Crossing the US Canada BORDER on foot | Everything you need to know! Pedestrian Walkway Immigration!

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The border between Canada and the United States of America is the longest international border in the world. Many USA-Canada borders are open 24/7, and so is the Rainbow Bridge. I share my experience from start to finish to help you have a fun and successful America/Canada border crossing.
In this video, I’m sharing everything you need to know about the US-Canada land border crossing on foot over the rainbow bridge, Niagara falls. Enjoy the walking views from the bridge and also you'll find out if crossing on a bicycle is allowed. You'll also a group of lamborghini's crossing the border.
What happens at the border crossing, crossing the rainbow bridge, immigration interviews on both US & Canada, wait times, USA-Canada falls views & entry to US and Canada. What do you need to cross the border? Things you should know before you cross the border.
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:22 Topics covered
0:49 Arrival & Parking
1:25 Walking to the border crossing and map
4:45 Why cross the border on foot?
5:19 What happens at the land border crossing?
6:36 Walking over the rainbow bridge (Lamborghinis crossing)
8:19 Entry to the USA
9:05 Everything about US-Canada Immigration
9:13 US immigration, border crossing by land requirements (Passport, LPR, US Visa)
9:33 US immigration interview questions
10:17 Niagara Falls view on the US side
14:09 Entry to Canada
15:17 Entry to Canada, what documents are required? (Passport, PR, Canada Visa, Arrive CAN)
16:01 Canadian immigration interview questions
16:32 How long to cross the border on foot?
17:38 Tips to make your journey enjoyable
18:26 Wrap up
The Canada Border Services Agency(CBSA) is a federal law enforcement agency that is responsible for border control, immigration enforcement, and customs services in Canada. On the other side, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) does the same job.
If you have a border crossing experience, share them in the comments below.
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@thasneen Жыл бұрын

If you're planning a trip to Niagara Falls, watch this video before you go: Top 35 Things To Do in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qK6Bl7tz0rW1qXU.html

@arishin-aquato79 Жыл бұрын

This was super informative! Thank you so much for making this.

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ChillExplorerNigel 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this incredibly informative video!😃 I actually watched this before I had a chance to walk to the US side of Niagara Falls on the Rainbow Bridge last month, and your video added to the excitement of my adventure!

@thasneen 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the walk, thank you for the wonderful feedback 😊

@SkinnyJollof Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! Super helpful

@niladrisadhukhan 2 ай бұрын

Very Informative, thank you!

@thasneen 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@malcomdavila 9 ай бұрын

Your voice is nice , no wasted words

@thasneen 9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@BobRey2008 Жыл бұрын

Good to know.👍

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it

@reenamathew1078 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 Thas for this video.Appreciate it,very helpful.I wonder 🤔 if we could take pets (small dog)with us. Hope you could upload more videos like this( summer trips).

@thasneen 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed this video. Dogs are allowed, however to enter Canada, dogs have to be rabies vaccinated and you need to have the proof of it- less than 30 days between their rabies shot and the date you cross the border with your dog. Hope this helps :)

@reenamathew1078 2 жыл бұрын

@@thasneen Thank you tons!💕

@yankee04 Жыл бұрын

This is helpful, but recommend you include the info on the Wego buses or other shuttles.

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@BobRey2008 Жыл бұрын

Goodah!😊

@athiganesh 8 ай бұрын

@thasneen if crossing from US to Canada, are there any public transport or taxi near the bridge on canada side to go to Table Rock to see falls from Canada side? We do not have time to walk all the way from bridge to Table Rock?

@thasneen 8 ай бұрын

Yup taxi is there & also uber. Have fun in Niagara!

@r2d2cp3p Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this amazing detailed video with most the information is available for me, We are a family of 2 adults and 2 kids, we already have B1/B2 visa, and in the process of getting a Canadian Visitor visa in which application process i mentioned that i will travel to Canada by Air, but like to go by road and not by air......... if you have any idea that we could go from New York Niagra Falls to Canada Niagra Falls by a walk on the rainbow bridge, or by bus? will the officer allow us? or he/she will reject the entry because we mentioned that we will come to Canada by air?

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

I've no clue how that works, to get the right response you should check with the immigration. Good luck!

@devangsanghani6765 Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you for this video. Is the arriveCan still needed?

