Can I enter canada from Michigan without a passport?

Question

I am a residence of Michigan and need to go to Canada for something family related. Can I cross the Bridge with just a birth certificate and State ID or do also need a passport.

I would be going to Canada in August of 2008

Answer 1

No, you need a passport.

Here is the link to the US Passport Agency

Answer 2

by land u do not need a passport if you have govt issued id (drivers license ) and a birth certificate you are good to go. i am going to maine in aug 2008 with drivers license and birthcertificate

Answer 3

You don't need a passport if you are driving and if you are a US citizen.  You need your birth certificate to prove citizenship and a government issued photo ID such as a driver's license.

Answer 4

"Marie" is correct.  Passports will not be needed for LAND travel to and from Canada until June 1, 2009. You can read the law at the site below.

Answer 5

all you need is your dl and birth cert. The passport doesn't start till Jan 1 2009