Can I drivein Canada with a US Licence ?

Question

I'm staying in Canada a few years

Answer 1

Yes you may and American citizens do not need a passport to drive to and from Canada until June 2009.  Right now , you need a photo I.D. and birth certificate.  American citizens also do not need a visa to travel to Canada.

Answer 2

As a visitor you can drive in Canada with a US License for up to 6 months.  If you are coming as a student you can use your license longer, but still have to get a permit.

But for a long term stay you need to get a local drivers license.  In BC it is within 90 days.  And if you have a US registered vehicle, you need to change the insurance within 30 days, at which time you need a local License to do it.  

The regulations are set by the province, and slightly different in each, so can't really give you any more detail.

Answer 3

Yes. My husband and I went to Canada in 2006. We rented a car in Canada and drove using our FL drivers licenses.

Answer 4

Yes. Don't let it expire though. Make sure you have your passport / visa.

Answer 5

You can drive in Canada with a US license however, you will need to change your license over to whatever province you will be living in, if you will be in Canada longer than 6 months.

Please make sure you have the means to legally immigrate to Canada, otherwise you will be turned away at the border. www.cic.gc.ca

Answer 6

Yes but if you are there that long see your state about getting an intl license.

I moved there for two years and it is best if you can to get a Canadian license because it can serve as id.

http://www.tc.gc.ca/road/provinces.htm

Answer 7

Are you asking if you are allowed to drive in Canada on a US license?

Yes (for tourists, otherwise lie)