Niagara Clifton Bridge

The Niagara Clifton Bridge is a suspension structure that crosses the Niagara River and joins Niagara Falls, Ontario with Niagara Falls, New York. The roadway contains four lanes for vehicle traffic and accommodates pedestrians traveling between Canada and the United States.

The original bridge was designed in the 1860s and opened in 1869, but a violent winter storm destroyed it in 1889. A rebuilt structure replaced it and has since served as an ongoing connection between the two nations.

The crossing represents a physical link between two nations and communities that share a river boundary. Local residents and visitors recognize it as part of the region's identity and connection to continental movement.

Travelers should carry valid identification documents since crossing is an international border crossing. Traffic flows on both sides with regular inspections at either end of the structure.

The original construction employed an unusual method to move materials across the deep gorge. A kite was flown over the river as the first tool to establish rope connections between the two sides.

Location: Regional Municipality of Niagara

Official opening: 1869

Part of: Canada–United States border

GPS coordinates: 43.08853,-79.06982

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:40