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St. Stephen (Ferry Point Bridge), NB Border Wait Time

US → Canada (Northbound entry)

Current wait

Travellers

  • Travellers0 min

Commercial

  • CommercialNot Applicable

ⓘ NEXUS lane wait times aren't published by DriveBC for northbound traffic at this crossing — but the lane exists (the inbound side reports NEXUS).

ⓘ FAST lane wait times aren't published by DriveBC for northbound traffic at this crossing — but the lane exists (the inbound side reports FAST).

Latest snapshot: 5/22/2026, 6:40:48 PM UTC

Best & worst times to cross

Typical wait times by day of week + hour, averaged from the last four weeks of data. Times are approximate local at the crossing.

Quietest

  • Sun 12am–1am0 min avg
  • Sun 1am–2am0 min avg
  • Sun 2am–3am0 min avg

Busiest

  • Sat 1pm–2pm15 min avg
  • Sat 2pm–3pm15 min avg
  • Sat 3pm–4pm15 min avg

Going the other way?

This page covers US → Canada wait times. For the US-bound (CA → US) side of this crossing, see Calais, ME — Ferry Point.

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About this crossing

St. Stephen (Ferry Point Bridge), NB is a Canada Border Services Agency port of entry. Wait times shown are for travelers and commercial traffic entering Canada from the United States. Numbers are scraped from CBSA's live feed; NEXUS/FAST data, where shown, comes from DriveBC.

Frequently asked

Do I need a passport to enter Canada at St. Stephen (Ferry Point Bridge)?

Yes. US citizens entering Canada by land need a passport, passport card, enhanced driver's license, or NEXUS card. Citizens of other countries need a passport plus any required eTA or visa. Check Government of Canada travel requirements.

Are NEXUS lanes faster?

NEXUS lanes are typically much faster than standard lanes at busy crossings, especially in BC. Apply at ttp.cbp.dhs.gov.

What hours is the St. Stephen (Ferry Point Bridge) crossing open?

Hours are set by CBSA and can change for holidays or staffing. Most major crossings on this list operate 24/7; smaller ones have reduced hours.

How often are these wait times updated?

CBSA publishes new numbers roughly every hour. We re-poll their feed every five minutes and cache the result.

Why are some numbers missing?

CBSA shows "Not Applicable" when a lane is closed or out of service, and our scraper passes that through unchanged.