Current Travel Information & Advisories for Creston BC
Know Before you go
Planning a visit to Creston BC? Ensure a smooth trip by planning ahead with important and up-to-date travel information for the area available on this resource page. Find the latest updates for nearby Canada-US border crossings, highway & road conditions, forest fire alerts, flood advisories, local emergency information, and much more. Stay informed and equipped with the necessary information and resources you need to enjoy your trip to Creston!
General Wildfire Information
Wildfires may occur in the Creston Valley during hot, dry weather. Currently, there are no notable wildfires or road closures. Conditions can change quickly, so travelers should check the latest updates by visiting the travel & emergency advisory pages at Hello BC, Kootenay Rockies Tourism, the Regional District of Central Kootenay.
For road conditions, visit Drive BC, and for wildfire alerts, check the BC Wildfire Service and Emergency Info BC. Report any wildfires by calling *5555 or 1-800-663-5555.
Category 2 Open Fire Prohibition - SOuth-East Fire Centre - July 2025
Effective at 12:00 noon PDT, Friday, July 11, Category 2 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre including the Creston area. This prohibition bans fires in one or more piles exceeding 2 metres in height and 3 metres in width and grass or stubble burns. This prohibition does not include Category 1 campfires. A Category 1 campfire refers to any fire that is:
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No larger than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide
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Used for recreational purposes or by a First Nation for ceremonial purposes
To report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or open burning violation, dial *5555 on a cellphone or call 1-800-663-5555. You can also report a wildfire using the BC Wildfire App’s Report a Fire function.
For more information on the Category 2 open fire prohibition in the Southeast Fire Centre, visit the BC Wildfire Service website.
US Canada Travel & Border Information
We’re thrilled to have you here in Creston! Despite recent trade disputes between the Canadian and US federal governments, entering Canada remains as easy as ever and there are no new travel regulations, so you can enjoy your visit just like before. We continue to welcome our American neighbours to come explore our area of British Columbia and Canada!
For more general information regarding crossing the border into Canada please visit our Border Information page. Otherwise, if you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to our Visitor Centre—we're here to help!
Border Crossing HOURS
The Rykerts-Porthill Border Crossing connects the town of Bonners Ferry, Idaho with Creston, British Columbia on the Canada–US border. Please note that the Rykerts (Canadian) and Porthill (US) Ports of Entry currently have different hours of operation, with the Canadian side open a few hours later throughout the year. This should be taken into consideration when planning to return to the US.
However, the nearby Kingsgate (Canadian) & Eastport (US) Ports of Entry, located south of Yahk, BC still both operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which may make for a more convenient border crossing option for US visitors to the area.
Please find current hours of operation, phone number and links to more information below:
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Rykerts (Canadian) Port of Entry
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7:00am – 11:00pm (2nd Sunday in March to first Sunday in November)
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8:00am – 12:00am, midnight (first Saturday in November to 2nd Saturday in March)
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Porthill (U.S.A) Port of Entry
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7:00am – 7:00pm, seven days a week
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Kootenay Lake Ferry Service
The Kootenay Lake Ferry is operating on its regular schedule following four months of job action. Both the union and Western Pacific Marine have agreed to binding arbitration, and job action has ceased.
However, Some late-day sailings may still be cancelled due to staffing shortages. Travellers are advised to continue to check DriveBC before traveling.
Regional & Provincial Travel Information
Further current news and information on travel to the Creston Area as well as the Kootenay Region and British Columbia can be found at Destination BC's Visitor Website, linked here.
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