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I went through the Peace Arch crossing at 10pm. I don't think there was another car crossing when I was there. Instant service. I've gone through other times and it was quicker than I expect. Trouble was I was on the way to Fort Langley, so that crossing took me hugely out of my way. Last crossing I was going from Mission to Bellingham. But since I went to a movie in Surrey before crossing, I ended up on 99 and used the Peace Arch crossing late at night. A very quick trip as I recall.
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how often are police actively checking to see if vehicles to whistler have snow tires/chains?
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Originally Posted by mr_rogers
(Post 19673033)
how often are police actively checking to see if vehicles to whistler have snow tires/chains?
The bigger concern is if you're involved in an accident and the police respond. You may be ticketed and/or be considered at fault if you aren't running on snows. |
Originally Posted by mr_rogers
(Post 19673033)
how often are police actively checking to see if vehicles to whistler have snow tires/chains?
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How much time should we allocate to drive from YVR to SEA on the Monday after 4th of July? Concerned about the wait at the Canada->USA border which I understand can be lengthy in the summer. We'd be crossing @ noon.
Originally Posted by YVR Cockroach
(Post 17510209)
Should come as no surprise to anyone but end of a U.S. long weekend will result in heavy southbound traffic. Apparently quite heavy traffic northbound Wednesday (day before U.S. thanksgiving) bound for Whistler so heavy traffic expected southbound on Sunday.
Also, Nexus lane southbound at Peace Arch around noon Saturday 12 November (middle of Rememberance/Veterans Day long weekend) was horrible - line backed up all the way to the CBSA offices/duty free. I think about 20-30 minutes which was as slow as, if not slower than, the regular lanes (keeping track of cars at the end of the regular lines wen we got to the border). Skipped over to regular lanes about 20-30 cars away from the booths. |
Originally Posted by Boraxo
(Post 24724251)
How much time should we allocate to drive from YVR to SEA on the Monday after 4th of July? Concerned about the wait at the Canada->USA border which I understand can be lengthy in the summer. We'd be crossing @ noon.
You obviously have never been to Tijuana - 30 minutes would be a joy! If this is the worst we can expect then I will not stress... There's a website where you can see current wait times, which you could check before you leave YVR. |
Originally Posted by i59bravo
(Post 24724378)
It's been a while since I crossed there without Nexus, but I'd say 2 to 2.5 hrs for the regular lines. 20-30 min if and only if you have Nexus.
There's a website where you can see current wait times, which you could check before you leave YVR. When the lineup is 2 plus hours, I have found the Huntington Crossing to be worth the drive. Noonish on an American holiday crossing, shouldn't be too bad because it's not a holiday for Canada. |
Originally Posted by i59bravo
(Post 24724378)
It's been a while since I crossed there without Nexus, but I'd say 2 to 2.5 hrs for the regular lines. 20-30 min if and only if you have Nexus.
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Originally Posted by Taiwaned
(Post 24724636)
Noonish on an American holiday crossing, shouldn't be too bad because it's not a holiday for Canada.
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Originally Posted by Taiwaned
(Post 24724636)
I would prefer the Pacific Border Crossing over Peach Arch only because the wait times are generally shorter.
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Originally Posted by Boraxo
(Post 24725586)
My family has Global Entry, but I am not sure I want to pay $50x4 to add NEXUS for a one-time border crossing.
Look it up on the Nexus site or on the web. This does NOT work for entry into Canada - it's Nexus only. |
Originally Posted by EmailKid
(Post 24733362)
You mean Peace Arch :confused:
Yes, Peace Arch Crossing. |
Originally Posted by CRAZ8
(Post 24735021)
For entry into the US only, Global Entry works just like Nexus. You do need to have your cards with you though, and everyone in the car must qualify, or they get grumpy.
Look it up on the Nexus site or on the web. This does NOT work for entry into Canada - it's Nexus only. |
Originally Posted by mkjr
(Post 24744207)
i dont think they have GE kiosks at land crossings even on the US side. do they?
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