Popular Southern Alberta border crossing re-opens Tuesday
Posted May 15, 2012 1:40 pm.
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Summer is around the corner and that means the border crossing at Chief Mountain has once again re-opened for business.
Located along Highway 6 near Waterton, Canada Border Services spokesperson Lisa White says the land crossing is a very popular with tourists.
“We’d like to consider it one of the most beautiful border crossings in Canada,” White tells 660News. “It’s definitely very scenic, very picturesque. It’s surrounded by mountains and Chief Mountain is the backdrop, hence the name of the port.”
Many of those coming across the border are doing so after traveling the very scenic Going To The Sun Road in Glacier National Park in Montana.
“The majority of them are U.S. citizens or non-Canadians coming to visit,” adds White. “It’s a very popular border crossing.”
Some 62,000 people came across the border into Canada at Chief Mountain, last year.
As for Canadians returning from the U.S., there are some new rules as to what you can bring back with you.
“The personal exemptions are increasing June 1st,” notes White. “So basically what that means, as of June 1st — if you’re gone 24 hours or more — you’ll be able to bring back $200 in goods, duties and tax free. If you’re gone 48 hours or more, that goes up to $800.”
You can find out more about exemptions following your visit to the United States by going to www.canadaonline.about.com/od/customs/a/exemptionscdns.htm.
