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Washington State Ferries 2901 Third Avenue Suite 500 Seattle, Washington 98121-3014
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[email protected] Welcome Aboard Washington State Ferries!
Summer 2015
Pt. Townsend / Coupeville
General Information
Crossing Time. Approximately 30 minutes
What’s New? Summer 2015 Sailing Schedule contains these changes from the prior sailing schedule: • Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth Construction at Vashon will impact oversized vehicles travelling to Southworth from both Vashon and Fauntleroy. Please note the specific sailing limitations and restrictions for oversized vehicles (tall and long) as denoted by “+” and “x” on the schedules. General sailing adjustments of 5-10 minutes may occur; seasonal sailings are added on weekends. • Anacortes/San Juan Islands Reservations are now available. A fifth vessel is added for more sailings. Interisland commute schedule changes from last summer. • Anacortes/Sidney, BC A second daily round trip is added • Mukilteo/Clinton Additional late night sailings Thursdays through Sundays • Port Townsend/Coupeville Two-boat service continues with an additional Friday evening sailing.
Understanding Our Schedule
Times are in color for morning or late night (a.m.) departures, and in black for afternoon/evening (p.m.) departures. Times listed are
Bellingham
Sidney
Orcas Shaw
17
5
Anacortes
Friday Lopez Harbor
Victoria
Sunday schedules are in effect on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, for the Point Defiance/ Tahlequah, Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth, and Anacortes/San Juans routes. Seattle/ Bainbridge Island will operate a Saturday schedule. The Edmonds/Kingston route will operate a special holiday schedule on Labor Day. Extra service may be provided for holiday or special event traffic on any of our routes. Please watch for notices on the vessels or at the terminals or contact us via the information on the back panel of this schedule.
Loading
Vehicles should be in line at least 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure time and are loaded in order of arrival with a few exceptions. Reservation routes may require earlier arrival. Refer to your reservation confirmation page for the required arrival time
Crossing Time: Approximately 60 minutes
Sailing Schedule Effective June 14, 2015 through September 19, 2015
Holiday Schedules
Seattle / Bremerton
Route Map
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departure times unless otherwise noted. The schedule begins with the first sailing time for that day and ends with the last sailing time, which may be past midnight and technically on the following day. Please pay special attention to annotations next to a sailing time. Also, we welcome your feedback. Please send your comments on schedule design to:
[email protected] Daily Leave Seattle 6:00 7:35 8:30 10:00
11:10 12:35 1:30 3:00
4:20 5:35 6:45 7:55
9:05 10:30 12:50
20 CANADA
20
USA
Port Townsend Port Angeles
101 525
104
Kingston
Hood Canal Bridge
Clinton
Bainbridge Island
Seattle
Subject to change without notice. Schedule No. 237 cancels No. 236
101
Shelton
90
Fauntleroy
Southworth
Reservations Available
2
Mukilteo
Bremerton
3
Everett
4:50 M-Sa 9:45 6:20 11:10 7:20 12:20 8:45 1:45
3:00 4:20 5:30 6:45
Edmonds
3
16
Vashon Tahlequah Pt. Defiance Tacoma
Vessels may cease loading two minutes in advance of sailing, except where noted. Walk-on passengers should be on board five minutes prior to scheduled departure time. Security requirements dictate that once loading has begun, the captain’s permission is required to disembark the vessel. Unaccompanied vehicles (without drivers) are not permitted. Vehicles that are over 7’6” in height or over 22’ in length, including those with tall antennas, may be loaded out of sequence and must pay a surcharge. Vehicles without 12 inches of clearance from the ground may not be loaded. Due to construction, limits are in place for oversized vehicle travel to Southworth. Bicyclists and persons carrying kayaks or canoes should wait near the front of the loading area, since they normally load first. Crews will direct passengers on placement of kayaks and canoes.
Once on board, secure bikes in the location provided. When leaving the vessel, please watch for and stay out of the way of vehicles. Shoes with metal sports cleats are not permitted in passenger areas. Note: Bicycles on roof racks may count as tall vehicles and be subject to a surcharge. Only service animals are allowed in terminal buildings or interior cabin spaces on vessels, except for pets in a pet container. However, pets are permitted on the exposed upper decks of vessels on some routes. Ask terminal staff for loading procedures, as vessels and terminals vary. Animals that are not people-friendly should be muzzled or transported in a pet carrier.
