If you plan to head to Canada for the weekend, you may save yourself some frustration by doing a little homework. You can call the bridge commission's toll-free number to update crossing information on the Peace, Rainbow and Lewiston-Queenston Bridges, or log on to the bridge website. Here's the info:

• The toll-free number: 1-800-715-6722 (it's updated hourly)
• Website info with links to various Canadian bridges: click here
• Customs Information: http://www.peacebridge.com
• US Customs & Border Protection Border wait times