'lo All, I have extensively traveled as has my wife, who managed several travel agencies over the years. I would most strongly recommend each and every person to have his own passport. If, for some reason, a child on a parent's passport cannot stay with that parent, gigantic problems can occur. Birth certificates suffice when entering Canada, but the recognized and most widely accepted form of identification is the passport. Don't leave the country without your own passport, and one for each member of your crew/family/party, whatever. Any knowledgeable travel agent can assist in getting passports. They are easy to get. IMHO, there is no excuse for not having a passport when traveling outside of the US. They are too easy to get, and readily solve many potential problems. Wayne M/V Celestial Albin 43 Sundeck