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There are two easy ways into Canada by car or taxi, the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and the Ambassador Bridge. Both were constructed back in the 1920s, they are both vital links that connect our nations. The Detroit-Windsor border crossing is the busiest border crossing in-between the United States and Canada. 

The toll rate for the bridge and the tunnel is identical in US funds, US$2.50 or CDN$3.50.

The Ambassador Bridge offers currency exchange in certain toll lanes, indicated by neon lights. The Detroit-Windsor tunnel offers currency exchange in their plazas on each side of the border.

If you are planning on staying at a hotel on Huron Church Road, we recommend taking the bridge. When you exit the bridge you are on Huron Church Road. If you are staying downtown or at Casino Windsor, take the tunnel. The tunnel also offers Bus service between Downtown Detroit and Downtown Windsor.

Since September 11th there are reports that weekend crossings are no longer being interrupted by 19 year old Detroiters looking to escape Michigan's totalitarian drinking policies. It has been reported that it's been smooth sailing all day/night from Friday afternoon until Sunday.

Tunnel Directions:

The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel is located in Downtown Detroit, off Jefferson Avenue. You can easily end up on Jefferson from the North Central Suburbs by taking I-75 South to I-375, which ends a block from the Tunnel. From the North Eastern Suburbs take I-94 East to M-10 South(Exit Left), which delivers you to Jefferson Avenue. If coming from the North Western Suburbs, take M-10 South, it turns into Jefferson Avenue two blocks from the tunnel. From the West or South take I-94 East or I-75 North to M-10 South, which will deliver you onto Jefferson Avenue.

Bridge Directions:

The Ambassador Bridge is located at Lafyatte and Interstate 75. From the North Central Suburbs take I-75 South to the Porter Street Exit. From the North Eastern Suburbs take I-94 West to I-96 East, which will take you to the Ambassador Bridge. From the North West Suburbs take M-10 South to I-75 South, Exit Porter Street. From the West, take I-96 East to the Ambassador Bridge. From the South take I-75 to the Ambassador Bridge.