Rainbow Bridge
Rainbow Bridge
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The Rainbow Bridge across the Niagara River connects the two cities of Niagara Falls, on both the U.S. and Canadian sides. You can cross the bridge by motorized vehicle, bicycle or even on foot, as long as you have your passport—though note that there is a toll fee. There are even duty-free shops on both ends of the bridge. The crossing takes less than 30 minutes, though peak summer season can see delays of up to one to two hours. Many tours from New York or Ontario stop at, but may not cross, the Rainbow Bridge—you'll get magnificent views of the falls and even the occasional rainbow (naturally!). – Tripadvisor
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- eVe 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬Singapore, Singapore1,268 contributionsLook for the Border Line 🇨🇦🇺🇲We decided to walk across the Rainbow Bridge for the fun of it from the Canadian side. From our hotel in Fallsview Boulevard, it was a 30 minutes walk to the bridge. You would need to pay $1 coin in the turnstile to get out. The walk to the International Borders between Canada and USA is only 5 minutes. You could easily the line border unless you looked out for the signage and the flags 🇨🇦🇺🇲. We turned back upon reaching US immigration. You would need a passport to re-enter Canada. An amazing experience!Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 October 2023
- ASBWolverhampton, United Kingdom56 contributionsGreat experience crossing the bridge/borderVery easy experience travelling from Canada to US side by foot. Ignore the CBP website saying "Lanes Closed", the bridge was indeed open and it took no longer than 5 mins to enter US and 1 min to enter Canada on return. Travelling with British passport and Canadian Study Permit. Note: US charged $6 p/p entry fee to all incoming travellers (valid for 90 days) which is apparently included in airfares, hence you might not have encountered it before. Whichever side you're coming from, it's worth visiting the other as the niagara falls experience is just completely unique on both sides.Visited February 2024Travelled soloWritten 4 February 2024
- Rita S24 contributionsBeautiful view.It is a beautiful view from this bridge looking over to the Cabausn side, the city lights and the Falls. Recommend go off -season to avoid the crowds. Bring a winter coat, hat and gloves and it will be fine. Niagara Falls is mesmerizing, it never gets old.Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 10 April 2024
- Suzanne L11 contributionsSo amazing!Thoroughly enjoyed our two night and three day stay in Niagara Falls. We stayed at the Embassy Suites on the Canadian side, falls view, 39th floor and the views were amazing! On our last day we walked from the Canadian side to the American side of the falls via the Rainbow Bridge. A moderate walk with easy access across the border. You just pay one dollar and show your passport. The round trip walk and viewing of the falls was around 7 miles, but there are plenty of nice park benches to sit and rest or gaze at all the water wonders. Snack vendors are available as well as gift shops. Such a miraculous place to visit!Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 28 May 2024
- eldosokyjlArlington, Virginia276 contributionsLovely stroll over the borderIncredible views of Niagara Falls from this bridge. Loved walking with with my family, including stroller so definitely accessible. Remember to bring your passport since it is an international border. Also need quarters to return from Canada. Walk takes about 10 minutes.Visited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten 25 June 2024
- Isaiah C1 contributionFunRide. The boat, walk the tunnel, have lunch in revolving tower restaurant for 39.00 including the 20.00 ride to the observatory deck. If you pay with us credit card is like 30% off because of the exchange rate.Visited September 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 2 September 2024
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Martin P
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Sept 2020 • Family
The first thing border officers need to understand is that give respect and take respect. They are getting paid from the taxes paid by the common people. Every time I pass the US border I wonder do this border patrol officer needs any kind of qualification for this job. Some of the offers don’t even recognize the passport of the country they work for. They have zero common sense and respect for people with different color and health work. They would not stop Harassing you even if your five months old child Is crying.
Written 26 September 2020
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Isaiah C
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Sept 2024 • Couples
Ride. The boat, walk the tunnel, have lunch in revolving tower restaurant for 39.00 including the 20.00 ride to the observatory deck. If you pay with us credit card is like 30% off because of the exchange rate.
Written 2 September 2024
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Tracy R
Aberdeenshire, UK177 contributions
June 2022
We crossed Rainbow Bridge from Canada to the US side. It only costs a $1 dollar fee and we needed our passports but overall it was super easy.
The bridge itself has lovely views of the falls and we found it to be much quieter than we expected. We only passed 3 other people on the bridge.
The bridge itself has lovely views of the falls and we found it to be much quieter than we expected. We only passed 3 other people on the bridge.
Written 13 June 2022
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Pathfinder526452
Chicago, IL1 contribution
Sept 2024 • Family
I went to Niagara falls for a day and I would give it 0 stars if I could. First off there are signs everywhere when walking across the bridge. But how was i know I was supposed to read them? Do you read every single sign posted on doors? Than I rang a phone and someone answered I asked if I could walk across the bridge with no ID they said no but thats not what my hotel staff told me so i went anyways. If i wasnt allowed to go than why would they make a turnstyle that just pushes. I didnt even go to canada anyways i just walked the bridge. So when I come back i tell them i just walked the bridge but the toll collector coming back they told me that i left the us when i walked threw gate but i never left the us i said what are you talking about. than they asked for my id and i said i didnt have any because i didnt leave the us but they insisted i did. long story short i had to give them my name and date of birth (i dont know why the heck they needed that) they asked me questions like where i live and where i was born like they were gonna meet me there for a date or something. that just seems to be alot of work to walk on a bridge. there needs to be a sign that says to read the signs bottom line. also i recommend you bring id because if you have nothing like me they will bother you when all you wanted to do was see waterfalls.
