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Hyder–Stewart Border Crossing

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240:. A steel gate blocked the only road across to Hyder. To address protests from Hyder residents, who rely upon Stewart for medical care and mainland road access, crossings for emergency services were permitted. The change also inconvenienced people wishing to cross the border early, such as mine workers and tourists. Following discussions between US and Canadian officials, the road reopened for 24-hour access that June, with a requirement that crossings be reported to CBSA at a video telephone installation. 77: 40: 221:
W. Millar was the inaugural customs officer 1910–1912. The Port of Prince Rupert provided administrative oversight. In 1919, the province extended the 1.8-kilometre (1.1 mi) approach to complete a 3.4-kilometre (2.1 mi) road from Stewart to the border at Hyder. Although contemplated in
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In the late 1970s, the US closed its border station, which was located in the same building as the Boundary Gift Shop. This is the only land border crossing where a person may legally enter the US without reporting to US border inspection. As a result, all flights leaving the
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In 1920, although George Woodruff was expected to be the inaugural customs officer, E.R. Silvers in fact assumed the role. In 1923, the office was upgraded to a
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1925, it is unclear if the relocation of the customs office from Stewart to the border occurred at that time. In 1928, the road was widened.
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to other cities in Alaska are treated as international arrivals, and any passenger (including Hyder residents) may be inspected by
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In 1985, the border station closed. Over subsequent years, cocaine and firearms smuggling created challenges for the local
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In 2020, the former border hours of 8am–midnight reduced, becoming 8am–4:30pm.
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detachment. By the early 2000s, the station had reopened.
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Hyder-Stewart Border Crossing

United States
Canada
Highway 37A
Stewart, BC
Coordinates
55°54′43″N 130°01′04″W / 55.912017°N 130.017807°W / 55.912017; -130.017807
Canadian
Hyder, Alaska
Stewart, British Columbia
Canada–United States border
British Columbia Highway 37A
RCMP
Canada Border Services Agency
Pacific
port of entry
Hyder Seaplane Base
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
List of Canada–United States border crossings
Stewart Aerodrome
Water Aerodrome
"Daily Colonist"
"Portland Canal News"
"Minister of Public Works annual report 1927–28"


"Prince George Citizen"
"Prince George Citizen"
"Prince George Citizen"

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