More than 40,000 commuters, tourists and truck drivers carrying $323 million worth of goods cross the Windsor-Detroit border each day.
AMBASSADOR BRIDGE
http://www.ambassadorbridge.com
Toll (passenger vehicle):
For detailed information regarding toll rates, please visit
www.ambassadorbridge.com/Auto/Auto.aspx
Crossing into Canada, the Ambassador Bridge is your most direct link to:
- Highway 3
- Highway 401
- E.C. Row Expressway
Crossing into the U.S., the Ambassador Bridge is a direct link to many major arteries/destinations, including:
- I-96
- I-94
- I-75 (easy access to Southbound I-75)
- Detroit Metropolitan Airport
Duty Free Shopping
Shopping "duty free" means no GST, no federal tax, no manufacturing tax, no excise tax and no provincial tax. It all adds up to huge savings for you!
Ambassador Duty Free Store
http://www.ambassadorbridge.com/abdf/
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Located on the Canadian plaza at the base of the Ambassador Bridge
- 15,000 square feet
- Immaculately clean, spacious restrooms
- Easily accessible for handicapped persons
- Plenty of free parking including a large dedicated parking area for RV's and tour buses
- GST refunds
- Currency exchange
- Service in both of Canada's official languages
- Free coffee available
The Ambassador Duty Free Store offers a wide selection of goods including:
- Perfume ? designer fragrances from around the world
- Canadiana ? handcrafted treasures from local and national artists
- Fine china and crystal ? elegant collection of porcelain and glassware
- Jewelry and watches ? precision timepieces and exquisite fashion accessories
- Liquor, vintage wine and beer ? international brands and unique products including world-famous Canadian ice wine.
- Cigars ? large humidor with a fine selection of cigars
Ammex Detroit Duty Free Shop
http://www.ambassadorbridge.com/ammex/shop.html
Two convenient and easily accessible Ambassador Bridge locations. One is located directly on the U.S. plaza of the Bridge facing Porter Street. A second, much larger store with a gas/diesel station, is located on Lafayette Street.
- Stores open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Located on the U.S. side of the Ambassador Bridge
- Lots of free parking
- Currency exchange
- Duty free gas and diesel fuel
Wide selection of goods including:
- Designer fragrances from the top designers in Europe and North America
- Elegant jewelry designed by renowned artists worldwide
- Beer, wine and liquor - complete selection of favorite brands
- Tobacco products, including premium cigars
- Currency exchange
- Friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff
- Large parking lots and dedicated space for tour buses and RV's
- Free coffee
- Delicious hot dogs and snacks at an outdoor snack bar at the Ammex store on Lafayette Street
Border Wait Times
U.S. Customs & Border Protection Border Wait Times
http://apps.cbp.gov/bwt/
Canada Border Services Agency Border Wait Times
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/times/menu-e.html
DID YOU KNOW?
The Windsor-Detroit border is the busiest international crossing in North America
Ambassador Bridge
- Completed in 1929
- Took two years to build
- 25% of all merchandise between the U.S. and Canada crosses the bridge
- Made up of 21,000 tons of steel
- Inscription: "The visible expression of friendship in the hearts of two peoples with like ideas and ideals."
- 152 feet (46.3 metres) above the Detroit River
- U.S. and Canadian terminals are 1.75 miles (2.8 kilometres) apart
- Twin silicon steel towers rise 386 feet (117.8 metres) above the ground
- Towers rest on bedrock 115 feet (35 metres) below the surface
- Main suspension cables contain close to 2 miles (3.2 kilometres) of cable