Metaline Falls-Nelway Border Crossing, Border checkpoint on Highway 31 between Washington State and British Columbia.
The Metaline Falls-Nelway crossing connects Washington State Route 31 and British Columbia Highway 6 through mountainous terrain at the United States-Canada boundary.
This border station opened in 1921 when the Pend Oreille Highway was completed, with its United States inspection building joining the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.
The crossing forms part of the International Selkirk Loop, connecting communities and travelers between Washington State and the Nelson region of British Columbia.
Operating hours at the United States side run from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time, while the Canadian facilities remain open until 6:00 PM daily.
The name Nelway derives from the combination of Nelson and the railway connection to Spokane, reflecting the historical transportation routes in this region.
Part of: Canada–United States border
GPS coordinates: 48.99998,-117.29971
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:35
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