Answer: You need a valid passport or travel document to travel to Canada by car, train, bus or boat. If you decide to fly to a Canadian airport instead, you'll need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).
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Canada requires proof of citizenship or resident status to enter the country under §§14(3) and 14(4) of the Passport and Travel Documents section of the Immigration Regulations of Canada (enclosed). A birth certificate is one form of proof.
Ensure that you have proper identification for you and your family readily available. Acceptable forms of identification for entry into Canada include a passport, a NEXUS card and an enhanced driver's licence.
If you are entering Canada by land or sea, it is not mandatory to bring your passport. You may require other forms of identification, such as: a US birth certificate. permanent resident card.
A valid U.S. passport or passport card is preferred, although a birth certificate, naturalization certificate, citizenship certificate, or another document proving U.S. nationality, together with a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license) are acceptable to establish identity and nationality.