2002 Border Guide
St. Stephen, N.B. to Calais, Me.
Linking: Hwy. 1 and Route 1 to 9
Tolls: None
Line Release: Yes
Primary commercial lanes: one (not dedicated)
Canada Customs: 506-465-2065
Canada Customs Comm. Section: 506-465-2113
U.S. Customs: 207-454-3621
CFIA: 877-493-0468
Vet: call ahead for appointment,
506-466-2543
Special restrictions: Anyone hauling livestock is not permitted to cross into Canada from this point because there is no vet services.
Services: Duty free
Woodstock, N.B. to Houlton, Me.
Linking: Route 95 and I-95
Tolls: None
Line Release: Yes
Primary booth: Yes
Primary commercial lanes: one
Canada Customs: 506-325-3160
U.S. Customs: 207-532-3260
CFIA: 0800 to 1600, M-F,
506-325-1960
Vet: call ahead for appointment,
506-328-8248
USDA: 0800 to 1630, M-F,
207-532-5902
Services: Duty free, Tim Horton’s annex, vending machines
Stanstead, Qu. to Derby Line, Vt.
Linking: Route 55 and I-91
Tolls: None
Line Release: No
Primary booth: No
Canada Customs: 819-876-7821
U.S. Customs: 802-873-3219
CFIA: 0830 to 1630, M,W, Th. 819-564-5509; Vet hours 0830 to 1630, M-F, call ahead for appointment.
USDA: 1000 to 1400, W, 802-873-9338, call ahead for appointment.
Services: Duty free
St-Armand, Qu. to Highgate Springs, Vt.
Linking: Route 133 and I-89
Tolls: None
Line Release: Yes
Primary booth: Yes
Canada Customs: 450-248-4313
U.S. Customs: 802-868-2778
CFIA: 877-493-0468
Vet: 0900-1200, Tu, W+F 450-248-2738
USDA: 502-868-2558
USDA vet: 0800-1630, M, Th, F, 802-868-2556 by appointment
Services: Duty free, vending, lounge
LaColle, Qu. to Champlain, N.Y.
Linking: Hwy. 15 and I-87
Tolls: None
Line Release: Yes
Primary booth: Yes
Canada Customs: 450-246-3989
U.S. Customs: 802-868-2778
CFIA vet: 0830 to 1630, M, Th, 1400 to 1630, Tu, W, F, 450-246-4125 by appointment
USDA: 518-298-2191 Vet hours: 0900-1530, Tu, by appointment
Services: Duty free, vending, lounge
Cornwall, On. to Rooseveltown, N.Y.
Linking: Hwy. 401 and I-37
Tolls: For vehicles over 7,000 lb.
3 axles: $10; 4 axles: $12; 5 axles: $14; 6 axles: $16; 7 axles: $18; 8 axles: $20; 9 axles: $22
Line Release: Yes
Primary booth: No
Canada Customs: 613-932-3805
U.S. Customs: 315-769-3091
CFIA: 0815 to 1630 M-F, 800-835-4486
USDA animals and meat, plants and fruit: 518-297-5391
Bridge authority: 613-932-6601
Services: Duty free (coming into Canada), vending machine, corner store
Special restrictions: Hazardous goods – call the bridge authority 24 hours in advance
Oversize – over 12 feet wide or 115,000 lb. GVW, call the bridge authority 48 hours ahead. Engineering fee may apply (over 130,000 lb.).
Escort fees for oversized loads: $150
Lansdowne, On. to Alexandria Bay, N.Y.
Linking: Hwy. 401 and I-81
Tolls: 2 axles: $5; Each additional: $1
Line Release: Yes
Primary booth: Yes
Canada Customs: 613-659-2301
U.S. Customs: 315-482-2261
CFIA 0800 to 1600 M-F, 613-342-3682, by appointment
USDA vet: M-F, 0800 to 1630, 315-482-2601
Bridge authority: 613-659-2308
Services: Duty free, vending machine, seasonal shops and restaurant
Special restrictions: GVWs between 90,000 lb. and 130,000 lb., 8 feet 6 inches to 18 feet wide, 14 to 15 feet 6 inches high require escort.
Escort fees for oversized: $75 + toll
Queenston, On. to Lewiston, N.Y.
