border crossing guide
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Looking to cross the North American Border? Don't do it without looking at our reference guide first! Here, you'll find everything you need to know from what to take, and what not to take with you. Happy Travelling!TRANSCRIPT
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Local Border Crossings Peace Arch: Located in Surrey, BC and Blaine, WA. Travel south on Hwy 99 in Canada or north on the I-5 from the US Hours and Amenities:
• Commercial N/A
• Travelers 24/7
• Immigration 24/7
• NEXUS into Canada 7am-7pm
• NEXUS tin USA 6am-9pm
Pacific Hwy (Truck Crossing):
Located in Surrey, BC and Blaine, WA. Travel south on Hwy 15 in Canada or north on Hwy 543 in the US. Hours and Amenities:
• Commercial 24/7
• Travelers 24/7
• Immigration 8am-12:30am
• NEXUS into Canada 7am-7pm
• NEXUS into US 7am-6pm
Aldergrove: Situated in Aldergrove, BC and Lynden, WA. Travel on Hwy 13 in Canada or Hwy 1 in the US. Hours and Amenities:
• Commercial 8am-4pm
(Mon-Fri except Holiday)
• Travelers 8am-Midnight
• Immigration Not Offered
UPTOWN WHITE ROCK LOCATION
604-536-4951
1459B Johnston Road,
White Rock V4B 3Z4
WHITE ROCK BEACH LOCATION
14970B Marine Drive
White Rock, BC V4B 1C4
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2015
Compilation by Tourism Volunteers
USA-CANADA Border
Crossing
Quick Reference Guide
Updated May 2014
What to Take: Local Border Crossings Cont’d
Huntingdon: Situated in Sumas, BC and Sumas, WA. Travel south on Sumas Way in Canada and north on Sumas Way in the US. Hours and Amenities:
• Commercial 24hrs ($25 before 8am and after 5pm)
(Mon-Fri except Holiday)
• Travelers 8am-Midnight
• Immigration Not Offered
General Contact Info
Canadian Border Services/Customs:
Tel: 1-800-461-9999
Outside Canada: 1-204-983-3500
US Border Service:
Tel: 202-325-8000
NEXUS:
Tel: 1-866-496-3987
Border Wait Times
For Border Crossing wait times, tune into News 1130 on AM Radio or visit: http://www.borderlineups.com
US law requires all travelers, including US and Canadian Citizens, to present one of the following documents: • Passport • United States Passport Card • Trusted Traveler Cards-
NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST • State of Provincial Issued
Enhanced Drivers License or Enhanced Ifentification Card (EDL/EIC)
If you are travelling with children and you are not their custodial parent or legal guardian, or if you share custody of a child, a letter of permission is required. The parental consent letter should include: Who, What, Where, When, Why, and contact information for the absent parent(s). For detailed restrictions on fruits, vegetables, plants, seeds, meat and animal products, live animals, soil and many other products, visit the US Customs and Border Protection website: www.cbp.gov
Transportation into the US Bus:
• Quick Shuttle Bus-Pick up from 6 Vancouver locations, YVR, Richmond, and South Surrey. Drop off at Bellingham Airport, Tulalip Outlet Mall, downtown Seattle and Sea-Tac. For fares and reservations call (604) 940-4428 www.quickcoach.com
Train:
• Amtrak (Cascade Line-VCR-Oregon) for fares and reservations call (800) 872-7245 www.amtrak.com
Air:
• Vancouver International Airport (YVR) (604) 207-7077 or yvr.com
• Bellingham International Airport (BLI) (360) 676-2500 or portofbellingham.com
Walk/Bike:
• Generally required to enter customs with documents.
Boat:
• Private-Upon arrival in the US the boat master must call local service port to the nearest Port of Entry. If arriving in Blaine call (360) 332-5771 or (800) 562-5943. If arriving in Canada call Canadian Border Services.
• Washington Ferry-Connect Seattle, Port Angeles, Bellingham and Anacortes with Sidney BC. Info and reservations call 1(888) 808-7977 or (800) 843-3779
• Victoria Clipper – walk on service between Victoria’s Inner Harbour and Seattle. Info and reservations:
(800) 888-2535
What Not to Take: