Good Caring Canada brings you real-time camera views of traffic at the Rainbow Bridge—connecting Niagara Falls, Ontario with Niagara Falls, New York.
⬇️ Scroll down to view live feeds from both directions of the crossing, including inspection plazas and bridge approaches.
Whether heading into Canada or the United States, these views offer a helpful snapshot of current queue lengths and lane activity—ideal for timing your crossing or comparing wait times with nearby border points.
Live camera feeds may occasionally be unavailable due to technical interruptions or scheduled maintenance. In such cases, readers are encouraged to refresh the page or return later for updated views.
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Rainbow Bridge toward Canada
This view faces north across the Rainbow Bridge toward the Canadian customs booths in Niagara Falls, Ontario. It shows the inbound lanes leading into Canada, lane dividers, and booth structures—useful for gauging border wait times in real time.
Rainbow Bridge toward USA
This camera captures vehicles approaching U.S. Customs from the Canadian side, looking south toward the American inspection plaza. Multiple processing lanes and overhead lane control signals are visible, offering a clear view of current volumes at the primary checkpoint.
Important Information
The Rainbow Bridge is a non-commercial border crossing that links the city centers of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York. Designed primarily for tourists and personal travel, it offers scenic views and direct access to both downtown districts. Commercial trucks are prohibited, making it a preferred route for private vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists.
The crossing is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. On the U.S. side, there are 18 inspection lanes, while the Canadian side operates 15. NEXUS lanes are available in both directions, though they may not be open at all times. A Ready Lane for travelers with RFID-enabled documents typically operates Monday through Thursday. Tour buses are accommodated with designated lanes.
Travel demand is highest from May through September, with Fridays being the most congested. Delays of up to two hours are not uncommon during peak periods. Real-time traffic updates are available through multiple sources, including the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission (1-800-715-6722), AM radio station 1610, and regional 511 phone services.
Toll payments are required for all types of crossing—vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians—and are collected in both directions. Duty-free shops operate on both sides of the bridge: Duty Free Americas on the U.S. side (open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily) and Niagara Falls Duty Free on the Canadian side. Travelers can contact U.S. Customs at (716) 843-8300 or the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission at 905-354-5641 for more information.
