Crossing from US to Canada at the Peace Arch on foot
I would like to drive my friend (US citizen) in Washington State US to the Peace Arch coastal border crossing between Blaine US and Surrey CA, to visit Vancouver BC for a few days.
Can I drop the friend off there, to cross the border on foot, without me dealing with the border control guards of either country?
Will the Canada border guards have a problem with someone arriving on foot? (Assume they would have no problem if having driven through: valid passport in hand, no criminal record, cash in pocket, hotel reservations, history of previous visits, etc.)
If Canada refuses entry, can I easily retrieve my friend after coordinating by cell phone?
If that works and Canada allows entry, what are the transportation options on the Canada side for my friend headed to downtown Vancouver BC? Public transit such as bus, light rail, heavy rail? Private bus company (equivalent of Greyhound in the US)? Taxi? Uber/Lyft? My friend has more time than money, and is hale and hearty.
I am aware of the Cascades train service by Amtrak. But let’s ignore that option for the sake of this Question.
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I picked up my friend on foot crossing peace arch border today, there is visitor parking adjacent to the staff parking. You will see you when you drive on left lane before the duty free shop. Don’t use the duty free shop parking as it will force you to go to the US custom. When in doubt just call Canada border office - they are very helpful +1 204-983-3500 or (800) 461-9999. Good luck!
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Can you cross the border on foot at Peace Arch?
Can pedestrians cross the Peace Arch border by foot? Yes, between the border stations is the Peace Arch Park. This park allows visitors to cross the border on foot as long as they stay within the confines of the park. Pedestrians will still be required to go through immigration checks.Can you cross the US Canada border on foot?
Legally, there is no restriction on crossing the U.S.-Canada border on foot. While it is far more common to cross in a vehicle, no law in either the U.S. or in Canada forbids walking across the border.Can you walk across the Pacific Highway border crossing?
Pedestrians cannot cross at the Pacific Highway Crossing; however, they can cross via Peach Arch park just a short distance away. The walk across Peace Arch park is about half a mile, and visitors must report to Canadian immigration.Can you walk across the US Canada border during Covid?
Walking across the border isn't new or illegal, but it does contravene non-essential travel advisories and allows travellers to avoid staying in one of the federally sanctioned quarantine hotels that can cost up to $2,000 for a three-day stay \u2014 a requirement for those arriving by air.US CANADA BORDER RESTRICTIONS WORKAROUND|CROSS THE US BORDER ON FOOT|PEACE ARCH PARK|FAMILY REUNION
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I have crossed the border several times on the BoltBus that runs between Vancouver and Seattle. The service usually runs hourly and the actual border crossing is very efficient, with dedicated buildings in both directions for passengers to go through customs etc. However During COVID the Canadian end of the route seems not to be running. It stop at various spots along the way e.g. close to the border in Surrey, in Bellingham, etc. Info at https://www.boltbus.com/
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