THUNDER BAY – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travelers to plan their border crossing to avoid delays during the upcoming Black Friday/U.S.Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The extended weekend south of the border is likely to also attract many Canadians heading south for the weekend for their shopping pilgrimages.
In anticipation of higher traffic volumes, travelers are advised to consider the potential for delays at the following dates and times:
Pigeon River port of entry: peak traffic volumes are anticipated between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, November 25, when border wait times may exceed 30 minutes.
Fort Frances port of entry: peak traffic volumes are anticipated between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, November 25, when border wait times may exceed 30 minutes.
Travelers in Northwestern Ontario may also choose to enter Canada via the Rainy River port of entry, where peak traffic volumes are anticipated between 3 p.m.
and 7 p.m. on Sunday, November 25.
Peak traffic volume information and anticipated border wait times are based on historical data. The CBSA anticipates a 4 percent increase in traffic this weekend from previous years based on traffic volume trends to date in 2012. The forecasted traffic volumes may vary from one port of entry to another depending on numerous factors, including weather conditions.
Visit the CBSA Web site 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. You can also visit the Government of Canada Wireless Portal through your Web-enabled mobile device at www.wap.gc.ca or www.gc.ca.