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

Not required.

@asethi72 4 ай бұрын

Hada question. Thank you for the informative video. I am flying into New York from overseas. I want to see Niagara Falls both US and Canada side. Once in New York where should I fly into as I want to spend a night at the Canadian side and visit Clifton Hills and see some casinos. So from New York is there a direct flight to Niagara on the Canadian side? It will be very helpful if I can get this sector worked out so that I can return back to the US side and visit New Yorkma d other areas around it. I like to first get Niagara Falls out of the way. I have 3 to 4 days on hand for Niagara Falls but prefer to spend the nights at the Canadian side and then return back to USA side. If there a domestic airport at Niagara Falls covering both US and Canadian side? I am unaware and this will be my first ever visit. Will really appreciate if you could guide me the best way to travel from New York as my flight from overseas is direct to JFK New York and I like to travel domestically by flight to save time but not sure where to head to see Niagara Falls, is it doable by airport or must we take the long bus journey?

@thasneen 4 ай бұрын

The most convenient option might be flying into Buffalo Niagara International Airport in Buffalo, New York. From there, you can easily cross the border into Canada by road (approximately a 30-minute drive) or by taking a shuttle service. There are rental car services available at the airport, or you could opt for a pre-arranged shuttle service that will take you directly to your hotel on the Canadian side. There isn't a domestic airport directly at Niagara Falls that serves both the US and Canadian sides. Canadian side of Niagara falls is the happening place with all the attractions & only hotels on the CA side have the stunning falls view (mentioned in the video). Clifton hill & most attractions are walking distance from all the hotels that I've showed in the video. You can also take the shuttle while walking inside the Niagara park on the CA side. Note: hotels on the US side are not close to the falls & don't have the falls view & there are only 1 or 2 hotels that are a few minutes aways from the Niagara park on the US side. Do watch this video to get an idea on the immigration process while crossing the border, Crossing the US-Canada border over Niagara Falls: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nrJjgqiexqjVkWw.html

@aerialbaz3802 2 жыл бұрын

thanks 🙏 Two questions 1. can you take a large bag with you while crossing? 2. are they still doing random Covid Testing? if yes any idea how many people are getting chosen randomly like 10%, 20% ?

@thasneen 2 жыл бұрын

1-Large luggage can be taken, there might be weight restrictions, do check the immigration website for more details. 2-To enter USA or Canada, covid testing is not required, no random testing as well. 3-Until Sept 2022, to enter Canada, ArriveCAN must be submitted with proof of vaccinations. Hope this helps, enjoy the experience!

@catherineacheson9075 Жыл бұрын

@@thasneen How do you get luggage through the turnstile gate? My son is taking a different flight than us, so we will be crossing in rental car and he will come later, crossing by foot, but will have a suitcase? We were planning on picking him up on Canada side. Just curious on what is best way, have him walk or take taxi/Uber across to Canadian side.

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

With luggage have to use a separate entrance, I saw a few walking over the bridge with a large suitcase :) It’s gonna be a beautiful stroll over the bridge, enjoy!

@ellek1 Жыл бұрын

I'll be walking across the border (from Buffalo to Canada) next month for a visit before walking back across to the US side. If I'm having someone pick me up by car (and drop me back off when I return to the US), where can I instruct the driver to park and wait on the Canadian side? Also, how long is the walk over the bridge itself?

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

There is parking on the Canadian side close to the bridge, watch @4:11 I've shown the parking spot. Walk over the bridge is only 10 minutes. Enjoy your trip :)

@ellek1 Жыл бұрын

@@thasneen Thank you so much!

@jamesmoninger1982 5 ай бұрын

How did they handle ArriveCAN for people that don't have or don't use cell phones? I doubt there is a legal requirement for travelers to have cell phones (?)

@andytorono Жыл бұрын

Thanks for very helpful video, Just one question, i will visit to USA fall, Can we carry our food to US side ?

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

Yes you can!

@TahoeKing Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the very informative video! I'm planning on crossing from US to Canada as a family of 4 by next month and I'll have 2 or 3 travel bags with me, so is there a specific entrance on US side for pedestrians with luggage to coordinate accordingly with the taxi driver?

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

There is a separate entrance for that.