Written 10 September 2024
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Jordan Morningstar
Burnsville, MN282 contributions
July 2023 • Family
The rainbow bridge is a nice bridge. Well kept and secure for drivers and pedestrians alike. Traffic increases tremendously during the late morning and throughout the day. Would try to avoid 10am and sun down (as people get prepared for the lights and fireworks).
Written 26 November 2023
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Olivia Q
Winter Haven, FL365 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
If you plan to visit Niagara Falls, and see what both sides (US and Canada) has to offer or really plan to do activities on both side, then crossing the Rainbow bridge is the way to go.
My friend and I traveled, backpack in tow, and crossed the Rainbow bridge on foot. Immigration on both sides await on each end prior to entry or reentry. It was a easy 22-25mins walk, maybe longer is your pace is slow and/or you take moments to view the falls from the bridge and strike a pose for photos.
After getting in the Canadian side, literally I saw rainbow formed by the bridge.
My friend and I traveled, backpack in tow, and crossed the Rainbow bridge on foot. Immigration on both sides await on each end prior to entry or reentry. It was a easy 22-25mins walk, maybe longer is your pace is slow and/or you take moments to view the falls from the bridge and strike a pose for photos.
After getting in the Canadian side, literally I saw rainbow formed by the bridge.
Written 25 February 2020
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Na Pa
Bruchsal, Germany342 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Good for getting to the other side, which is also worth seeing. Unfortunately, we weren't lucky enough to see a rainbow. We were very lucky at first, we got through quickly on both sides of the border. On the Canadian side you pay either one Canadian dollar or 4x American quarters (1 dollar).
On the way back to the Canadian side we queued for half an hour, it was just bad luck that there were suddenly so many people there. So it's difficult to plan your time.
On the way back to the Canadian side we queued for half an hour, it was just bad luck that there were suddenly so many people there. So it's difficult to plan your time.
Written 24 September 2023
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Andrés Blanco
Carteret, NJ737 contributions
Aug 2022
Passed through this bridge leaving the Canadian side of the falls. Even though it was during the peak season the traffic flow was constant and the process through customs was efficient. We took some great pictures of the bridge and the surroundings while we were on the Canadian side of the falls.
Written 22 November 2022
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ASB
Wolverhampton, UK56 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
Very easy experience travelling from Canada to US side by foot. Ignore the CBP website saying "Lanes Closed", the bridge was indeed open and it took no longer than 5 mins to enter US and 1 min to enter Canada on return. Travelling with British passport and Canadian Study Permit.
Note: US charged $6 p/p entry fee to all incoming travellers (valid for 90 days) which is apparently included in airfares, hence you might not have encountered it before.
Whichever side you're coming from, it's worth visiting the other as the niagara falls experience is just completely unique on both sides.
Note: US charged $6 p/p entry fee to all incoming travellers (valid for 90 days) which is apparently included in airfares, hence you might not have encountered it before.
Whichever side you're coming from, it's worth visiting the other as the niagara falls experience is just completely unique on both sides.
Written 4 February 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
DJB1996
Endicott, NY103 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Definitely a nice view of the falls from the bridge. We were pleasantly surprised. We weren’t sure we wanted to go into Canada. We brought our passports. There were no issues. We walked around the falls area, which is such a better view than the US side. From other reviews, we brought our quarters ($1 each) enter the bridge from Canadian side. No issues with customs on either side. We were just taking photos. We went back on the bridge at night for more photos. We didn’t go into Canadian customs this time (so no charge).
Written 13 January 2020
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I am a Indian citizen holding american vistor visa. Can I board nayagara falls boat
Written 27 September 2024
When boarding boat no identity was requested. however to cross bridge Canada/USA i cannot advise in your circumstances.
Written 28 September 2024
How is it about controlling the food you bring? Is it ok to have some food for the day with you or are there certain things you are not aloud to have/to bring to the borders?
Written 20 August 2023
I honestly can't answer that. We did not have any food or drink with us. I know that they ask if you have anything with you.
Written 21 August 2023
Rahul B
Hoboken, New Jersey
how long will it take to reach zipline starting point from rainbow bridge by walk
Written 13 August 2023
What’s the procedure to walk from NY to Canada through the rainbow bridge?
Written 11 August 2022
Traveler30726009892
Whitehall, New York
We are staying at the Seneca Casino in April.. we are wondering if we can walk the Rainbow bridge into Canada to have lunch at Margaritaville. Is this do-able?
Written 9 March 2022
Buenas, Voy a visitar EEUU, tengo el ESTA y mi pasaporte español.
Mi idea era cruzar al lado canadiense y pasar allí una noche de hotel para volver por la mañana.
¿Sera necesario solicitar también el visado canadiense para trasnochar?
Written 6 May 2021
due to covid-19 can you still walk over the rainbow bridge from usa to canada
Written 8 April 2021
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