Fares
Passenger fares are round trip, with the exception of the Port Townsend/ Coupeville route and sailings to/ from Sidney, BC. Please refer to the Passenger and Vehicle Fares brochure or contact us via the information on the back panel of this schedule. You can pre-purchase your ferry ticket by going to our website. Cash, travelers checks and major credit cards are accepted as payment at the tollbooth. A receipt will be issued for all sales. If a receipt is not issued, or if there is a discrepancy, please call 206-515-3460, or send a description to the address on the back cover of this schedule, Attention: Operations Revenue Control.
Seattle / Bainbridge Island Monday through Friday Leave Seattle 5:30 6:10 7:05 7:55 8:45 9:35
10:40 11:25 12:20 1:10 2:05 3:00
3:45 4:40 5:30 6:20 7:20 8:10
9:00 10:05 10:55 12:15 1:35
M-Sa
Mondays through Saturdays only
7:55 9:05 11:40
Leave Bainbridge Island 4:45 5:20 6:20 7:05 7:55 8:45
9:40 10:25 11:30 12:20 1:10 2:05
2:55 3:50 4:35 5:30 6:30 7:10
Safety & Security
Hazardous materials are not allowed aboard a state ferry on scheduled passenger trips except those in compliance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: explosive or incendiary devices, chemical, biological, radiological agents or devices, unlawful or illegallypossessed firearms, and illegal fireworks. Gasoline may be transported in a vehicle in limited quantities up to 12 gallons total in portable containers, not to exceed six gallons maximum per container. Containers must be UL approved and in good condition. All vehicles must have gas caps. Regulations require that you shut off and tag all propane tanks prior to boarding, unless they are the primary fuel source for your vehicle. A limited number of portable propane tanks may be carried in a vehicle in addition to those installed in recreational vehicles. The total amount of propane shall not exceed 100 pounds (water-weight equivalent) whether in a single 100‑pound tank or multiple smaller tanks. All propane tanks must be secured and transported in a vehicle.
Crossing Time: Approximately 30 minutes
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays Sept. 7 Leave Seattle 6:10 7:55 8:45 9:35 10:35 11:25
12:20 1:10 2:05 3:00 3:45 4:40
5:30 6:20 7:20 8:10 9:00 9:45
10:40 11:15 12:45 2:10
5:20 11:30 7:05 12:20 7:55 SatH 1:10 8:45 2:05 9:35 2:55 10:25 3:50 SatH Saturdays
4:35 5:30 6:30 7:10 8:10 8:55
Daily Leave Edmonds 5:35 M-Sa 11:10 6:20 ■ 12:05 7:10 12:40 7:55 1:40 8:50 2:25 9:40 3:15 10:30 3:55
4:45 5:25 6:15 7:00 7:40 8:30 9:00
9:50 FSSH 10:25 11:10 FriSun 11:45 12:55 ●
4:55 M-Sa 10:25 5:35 ■ 11:15 6:25 11:55 7:05 12:50 7:55 1:30 8:40 2:30 9:40 3:10
9:45 10:30 12:00 1:25
and Holidays (Labor Day) only
M-Sa
Note: Passengers must be on board two minutes in advance of published sailing time.
Americans with Disabilities Act
For medical preferential loading information or to obtain this schedule in alternate format, contact us via the information on the back panel of this schedule. Most terminals are accessible and all regularlyscheduled vessels are elevator-equipped. Check our website or contact us for current vessel elevator status. Please let us know at the tollbooth if you need elevator access to allow us to load your vehicle appropriately.
Reservations Available
Daily Leave Port Townsend 6:30 11:00 8:00 11:45 ExFSS 8:45 12:30 9:30 1:15 10:15 2:00
2:45 6:45 3:30 8:30 FSS 4:15 10:00 FriSat 5:15 6:00 Fri
Leave Coupeville 7:15 11:45 8:45 12:30 9:30ExFSS 1:15 10:15 2:00 11:00 2:45
3:30 7:30 4:15 9:10 5:00 FSS 10:40 FriSat 6:00 6:45 Fri
ExFSS Except Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Fri Fridays only FSS Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only FriSat Fridays and Saturdays only
Reservations must be made at least 2 hours in advance, and we recommend arriving at the terminal 30-60 minutes in advance of your sailing. See the Plan your Trip section of this schedule for further information. Note: Extreme tidal conditions may interrupt service on this route.
