Chief Mountain port of entry to close for season

The Chief Mountain port of entry in Canada will close for the season on Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.

Due to its high elevation and harsh winters, Chief Mountain only operates from May to September. It will reopen next spring.

Travellers can use the Carway port of entry, Del Bonita port of entry or Coutts port of entry as an alternative during the seasonal closure.

Chief Mountain is located along Alberta’s Highway 6 on the boundary of Waterton Lakes National Park. At 5,650 feet, it has the highest elevation of all border crossings in Canada and has long been considered one of Canada’s most scenic ports of entry.

As of the first week of September, the Chief Mountain port of entry welcomed 58,462 travelers into Canada during the 2024 season. This is an increase of over 2,400 travelers from the previous year.

For additional information, visit the Border Information Services online or call 1-800-461-9999.