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puljujarvi

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Message Posted: Oct 1, 2008 10:49:44 PM

Since it is being established the need for a passport to go to either Mexico or Canada now, how is it affecting the tourist industry as far as being able to see the Canadian side of the Niagra Falls? Is it hindering the opportunity to visit that side or are they even enforcing those changes yet?
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Drahtlose
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Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 9:39:27 AM

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photobuddy
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Message Posted: May 11, 2012 11:03:08 AM

it has made little to know difference to travel to canada, yes you do need a passport to get in.
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playtimeCLE
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Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 10:03:54 AM

Just got back from Niagara Falls. Passports made it easy crossing. Great Place to see.
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playtimeCLE
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Message Posted: Mar 2, 2012 5:33:13 PM

I'm likely to be headed for Niagara Falls in April. My wife just got her passport & she has not been to see the falls yet.
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ITDXVida
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Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 9:49:51 AM

From what I know you dont need a passport to get into Canada but if you are trying to get back into the States you will need a passport.
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DiscoStu71
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Message Posted: Jan 3, 2012 4:48:07 PM

Any border between the USA and Canada requires a passport. I was born and raised just outside of Niagara Falls Ontario, and have noticed that since the passport requirements came in to effect, that tourist traffic has declined dramatically. Nice place to visit, but with the decline in tourists, as a local, I find the stigma of 'tourist trap' overtaking the city. Do your research for everything, such as UrbanSpoon for eating just outside town to save some $, Travelocity for cheap accomodation...
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yakli
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Message Posted: Sep 4, 2011 9:49:28 AM

I don't get?
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peapaw
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Message Posted: Sep 3, 2011 2:57:03 PM

Passport is almost automatic for border crossing.
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Message Posted: Oct 9, 2010 8:37:03 AM

No bites !!!!!!!
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Message Posted: Sep 25, 2010 6:07:24 AM

BINGO....My I-Phone4 .... has the GPS .... I love the gizmo and I love it that I can post prices on the run..all the time !!

Its awesome.
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Message Posted: Sep 18, 2010 7:24:12 AM

Thxs for AT LEAST trying !!!!
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Message Posted: Sep 13, 2010 4:21:26 PM

Sorry, I am in Alberta....
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Message Posted: Sep 13, 2010 7:21:29 AM

Its a shame
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Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 7:01:02 PM

No one here can help ???????? eek
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Message Posted: Sep 5, 2010 7:44:42 AM

And yes of course I am planning to drive up to Toronto for a day too !!!!
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Message Posted: Sep 5, 2010 7:42:51 AM

Hi there Folks....A quick question to the posters from either side of Niagara Falls...

Im going to be staying in late October on the Canadian side of the falls (2 blocks from Clifton Hills)..Flying from Fl into Buffalo where I am picking up a rental car..I have already googled the area maps several times and at this point I have just a simple question for you the locals there.

What is the best route as far as sightseeing is concerned (longer or shorter distance doesnt count when you're on vacs)to get to my destination ??

Should I cross to Canada in Buffalo or should I do it at the Falls in NY State ???

Thanks for any help you can provide here.
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puljujarvi
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Message Posted: Jan 3, 2010 12:43:47 AM

Is that based on the economy, gas prices or on the changes in regards to passport requirements?
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galah
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Message Posted: Sep 28, 2009 11:41:14 AM

Canadian border casinos letting staff go. Business way down.
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puljujarvi
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Message Posted: Sep 10, 2009 12:11:08 AM

Update to the initial question at hand- Has the passport requirement had any effect on traveling to the preferred side of the Niagara Falls?
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wxman08
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Message Posted: Oct 6, 2008 12:03:16 AM

There is another thread on this topic, but you don't yet absolutely need a passport to get into the USA. They pushed that requirement back, again, until June 2009. Still no change on the requirements on getting into Canada from what I can tell. The above all relates to car travel BTW.
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bosspark
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Message Posted: Oct 4, 2008 4:03:09 PM

Not really enforcing anything new with autos. Try coming back into the US by train though. US customs goes through the train like Gestapo
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