Linking: Hwy. 405 and I-90
Tolls: For vehicles over 7,000 lb.
3 axles: $7; 4 axles: $13.50; 5 axles: $20; 6 axles: $26.50; 7 axles: $33; 8 axles: $39.50; 9 axles: $46
Line Release: Yes
Primary booth: Yes
Canada Customs: 905-262-4813
U.S. Customs: 716-282-1500
CFIA: 0800 to 1600 M-F, 905-262-5331
Canada toll plaza: 905-262-4823
U.S. toll plaza: 716-282-5087
Bridge commission: 905-262-4823
Services: Duty free, vending machine, Donut Diner, bank machine (w/currency exchange), map sales, photocopying and faxing, cashing of Comm, Greenback and TIC cheques and calling card sales
Special restrictions: GVWs over 100,000 lb. must fill out a Truck Loads Program from the bridge commission.
Over 15-foot wide loads heading to the U.S. must use the side gate; over 12-foot wide loads heading to Canada must use side gate. Call commission concerning any load over 12 feet wide.
Restrictions also in place regarding hazardous and explosive materials.
Fort Erie, On. to Buffalo, N.Y.
Linking: QEW and I-90
Line Release: Yes
Primary booth: Yes
Canada Customs: 905-994-6301
U.S. Customs: 716-881-5225
CFIA animals and meat: 0800 to 1600 M-F, 905-871-4000
CFIA plants and fruit: by appointment 905-262-5331
USDA vet services: 716-297-6203
USDA meat inspector: 716-856-0275
USDA plants and fruit: 716-881-5755
Bridge authority: 905-871-1608
Services: Duty free, Tim Horton’s, currency exchange
Special restrictions: Maximum weight of 130,000 lb., advance notice required for loads wider than 12 feet. Call 716-884-6744, ext. 236.
U.S.-bound: a commercial vehicle processing centre (905-871-1608 ext. 28) offers help to prepare paperwork for crossing, avoiding lining up on the bridge or parking on the other side.
Windsor, On. To Detroit Mich. – Ambassador Bridge
Cdn number 519-257-6517/ US number 313-967-9815
Tolls: 2-7 axles $0.02925/ 100 lbs or 8+ axles $0.0325/ 100 lbs
Minimums: 2 axles: $3.50; 3 axles: $6.30; 4-5 axles: $10.50; 6 axles: $11.70; 7 axles: $13.65; 8 axles: $15.60; 9 axles: $17.55; 10 axles: $19.50; 11 axles: $21.50; 12 axles: $23.40
Line Release: Yes
Primary booth: Yes
Canada Customs: 519-250-0988
U.S. Customs: 313-226-3141
CFIA: (plants and fruit/animals and meat- all same number)
519-250-8056
M-F 0800 to 2100 – there is someone on call between these hours
Import Service centres: 1-800-835-4486
USDA: plants and fruit 313-475-7903
M-F 0800 to 1630
Vet service 313-226-4428
Bridge Supervisor:
Canada- 519-255-1517 or U.S.- 313-496-1111
Services: Duty free, currency exchange
Special restrictions: Max width is 14.9 feet, advance notice requested. Dangerous or hazardous goods/materials are rerouted to the barge service.
Windsor, On. to Detroit Mich. – The Tunnel
Linking: Hwy.401 and I-81
Tolls: Canadian $0.037/ 100 lbs or U.S. $0.025/ 100 lbs
Line release: Yes
Primary booth: Yes
Canada Customs: 519-257-6470
U.S. Customs: 313-226-3134
CFIA: 519-250-8056
USDA: 313-475-7903
Operating authority: 519-258-7424
Services: Duty free
Special restrictions: Dangerous or hazardous goods are rerouted to barge service; max height of 13.2 feet
Windsor, On. to Detroit, Mich. – Barge Ferry Crossing
519-972-8280 (Cdn main office number for the Barge)
BTI Barge Co: 313-842-2088
Canada Customs: 519-972-8282
Tolls: tractor-trailers $100
Oversized and overweight loads $1,000
Windsor departures: Every two hours from 0800 to 1600 M-F
Detroit departures: Every two hours from 0700 to 1500 M-F
Special restrictions: Dangerous, hazardous, overweight and dimensional shipments accepted.
