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 Border Crossing The Northern Forest Canoe Trail crosses the international border with Canada in two places: on the Missisquoi River (NFCT Map 5) and on Lake Memphremagog (NFCT Map 6). Both NFCT maps provide explicit directions about how to find the border patrol stations in order to check in. As of the start of the 2008 paddling season, passports are not required for U.S. or Canadian citizens crossing at these "land points of entry." As requirements change, we'll post updates here. Here's the latest from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website: "Beginning January 31, 2008, U.S. and Canadian citizens 19 years and older who enter the U.S. at land and sea ports of entry from within the Western Hemisphere will need to present government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license as proof of identity, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate, or a passport. Children age 18 and under will be able to enter with proof of citizenship. Verbal claims of citizenship and identity alone will not be sufficient to establish identity and citizenship for entry into the United States. Note: Children age 18 and under will need to present a birth certificate, naturalization certificate or a passport to enter the U.S."
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