Current border wait times
| CBSA Office | Commercial Flow |
|---|---|
| Queenston-Lewiston Bridge Queenston, ON/Lewiston, NY | 17 minutes |
| Rainbow Bridge Niagara Falls, ON/Niagara Falls, NY | Not applicable |
| Peace Bridge Fort Erie, ON/Buffalo, NY | 8 minutes |
| Blue Water Bridge Sarnia, ON/Port Huron, MI | No delay |
How long does it take to cross the Canadian border?
It is generally recommended that travelers give themselves at least forty-five minutes to get through the border no matter what their crossing method. Outside of the busiest times of the year at the busiest crossings, this should give most an ample amount of leeway for their travel plans.
How long is the border line wait?
Border Wait Times. Infrastructure permitting, the processing goals CBP has set for travelers are: SENTRI/NEXUS Lanes: 15 minutes; Ready Lanes: 50% of general traffic lane wait times. For cross border travel impacts due to COVID-19, please visit the DHS website and USA.gov website.
Can you walk across Niagara Falls border?
You can walk, bike or drive across. 1.8 mi/ 2.9 km north of the Falls is the “Whirlpool Bridge”. Only NEXUS cardholders can use the Whirlpool bridge. 5.6 mi/9 km north of the Falls is the “Lewiston-Queenston Bridge”.
Is Rainbow Bridge still closed?
Rainbow Bridge National Monument is open every day of the year, from sunrise to sunset. On rare occasions, the park may be closed for visitor safety while significant trail and/or dock repairs are taking place.
What is the busiest US Canada border crossing?
The Ambassador Bridge
The Ambassador Bridge connects Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan and is the single busiest international land border crossing in North America, accommodating 27 percent of the approximately $400 billion in annual trade between Canada and the U.S. Almost 3.5 million commercial vehicles used the bridge in 2000.
Is Blue Water Bridge open?
Currently both the Blue Water Bridge (BWB) in Port Huron and the International Bridge in Sault Ste. Marie remain open to essential traffic and commercial goods.
Is the border between Niagara Falls USA and Canada Open?
Please bookmark for easy reference. THE INTERNATIONAL BORDER BETWEEN NIAGARA FALLS USA AND NIAGARA FALLS CANADA IS OPEN. NEW: With the US/Canada border reopening you may experience delays at the Niagara Falls Rainbow Bridge border crossing.
Do you need a passport to cross the Canadian border at Niagara?
Niagara Falls Border Crossing Information. If you plan to visit Canada for a few hours, the day, or even an extended period of time, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, or WHTI, requires U.S. and Canadian travelers to present a passport or other document that denotes identity and citizenship when entering the U.S. U.S.
How many people visit Niagara Falls each year?
About 30 million visitors cross the border every year into Canada and an additional 18 million visitors arrive by boat or airplane. Visit the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission’s website for detailed information to make crossing easier, and get hourly updates regarding border wait times or see wait times below for:
What do you need to know about the border crossing Canada?
Border Crossing 1 Entry into Canada. When you enter Canada, a Canada Border Services Agency officer may ask to see your passport and a valid visa, if one is necessary. 2 Bringing Children into Canada. 3 Returning to the United States. 4 Border Wait Times.
