I won't go up there if everyone does not have a passport. If for some reason bad weather, breakdown or medical emergency you have to dock at Pele you are screwed. Just my opinion. All the rest about calling in to Canadian customs is right. Know your boat numbers and have boat registration in hand. I write down everybody's name and birthdays. It also helps to know military alphabet when telling them your boat numbers..

We call by Middle Island right before crossing. We still have US cell phone service