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Highways & Ports

 

Highways
Nearest 4-Lane Highway Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW)
Within Municipality yes
Other Highways Hwy. #3 (Garrison Road)
Within Municipality yes
Port Facilities
Number of Local Ports 0
Nearest Local Port Welland Canal
Within Municipality no 30km/19 miles
Number of Ocean Going Ports no
Nearest Ocean Going Port Hamilton Harbour
Within Municipality no 95km/60 miles

 

Comments:
Fort Erie is accessible to over 55% of US & 62% of Canadian population within a 500 mile radius. The Peace Bridge is a major entry into the US from Canada. The Town is serviced by all modes of transport, including high speed data transmission.


Source: Fort Erie Economic Development & Tourism Corporation, May 2005, RL

 

Airports

 

International Airports
Number of international Airports within Municipality 0
Nearest International Airport Buffalo-Niagara International Airport
Within Municipality No
If No, Distance from Municipality (km) 20km /12 miles
Number of Runways 2
Length of Longest (ft.) 8102
Domestic Airports
Number of Domestic Airports within Municipality 0
Nearest Domestic Airport Hamilton International Airport
Within Municipality No
If No, Distance from Municipality (km) 95km/59 miles
Regular Scheduled Service Yes
Number of Runways 3
Length of Longest (ft.) 10000

 

Carriers Providing Services from Domestic Airports
Passenger Goods
Local 0 0
Regional 1 4
Private 1 28
Air Taxi 0 0
Custom Clearance Yes Yes
Notes:


Source: Fort Erie Economic Development & Tourism Corporation, May 2005, RL