From Niagara Falls USA, visitors can cross the Rainbow Bridge, connecting Downtown Niagara Falls, N.Y. to Niagara Falls, Ontario. Pedestrians are permitted on the pedestrian walkway.
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Do American Citizens need a passport to enter Niagara Falls, Canada? Yes. A Passport (or a Passport Card or Enhanced Driver's License if coming by land) is required for crossing the border into Canada unless you are age 15 or younger.
Experience the Beauty of Two Countries on One TripIf you cross the border, you can see the beauty of both countries. Walk around the American side and then go to the Canadian side to see things from a different angle. The American and Canadian sides of Niagara Falls have amazing views of the water falling.
If you are an American citizen and wish to cross over to the Canadian bank of the Niagara River, you are required to show your passport at the border crossing.
Ensure that you have proper identification for you and your family readily available. Acceptable forms of identification for entry into Canada include a passport, a NEXUS card and an enhanced driver's licence.
a valid passport. a Trusted Traveler Program card. an enhanced driver's licence (EDL) or enhanced identification card (EIC) from a province or territory where a U.S. approved EDL/EIC program has been implemented.
The largest waterfall, known as “Horseshoe Falls” or “Canada Falls”, is mainly located on the Canadian border. Considering that two of the three waterfalls are located in US territory, it's safe to say that you can get a great look at most of Niagara Falls without needing a passport.
Canada and United States residents should carry a valid passport or in the absence of a passport a driver's license or other picture identification issued by a federal, state, provincial, county, territory, or municipal authority together with a birth certificate.
Crossing the bridge takes around 15 minutes, but count at least 15 minutes to pass through customs at each end (more at busy times). The pedestrian walkway is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.
The half day tour is only offered when the water level is high enough for the boats to take a “short cut” to Rainbow Bridge. This is only for certain times of the year. The only way to access the Rainbow Bridge is by boat or hiking.