@richtmax1 Жыл бұрын

I have a U.S enhanced driver's license (EDL). So, I know that's all I need to cross. Thus I don't need a passport since both sides accept EDLs as an alternative. However, just wondering if you know is Arrive CAN is still required for entry to the Canadian side? (I think currently Arrive CAN is only for air travel currently not but wanted to make sure.)

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

It’s not required. It’s always good to check before travelling for the greatest & latest updates, here is the link: travel.gc.ca/travel-covid

@EdwardRingwald Жыл бұрын

If you have an EDL you should have no problem getting across the border. As long as your EDL is issued by a US state or Canadian province that issues them you are good (several US states and Canadian provinces issue EDL's; unfortunately, Florida (where I'm from) does not issue EDL's).

@echeverriaecheverria8456 Жыл бұрын

Tha k you for this video! I'm planning to go in September to Buffalo and cross the bridge by foot Canada. Do they ask you for vaccine proof going to Canada? Or test results?

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

To enter Canada you have to submit proof of vaccinations (2 doses) within ArriveCAN & show the receipt at immigration. As of now until September proof of vaccination is mandatory, so please check before you travel to confirm if any changes to this rule. Watch @15:20 I've provided more details how to submit ArriveCAN. Enjoy your journey :)

@pulltheotherone5035 Жыл бұрын

@@thasneen no ya don't!

@aineesea Жыл бұрын

do we still need to install the ArriveCAN as of 05/22/2023? Or do we just have to bring our vaccination record? Is it still required to be vaccinated to enter Canada?

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

None of the above is required.

@thebangsfamily8955 Жыл бұрын

Soon maybe 2024 we will go to the usa border or we could go to the airport we will go to usa 🇺🇸

@zakku_88 Жыл бұрын

I understand that this video is a year old now, but I've read that ARRIVECAN is no longer required for entering Canada. Is this correct?

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

That’s correct, not required.

@gursewaksingh8671 Жыл бұрын

If someone doesn't have US visa can he go on bridge from Canadian side and come back halfway back to Canada or he has to cross to US side?

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

Crossing to the US side is not required. Only after crossing the bridge you'll have to go through US immigration. However, while entering Canada immigration will ask you questions so not sure if there will be any issues crossing halfway through without the US visa. Do confirm with the immigration.

@joalia5290 Жыл бұрын

Hi! I am coming from USA Can i just cross the border halfway and be back to USA? Is it the same pathway or is different?

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

It's the same path, you can definitely do that, submit within Arrive CAN to enter Canada with proof of vaccinations.

@anantagulati2850 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I am planning to cross the border via foot from Canada, how long does it take to walk by foot?

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

Walking over the bridge takes only 15 to 20 minutes, it’s around 0.5 Km.

@Blue-Rain Жыл бұрын

What is closest parking lot to cross the boarder ? I wanna go on foot to US falls side

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

There's a small parking lot close to Crowne plaza where we have to take the stairs with the sign pedestrian entrance to USA, I've mentioned that in the video, check @4:20

@rocleo4578 Жыл бұрын

If I don't carry my passport with me, can I still go onto the bridge from Canada side and go back to Canada side without going through US immigration office?

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

You must carry your passport, when you cross the bridge from Canadian side you’re exiting Canada so even if you don’t go to the US side, to enter back to Canada you have to go through Canadian immigration- have to show the passport & ArriveCAN with vaccination proofs.

@akashdeepgill2524 Жыл бұрын

Greeting of the day mam Thank you for detailing … i want to ask u one question mam i am indian passport holder having canada visitor visa … can i get pass or stay for no. Days to see USA Niagra fall at immigration?

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

You need US visitor visa to enter the USA niagara falls park, with the US visitor visa you'll be able to stay on the US side. Hope this helps, enjoy your vacation :)

@akashdeepgill2524 Жыл бұрын

@@thasneen thanks mam 🙏

@GoodLife-ru8di Жыл бұрын

Did the US immigration stamped your passport when crossing into US?

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

Nope, however they will scan the passport & keep track of the visits.