Mukilteo / Clinton (South Whidbey Island) Crossing Time: Approximately 20 minutes
Daily Leave Mukilteo 5:05 M-F 8:00 5:35 M-F 8:30 6:00 9:00 6:30 M-Sa 9:30 7:00 10:00 M-Sa 7:30 10:30
11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30
2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30
5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00
7:35 10:00 8:00 10:30 FSS 8:25 11:00 9:00 11:30 FSS 9:30ThFSS 12:00
10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00
1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00
4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30
7:00 9:30 12:30 7:30 10:00 FSS 1:30 8:00 10:30 8:30 11:00 FSS 9:00ThFSS 11:30
1:05 2:00
●
Leave Clinton 4:00 4:40 5:30 6:10 7:00 7:45 8:20
4:40 M-F 5:10 M-F 5:30 6:00 M-Sa 6:30 7:00 M-Sa
9:10 FSSH 9:40 10:30 FriSun 11:05 12:05 ●
Mondays through Saturdays only Monday through Saturday only, except Sept. 7 FSSH Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Sept. 7only FriSun Fridays and Sundays only ● Friday night/Saturday morning only ■
5
Transporting a combination of gasoline containers and propane tanks is limited to 12 gallons aggregate for both fuels. Please turn off your vehicle in the holding lanes. Vehicle emissions can be harmful to the environment as well as to other customers. Vehicle engines must be turned off while the vessel is underway. Do not restart your car until directed by a crew member. Smoking and e-cigarettes are not allowed on WSF vessels. All smoking materials must be extinguished before boarding the vessel. No smoking is allowed within 25 feet of the entry to ferry terminal buildings. Security regulations state that all passengers and vehicles are subject to possible security screening.
Leave Kingston
Leave Bainbridge Island 8:10 8:55 9:45 11:35 12:55
We offer seniors, persons with disabilities and passengers with a Medicare card or other eligibility verification travel at half the regular passenger fare. We also offer special rates for youth 6 through 18 years of age. Children 5 and under travel for free.
Edmonds / Kingston
Crossing Time: Approximately 35 minutes
Leave Bremerton
Coupeville
20
North
Mt. Vernon
at the terminal. On some routes, vehicles must be moved often while in line. Washington State Ferries is part of the State Highway System. Using a cell phone while driving on or off the ferry is prohibited by law. WSF is a participant in the WSDOT HERO program. Line cutters into ferry queues may be reported at 877-764-HERO (4376).
7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00
M-F Mondays through Fridays only M-Sa Mondays through Saturdays only ThFSS Thursdays through Sundays only FSS Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only
●
Friday night/Saturday morning and Saturday night/Sunday morning only
●
Fauntleroy (West Seattle) / Southworth
Fauntleroy (West Seattle) / Vashon
Southworth / Vashon
Monday through Friday Leave Fauntleroy
Monday through Friday Leave Fauntleroy
Monday through Friday Leave Southworth
3:35 4:25 5:10 5:45 6:35 7:30 8:55
◆ ◆
