Peace Bridge Authority

The Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority (Peace Bridge) strives to make your pedestrian and bicycle crossing experience safe and efficient. Therefore, there are several guidelines that you should follow:

Pedestrians and bicyclists are required to carry the same identification as if you were traveling by automobile. Canadian and U.S. residents should carry a valid passport or in the absence of a passport a driver’s license or other picture identification issued by a federal, state, provincial, county, territory, or municipal authority together with a birth certificate. Travelers other than Canadian and U.S. citizens click here for identification requirements or for admissibility into Canada read the fact sheet called Managing Access to Canada.

Whether traveling to Canada or to the United States you must use the south (closest to the lake) sidewalk.

Bicycles must be walked across the bridge.

From Canada to the United States:
You can access the bridge south sidewalk from Mather Arch Park. After crossing the bridge it is mandatory that you proceed to Door #1 (follow the sidewalk) for inspection. At that time you will be asked to present your identification and declare any goods you are bringing into the country

From the United States to Canada:
To get to the south sidewalk you should cross the traffic plaza from the U.S. Duty Free parking lot using the crosswalk in front of the automobile inspection lanes. There is a pedestrian crossing button for your use to control the traffic signal. After crossing the bridge into Canada, at the end of the sidewalk follow the signs and use the tunnel to cross to the north sidewalk – DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS TRAFFIC. Proceed down the sidewalk to the building entrance marked “Pedestrians/Bicycles” for inspection. At that time you will be asked to present your identification and declare any goods you are bringing into the country.