You could be in for a long wait, but there are some things you can do to make the process smoother.
If you’re one of the thousands of people crossing the Canada-U.S. border during Quebec’s construction holiday, you’re probably in for a wait.
But there are some things you can do to make the process as smooth as possible, according to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Here are some tips if you’re headed over the border between July 21 and Aug. 3.
Prepare for inspection before arriving at the booth (by land): It’s recommended to have your documents in hand, roll down your windows and remove hats and sunglasses ahead of time.
Don’t bring cannabis across either border: Federally, cannabis remains illegal in the U.S., but CBSA notes it’s also illegal to bring it across the Canadian border — in any form — without a permit or exemption authorized by Health Canada. It’s a “serious criminal offence subject to arrest and prosecution, despite the legalization of cannabis in Canada.” CBSA adds that a prescription from a doctor does not count as authorization from Health Canada.