Can you walk halfway across the Rainbow Bridge?

If you are driving, a U-turn to go back might be difficult (if not impossible). Helpful? Even if you only walk halfway across the bridge and back you will still have to go through US Customs to exit the bridge. The entrance to the bridge is gated and prevents people from walking back through.



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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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Can I walk across the Rainbow Bridge without a passport? No. Rainbow Bridge, despite its unusual location, still functions as a regular border crossing. Therefore, if you want to have a walk on the bridge, or use it to visit Canada, you need a valid passport with you.

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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.

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Rainbow Bridge Parking Rainbow Bridge does not offer on-site parking. The closest parking is at Niagara Street, Niagara Falls.

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The ?Rainbow Bridge? is 500 yards/ 457 meters from the American Falls and provides a wonderful view of the Falls. Commercial traffic is not permitted. You can cross by OUR TAXI, foot, bike, or car. The ?Whirlpool Bridge? is located 1.8 miles/2.9 kilometers north of the Falls.

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Submit your customs and immigration declaration online using Advance Declaration up to 72 hours before you arrive in Canada. If you choose not to submit your declaration in advance, you can complete it at an airport kiosk or eGate.

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If you like to see the Niagara falls from the best side, then go to the Canadian side. It's easy to go to both sides (USA and Canada) because you can easy walk from one border to the other. It cost you only two quarters for a roundtrip.

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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.

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Yes. If you're an international tourist [not from the European Union, Canada or USA], you'd be needing a passport with a valid visa to enter Niagara Falls on either side of the border. If you're a US citizen, you still need a passport to be shown as you re-enter the US after your Niagara Falls, Canada trip.

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