>When did we ever have to use passports to cross the border into Canada? Is that new since 9/11? I always crossed with just a drivers license... > > The rules have changed somewhat. Here are a couple of links on passport requirements. When I took an Alaskan cruise in August 2006 we were required to have passports. IIRC, this was a new requirement due to changing regulations - although it may have been required by the cruise line before required by the government.