Border crossing in August

[Thumper50]

Heading to Lac Seul first week in August(as we have for several years now)and have traditionally headed up through International Falls and crossed the border friday nite, staying in Fort Frances. This year one member of our party has a work commitment that will not allow for a resaonable departure time Friday evening, so we are thinking of leaving early Saturday morning which would put us at the border at roughly 11 A.M. Saturday morning. Does anyone have any experience as to how long of a wait we can expect at the border this time of day/this time of year? Pleae advise, thank you.

[Obabikon]

Thumper,

It's tough to say... gas prices will make a big difference. That time period isn't as backed up as it is in June... If I were to place a bet, id's say 30-45minutes.

[ChuckE]

I'd figure on a good hour. It's true that the number may be down due to fewer anglers entering at that time of year (hotter weather, mid-summer bite, etc), higher gas prices, and fall of the US $$$. However, when the number goes down, I've noticed they also have fewer lanes open going into Canada, as well.

Chuck

[babamel2]

We have often gone the 3rd week of Aug and crossed the boarder around 8 - 9 am. Most of the time we have had 2 - 3 vehicles in front of us. At 11 am I would suspect about the same conditions. If you dont get pulled over it should be a fairly short wait. 10 - 20 min.