International Falls–Fort Frances Border Crossing

The International Falls–Fort Frances Border Crossing connects the cities of International Falls, Minnesota and Fort Frances, Ontario, at the Fort Frances–International Falls International Bridge.

International Falls–Fort Frances Border Crossing
US Border Inspection Station at International Falls, MN as seen in 1998
Location
Country	United States; Canada
Location	US 53 / US 71 / Highway 71 / Fort Frances–International Falls International Bridge US Port: 2 Second Ave, International Falls, MN 56649 Canadian Port: 101 Church Street, Fort Frances, ON P9A 3X8
Coordinates	48.607798°N 93.40149°W / 48.607798; -93.40149
Details
Opened	1895
US Phone	(218) 283-2541
Canadian Phone	1-506-636-5064
Hours	Open 24 hours
Website https://www.cbp.gov/contact/ports/international-falls

The US port of entry was established in 1895, when the city of International Falls and its post office were established. However, significant cross-border traffic didn't occur until after the dam across the Rainy River was completed in 1905. In 1912, the Fort Frances–International Falls International Bridge was completed.[1] It was built by the Minnesota and Ontario Paper Company, and featured a railroad track and two vehicular lanes. Cars and trucks must cross the tracks at grade on both ends of the bridge.