Little Gold Creek port of entry to open for summer season
May 16, 2025 Little Gold, Yukon Canada Border Services Agency
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is advising travellers that the Little Gold Creek port of entry will open for the summer season on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Seasonal hours of operation will be from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Pacific Daylight Time, seven days a week. The port is scheduled to remain open until Monday, September 15, 2025.
Adverse weather conditions are a significant factor in the area and may impact the opening and closing dates. Travellers should note that the time in the Yukon (Pacific Daylight Time) is one hour ahead of the time in Alaska during the summer season. Travellers are encouraged to visit the CBSA Directory of Offices and Services or call 1-800-461-9999 for the latest information.
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