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Frozen Lake Huron creates shortcut to Canada. International ice bridge opens for 2026.

Jan 28, 2026 | Daily News

The international ice bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada is officially open. When the conditions are right, an approximately 12-mile stretch of Lake Huron creates a frozen path between Drummond Island, Michigan and St. Joseph Island, Ontario. Read the full story by MLive.


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