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Peace Arch Border Crossing
Border Crossing
Blaine
"Usually the left lane is faster when crossing from USA to Canada."(9 Tips)
"Left lane always wins, especially when you switch out of it"(16 Tips)
"NEXUS card is a very valuable tool for quick boarder crossings."(3 Tips)
"don't travel with friends who don't have a Nexus pass!!"(3 Tips)
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Elizabeth LafortuneJuly 15, 2012If you have to wait at the border you can always read the many Border Tips like we just did now. Some are really interesting and original, a few are stupid, but all in all the time goes by faster :-)Upvoted 1 week ago
Chris H.August 16, 2013If you're entering from Canada, the left lane moves faster than the right lane because it feeds into far more lanes when you get closer to the checkpoint stations.
Kimberly ShiehDecember 21, 2011If the line is too long here. Try the boarder crossing at 176 pacific hwy, which is just 5 min away from peace arch but the line is usually shorter
Vesna SunriderSeptember 10, 2018Paranoid 'Murricans. I wonder if you realise that not EVERYONE is out to get you and not everyone wants to live in your country?! I wish people were as free to travel as they were in '70s and '80s. 😔
Your zen moment. Brought to you by your neighborhood customs officials.
Andy MatticeDecember 29, 2018Usually the left lane is faster when crossing from USA to Canada. Depending on how many lanes are open through the Canadian border, the left lane often splits into more than the right lane.
Gaston Motola AcunaSeptember 26, 2017Be ready to play 20 questions with the Canadian border guy/gal....
John HankusNovember 8, 2014Easy going into Canada but takes forever going back. Be prepared for long wait times to go back to the states.
Deborah HartNovember 15, 2018I just wanted to check in, in Canada 🇨🇦. Security is real good at this border! 😄
Michael CluzelAugust 18, 2014Slooooooow, take most left lane going back into Canada to avoid the slowing down by pricks cutting in constantly on the right... Or be a prick yourself and jump the queue.
Don't be a douche and hold up the line, have your passport/passcard with you and ready when you get there. Thanks.
Dana FelskeMarch 26, 2011With the new crossing, it's all about the left lane. Right directs you to one booth; left plenty, if they're open. You can cut out of the Nexus lane if it's going slow.
Coming North stick to the Left lane, doesn't get screwed by everyone trying to cheat up the Nexus lane and cutting back in.
Jim BergmanJuly 7, 2019The border crossing can have unexpected delays. Stop and use the restroom if you're feeling the urge at all.
Eat at Pearls in whiterock since u r in the hood, super yum!
Lineup like everyone else and don't cut in front with the nexus line!! You block nexus ppl n you're budging!! Even if you can't see it, everyone's giving you the angry glare.
Sonia T.October 29, 2011Definitely stay in the left lane. It opens up to much more lanes/gates, so shorter waits.
JP HoleckaAugust 20, 2011If you are going to be using the Nexus lane to bud in the regular line, better think twice. The cops just busted two cars for doing that.
Roam MobilityApril 5, 2012Skip the border lineup! Stop by Peace Arch Duty free and pick up a Roam Mobility SIM card to avoid roaming in the US. Read more
Get ready to wait. Even the Nexus line is often congested.- NabeelJuly 9, 2011While you're waiting to get into the US, watch all the people leave their vehicle to go to the restroom and then come out running to catch up with their cars, since the line moved.
Bradley LavioletteAugust 11, 2014Why is there a massive line up? Wait, there is always a huge line up!
Get a Nexus card! So worth it. Only $50 for 5 years and speed by all the long line ups!
Northbound, Canada tweets you updated wait times: https://twitter.com/#!/CBSA_DPA ... cool, eh? A different one for each crossing. Read more
People didn't take their happy pill. Bring your passport and patience :)
Kassidy WarrenNovember 12, 2010Friday at 10 AM going southbound...use the left lane! It moved twice as often as the right lane.
Stay to the left lane. It's far quicker once you go through the new light system.
BC Ministry of Transportation and InfrastructureAugust 5, 2011Don't forget you can check drivebc.ca for border wait times and live web cam shots of the crossing. Read more- NEXUS card is a very valuable tool for quick boarder crossings.
Nexus pass is only $50 & good for 5 years!! Get one if you go down often!!
If you're American, avoid major lines by going to Canada in the early morning and returning to the States in the late evening.
Don't block the NEXUS line when leaving Duty Free, or you'll be extremely unpopular!
Pay attention and don't rear end people like some lady did to me.
John BonebrakeSeptember 19, 2009If you have the chance, take Amtrak to Seattle. Less time at the border and you go through US Customs at Pacific Central Station.
Rachel SteinbergNovember 22, 2010Take the Cascade train and enjoy the view. No traffic and the border agents come to you.
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Peace Arch Border Crossing
Peace Arch (at Canada/US border)
Blaine, WA 98231
United States
Blaine, WA 98231
United States
Managing the transportation system of the beautiful Washington state. Drive safely out there, and please don't check in while driving.
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(800) 461-9999
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