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2010 Olympic Winter Games Border Crossing Requirements
Border Crossing Requirements
Know before you go! If you're traveling from the Pacific Northwest into Canada for the 2010 Winter Games, having the right documentation is vital. These requirements are specific to United States residents visiting Canada, taken from the U.S. Department of State Travel website. Information for other international visitors is available on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website.
Though this information is intended to be helpful to you as you plan your travel to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, requirements may be subject to change and it's advisable to double-check with the Department of Homeland Security before you leave home.
By Air
Anyone entering or re-entering the United States by air must have a passport or a NEXUS card, so if you're planning to fly out of Seattle or Bellingham to Vancouver, B.C., make sure you've got your passport in hand!
By Land and Sea
Effective June 1, 2009, anyone entering or re-entering the U.S. by land and sea must show one of the following documents:
- U.S. Passport
- The Passport Card, valid for land and see travel between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean region, and Bermuda.
- WHTI-Compliant Travel Documents for U.S. Citizen travel via land and sea:
• Trusted Traveler Cards (NEXUS, SENTRI, or FAST)
• State-Issued Enhanced Driver's License
• U.S. Military Identification with Military Travel Orders
• U.S. Merchant Mariner Document when traveling in conjunction
with official maritime business
• Native American Tribal Photo Identification Card
• Form I-872 American Indian Card
- Requirements for Children: Children under age 16 will be able to continue crossing land and sea borders using only a U.S. birth certificate (or other form of U.S. citizenship such as a naturalization certificate). The original birth certificate or a copy may be used.
Traveling from Western Washington into Canada
To travel from Western Washington into British Columbia, Canada, four border crossings are available:
1. Peace Arch Crossing, Blaine, WA
Open 24 hours a day, this crossing on Interstate-5 is the main route for passenger cars traveling from Western Washington into Canada. R.V.'s can cross the border here, but commercial trucks must use the Truck Crossing.
2. Truck Crossing, Blaine, WA
Also open 24 hours a day, the Truck Crossing can sometimes be a good choice for those who want to avoid long waits, since it also accommodates passenger cars. Take Exit 275 from Interstate 5 to access this crossing.
3. Lynden, WA/Aldergrove, B.C. Crossing
Open 8 a.m. to midnight, this crossing can be accessed via Exit 256 from Interstate 5 in Bellingham. From here, take the Guide Meridian/WA-539 all the way to the border.
4. Sumas, WA/Abbotsford, B.C. Crossing
To get to the Sumas/Abbotsford Border Crossing, take Exit 256 from Interstate 5 in Bellingham, and drive north on the Guide Meridian/WA-539 for 12.6 miles. Turn right on W. Badger Road/WA-546 toward Sumas and the crossing. This crossing is open 24 hours a day.
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