The Emerson, Manitoba Canadian port of entry. (@CANBORDER / TWITTER)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced changes to operating hours at 35 land border crossings nationwide, including across Manitoba.
Effective January 6, 2025, the adjustments are being made in collaboration with the United States, aiming to enhance border security and improve the efficient allocation of resources at high-traffic locations.
According to the CBSA, the revised hours reflect an analysis of traffic patterns, with most affected ports processing an average of fewer than two vehicles per hour during the periods that will now be closed. Alternative border crossings are available within 100 kilometres for travellers and commercial vehicles.
The changes to 12 Manitoba ports of entry include:
Cartwright
Travellers: 8 am to 4 pm, 7 days a week
Coulter
Travellers: 8 am to 4 pm, 7 days a week
Commercial: 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday (except holidays)
Crystal City
Travellers: 9 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week
Goodlands
Travellers: 9 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week
Gretna
Travellers: 8 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week
Lena
Travellers: 8 am to 4 pm, 7 days a week
Commercial: 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday (except holidays)
Piney
Travellers: 9 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week
Snowflake
Travellers: 9 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week
South Junction
Travellers: 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week
Tolstoi
Travellers: 8 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week
Windygates
Travellers: 9 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week
Winkler
Travellers: 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week