@SteelersGalXSora Жыл бұрын

If I don’t want to enter Canada and just want to go on the bridge to say I’ve been to another country will they let me if they walk with me

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

You can go to the bridge & turn back without entering Canada (only after crossing the bridge you'll have to go through Canadian immigration). Coming back you'll have to go through US immigration & they will ask you a bunch of questions- if you've entered Canada, how long was the visit, etc. Btw, they won't walk with you, you have to go alone :)

@sanjaysingh1928 2 жыл бұрын

Are you a US citizen?

@carrieboone5301 Жыл бұрын

I crossed from US to Mexico

@tanmay_6363 2 жыл бұрын

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@clebvlogs5537 Жыл бұрын

Im a US citizen, and i have my US passport CARD not the book. Can I use that to cross to Canada?

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

Yes. Passport cards can only be used going through a land border or seaport in Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda.

@cf3129 4 ай бұрын

How long did the walk across the bridge take?

@thasneen 4 ай бұрын

15 minutes

@boytammyhawk Жыл бұрын

Do you need passport to cross by foot, I have only my Us permanent resident card, my passport are already expired.

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

Passport is required!

@Loveandcompassion12345 Жыл бұрын

Hi mam which border is easiest to cross to us from canada without passport, because I have one friend asking you

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

Passport is required to cross the border.

@sumikadiyala8812 Жыл бұрын

Hi I only have a US valid visa, can I walk to Canada and enter back to US?

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

If the valid visa is green card, you can enter Canada, have to show your passport as well.

@gilbertoparas9388 Жыл бұрын

My arrival can pa ba

@bledsoee_ Жыл бұрын

Are passport cards accepted?

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

Non-Canadian & US citizens, travel visa is required.

@shantellegatson7205 Жыл бұрын

Any hotel recommendations?

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

Here is the video about the best hotels in Niagara Falls: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n72HiJtklc7dp3k.html

@ketanraul1723 Жыл бұрын

Did they stamp your canadian passport?

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

Nope.

@ketanraul1723 Жыл бұрын

@@thasneen Thank you

@Canadian_Networth Жыл бұрын

Do they take credit card?

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

Credit card not accepted, there’s a change machine to get dollar coins.

@michellebedeau73 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I have a valid US Visa can I flagpole?

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

Yes you can, there are many videos about flagpoling at Niagara border, do watch that.

@mohamedkamaludeen1 Жыл бұрын

Have u got 6month admission to be in united states or u got less as per in ur i94 form.

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

I just visited US-Niagara falls for a day. You must declare how long you’ll be staying in the US.

@AmyJoy-xe6us 11 ай бұрын

Are you fingerprinted and photo taken etc?

@makeyyyy7890 2 жыл бұрын

Can I travel to Canada without vaccine??

@thasneen 2 жыл бұрын

For now proof of vaccination is required to enter Canada, it might change. Do check before you travel to Canada.

@makeyyyy7890 2 жыл бұрын

I hear by the end of September Canada going to start letting in unvaccinated people back in the country. Is that true??

@thasneen 2 жыл бұрын

That’s right, the latest update.

@strongtowerman9661 Жыл бұрын

@Cooking with Thas is it still required??

@shannonbarter582 2 жыл бұрын

We’re you ever asked on the USA side if you were vaccinated ?

@thasneen 2 жыл бұрын

Nope, didn’t ask for proof of vaccinations on the US side.

@j.rjunior5584 Жыл бұрын

@@thasneen this is soo interesting. I never got the vaccine, and I've been hearing people say if you cross by foot they don't ask you for anything, nor doo they ask you to enter your vaccine information into an app. Soo if I'm unvaccinated, I'm not allowed to enter Canada even though I'm Canadian citizen here? Is that correct?

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

To enter USA, proof of vaccination is not required. However to enter Canada even if you're a Canadian citizen, proof of vaccination to be submitted within ArriveCAN app, entry will be denied without the vaccination proof; as of now this is valid until Sept 2022.

@j.rjunior5584 Жыл бұрын

@@thasneen wow so if I leave I can't come back. That's messed up.

@thasneen Жыл бұрын

@@j.rjunior5584 Sorry, entry will be denied for Canadian citizens that’s not the right info. Here is the correct info: ArriveCAN continues to be mandatory for all travellers to Canada. It is also required to qualify for the fully vaccinated traveller exemption from quarantine and testing. If you don't submit your travel information and proof of vaccination using ArriveCAN you could be fined $5,000.