Can an American travel to Canada without a passport?
According to the CBSA website : Identification requirements for U. S. citizens and permanent residents If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you must carry proof of citizenship such as a passport, birth certificate, a certificate of citizenship or naturalization, a U.S. Permanent Resident Card, or a Certificate of Indian Status along with photo identification. If you are a U.S. permanent resident, ensure you carry proof of your status such as a U.S. Permanent Resident Card. For members of a Trusted Traveller program U.S. citizens U.S. citizens who are members of the NEXUS program can use their membership card as proof of identification and citizenship when entering Canada by land, air or water. This applies when you are using either conventional or NEXUS-only lanes. U.S. citizens who are members of FAST may use their membership card when entering Canada by land or water only. When travelling by air, FAST cards will only be accepted as proof of identification when you are travelling to Canada from the U.S. So, while you don't necessarily need a passport to enter Canada as a US citizen, you do need to have some comparable proof of identity and citizenship. If you have time, renewing your passport is probably a good idea because it will probably make things easier at the border. Also, check what the requirements are to re-enter the US as a citizen and be sure to have whatever you need with you. Finally, be sure there aren't any firearms or drugs in the car because those will cause you massive problems at the border. Bon voyage!