Ambassador Bridge
A 1929 suspension bridge linking Detroit with Windsor, Canada. It is one of North America’s busiest land border crossings and a classic riverside photo spot.
The Ambassador Bridge spans the Detroit River. When it opened in 1929, its main span of about 564 m made it the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time. It remains one of the busiest freight crossings between the United States and Canada. The bridge is privately owned and charges tolls. Walking and cycling on the bridge are not permitted, so visitors usually watch from the riverbank. On the Detroit side, good viewpoints include the western stretch of the riverfront walkway in the Southwest area, near Fort Wayne, and in the Mexicantown neighborhood. On the Canadian side, Windsor’s riverfront park frames the bridge alongside the Detroit skyline, and the bridge is especially photogenic when lit up at night. Driving across to Canada requires a passport and a valid visa, and you will pass customs on both sides. Once the Gordie Howe International Bridge to the south opens, both bridges can be viewed together.
Opening hours
Open all day (crossing the bridge requires border formalities; no walking)
Nearby sights
- Michigan Central Station
- Corktown
- Guardian Building
- Campus Martius Park
- Detroit RiverWalk
- Fox Theatre
- Detroit People Mover
- Comerica Park