Licensing Requirements for American Riders Touring in Canada?

[newbert]

Can anyone provide any info on what the insurance and licensing requirements are for an American riding thru Canada for a few days? Is an international driver's license required? (And how does that get the motorcycle endorsement)?

What about insurance? If I have my car covered by Insurance Company A and my Spyder covered my Insurance Company B, which do I contact for any necessary coverages and exactly what do I ask for?

Any other things to consider?

Thanks!

 

[CopperSpyder]

Your US license is good in Canada. You should check with your insurance co. to make sure you will be covered. most do cover you in Canada. You should get your passport way ahead of time if you don't have one already.

 

[Nobodyjj]

You will need your passport or a NEXUS pass. Insurance documents and licence with mc endorsement plus ownership registration. Happy trails. No lethal weapons or you get cuffed and a record stuck on you then deported ceremoniously.

 

[billybovine]

Whatever drivers licence required for you to drive your Spyder in your state of residence, allows you drive in any province in Canada. Your Spyder needs to be properly registered and licensed in a US state and proof carried with you. Proof of insurance coverage needs to be carried with you as well.

 

[newbert]

Thanks everyone!

 

[ARtraveler]

The above all have you covered. We finished a four day long trek through part of Canada on our move from AK to AR. Passports were the only extra thing that was required. Our AK drivers license, registration, and insurance were the only other requirements.

We passed through customs fairly quickly. The Canadian entry was the worst. They were giving a motor home the "treatment," and that put about a half hour delay into the process for the rest of us. The entry back to Montana was easy peasy. They asked for the passports and license, asked a couple questions, and sent us on our way to the lower 48.