Do I need a passport to travel by car from the us through Canada to Alaska?

I am wanting to drive to Alaska from Oregon and wonder if I need a passport for me and my 2 kids (6,2) to get through the canadian border, if so can I get a passport in 2weeks?

No; not until 2008, but you will need birth certificates for everybody in the car.

I was just in Canada and when driving back into the States the immigration officer specifically asked us for our passports. I don't believe the new requirements are in place now, but it doesn't hurt to have your passport, just in case.

"Dances" is correct. At the present time there is a reciprocal agreement between the U.S. & Canada. You do not actually need a passport until 2008. You will need something to prove you are an American citizen such as a birth certificate, or other Photo I.D.,etc.

I'm sure you won't, but just as a reminder, make sure you do not have any of Oregon's #1 cash crop with you when you are crossing international borders.

Hello, I have made the trip several times getting to Alaska. You will need passports for you and your children. You can get a passport within two weeks, but you will need to expedite the application.

The Adult fee is $97 the children's fees are $87 (fees include the execution fees) To expedite the application add $60 per application. Today fees for the three of you $451.00

You will need passport pictures for everyone (try Kinko's) birth certificates for the children, and a letter from the father giving permission, or custody documents. Call the post office, ask them where the closest passport acceptance agency is (only certain post offices) if you live in a small town, your clerk of court may accept applications, but they probably don't really have enough experience taking care of these applications.

If you have never traveled to Alaska, this time of year is good, but make sure your vehicle is top notch, you have a spare, and are prepared for high gas prices going through Canada, and hotel cost.
Buy this guide the Mile Post (you can buy it at the big bookstores http://www.themilepost.com/ this gives you mile for mile information. It will keep you aware of animal life, hotels, gas stations. etc.
Have a safe trip
Good luck

Canada is not part of the U.S.?

As a professional driver, I can assure you; you do NOT need a passport until 2008 for crossing into Canada by motor vehicle. You only need your passport if you are flying into or out of Canada.

You will need government issued photo ID (a drivers license is good), and a original birth certificate for all travelers.

Driving the Alaska Highway is most assuredly the grandest adventure. I have made the trip 1377 times, and never get tired of it.

The Milepost is a must to take along, readily available in Oregon from Barnes and Noble or almost any bookstore. There are a number of other guides for traveling the highway, and all are worth your time investigating.

This is a long and at times perilous journey. You will find you will be traveling alone for miles, and miles. The scenery is awesome, and the wildlife abundant; moose, buffalo, bears (black, and grizzly), caribou.

Major townships are about 300 miles apart or so, but services are less than 90 miles apart (more like about 70).

When you get to the Alaska border (Port Alcan), customs may give you a good going over, they are getting pretty sticky nowadays.

The advice previously posted about your car, please take to heart. This is not a road that is kind to the weak of heart or mechanics; buy stock in duct tape.

Camai!