International Selkirk Loop
Visitor Services

Visitors can also find the following services at various locations along the International Selkirk Loop: Paved Parking

Boundary Dam Historic Washington Hotel Ione City Park Kirtland...[more]

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Fees No fee for the Kootenay Lake ferry.		Camping Camping can be found at or near the following locations along the International Selkirk Byway: Boundary Dam Box Canyon Dam... [more]
	Food Groceries, Bakeries, Etc.: Bonners Ferry ID Ione WA Newport WA Oldtown ID Porthill ID Priest River ID Sandpoint... [more]		Gasoline Fuel can be obtained in the following communities along the International Selkirk Loop: Bonners Ferry, ID Oldtown, ID Priest... [more]
	Information Visitor Centers/Information Kiosks Newport, WA Priest River, ID Sandpoint, ID Bonners Ferry, ID Creston, BC Nelson,... [more]		Lodging Lodging can be found in the following communities: Ione, WA Metaline, WA Metaline Falls, WA Newport, WA Colville, WA... [more]
	Phone Phones for public use can be found in the following locations: Box Canyon Dam, WA Kirtland Cutter Theater, WA Sullivan... [more]		Restrooms Public restrooms can be found in the following locations: Albeni Falls Dam Visitor Center, Priest River, ID Boundary Dam,... [more]
	Retail The following locations provide retail services such as bookshops, giftshops, etc.: Balfour, BC Boswell, BC Crawford Bay, BC... [more]

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Special Considerations

The Loop includes 2 border crossings between the U.S. and Canada. Travelers who wish to continue into Canada now must present a valid passport. Border crossings are open 8 am to Midnight Pacific Time (Porthill on Idaho SH 1 open 7 am - 11 pm). Check with Canada Customs or US Customs

Children traveling with one parent must have written permission and contact phone number from other parent plus a copy of child's birth certificate. Birth certificate and ID are required for all children. Passports are mandatory for all travelers as of January 2007.

The total length, including Canada sections, is 280 miles/450 km.

Restrictions

U.S. citizens traveling to Canada should be aware of new International Travel restrictions. As of February 2007 U.S. citizens must present their U.S. passport in order to re-enter the United States.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

The best time to drive the Loop is April to October, when wildflowers are blooming, wildlife emerge, festivals occur, and hiking weather is comfortable.

High Season

Peak tourist season on the Loop is July-August, when families with kids travel. Traffic and crowds still are minimal compared to urban standards.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along International Selkirk Loop, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

Idaho

Washington