New operational hours took effect November 1 at nine B.C. ports of entry, distinct from the province's general Pacific Time clock-change guide.
Nine crossings affected from Sunday morning
The Canada Border Services Agency says new operating hours took effect at 2 a.m. on November 1, 2026, at nine British Columbia land crossings: Aldergrove, Carson, Cascade, Chopaka, Fraser, Midway, Nelway, Pleasant Camp and Waneta. The changes run until 2 a.m. on March 14, 2027. They are intended to keep Canadian border services aligned with neighbouring U.S. ports despite British Columbia's decision to retain permanent Pacific Time. This is a real November 1 service change; the agency originally announced the schedule October 9.
Passenger hours at each crossing
CBSA's published passenger schedule, in Pacific Time, is: Aldergrove 9 a.m.–1 a.m.; Carson 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Cascade 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Chopaka 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fraser 9 a.m.–1 a.m.; Midway 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Nelway 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; Pleasant Camp 9 a.m.–1 a.m.; and Waneta 10 a.m.–6 p.m. These passenger periods apply seven days a week. The hours refer to operating availability of the named port, not a guarantee that a traveller will face no queue, or that U.S. entry requirements are identical.
Commercial traffic differs at several ports
Commercial service at Carson and Nelway is generally 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding holidays. Cascade's commercial hours are 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday to Friday excluding holidays; Chopaka and Midway generally provide commercial service 10 a.m.–6 p.m. on weekdays excluding holidays. Waneta's commercial hours are 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. on weekdays excluding holidays. At Aldergrove, Fraser and Pleasant Camp, the agency lists the same daily hours for commercial and passenger processing. Businesses should consult the official CBSA table for operational changes and holidays.
What the time-zone change means for travellers
Most of B.C. is no longer changing its clocks seasonally, while many neighbouring U.S. jurisdictions still do. CBSA adjusted these service windows to maintain cross-border coordination, including situations where a traveller must immediately return to the originating country. If one crossing is closed, CBSA advises checking an alternative. The service adjustment is distinct from CDN News's existing explanation of permanent Pacific Time, which focuses on clocks, schedules and local exceptions rather than border staffing hours.
Sources & transparency
Canada Border Services Agency — October 9 release, new hours effective November 1Original CDN News coverage. Sources are linked for reference.
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