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Richford – East Pinnacle Border Crossing

Richford – East Pinnacle border crossing 

Richford – East Pinnacle border crossing

The Richford – East Pinnacle border crossing is a small, quiet port that connects the western side of Richford, Vermont to the town of East Pinnacle, Quebec. This crossing is one of the slowest in Vermont, carrying no more than 20 vehicles a day during summer months. During winter, the number of cars is reduced to three.

Border inspection services were first established at this crossing in 1971 when the US built its border station here. The CBSA built its station in 1982. Due to the really low volume of vehicles that pass through this port, the CBSA decided to reduce its hours in 2011.

 

Hours of Operations & Wait Times in Richford East Pinnacle

The US port of entry is open to all vehicles 24/7. The Canadian port of entry, on the other hand, is open from 8 am to 4 pm. Passenger vehicles can pass through seven days a week while commercial vehicles are limited to weekdays only, except on holidays. Due to the small number of vehicles crossing the border at this port of entry, delays rarely occur. Travelers can get the current wait times at this port by downloading the CanBorder app and the CBP Border Wait Times app (Google Play or iTunes).

 

Weather, Traffic & Road Conditions

Traffic is incredibly light at the Richford – East Pinnacle border crossing with 3 to 20 vehicles passing through each day. The last kilometer of Richford Road before it reaches the boundary line, however, is filled with potholes and cracks which can slow down vehicles traveling on the road. Travelers who want to find out the status of the roads in Vermont can check the New England 511 website. They can also follow the Twitter account @511VT to get the traffic and road conditions reports.

The province of Quebec also provides similar information to travelers. The Quebec 511 program releases information regarding traffic, road conditions, incidents, weather, and constructions through their telephone service (511 or 1-888-355-0511). Travelers can also download the program’s mobile app or follow the Twitter account @Qc511_Mtl to get the same updates.

 

Contact & Directions for Your Trip

Travelers who want to learn more about the Richford – East Pinnacle border crossing can contact the customs officials at this location using the phone numbers below. To drive to this port, travelers can use the map and directions below as their guide.

Find Directions to the Border Crossing on the Map

How to Get to the Border?
From the US, head north on VT 105 until Richford. Continue north on Pinnacle Road until you reach the US-Canada border. From Frelighsburg, head southeast on Richford Road all the way to the Richford – East Pinnacle port of entry.

Address & Phone Numbers

U.S.A
  • U.S.: 14 Pinnacle Road, Richford, Vermont 05476
  • US Customs: (802) 848-7721
Canada
  • Canada: 383 Richford Road, East Pinnacle QC J0J 1C0
  • Canadian Customs: (514) 538-2912
 

Things to Know About the Richford – East Pinnacle Border Crossing:

  • Richford, Vermont has several buildings and structures that are included on the National Register of Historic Places such as the Richford Primary School, the F.W. Wheeler House, the Sheldon Boright House, and the Downtown Richford Historic District.
  • The Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail is easily accessible from Richford. Visitors can walk, bike, ski, and ride a snowmobile on this 26-mile trail.
 

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