Border crossing to Canada/US 61?

[Walley Guide]

Please help again....I am thinking about crossing into Canada from 61 Hwy?.... I need to get to Canadian Hwy 17 East.. I have never been this way but my wife and I thought it would be nice to show our daughter "Lake Superior"... I have heard this is a nice drive, but I have no idea what to expect.
I have no idea the ins or outs of crossing into Canada at this location. I have crossed at International Falls for many years, but just need some information. Is the best time to cross early in the morning or early aftenoon?
If anyone can help with directions at the crossing to get to 17 East with out going into to the heart of Thunderbay I thank you in advance for your assistance...

Thanks,
Walley

[KnottyBuoy]

We take this route each year on our way to Ignace....It is the crossing at Pigeon River.....we have never experienced the lines like in I-Falls but we go across early on a Saturday morning.......nice spot just short of the crossing to fill up with gas.......and get money exchanged.....plus the drive up the north shore is beautiful....

There is sort of a short cut heading west before you get to Thunderbay which cuts off serveral miles and some traffic....sorry I don't know all the road numbers but a map of the area will show you the route......maybe find a map on MapQuest right on the net.......

Have a good trip.,

[Walley Guide]

KnottyBouy...Thanks for the information...I looked at a map and it didn't show much, but I will locate some updated information.....Thanks a bunch for the information.

Walley...

[The Great Guide]

You will be taking HWY 61 to Thunder Bay and crossing the border. There will be gas at Rydeens Store located right on the border. There is a tourist information center located 100yds across the border. It is open during daylight hours. If you can, budget some time to spend in Grand Marias, MN. Have lunch at Sven & Ole's. This is the best pizza you may eat in your lifetime.

HWY 17 is the only way you can go east in Canada from Thurnder Bay. Follow Hwy 61 into Thunder Bay and look for the signs.

If you get far enough east, stop at Packwash Provincial Park.

TGG