[pct-l] Identification at the Canadian Border

[wandering_bob@xxxxxxx (Bob Bankhead)]

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It depends on which way you are going. Expect to be hassled by the USA offi=
cials. You are filthy (true), sneaky (slipping in thru the woods on foot), =
highly suspect (paranoia reigns), and almost sure to be carrying a "dirtry =
bomb" in your gear. And you are -- just check your laundry bag!

>From USA Into Canada:
        Photo ID - driver's license or passport
        Proof of citizenship - PASSPORT or Birth Certificate
        Entry to Canada Via the PCT Form properly filed out, signed and sta=
mped in advance by Canadian Immigration Centre below.

        Special regulations apply if you have dogs, horses, or other animal=
s with you. See the PCT Guidebooks for details or contact :
                        Canadian Immigration Centre
                        Huntington, B.C.
                        Canada VOX  1M0

>From Canada to USA:
        Photo ID - driver's license or passport
        Proof of citizenship - PASSPORT or Birth Certificate
        If not a US or Canadian citizen, you'll need a visa to enter the co=
untry.

        For info contact:

           US Customs Service Seattle WA  206-442-1598
           US Immigration & Naturalization  Seattle WA  206-442-5956


Wandering Bob

----- Original Message -----
From: Marge Prothman
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 7:57 AM
To: Pct-L
Subject: [pct-l] Identification at the Canadian Border

Unless I have missed it, I have not seen any discussion on what people are
taking with them for identification to get into Canada and return to the
States.

Last year a number of people were met by Canadian Immigration between the
monument and Manning Park. Some hiker journals even reported a Camper and
several officials. There did not seem to be any rhyme or reason when the
immigration would show up. But if I remember correctly they did have a list
of through hikers and there expected date of arrival into Canada.

Just a thought for 2003 hikers to be prepared.

Marge   [The Old Gal]
http://www.prothman.org/marge

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