I have a question about travelling to Canada by land.

I just asked a question about travelling by LAND to Canada from the USA, The Government site says all I need is my Birth Certificate and a Drivers License, But so many people say I need a passport, So Im confused.. Can anyone clear this up for me?

If it helps, Im flying from Houston to Vermont, Then getting a ride from my girlfriends parents to Montreal,Quebec. So im domestic flying then travelling over the border by car. Thanks
Yeah I would get a passport but its a little late-notice for it to arrive in the mail.. Im leaving next Sunday and I just wanted to make sure Id be able to get across the border.. but if it all fails, Can I get out of the car and walk down the border till I can hop it without being seen? (Last resort of course)
Also forgot to add, Look at this site, It couldnt be wrong can it?

"U.S. citizen travelers to Canada do not have a passport or approved alternate document such as a NEXUS card, they must show a government-issued photo ID (e.g. Driver’s License) and proof of U.S. citizenship such as a U.S. birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or expired U.S. passport. Children under sixteen need only present proof of U.S. citizenship. "
The URL is : http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1082.html#entry_requirements

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All you need is a birth certificate and drivers license but a passport does the same thing as them put together.So if you want to on the passport but u dont have to.

all u need is a birth ceritficate. i justt crossedd the borderr

well to fly via plan from houstan to vermont, dont u need a passport anyways? but passing the border from US to Canada u dont need a passport.

They just changed the law, you do need a passport

It's been a long time since I went into Canada but if it's just a day visit or a short visit you should be ok.

Get a passport, you need it to go across the border. Because it is not USA land. It belongs to the country called CANADA!

You need your drivers license and birth certificate to get a passport. Go online to get it.

Do I need a passport to travel to Mexico and Canada?
The answer is yes if traveling by air: you need a passport to return to the United States. The answer is no if crossing borders by land or sea.

If you are traveling by land you only require your original birth certificate and a government issued photo id (ex drivers license) to cross the border into Canada.

Until June 1,2009 that is the case for land travel, unless they push the date back again.

Canadian Border Services Requirements Below.

Happy Travels, and Btw that is a beautiful part of the country(Vermont to Montreal)