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays Sept. 7 Leave Fauntleroy
Leave Southworth 4:20 ▲ 9:55 5:00 ▲ 10:15 6:00 11:10 6:40 ▲ 12:20 7:55 ▲ 1:10 ◆ 8:20 ▲ 2:25 ◆ 9:20 ▲ 2:50 ◆
5:10 x 6:00 6:50 x 7:35 8:25 9:15 9:45 ◆
10:20 x 11:40 12:55 2:10
3:50 ◆ 9:35 Fri 4:05 ◆ 11:05 ◆ 5:05 12:25 ◆ ◆ 5:55 1:40 ◆ 6:30 7:20 8:25
x No vehicles over 7’1” tall or 22’ long to Southworth ◆ Direct route – does not stop at Vashon ▲ Limited vehicle load ▼ Loads foot passengers and pre-registered carpools and vanpools only Fri Fridays only
10:10 10:45 x 11:15 11:40 12:20 1:40 x 2:25
3:00 10:20 4:05 11:40 4:40 12:55 x 6:20 2:10 7:00 7:40 x 8:35
Leave Southworth 4:20 6:00 6:50 7:35 8:20 9:10 10:00
10:20 10:55 11:30 12:00 12:25 1:10 2:25
3:15 3:50 4:55 5:30 7:10 7:50 8:25
9:20 11:05 ◆ 12:25 ◆ 1:40 ◆
x No vehicles over 7’1” tall or 22’ long to Southworth ◆ Direct route – does not stop at Vashon
5:10 5:50 6:10 6:50 7:05 8:25 9:05 9:30 10:20 4:05 4:40 5:20 5:45 6:20 ▼ 6:40 7:00 7:20 7:55
Time is arrival time ● Loads or unloads westbound traffic on eastbound sailing ▼ No interisland vehicles loaded; Anacortes vehicles and foot passengers permitted ● Loads or unloads eastbound traffic on westbound sailing ❖ No vehicles to Lopez on 6:00 a.m. departure from Anacortes; foot passengers permitted
Reservations available from Anacortes
Wednesdays Fri Fridays only Sat Saturdays only SunLD Sundays only plus Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7 ExSunLD Sails daily except Sundays and Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7
8:15 8:40 9:00 9:40 10:15 10:35 11:30 11:50 12:25
12:40 1:50 2:20 3:25 4:35 5:10 5:30 6:35 6:55
11:40 12:20 12:50 1:20 1:40 2:00 2:25 3:00 3:20 4:05
4:20 4:40 5:10 5:45 6:00 6:20 6:40 7:00 7:40 8:00
8:35 9:20 9:55 10:20 10:55 11:40 12:55 2:10
Leave Vashon
7:40 8:30 8:45 9:55 10:45 ● 12:05 ● 1:20 ●
4:40 5:30 6:20 7:10 7:55 8:20 8:40 9:20 9:35 10:20
10:45 11:15 11:50 12:20 12:45 1:15 1:30 1:50 2:30 2:45
3:35 3:50 4:10 4:45 5:15 5:35 5:50 6:10 6:30 7:10
7:35 8:10 8:45 9:55 10:20 10:45 ● 12:05 ● 1:20 ●
● Via Southworth
Note: Vehicle load limits may be in effect on multiple-destination sailings.
Anacortes / San Juan Islands Westbound – Daily
Bicyclists, kayakers, and non-reserved vehicles must be ticketed and in line 20 minutes before departure. Reservation holders, refer to your reservation confirmation page for required arrival time.
ExTueWed Sails daily except Tuesdays and
5:10 6:00 6:50 7:35 8:25 8:55 9:15 10:10 10:45 11:15
8:05 8:55 9:20 10:20 11:40 12:55 2:10
● Via Southworth ▼ Loads foot passengers and pre-registered carpools and vanpools only
Anacortes / San Juan Islands Notes
Blue Shade: Interisland traffic only (Does not serve Anacortes)
3:05 4:00 4:45 5:10 5:45 6:05 6:35 7:05 7:30
Leave Vashon
Notes: (1) Limits in effect on Southworth-bound oversized vehicles due to Vashon trestle construction. (2) Vehicle load limits may be in effect on multiple-destination sailings.
Vehicle space on the ferries is apportioned to each island, so ferries making additional island stops may depart with empty space.
