the CBSA
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers to plan their border crossing to avoid delays during the upcoming Civic Holiday weekend.
In anticipation of higher traffic volumes, and limits to the volume of traffic that can be processed at some ports of entry this weekend, travellers are advised to consider the potential for delays at the Fort Frances port of entry.
Peak traffic volumes are anticipated between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, when border wait times may exceed 45 minutes.
Travellers in Northwestern Ontario also may choose to enter Canada via the Rainy River port of entry, where peak traffic volumes are anticipated between 4 and 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 31 and from 2-7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 1.
In previous years, the Civic Holiday weekend has been the busiest of the year in terms of traffic volume.
Peak traffic volume information and anticipated border wait times are based on historical data.
The CBSA anticipates an increase in traffic this weekend from previous years based on traffic volume trends to date in 2011.
The forecasted traffic volumes may vary from one port of entry to another depending on numerous factors, including weather conditions.
For more information on border wait times, and for instructions on how to receive Twitter messages for border wait times at some ports of entry, visit the CBSA website at www.cbsa.gc.ca
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