Rainbow Bridge (Niagara Falls)
Walk between the two Niagara Falls towns over the river, with a small toll for walkers.
All border crossings · United States ⇄ Canada · Bridge, On foot · checked 2026-09
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The two posts
Hours: 24 hours (check)
Entering United States
Rainbow Bridge · Niagara Falls, New York
- Visa on arrival
- No
- E-visa accepted here
- Some passports
ESTA for Visa Waiver passports; others need a US visa. (check)
Entering Canada
Rainbow Bridge · Niagara Falls, Ontario
- Visa on arrival
- No
- E-visa accepted here
- Some passports
eTA needed for visa-exempt travellers only when flying; by land, visa-exempt passports enter without it. Others need a visa. (check)
Visa answers are for most Western passports and change often. Check yours on entry check and the official e-visa site; for e-visas, the post must be on the country's list of accepted ports.
Getting across
- Walk or cycle across (toll paid on exit, check the price).
- Buses and trains to Niagara Falls from Toronto (about 2 h) and New York state.
Scams and traps
- Tour sellers promising 'no-queue' passes at the bridge.
Tips
- Carry your passport even for a short walk; the bridge is a full international border.
- Weekends in summer bring long queues.
Nearest places
Everything marked check, and every hour and fee, needs confirming before you travel: posts close for holidays, disputes and roadworks with little notice. Written from Voykit's own notes; checked 2026-09.