Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only) border wait time today
Niagara Falls, Ontario → Niagara Falls, New York · Whirlpool Rapids Bridge
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Entering the United States · CBP
Cars up to 2 lanes
Entering Canada CBSA
CBSA does not publish Canada-bound wait times for this crossing (only for its 30 busiest).
CBP times for entering the United States from Canada. The wait to enter Canada is published by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and shown separately where available.
Last 24 hours
We're still collecting readings for the last 24 hours.
Best time to cross
Cars · General
Still collecting data: we don't have enough history yet to work out the best time at this crossing (0 of 14 days). We never show made-up averages, so check back in a few days.
About Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only)
The Whirlpool Rapids Bridge is for NEXUS members only and has limited hours.
Lanes reported by CBP — Cars: up to 2 lanes (General, NEXUS and Ready Lane).
Hours (CBP): 7 AM to 11 PM.
Times are shown in the local time of the US port (EDT).
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What to bring and tips
- To enter the US by land from Canada, US and Canadian citizens need a document accepted under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative: a passport, a US passport card, a NEXUS card or an enhanced driver's licence. Other nationalities generally need a passport and, depending on nationality, a US visa or an approved ESTA. Check the official list on cbp.gov before you travel.
- NEXUS lanes are only for approved NEXUS members; everyone in the vehicle must be a member.
- Declare food, plants and animal products, and report cash or monetary instruments over USD 10,000.
- When you return to Canada, the CBSA wait shown above applies; check the CBSA website for the documents and declarations it requires.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only) border wait time today?
There are no recent CBP readings for this crossing right now.
When is the best time to cross at Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only)?
We are still building enough history to calculate the best time at Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only). We only publish typical waits once we have at least 14 days of readings.
What are the hours at Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only)?
According to CBP, the crossing's hours are: 7 AM to 11 PM. Hours can change, so check before you go.
Which lanes are there at Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only)? Can I walk across?
Cars: up to 2 lanes (General, NEXUS and Ready Lane). CBP does not report a pedestrian crossing here.
How often are the wait times updated?
CBP updates wait times roughly every hour. We check CBP every 15 minutes and show the time of each reading, in the crossing's local time.
What is the wait to enter Canada at Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only)?
The times on this page are for entering the US (CBP). The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) does not publish a Canada-bound wait time for this crossing in its list of the busiest crossings.
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