We are leaving in about 2 weeks for Prince Edward's Island. I have never been to Canada before, so a few questions and I welcome suggestions as well. What kind of food can I bring over in a cooler? Is there anything I can't bring - should I just wait and shop once I cross the border? Do I need to change my $ to Canadian or can I use American? It's a 600 mile trip and we are doing it in one day, so any tips on how to make it easier?

By Trina~moderator on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 09:14 am:

You may need passports.

New Travel Requirements

By Ginny~moderator on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 09:29 am:

You will definitely need passports to return to the U.S.

By Colette on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 09:33 am:

We are driving and it looks like if I have a birth cert. and a license I am all set.

By Boxzgrl on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 11:40 am:

I remember vacationing in Victoria and we used Canadian currency, not American. But this was in 1998! LOL

By Dawnk777 on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 02:25 pm:

We could convert our money, at the hotel, so DH would convert a chunk of money, each day. We have some Canadian money leftover, though!

By Marcia on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 10:50 pm:

You can use your bank card to take your money out at any bank machine. That's what I do when I travel to the states.
We need passports if we fly into the states, but not yet if we're driving. If you have them, take them, but you should be fine with picture ID.

We aren't allowed to take citrus fruits across the boarder, as well as some meats. I think it would be safer to just buy your food when you get here. The prices are not really any different. Actually, sometimes they're cheaper here.

I've never been to PEI, but I've heard it's beautiful. Have fun!

By Colette on Thursday, July 17, 2008 - 10:20 am:

Thanks, I double checked with AAA, I just need birth certificates and my driver's license, but I also need a cert. of liability from my insurance co., so I am glad I checked. I think I am going to just bring mostly snacks in the car and then fill the cooler when I cross the border, but before I hit the island (I have heard the island is very expensive for some groceries).

By Dawnk777 on Thursday, July 17, 2008 - 11:42 am:

Oh yeah. We needed that insurance letter, when we went 3 years ago, too. DH just randomly went to the insurance office to check on driving outside of the country, and they knew about it. Otherwise, we'd not have known.