| Document and Entity Information | Mar. 12, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 12, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ENBRIDGE INC |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | Z4 |
| Entity File Number | 001-15254 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-0377957 |
| Entity Address Address Line 1 | 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 |
| Country Region | 1 |
| 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 |
| Security 12b Title | Common Shares |
| Trading Symbol | ENB |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000895728 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
