Sault Sainte Marie Border Crossing

Border crossing between the US and Canada
Coordinates46°30′31″N 84°21′38″W / 46.508487°N 84.360685°W / 46.508487; -84.360685DetailsOpened1843US Phone(906) 632-7221Canadian Details(705) 949-2316, Canadian Customs URLHoursOpen 24 hoursWebsite
https://www.cbp.gov/contact/ports/sault-sainte-marie-michigan-3803

The Sault Sainte Marie Border Crossing connects the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. It is located at the St. Marys River and the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge. The U.S. Port of Entry was established in 1843 as the cities on each shore of the river grew. Regular ferry service began in 1865, and border inspection services in both the US and Canada were provided at the ferry terminals since the early 1900s. Ferry service ended in 1962 when the International Bridge spanning the river was completed.[1] The adjacent Sault Ste. Marie International Railroad Bridge was built in 1887.

Both the U.S. and Canada border stations are open 24 hours per day. The U.S. replaced its border station in 2011.[citation needed] Canada completed its new $51 million border station in 2017.[citation needed]

This ferry carried vehicles and passengers across the border prior to the construction of the International Bridge.

See also

References

  1. ^ Hansen, Karl. "The History of the Ferry". Saultbridge.com. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
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