CALGARY,
AB, May 9, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canada Border
Services Agency (CBSA) is advising travellers that the Chief
Mountain port of entry will be open for the summer season from
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, to
Monday, September 30, 2024.
Chief Mountain is located along Highway 6 in Alberta on the boundary of Waterton Lakes
National Park. In 2023, over 55,000 travellers crossed the border
at Chief Mountain and Waterton Lakes
National Park, and CBSA officers are preparing for another
busy summer.
Chief Mountain hours of operation
(Mountain Daylight Time):
May 15, 2024 – May 31, 2024: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
June 1, 2024 – September 2, 2024: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00
p.m.
September 3, 2024 – September 30, 2024: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
For additional information, visit the Border Information
Services online or call 1-800-461-9999.
Quick Facts
- Before heading to the land border, travellers should check the
Canada Border Services Agency's border wait times web pages for
estimated wait times at select ports of entry.
- Whether travelling by land, air or water, travellers can help
speed up processing times by coming prepared with their travel
documents.
- In 2023, the Prairie Region facilitated the arrival of over 5.5
million travellers while keeping more than 70 illegal firearms and
over 400 other prohibited weapons off our streets. We also seized
large amounts of illegal drugs including over 850kg of
methamphetamine.
- All travellers must declare their goods upon entry into
Canada. For returning residents,
have your receipts readily available for goods purchased or
received while outside of Canada.
You are encouraged not to travel with firearms, but if you choose
to do so, be sure to check the CBSA website for the rules on
importing firearms and other restricted and prohibited goods.
Associated Links
Directory of CBSA Offices and Services
Tools to ease cross-border travel
Parks Canada – Waterton Lakes National Park website
I Declare
Twitter: @CanBorderPRA
SOURCE Canada Border Services Agency