived close to the border in British Columbia just above Washington for about 15 years....

I didn't think Americans from Washington etc or the US for that matter were gunslingers or anything of the sort

I did think that some Americans were arrogant etc...

[Flames9_RN 359]

I would just leave the troll alone. He can keep his grumpiness south of the border

[beameup 0]

No problema dude, I know North from South.

Mexico Tourist Card: Get a tourist card at the border (or AAA) with a US driver's license and proof of citizenship (passport)

I always have my passport with me when I go to Mexico - been doin' it for DECADES.

The ONLY difference now is you'll need a passport TO GET BACK HOME.

But like I said "I go where I'm welcome" - I've been in S.E. Asia for years now

Canada can keep itself "pure" from American contamination - nothing there but beavers and maple syrup anyway.

Mexico - "been there, done that" since the 1950's.

I'll stick to California when in the U.S. (home-sweet-home).

you're confused dude. Did you read the articles that say Mexico will require you to have a passport soon? And that the US, your own beloved country btw, will require you to have a passport to get back to your own home if you leave?

I wonder what he'll do if he's inspected by US customs sometime?

[Fuzzness 2]

note from the department of natural resources: please do not feed the troll

[beameup 0]

To visit Mexico by land in 2007, you need photo identification and a tourist card. To visit Mexico by air after the new passport deadline of January 23, 2007, you will need a passport and Mexico tourist card.

Get your facts straight - "dude"

you're confused dude. Did you read the articles that say Mexico will require you to have a passport soon? And that the US, your own beloved country btw, will require you to have a passport to get back to your own home if you leave?

I wonder what he'll do if he's inspected by US customs sometime?

As a matter of fact you can (you probably would) get inspected by U.S. Border Patrol at Mexico. I personally NEVER have been detained in well over 1000 trips (over 40 years). Some try to smuggle drugs across from Mexico, some try to smuggle trunkloads of illegal Mexican aliens.

What the hell would an American bring back from Canada? a beaver pelt?

Oh, I forgot "B.C. Bud" is a multi-billion dollar business.

B.C. Bud

U.S. Drug Enforcement

[KarenCee 3]

So why come here and create this LONG thread about why we should NOT go to Canada just because YOU had a bad experience? Pretty simple I think.....if you don't like it, JUST DON'T GO DUDE!!

You had a bad day...sorry about that. I've had a bad time coming through one of the airports in Canada. It's certainly NO reason not to ever go there again and it seems that everyone else who's posted in this thread feels the same way. Time to pack up your toys and get over it.

[Emancipation 2]

What the hell would an American bring back from Canada? a beaver pelt?

3 Items of Interest to Americans:

1. Water

2. Oil

3. Lumber

Sorry dude, but if "we" kept to our side of the boarder your country would be brought to her knees in these 3 areas. The US appetite in those areas is too great for her resources. Our nations are tied together in trade and in security for obvious and necessary reasons. Canada isn't stupid. We know that we NEED American Tourism, and these measure are to answer the US call for tougher security at our boarders. We are only responding YOUR countries demands on our boarders. After 9-11 there was this thing called "increased security" that became top priority in our countries for some very real reasons. SO.. it's one of those things we all have to grin and bear. You have every right to speak your mind, but the truth is you need us whether you want to admit it or no. We have had deep trade & tourism ties that aren’t going to go away just because you "proclaim" it so in this form. Your fear mongering is irresponsible in my opinion.