Press Release
With the Labour Day weekend upon us, the Canada Border Services Agency reminds travellers to plan ahead.
During this last holiday weekend of the summer, the CBSA is anticipating heavy traffic volumes at ports of entry in eastern and Northern Ontario.
Beat the border rush by crossing at a non-peak time.
Regardless of your itinerary, try to plan crossing the border in the morning, especially if you cross on Sunday or Monday.
We encourage travellers to plan ahead and help facilitate their border crossing by following these tips:
•Plan your border crossing
Check border wait times using the CanBorder app and cross at the least-busy port of entry in the area.
•Know your purchases and keep travel documents handy
Know your personal exemptions and restrictions, and make sure each passenger has the proper travel document.
Have your travel documents and receipts in hand when you arrive at the border.
•Know the contents of your vehicle
Travellers can consult the CBSA’s website for information on firearms, firewood, and fireworks.
•Pre-registration for boaters
Boaters can take advantage of the new pre-registration feature by e-mailing travel information to the CBSA prior to their trip.
It will speed up processing when they call in to report their entry to Canada.
•Ask the CBSA officer
The single best thing you can do to save time returning to Canada is to simply be open and honest with the CBSA officer.
If you are not sure about what to declare, don’t hesitate to ask.
The officers are there to help you.
For more information, visit the CBSA’s website at www.cbsa.gc.ca or contact the Border Information Service at 1‑800‑461-9999.
