The overall number of travelers entering Canada at the Fort Frances border crossing in June was actually up slightly compared to the same month a year ago.
However, Canada Border Services spokesperson Greg Mercure notes resident travelers helped with the boost.
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However, Mercure adds the number of Americans entering Canada at Fort Frances was actually down by 1.8 percent last month compared to June 2004.
Crossing stats for Rainy River have not yet been released.
