Media Advisory

The Canada Border Services Agency offers expanded service for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games

Vancouver, British Columbia, February 8, 2010 — The Canada Border Services Agency announced that, effective immediately, the maximum number of lanes at the four Lower Mainland border crossings will be open for travelers, 16 hours a day, until February 28, 2010.

• Douglas - All 10 lanes open from 05:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Pacific Highway – All 7 lanes open from 05:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Huntington – All 5 lanes open from 05:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Aldergrove – All 3 lanes open from 05:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Even when the maximum number of lanes are not in operation, these border crossings will remain open 24 hours a day to process travelers, as per standard operating procedures. The exception is Aldergrove, which offers service from 5:00 a.m. to midnight.

For more information, or to check the latest border wait times, visit the CBSA's Web site.

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Enquiries related to the CBSA and the 2010 Winter Games:
Within Canada and the United States dial toll-free 1-877-761-5945.
Other international users call 1-613-957-6500. Long distance charges will apply.