Detroit’s sister city of Windsor, Canada is part of the region’s two-nation advantage. Just south of Detroit, Windsor is situated on an international border and is an important travel route for North America by rail, highway, air or waterway.

Windsor is just a short trip from downtown Detroit by the Ambassador Bridge, the longest international suspension bridge in the world, or the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel, which leads into the heart of downtown Windsor. There’s plenty for visitors to enjoy and explore.

• Three miles of walking paths along the Detroit River featuring unique sculptures, beautiful gardens and streets lined with stores, clubs and restaurants
• Modern, up-to-the-moment shops in the city center and great variety in one of the largest malls in southwestern Ontario – Devonshire Mall with it’s new section of stores and theatre complex and also Windsor Crossing -- a fabulous outlet facility
• Dieppe Gardens, in the heart of Windsor, affords the best view of the Detroit skyline
• Windsor is also home to Casino Windsor, Canadian Club Distillery and the Art Gallery of Windsor, with other fine attractions such as Pt. Pelee National Park a short drive away in surrounding Essex County
• Great sport fishing is available on the Detroit River, Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie - - walleye, perch, musky and bass are in abundance
• Windsor is also the final stop of the Underground Railroad and the history is preserved at the John Freeman Walls Historic Site
• For Americans, taking a trip to Canada is a special deal because of a favorable exchange rate.

BORDER CROSSING REQUIREMENTS

On June 1, 2009, U.S. citizens returning home from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean or Bermuda, by land or sea, will be required to present one of the travel documents listed below.

Many of these documents are already available, and obtaining one now will ensure that you are ready on June 1, 2009, when they will be required.

U.S. Passport – This is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies a person’s identity and nationality. It is accepted for travel by air, land and sea.

U.S. Passport Card – This is a new, limited-use travel document that fits in your wallet and costs less than a U.S. Passport. It is only valid for travel by land and sea.

Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) – Several states and Canadian provinces are issuing this driver’s license or identification document that denotes identity and citizenship. It is specifically designed for cross-border travel into the U.S. by land or sea.

Trusted Traveler Program Cards – NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST enrollment cards can speed your entry into the U.S. and are issued only to pre-approved, low-risk travelers. The cards are valid for use at land or sea; the NEXUS card can be used in airports with a NEXUS kiosk.

Special Groups – Information for Children, Groups of Children, Native Americans, "Closed Loop" Cruises, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents, U.S. Military, Merchant Mariners, Ferries and Small Boats, and Boaters.

Knowing what documents are required and having them ready when you return home will help streamline the entry process and ensure your return to the U.S. is as smooth as possible.

For additional information about border crossings, contact:
Customs - (519) 257-6473, in Canada and (313) 226-3139, in the United States

Canada Border Services Agency

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