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Guide to Crossing the US Canada Border

Metaline Falls / Nelway

Metaline Falls / Nelway Border Crossing

The Metaline Falls / Nelway border crossing is located on Washington Hwy 31 and British Columbia Hwy 6.

Metaline Falls / Nelway Port Information

  • US hours of operation
    • 8am to 4pm PST
  • Canadian hours of operation
    • 8am – 6pm PST
    • Open for travelers 7 days a week; commercial services only available Mon-Fri
  • Limited border hours may change. Call border office or confirm hours of operation.
  • You can get traffic information for Washington over the phone using the 511 system. Simply dial 5-1-1 and say “traffic.” If you cannot dial 511 on your phone, you can also use the toll-free number: 1-800-695-7623.
  • To hear current road conditions in British Columbia, you can call (800)-550-4997.
  • Port GPS coordinates – Latitude & Longitude: 48.999901, -117.29992
  • Here is a handy link to hotels in Washington state, and here is another link to hotels in British Columbia, Canada.

Traffic Cameras of Road Conditions Near the Metaline Falls / Nelway Border Crossing

These webcams show the road conditions near the port of entry. You may need to refresh your browser to see current conditions.

Live Traffic Camera – Metaline Falls at Washington State Route 31 about 16 miles south of the Canadian Border.
Live Traffic Camera – Metaline Falls at Washington State Route 31 about 16 miles south of the Canadian Border. Source: WSDOT
Live Traffic Camera – Hwy 3 at Hwy 6, looking west on Hwy 3 north of the border crossing. (elevation: 671 metres)
Live Traffic Camera – Hwy 3 at Hwy 6, looking west on Hwy 3 north of the border crossing in Salmo BC. (elevation: 671 meters)

Metaline Falls / Nelway Port of entry Location and Traffic Conditions Map

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

Current Road Conditions in Washington State and British Columbia

METALINE FALLS WEATHER

The links below show problems around the border crossing, such as roadway snow or ice, lane closures or blockages, road restrictions, traffic problems, and roadwork.

Telephone Numbers for the Border Customs Offices at Metaline Falls and Nelway

  • Metaline Falls U.S. Customs Office Telephone Number: (509) 446-4421
  • To contact Canadian Customs or other border services at this port, call the Canadian Border Information Service (BIS), which can answer your questions or transfer you directly to the Canadian port.