CROSSING INFO

WHICH BRIDGE DO I TAKE?

Truckers and tourists take Lewiston-Queenston.



Location
The Lewiston-Queenston connects two heritage communities: the Town and Village of Lewiston, N.Y, with the Village of Queenston in the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.
Primary U.S. highway feeders are Interstate 190 and Route 104.

Primary Canadian highway feeders are the QEW (Queen Elizabeth Way) and Highway 405.
Highway and roadway directional signs on both sides of the border direct you to the bridge you want.


Restrictions
No pedestrians

Number of Customs inspection lanes
Into the U.S., seven car lanes. Four truck lanes.
Into Canada, six car lanes. Three truck lanes.
Tour bus lanes are designated.
Duty Free Shop on site
Canada (www.dutytaxfree.com)
US (www.dutyfreeamericas.com)

Tourists take Rainbow



Location
The Rainbow Bridge connects the tourist districts of Niagara Falls, N.Y., with Niagara Falls, Ontario.
This is the most direct route to Casino Niagara.
Primary U.S. highway feeder is Interstate 190.
Primary Canadian feeder is the QEW (Queen Elizabeth Way), exit 420.
Highway and roadway directional signs on both sides of the border direct you to the bridge you want.

Restrictions
No commercial trucks

Number of Customs inspection lanes
Eighteen car lanes into the U.S.
Fifteen car lanes into Canada.
Tour bus lanes are designated.
Duty Free Shop on site
Canada (www.niagaradutyfree.com)
US (www.dutyfreeamericas.com)

NEXUS holders take Whirlpool Rapids



Location
The Whirlpool Bridge connects the commercial zones and downtown districts of Niagara Falls, N.Y., with Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Primary U.S. highway feeder is Interstate 190 to Ontario Avenue.
Primary Canadian highway feeder is the QEW (Queen Elizabeth Way) to Highway 420 to Bridge Street.
Highway and roadway directional signs on both sides of the border direct you to the bridge you want.

Restrictions
Commercial vehicles (trucks) are not permitted.
The Whirlpool Bridge is reserved for subscribers to NEXUS, a program for pre-approved clearance. NEXUS speeds border crossings and is open to residents of both the U.S. and Canada.

Number of Customs inspection lanes
Three car lanes into the U.S.
Two car lanes into Canada

How Do I Apply for NEXUS?
For more information on the NEXUS program, call 1-866-NEXUS26 (1-866-639-8726)
Information on NEXUS, including the application form, is also available at www.cbsa.gc.ca/nexus