BORDER CROSSING INFORMATION

Traveling to and from Canada
There are five international border crossings between the United States and Canada in Whatcom County. The Point Roberts, Sumas. Pacific Highway and The Peace Arch crossings are open 24 hours a day. The Lynden crossing is open from 8 a.m. to midnight.

Identification Requirements
At this time a birth certificate or passport is required. Identification for minor children will be required and proof that they are traveling with parents consent if they are not your children.

Vehicle Requirements
Seat belts are required in all Canadian
provinces. Have available the vehicle registration and proof of registration. Automobiles imported into the United States must conform to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emission requirements and the Department of Transportation (DOT) safety, bumper, and theft-prevention standards.

Canadian Restrictions
No handguns may be taken into Canada. Hunters may take rifles and shotguns and 200 rounds of ammunition per person and will need a provincial hunting license. Pets may need special documentation to cross the border. Dogs require a current rabies vaccination certificate. US citizens that have been arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) will not be allowed into Canada.

Border Cameras
Both North and Southbound Video Cameras at the U.S/Canadian border are located in Blaine. They offer views of I-5 and Highway 543 border crossings. The Northbound camera is updated every two minutes. The Southbound camera is updated continuously.
Border cameras



For more information on traveling to and from Canada please call 360-332-5771 for a Passenger Service Representative.