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Customs & Border Crossing Info
Coming to Canada from the US? Check out this useful information to help your trip go smoothly.

 

US Citizens Entering Canada

www.consular.canada.usembassy.gov/enter_canada.asp

As of June 1, 2009, everyone from every country that comes to Canada by air, land and sea needs a passport or equivalent travel document.

Before June 1, 2009, U.S. citizens do not necessarily need a passport entering Canada by land or sea, but need valid ID that proves identity and citizenship.

Currently, everyone arriving in Canada by air needs a passport or equivalent travel document, such as a NEXUS Card.

 

Wait Times

Wait time varies depending on the time of day and season. Longer wait times can occur specially during peak tourist season. Please visit the site listed below for more information.

 

Live USA-Canada Border Traffic Cameras (Lower Mainland British Columbia):
www.borderlineups.com

Live USA-Canada Border Traffic Cameras (Washington State Northwest):
www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/border/

US Department of State
www.travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

Department of Homeland Security
www.dhs.gov/xtrvlsec/crossingborders/gc_1156449786568.shtm

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Canada Customs - General Information:
www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/menu-eng.html

Canada Customs - Information for Visitors to Canada:
www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/visit-eng.html

US Department of State
www.travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

Department of Homeland Security
www.dhs.gov/xtrvlsec/crossingborders/gc_1156449786568.shtm

Border wait times:
www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/bwt-taf/menu-eng.html

Live USA-Canada Border Traffic Cameras (Lower Mainland British Columbia):
www.borderlineups.com