Laurier-Cascade Border Crossing, Border crossing point in Ferry County and Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, United States and Canada
The Laurier-Cascade Border Crossing connects US Highway 395 with British Columbia Highway 395 between Kettle Falls, Washington, and Christina Lake, British Columbia. This crossing serves as the main vehicle route for people traveling between the two jurisdictions in this rural region.
The crossing opened in 1897 during a mining boom when prospectors from the United States flooded into British Columbia in search of resources. The infrastructure grew alongside the region's needs as communities on both sides of the border expanded.
The crossing links two neighboring communities where residents regularly travel for work, shopping, and family visits across the border. This daily movement between the two nations shapes how people in this region live and connect with each other.
Canadian customs operates from 8:00 AM to midnight daily, while United States customs services run from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Pacific time. Travelers should have their documents ready and be aware that the two countries maintain different hours on each side.
Three structures from 1936 at the Canadian border station showcase early engineering of customs facilities from that era. These buildings remain as a physical record of how border infrastructure was designed in that period.
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