Press Release
The Canada Border Services Agency is anticipating higher traffic volumes at the Fort Frances port of entry in conjunction with U.S. Thanksgiving/Black Friday, and would like to remind travellers to plan their border crossing to avoid delays.
Travellers are advised to plan their border crossing outside of peak traffic periods if possible, and to check border wait times on the CBSA’s website or on Twitter (@CBSA_FFB).
Peak traffic volumes are anticipated to be Friday (Nov. 29) from 5-8 p.m. and again Sunday (Dec. 1) from 3-7 p.m., when border wait times may exceed 30 minutes.
Travellers also may choose to enter Canada via the Rainy River port of entry, where peak traffic volume is anticipated to be Sunday from 3-7 p.m.
As well, travellers can help speed up processing by ensuring they have proper identification for everyone in their vehicle readily available upon arrival at the primary inspection booth and have receipts for purchases in hand.
After an absence of 24 hours, you may bring back $200 worth of goods duty- and tax-free.
After 48 hours, your personal exemption is $800.
There are no personal exemptions for same-day purchases.
