How far of a walk is the Rainbow Bridge?

Rainbow Bridge is located just north of Niagara Falls, Canada, along the Niagara Parkway. It's a less than a 1-mile (1.5-kilometer) walk from the Fallsview tourist area or a 5-minute taxi ride. There is no public transport across the bridge, but many tours offer a cross-border service.



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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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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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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. Please visit the government website for any further details.

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Rainbow Bridge is one of the world's largest known natural bridges. The span has undoubtedly inspired people throughout time--from the neighboring American Indian tribes who consider Rainbow Bridge sacred, to the 85,000 people from around the world who visit it each year.

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The Rainbow Bridge is the theme of several works written in the 1980s and 1990s that speak of an other-worldly place where pets go upon death, eventually to be reunited with their owners.

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Entry into Canada: Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry proof of citizenship and identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. Children under 16 only need proof of U.S. citizenship.

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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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Travel by land or water
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.

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