Peace Garden Border Crossing

Dunseith / Boissevain – International Peace Garden – U.S. Highway 281 / Manitoba Highway 10

This is one of only three 24-hour border crossings in North Dakota, and is the 3rd most heavily traveled. It is also the site of the well-known International Peace Garden. This crossing is about midway along the Turtle Mountain Scenic Byway.

Before heading to the border, be sure to review our pages on preparing for customs and prohibited items.

Dunseith and Boissevain Border Crossings Port Information

• Open 24 hours, 7 days a week, year-round.
• Commercial Services are available only M-F with more limited hours. Call the border office for more information.

Current Road Conditions in North Dakota and Manitoba

We have special pages showing all current road reports for the state of North Dakota and the province of Manitoba. These pages show weather problems, such as roadway snow or ice, lane closures, accidents, construction, road restrictions, and roadwork around the border crossing.

DUNSEITH WEATHER

International Peace Garden Border Crossing Travel Tips

• Here is a handy link to hotels in North Dakota, US and here is another link to hotels on the Canadian side of the port in Manitoba, Canada.
• The International Peace Garden is an unusual park that straddles the North Dakota and Manitoba border in the Turtle Mountains.
  • It was established in 1932 as a symbol of the peace between the two nations. It is a large park with over 2,200 acres that includes a huge formal garden that puts on a variety of annual displays. You will also find picnic areas, campgrounds, hiking trails, bike paths, and a wildlife refuge. The garden attracts thousands of visitors, while also hosting a range of events, such as weddings, conventions, and reunions.
• The International Peace Garden does not require any identification for entrance, and you may move throughout the park without restriction. However, upon leaving, you will report to the port of entry of whichever country you are entering. At that time, you will need to present the typical documents required to cross the border into either the U.S. or Canada.
• Here is a handy link to North Dakota hotels nearest Peace Garden and here is another link to hotels in Brandon Manitoba near the Peace Garden port.
• There is a Duty-free Shop at this border crossing. Phone 701-263-3147.
• North Dakota utilizes the 511 Traveler Information system, where you can receive up-to-date, location-specific road and weather information on any highway in North Dakota. You simply dial “511” from any phone to reach this system. You can also call 1-866-696-3511.
  • North Dakota Winter Road Reports are issued via the 511 system at various intervals between 5:00am and 9:00pm daily, typically from November through mid-April. They are issued more frequently during severe weather events.
  • North Dakota Summer Road Reports are issued mid-April through October on the 511 system once daily, or more often if conditions warrant.
• International Peace Garden GPS Coordinates, Longitude and Latitude: 48.999234, -100.052324

Traffic Camera Showing Road Conditions Near the Boissevain Border Crossing

This is the nearest traffic cam to the the U.S. and Canadian ports of entry. You will likely need to refresh your browser to see a current webcam image.

Peace Garden Ports of Entry Location and Traffic Map

To view Current Traffic Conditions at this border crossing, select “View Larger Map” and turn on the traffic layer.

Telephone Numbers for the Ports of Entry at Dunseith and Boissevain

• Dunseith U.S. Customs Office Telephone Number: (701) 263-4460. The Dunseith Port Office is located at the intersection of Hwy 5 & 3.
• To contact Canadian Customs or other border patrol services at Boissevain, call the Canadian Border Information Service (BIS) which can answer your questions or transfer you directly to the Canadian port.