Sarnia, On. to Port Huron, Mich.
Linking: Hwy. 402 and I-94
Tolls: CDN$2.75/axle or US$2.00/axle
Line Release: Yes
Primary booth: Yes
Canada Customs: 1-800-461-9999
U.S. Customs: 810-985-9451
CFIA: 519-332-3031
M-F 0800 to 1600
After hours: inspector 416-945-1539
Vet service 416-945-7298 (until 2300)
USDA: plants and fruit 810-985-6126
M-F 0800 to 1630 after hours inspector is by appointment
Vet service 801-985-5433
Bridge authority: 519-337-8721 (Bridge supervisor’s office- 24 hrs) 519-336-2720 (main office)
Services: Duty free, currency exchange, driver’s room in commercial office with vending machines, mobile mechanic on site, emergency fuel for sale in small quantities.
Special restrictions: Escort fee of $10 for those loads wider than 13 feet and with no esco
rt already. For explosive loads, please call 48 hours in advance, various dangerous goods restricted to traveling between 0200 and 0800, call 48 hours in advance.
Sault Ste. Marie, On. to Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.
Linking: Hwy 17 and I-75
Tolls: 5 axles: Cdn $18.75/ US &12.50; 6 axles: Cdn $24.00/ US $16.00; 7 axles: Cdn $29.95/ US $19.50; 8 + axles: Cdn $34.50/ US $23.00
Line Release: Yes
Primary Booth: No
Canada Customs: 705-941-3063
Canadian Immigration: 705-941-3115
U.S. Customs: 906-632-2631
U.S. Immigration: 906-632-8822
CFIA Vet: 705-495-5995
M-F 0830 to 1630
USDA Vet: 906-632-8901
by appointment
Bridge authority: 906-635-5255
Services: Duty free, no escort fees, two service stations on US side
Special restrictions: Advanced notice required for loads over 12 feet wide and for dangerous goods.
Emerson, Man. to Pembina, N.D.
Linking: Hwy. 75 and I-29
Tolls: None
Line Release: Yes
Primary booth: Yes
Canada Customs: 204-373-2474
US Customs: 701-825-6551
CFIA: 204-373-2346
M-F 0800 to 1600
USDA: 701-825-6915
M-F 0800 to 1630
Services: Duty free
North Portal, Sask. to Portal, N.D.
Linking: Hwy. 39 and Hwy. 52
Tolls: None
Line Release: Yes
Primary booth: No
Canada Customs: 306-927-2455
U.S. Customs: 701-926-4411
CFIA: 306-927-2255
M-F 0900 to 1700
USDA:701-250-4473
By appointment M-F
Services: Duty free, restaurant, service centre
Coutts, Ab. to Sweetgrass, Mont.
Linking: Hwy. 4 and I-15
Tolls: US$5 at U.S. Customs for rigs
Line Release: Yes
Primary booth: Yes
Canada Customs: 403-344-3757
U.S. Customs: 406-335-2434
CFIA: 403-344-3808
M-F 0800 to 1600
USDA: 406-335-2142
By appointment
Services: Duty free, coffee shops, convenience stores
Kingsgate, B.C. to Eastport, Id.
Linking: Hwy. 95 and I-90
Tolls: None
Line Release: Yes
Primary booth: No
Canada Customs: 250-424-5391
U.S. Customs: 208-267-3966
CFIA: 250-417-2293
M-F 0800 to 1600
USDA: 208-267-2396
By appointment
Services: Duty free, snack bar
Huntington, B.C to Sumas, Wash.
Linking: Hwy. 17 and Sumas
Tolls: None
Line Release: Yes
Primary booth: Yes
Canada Customs: 604-850-9346
U.S. Customs: 360-988-2971
CFIA: 604-854-8029
M-F 0800 to 1600
USDA: 360-332-8891
By appointment
Services: Duty free
Surrey, B.C to Blaine, Wash.
Linking: Pacific Highway
Tolls: None
Line Release: Yes
Primary booth: Yes
Canada Customs: 604-538-3635
U.S. Customs: 360-332-8661
CFIA:604-666-9240
M-F 0700 to 1700
USDA: 360-332-8891
By appointment
Services: Duty free
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