Breezy border crossing

I reported in an earlier post about the border crossing between the US and Canada at Blaine, Washington.

The headline in the Seattle P-I screamed, Wait at Canadian border going from bad to worse.

Yesterday morning I drove up to Canada and arrived at the Peace Arch crossing at Blaine around 10:30 AM. That was a Wednesday. Although only two inspection lines were open, plus the NEXUS lane, I only had about a ten-minute wait.

So don't let the headlines scare you away. Travel midweek, travel early.

Note: On my way back on a Friday afternoon, it was a 40-minute wait at the Peace Arch crossing.

And if you're a frequent visitor to Canada, think about applying for a NEXUS pass.

It's only $50 and both Canadian and US citizens are eligible.

I'm signing up.

Peace Arch crossing, Blaine, WA. Sue Frause photo.