10:40 11:15 11:35 11:55 12:25 12:55 1:20 1:40 2:45
Leave Leave Leave Leave Arrive ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ Anacortes Lopez Shaw Orcas Friday Harbor
4:20 9:20 5:00 9:55 6:00 ▼ 10:15 6:40 11:10 7:55 12:20 8:20 1:10 ●
2:25 ● 9:35 Fri 4:05 ● 11:05 ● 5:05 12:25 ● 6:30 1:40 ● 7:20 8:25
Leave Vashon
4:05 ● 9:55 + 5:35 10:45 6:15 12:00 + 7:30 + 12:50 + 9:30 2:05
3:30 + 9:20 5:35 10:45 6:10 12:05 + 7:00 1:20 7:55 2:40
4:15 ----- ----- ----- 5:20 ❖ 6:00 6:45 7:00 7:10 ---- 6:15 6:55 ----- ----- ----- 6:25 ----- ----- ----- 7:30 ● ● ----- 7:35 7:10 6:55 8:15 ● 7:25 ----- 9:05 8:15 ---- 9:10 ----- ----- ----- 10:15 ----- 10:00 10:20 10:40 11:20 9:35 10:15 ----- ----- ----▼ 10:20 ----- 11:15 11:25 ---- 11:55 ----- ----- ----- 1:00 ● ● ----- 1:05 12:40 12:25 1:55 12:35 1:30 ----- 1:45 ---- 2:00 ----- ----- ----- 3:05 ExSunLD ExSunLD ExSunLD ExSunLD ----- 3:45 4:05 4:25 5:05 ▼ 3:45 ----- 4:40 4:50 ---- 4:45 ----- ----- ----- 5:50 5:10 5:50 ----- ----- ---- ----- 7:05 7:25 7:40 8:20 ExTueWed ExTueWed 6:45 7:25 ----- ----- ----▼ 7:20 ----- 8:15 8:25 ---- 8:20 ----- ----- ----- 9:25 9:00 9:50 10:10 10:20 ----Fri Sat 11:00 12:00 ----- 12:30 Sat 1:10Sat
Crossing Time: Approximately 15 minutes
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays Sept. 7 Leave Southworth 4:20 6:00 6:50 7:35 8:20 9:10 10:00
10:20 10:55 11:30 12:00 12:25 1:10 2:25
3:15 3:50 4:55 5:30 7:10 7:50 8:25
9:20 ● 11:05 ● 12:25 ● 1:40 ●
5:35 6:30 + 7:15 8:00 + 8:50 9:40
10:35 11:10 11:40 + 12:05 12:50 2:05
2:50 + 8:05 3:25 9:00 + 4:30 10:45 5:05 12:05 6:45 + 1:20 7:25 2:40
+ Vehicles longer than 38’ to Southworth allowed
on this sailing ● Via Fauntleroy ▼ Loads foot passengers only Fri Fridays only
Daily Leave Point Defiance 5:05 M-F 5:55 6:45 7:35 8:25 9:15
10:05 10:55 11:45 12:35 FSSH 1:40 2:40
Leave Tahlequah
Leave Vashon
5:30 M-F 6:20 7:10 8:00 8:50 9:40
10:30 11:20 12:10 1:00 FSSH 2:10 3:10
on this sailing ● Via Fauntleroy
3:40 4:35 5:30 6:30 7:25 8:25
9:30 10:30
4:05 5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 9:00
10:00 10:55
Mondays through Fridays except Holidays (Labor Day, Sept. 7) FSSH Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays (Labor Day, Sept. 7) only
Notes: (1) Limits in effect on Southworth-bound oversized vehicles due to Vashon trestle construction. No vehicles longer than 38’ except on sailings indicated with a +. Please use Tahlequah to Pt. Defiance as an alternate route. (2) Vehicle load limits may be in effect on multipledestination sailings. (3) Loading of Vashon- destined vehicles will terminate 5 minutes prior to printed departure time on all multiple-destination sailings.
Anacortes / San Juans / Sidney, BC
Leave Leave Leave Leave Arrive Friday Harbor Shaw ➔ Orcas ➔ ➔ Lopez ➔ Anacortes
5:45 ----- ----- 6:25 7:05 ----- ----- ----- 7:15 7:55 6:05 6:55 7:10 7:30 ----▼ ----- 7:35 7:50 ----- 8:40 8:05 ----- ----- 9:10 ▼ ----- 8:50 9:05 ----- 9:55 8:30 9:15 9:30 9:50 ---- ----- ----- ----- 10:45 11:25 11:00 ----- ----- ----- 12:05 ----- 12:05 12:20 ----- 1:10 11:35 12:25 12:40 1:00 ---- ----- 2:20 ----- ----- 3:10 1:50 ----- ----- 2:40 3:20 SunLD SunLD 2:15 ----- ----- 3:05 3:55 SunLD ExSunLD ExSunLD ExSunLD ExSunLD 2:15 3:05 3:20 3:40 ---- 3:45 ----- ----- ----- 4:50 ▼ ----- 5:15 5:30 ----- 6:20 ----- ----- ----- 6:15 6:55 5:30 6:20 6:35 6:55 ---- 6:30 ----- ----- ----- 7:35 ExTueWed ----- ----- ----- 7:35 8:20 ExTueWed ● ----- 8:45 8:15 ----- 9:35 10:00 10:50 11:00 11:20 12:00
Westbound Daily Leave Anacortes ■ 8:25 2:50
Leave Friday Harbor
9:45 11:05 ----- 5:00
Leave Sidney
12:00 5:55
Leave Friday Harbor
----- ■ 7:25
Reservations are highly recommended for travel to the San Juans and Sidney, BC and must be made at least 3 hours in advance. See the Plan Your Trip section of this schedule for further information.
