<p>D wants to go visit McGill before making a decision and would like to go with a friend who is is 18. They can drive from Maine.</p>
<p>However, we are not certain how to set up a housing for a night or two. Evidently some, maybe all hotels in Montreal, will not let a 17 year old check in without a parent. Does anyone know of arrangements that can be made to stay in a dorm room or a bed & breakfast or with a student?</p>
<p>I don't know about a bed and breakfast, but I know that visitors can't stay in the dorms for lodging unless it's in the summer. There also isn't a program set up where visitors can stay with a random student. Maybe if it's someone they know, they'll allow overnight visitors? I don't know... maybe that's something woth taking a look at.
Oh, and I visited Montreal just a week ago, but I was already 18 (and with my mom) so unfortunately, i can't give advice about the whole 17-yr-old and without a parent situation. But I wish you and your D the best of luck! ^_^</p>
<p>Does anyone know about youth hostels in Montreal?</p>
<p>I've recently learned the following about travel to Canada, especially important for my 17 year old.</p>
<p>"Minors travelling alone must have proof of citizenship and a letter from both parents detailing the length of stay, providing the parents’ telephone number and authorizing the person waiting for them to take care of them while they are in Canada."</p>
<p>and for those over 18 -- "When you enter Canada, a border services officer may ask to see your passport and a valid visa, when necessary. If you are a citizen of the United States, you do not need a passport to enter Canada; however, you should carry proof of your citizenship such as a birth certificate, certificate of citizenship or naturalization or a Certificate of Indian Status, as well as a photo ID. If you are a permanent resident of the United States, you must bring your permanent resident card (i.e. green card) with you."</p>
<p>Always good to have a passport, though. In fact, I thought that the USA was requiring all persons to produce a passport upon entry (or re-entry) these days.</p>
<p>You do need a passport now if traveling by air, but not by car. (I'm not sure what the rule is if traveling by water.) In January 2008, a passport is required no matter how one travels.</p>
<p>There may be a possible exception of frequent visitors from U.S. to Canada. I know that Maine's Senators have been working on this, as it's important for trade between Canada and Maine and for folks who live on the border and have relatives and friends on both sides.</p>
<p>"Minors travelling alone must have proof of citizenship and a letter from both parents detailing the length of stay, providing the parents’ telephone number and authorizing the person waiting for them to take care of them while they are in Canada."</p>
<p>I have never, ever had to produce this.</p>