Peace Arch Border Crossing Traffic Cameras
Monitor real-time traffic cameras at the Peace Arch — the busiest US-Canada border crossing west of Detroit and the primary gateway between Seattle and Vancouver. Track I-5, BC-99, and live passenger border wait times on TrafficVision.Live.
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Surrey, BC) — officially Blaine-Douglas | US Connection: I-5 (terminus at US-Canada border) | Canada Connection: BC Highway 99 | Ranking: Busiest US-Canada crossing west of Detroit | Trucks: NOT allowed — diverted to Pacific Highway Truck Crossing | Hours: 24/7/365 | Monument: Peace Arch (67 ft / 20.5 m, dedicated 1921) | Camera Sources: WSDOT, DriveBC, CBPThe Peace Arch Border Crossing is the common name for the Blaine-Douglas crossing connecting Blaine, WA with Surrey, BC — per Wikipedia, the busiest US-Canada border crossing west of Detroit and the preferred entry point for Seattle and Vancouver travelers. I-5 on the American side joins BC Highway 99 on the Canadian side. The crossing is passenger-only — trucks are diverted to the nearby Pacific Highway Truck Crossing. The iconic 20.5-meter (67 ft) Peace Arch monument commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Ghent in 1814 and was dedicated in September 1921. WSDOT and DriveBC operate extensive approach camera coverage.
Peace Arch Approach Coverage
I-5 North Washington
Primary US approach
I-5 terminates at the US-Canada border at Peace Arch. The Seattle-to-border stretch produces peak Pacific Northwest traffic during Canadian holidays.
BC Highway 99 (Canadian side)
Primary Canadian approach
BC-99 connects directly to the Peace Arch crossing, continuing north to Surrey, Vancouver, and the Sea-to-Sky corridor.
Pacific Highway Truck Crossing
Commercial alternative
Truck traffic is routed to the Pacific Highway Truck Crossing (SR-543 to BC-15) — 1 mile east of the Peace Arch.
Peace Arch Historical State Park
US-side monument + park
Peace Arch Historical State Park borders the crossing with gardens and visitor access.
Peace Arch Park
Canadian-side monument
Adjacent park on the BC side forms the binational Peace Arch Park landscape.
NEXUS Lane
Trusted traveler program
Dedicated NEXUS lane significantly reduces wait times for approved travelers.
Major Events Affecting Peace Arch Traffic
- 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place Vancouver (7 matches June-July 2026). See the Vancouver World Cup guide.
- Seattle Sounders / Mariners / Seahawks games — home game traffic crosses via Peace Arch during weekend home stands
- Summer Pacific Northwest tourism peak (June-September)
- Canadian holiday long weekends — Victoria Day (May), Canada Day (July 1), Labour Day (September) produce extreme southbound waits
- US holiday long weekends — Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day produce extreme northbound waits
Pro Tip: Pacific Highway Truck Crossing Is Often Less Congested for Cars Too
While Pacific Highway Truck Crossing (SR-543) is primarily for trucks, it's also open to passenger vehicles and often has shorter wait times than Peace Arch, especially during peak hours. Use CBP wait times and TrafficVision cameras to compare before committing to a route.
For Pacific Northwest visitors, see our Washington traffic cameras guide, Seattle traffic cameras guide, Vancouver BC traffic cameras guide, Vancouver World Cup guide, and I-5 corridor guide.
Track Peace Arch Border Traffic
Browse live WSDOT, DriveBC, and CBP border wait time cameras covering the Blaine-Surrey crossing.
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- CBP Border Wait Times: bwt.cbp.gov — real-time passenger, NEXUS, and pedestrian wait times
- NEXUS: Trusted traveler program significantly reduces wait times
- Alternative crossings: Pacific Highway Truck Crossing (1 mile east, SR-543), Lynden-Aldergrove (
25 miles east), and Sumas (45 miles east — very short waits but long detour from Seattle)
Where is the Peace Arch Border Crossing?
The Peace Arch — officially the Blaine-Douglas crossing — connects Blaine, WA with Surrey, BC at the terminus of I-5 and BC Highway 99. It's the busiest US-Canada border crossing west of Detroit per Wikipedia.
Can trucks use the Peace Arch crossing?
No. Per Wikipedia's Peace Arch Border Crossing entry, trucks are not allowed at the Peace Arch and must use the Pacific Highway Truck Crossing (SR-543) 1 mile east.
Are Peace Arch traffic cameras free to view?
Yes. Every camera on TrafficVision.Live is free with no account required. We aggregate publicly operated WSDOT and DriveBC feeds plus CBP border wait times.
What are the other Washington-BC border crossings?
Pacific Highway Truck Crossing (SR-543/BC-15, 1 mile east — trucks + passenger), Lynden-Aldergrove (25 miles east), and Sumas (45 miles east). The Peace Arch is the busiest and most scenic but often the most congested.
How long is the Peace Arch wait typically?
Highly variable. Off-peak early morning hours see waits under 15 minutes. Peak Canadian holiday southbound and US holiday northbound can exceed 2 hours. Always check bwt.cbp.gov before committing.
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