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Guide to Crossing the US Canada Border

Fortuna / Oungre

Fortuna / Oungre – US Highway 85 / Saskatchewan Highway 35

This is a relatively lightly-used border crossing. The southern portion of SK Hwy 35 from the Saskatchewan / North Dakota border to Weyburn forms the initial segment of the CanAm Highway. The terrain is mixed prairie featuring rolling moraines and valleys.

Before heading to the border, be sure to review our pages on preparing for customs and prohibited items.

Fortuna / Oungre Port Information

  • U.S. hours of operation: 9am – 5pm CDT, 7 days a week, year-round.
  • Canadian hours of operation for travelers:
    • Second Sunday of March to first Sunday of November 7 days per week08:00 – 18:00
    • First Sunday of November to second Sunday of March 7 days per week 09:00 – 19:00
  • Canadian hours of operation for Commercial:
    • Second Sunday of March to first Sunday of November Monday to Friday (except Holidays)08:00 – 17:00
    • First Sunday of November to second Sunday of March Monday to Friday (except Holidays)09:00 – 17:00
  • Check the official government websites for changes to port hours for the U.S. port of Fortuna and the Canadian port of Oungre.

Customs and Border Crossing Travel Tips for Fortuna / Oungre

  • Here is a handy link to hotels in North Dakota, US and here is another link to hotels on the Canadian side of the port in Saskatchewan, Canada.
  • SK-35 between the border and Weyburn has been ranked as one of the words roads in Saskatchewan. Drive carefully.
  • Saskatchewan has a voice Highway Hotline, which you can reach by calling 306-933-8333 or toll-free in Canada by calling 888-335-7623,
  • North Dakota utilizes the 511 Traveler Information system where you can receive up-to-date, location-specific road and weather information on any highway in North Dakota. You simply dial “511” from any phone to reach this system. You can also call 1-866-696-3511.
    • North Dakota Winter Road Reports are issued via the 511 system at various intervals between 5:00 AM and 9:00 PM daily, typically from November through mid-April. They are issued more frequently during severe weather events.
    • North Dakota Summer Road Reports are issued mid-April through October on the 511 system once daily, or more often if conditions warrant.
  • Duty Free Shop at the border: 701-834-2331.
  • Latitude and longitude GPS coordinates: 48.999403, -103.809463

Current Road Conditions in North Dakota and Saskatchewan

FORTUNA WEATHER

We have special pages showing all current road advisories for the State of North Dakota and the Province of Saskatchewan. These pages show problems such as roadway accidents, snow or ice, lane closures or blockages, construction, road restrictions, traffic problems, and roadwork around the border crossing.

Fortuna and Oungre Ports of Entry Location and Traffic Map

To view current traffic conditions at this border crossing, select “View Larger Map” and turn on the traffic layer.

Contact Information for the Fortuna and Oungre Ports

You may use the telephone numbers below to contact the customs officials and border patrol officers who staff the ports at this border crossing.

  • The address for the US Fortuna port of entry is 10935 HWY 85 NW, Fortuna, ND 58844-0037. You may call them at (701) 834-2493.
  • To contact Canadian Customs or other border patrol services at Oungre call the Canadian Border Information Service (BIS) which can answer your questions or transfer you directly to the Canadian port.