The Province of New Brunswick is easily accessible by air, water and land. The resources in this section will clarify some of the most frequently used entry points, primarily focusing on land-based travel.
Travelling to New Brunswick
By Air
The Greater Moncton International Airport is New Brunswick's primary commercial resource for air travel. The Fredericton International Airport and Saint John Airport also accommodate commercial air traffic.
Regional airports include:
By Water
Ferry information between New Brunswick and Maine includes:
Travelling to New Brunswick using private boats:
You are required to report to customs immediately upon arrival by boat to Canada (or the U.S.). If no customs officer is at the arrival location, contact the nearest customs office, remain on your vessel, and await the customs officer. Do not visit or contact anyone until a customs official arrives.
- When you arrive at a designated marina or dock, contact the appropriate customs office.
- Provide the customs officer with passports for each person on board.
- Declare all personal goods being imported, including firearms and weapons.
- Pay duties and taxes if necessary.
- You will be advised that you can now enter the country.
By Land
Primary New Brunswick to Maine Ports of Entry with Customs Offices:
Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada (official commercial port of entry)
Western end of Hwy 95 which connects to I-95 in Maine and Houlton
Calls within Canada toll-free 1-800-461-9999; Calls outside Canada 506-636-5064 (long distance charges will apply) Website
St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada
Next to the Ferry Point International Bridge to Calais, Maine
506-465-2100 Website
Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada
Welshpool, Southern end of Hwy 774, next to the F.D. Roosevelt Memorial Bridge to Lubec.
506-752-1130 Website
Deer Island, New Brunswick, Canada
Southern end of Hwy 772 on road to Deer Island Point Campground and the ferry landing
506-747-2190 Website
Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick, Canada
North Head
506-662-3232 Website
Maine to New Brunswick Ports of Entry with Customs Offices:
Calais, Maine, United States
Next to the Ferry Point International Bridge to St. Stephen
207-454-3690 Website
Eastport, Maine, United States
Moose Island, Corner of Washington & Water Streets
207-853-4313 Website
Lubec, Maine, United States
Rt.189 & Water Streets, next to F.D. Roosevelt Memorial Bridge to Campobello
207-733-4331 Website
Additional Information
When crossing the border using public transportation, you will be required to disembark at the border while customs officials check the luggage compartment and the passenger area of the bus. You will be asked to present your passport before being allowed to re-embark on the bus. Public transport companies take the inspection time into account in their schedules, and while mass transit is usually treated efficiently, the companies have no power over delays.
Driving a rental car across the Canada - U.S. border is usually not a problem as long as you have made prior arrangements with the car rental company. Make sure you have a copy of the rental agreement with you and that it states you have permission to take the vehicle across the border.
If you are driving a private car which isn't registered in the name of someone in the vehicle, bring written proof that you have the permission of the owner to take the car into the other country.
Visitors to the U.S. may bring a limited quantity of tobacco and alcohol products into the country. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Tobacco Information or U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Alcohol Information websites.
Visitors to Canada may bring a limited quantity of tobacco and alcohol products into the country. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) website.