Travelling Outside of Canada

Since the Niagara region borders the United States our residents tend to cross the border more often than in some other areas of Canada. Use this section to link to Passport Canada and other government sites for information on customs and border services.

International Bridges & Wait Times
Niagara has three bridges to the U.S. border: Queenston- Lewiston Bridge (Queenston ON-Lewiston NY), the Rainbow Bridge (Niagara Falls ON-Niagara Falls NY), and the Peace Bridge (Fort Erie ON-Buffalo NY). Take a moment now and save time in the long run by checking wait times at the international bridges. Wait times are revised hourly.

New passport requirements for travel to U.S.
As of January 23, 2007 Canadians will require passports to enter the U.S. when travelling by air or sea. This requirement is extended to land border crossings by January 1, 2008.

Passport Canada
Find out how to apply or re-apply for a Canadian passport.

Canadian residents travelling abroad
Information on what you can (and can’t) bring back to Canada, travel advisories, postal imports and general border services information.

CanPass
A service for frequent, low-risk travellers between Canada and the U.S. which expedites the Customs and Immigration process.

NEXUS Program
The NEXUS program allows low-risk pre-approved travellers to use designated NEXUS border crossings without being subject to regular questioning by customs and immigration officers. The program issues NEXUS identification cards for entry into both Canada and the United States to Canadian and American participants.