International Travel
Eastbound Daily Arrive Anacortes
2:10 8:30
■ Domestic travel between Anacortes and Friday Harbor is not permitted on these sailings.
Vehicles departing Anacortes and Friday Harbor for Sidney, BC must be ticketed and in line at least one hour prior to scheduled departure. Vehicles departing Sidney, BC must be ticketed and in line one hour and 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure.
Reservations and planning tools
Reservations are available on the Port Townsend/Coupeville, San Juan Islands, and Anacortes/Sidney, BC routes. Make a vehicle reservation by visiting: wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/ reservations or contact us at 1-888-808-7977. Your reservation is not your fare. Missed reservations may be redeemed for standby travel on another same-day sailing from the same terminal. Customers may change or cancel their reservation up to 5 p.m. prior to the day of travel. A no-show fee will be charged for missed reservations not redeemed on the same day from the same terminal.
Best Times to Travel
Customers can avoid the busiest times and skip long lines by using our online trip planning tools. Find specific “Best Travel Times” on the current schedule page. In general, the busiest travel times are Thursday and Friday evenings westbound, and Sunday afternoons eastbound.
Know Before You Go Somewhere
Before driving to the terminal, check the “Terminal Conditions” section of our website for real time vehicle load status and detailed terminal specific information.
Anacortes / San Juans / Sidney, BC Notes Reservations
Arrive Sidney
Plan Your Trip
Travel with a Reservation
M-F
+ Vehicles longer than 38’ to Southworth allowed
Eastbound – Daily
Pt. Defiance / Tahlequah
Crossing Time: Approximately 10 minutes (50 minutes via Fauntleroy)
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays Sept. 7 Leave Fauntleroy
Reservations R e savailable e r v afrom t i Friday o n sHarbor A vand a iOrcas l a btolAnacortes e
4:25 ◆ 9:30 x 5:10 10:20 5:50 11:35 x x 7:05 x 12:25 7:50 ◆ 1:40 8:45 ◆ 2:15 ◆ 9:05 3:05 ▼
Crossing Time: Approximately 20 minutes (45 minutes via Southworth)
Reservations available
Crossing Time: Approximately 40 minutes (30 minutes for direct route)
Proof of citizenship is required for entry into Canada and the United States. Passports, Enhanced Driver’s Licenses and Nexus Cards are accepted for entrance into Canada for travelers 16-years-old and older. Travelers entering the US are required to present a valid Passport, Passport Card or Enhanced Driver’s License. Vehicles and baggage are subject to inspection. Articles you bring into either country are subject to being taxed. Please note: Individuals with felony or DUI convictions are routinely denied entry into Canada. Also, Canadian law prohibits individuals from bringing guns, mace, pepper spray and other personal defense products into Canada.
Traveling with Children
US and Canadian citizens who are 15-years-old or younger are allowed to travel with just a copy of their birth certificate, as are teens between the ages of 16 and 18 if they are part of an adultsupervised school, religious, cultural or athletic group. If both birth parents are not traveling with children, you must have written authorization from the parent(s) along with a telephone number where they can be reached to verify the authorization or proof of custody. Failure to provide such evidence may make the child inadmissible to Canada.
Customs and Immigration Contacts For more information about cross-border travel, please consult the following authorities in advance of your trip: • US Customs and Border Protection: 360-293-2331 • Canadian Customs and Immigration: 800-461-9999 (from Canada) • Canadian Border Service: 204-983-3500