Alberta’s Chief Mountain border crossing opens for 2026 summer season

Alberta’s Chief Mountain border crossing. (CBSA handout)

An Alberta border crossing will soon reopen for the season.

Located along Highway 6 on the boundary of Waterton Lakes National Park, the Chief Mountain port of entry connects the town of Babb, Mont., with Pincher Creek, Alta.

Due to its high elevation and harsh winters, the border crossing is only open in the spring and summer.

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Chief Mountain will open for use on May 15, with the hours of operation as follows:

• May 15 to 31: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
• June 1 to Sept. 7: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and,
• Sept. 8 to 30: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says the Chief Mountain port of entry welcomed more than 56,000 travellers last year.

Before heading to the border crossing, travellers are advised to check the CBSA’s website for estimated wait times.

Whether travelling by land, air or water, the CBSA says travellers can help speed up processing times by coming prepared with their travel documents.