Location~
Travelling I-15 southbound:
Exit I-15 at Cascade exit 256. Turn right on Simms-Cascade Rd. Take your first left at Sunrise Lane (this is a private dirt road). As you travel along Sunrise Lane, at the first fork stay left. Then at the second fork, stay right. Continue to drive to the top of the hill. The Paard Yard is located past the gate on your right hand side. We are #35 and Bluebelle will be there to whinny a welcome!
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Travelling I-15 northbound:
Exit I-15 at Cascade exit 256. Turn left on Simms-Cascade Rd. Take your next left at Sunrise Lane (this is a private dirt road). As you travel along Sunrise Lane, at the first fork stay left. Then at the second fork, stay right. Continue to drive to the top of the hill. The Paard Yard is located past the gate on your right hand side. We are #35 and Bluebelle will be there to whinny a welcome!
We are conveniently located along I-15 at exit 256 between Great Falls and Helena, Montana.
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Gorgeous views of the Missouri river and nearby Rocky Mountains, is a welcome respite for both you and your equine companions.
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For those of you travelling to or from Canada, we are the perfect layover site after crossing the US Border or the perfect starting point to begin your journey back home.
We are located about 2 hours south of the Sweetgrass border station.
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Border Crossings
Pictured on the right are locations of Border Crossings to and from the United States-Canada. Please be aware of seasonal openings and types of ports. Listed below are a few Ports of Entry that are frequently used in relation to The Paard Yard.
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Please contact the ports directly for equine health certificate requirements and procedures.
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Be aware of your starting state when travelling north to Canada. There are a few states which have more stringent entry requirements with several week layovers before issuing a Health Certificate - Texas being a typical example. We have a close relationship with a veterinarian in Cascade that can issue health certificates due to layovers or paperwork issues.
Sweetgrass–Coutts Border Crossing
The POE at Sweetgrass is the only twenty-four hour port in western Montana east of the Continental Divide. The Sweetgrass–Coutts Border Crossing connects the town of Sweet Grass, Montana, with Coutts, Alberta, on the Canada–United States border. It is the busiest port of entry in the state of Montana, and is the location where Interstate 15 meets Alberta Highway 4. Sweetgrass, MT station is ideally located. It is on Interstate 15 approximately midway between Great Falls, MT and Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.
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P.O. Box 100
37 Nine Mile Road
Sunburst, MT 59482
Phone: (406) 937-8800
Fax: (406) 937-8891
Whitlash Port of Entry
The Port of Whitlash, on Whitlash Road (County Road 409), adjoins the Canadian Port of Aden on Highway #880 South, Aden, Alberta. Whitlash is a Permit Port, which means that importations of cargo must be approved in advance by the Area Port of Great Falls. Contact the Supervisory Entry Officer at (406) 791-6115 for more information.
10 Whitlash Road
Whitlash, MT 59545
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Operational Hours:
9:00AM - 5:00PM (MST) Seven Days Week
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Phone: (406) 432-5522
Del Bonita Port of Entry
Operational Hours:
Port hours year round: Winter- September 16th to May 31st hours are 9 am to 6 pm Summer - June 1st to September 15th hours are 8 am to 9pm. Located 41 miles north of Cut Bank on US Hwy 213.
Location Address:
4071 Chalk Butte Road
Cut Bank, MT 59427-9109
Phone: (406) 336-2130
Fax: (406) 336-2137
Piegan Port of Entry
Piegan is a Permit Port, which means that importations of cargo must be approved in advance by the Area Port of Great Falls. Contact the Supervisory Entry Officer at (406) 791-6115 for more information.
5023 Highway 89 North
Babb, MT 59411-0109
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Operational Hours: 7:00 AM-11:00 PM (Mountain) Seven Days A Week (7)
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Phone: (406) 732-5572
Fax: (406) 732-5574
Willow Creek Port of Entry
Operational Hours: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Mountain) Seven Days A Week (7)
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Phone: (406) 398-5512
Fax: (406) 398-5397
Willow Creek is a Permit Port, which means that importations of cargo must be approved in advance by the Area Port of Great Falls. Contact the Supervisory Entry Officer at (406) 791-6115 for more information.
