Visitors to Canada from USA and Internationally: We want to clear up some misconceptions about passport requirements. You do not need your passport to enter Canada from the United States. Our previous U.S. visitors have only been asked for their drivers licenses in most cases and the Canadian Border Services will tell you that you need your passport to re-enter the U.S. when leaving Canada, not entering it. This requirement will apply to all U.S. citizens regardless of where they travel in the world, not just Canada. The same passport requirement applies to all Canadians travelling to the U.S. and internationally, if they wish to leave and re-enter Canada again. We urge everyone to get their passports, regardless of your destination or future plans, as it gives you the freedom you need when the opportunity to travel arrives and avoids unnecessary delays.

You've only seen a small glimpse of how majestic British Columbia is, through our fantastic 2010 Olympic coverage. Wait until you see what the rest of BC has to offer as you travel more inland to the Kootenays. It only gets better, with an abundance of Natural Hot Springs, Trophy Fishing, Panoramic Championship Golf Courses, Outdoor Recreational Sports, to name but a few! Check out our How to Get Here section for quick and easy ways to get to Ainsworth Hot Springs, BC.