| Cover Page | Jul. 29, 2022 |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 29, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ENBRIDGE INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | Z4 |
| Entity File Number | 001-15254 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-0377957 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 200, 425 - 1st Street S.W. |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Calgary |
| Entity Address, State or Province | AB |
| Entity Address, Country | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | T2P 3L8 |
| City Area Code | 403 |
| Local Phone Number | 231-3900 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000895728 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Common Stock | |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Shares |
| Trading Symbol | ENB |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| 6.375% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes Series 2018-B Due 2078 | |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 6.375% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes Series 2018-B due 2078 |
| Trading Symbol | ENBA |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
