Baudette–Rainy River Border Crossing


The Baudette–Rainy River Border Crossing connects the cities of Baudette, Minnesota and Rainy River, Ontario at the Baudette–Rainy River International Bridge. The Port of Entry was established in 1960 when the International Bridge was completed. Prior to 1960, the cities were connected via point-to-point ferry service as well as a railroad bridge.
Both the US and Canada border stations are open 24 hours per day. The Canada border station at Rainy River was rebuilt in 1991, and features a tall canopy that accommodates larger trucks than those that can fit beneath the bridge structure. The height limitations restrict the size of the trucks than can cross the border at this location. A plan is in place to replace the bridge in 2018, and do away with the overhead support structures.
The US border station at Baudette was rebuilt in 1997.