Rainbow Bridge
An arch bridge linking the United States and Canada. While crossing on foot, you can see both the American Falls and Horseshoe Falls, and the international border runs down the middle of the bridge.
The Rainbow Bridge, completed in 1941, is a steel arch bridge spanning the Niagara Gorge. It connects the twin falls cities of the United States and Canada and is the most commonly used border crossing. A pedestrian walkway runs across the bridge. The walk takes about 10 minutes, and from the middle of the bridge you can see the American Falls and, in the distance, Horseshoe Falls, which makes it a good photo spot. Pedestrians pay a small crossing fee. Crossing the bridge means entering Canada. Chinese passport holders need a valid Canadian visa, and returning to the United States also requires a valid US visa and registration with the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS). Entry formalities are subject to customs requirements. On busy weekends, vehicle queues at the crossing can be long, so walking is usually quicker.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Maid of the Mist
- Prospect Point Observation Tower
- Niagara Falls State Park
- Luna Island & Bridal Veil Falls
- Cave of the Winds
- Aquarium of Niagara
- Goat Island
- Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino