Experience Niagara Falls from every angle this summer, go above, below and beyond the natural wonder. Curiosity is calling, and Niagara Parks is where discovery begins in this unforgettable corner of Ontario.Ìý
Start your adventure at the brink of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls where you can witness the power of nature as water rushes, roars and plunges 57 metres over the brink. Once you’ve gotten your misty fill, head inside the Table Rock Centre, located just steps away, to experience .Ìý
Learn about the history of Niagara Falls, from its geological formation thousands of years ago, to its significance to Indigenous communities and the rise of tourism in the late 19th century, in the new visitor gallery that opened in 2023.ÌýÂ
After, get as close as possible to the Falls by descending 38 metres through the 130-year-old tunnels that run behind the world-famous cascade. On your journey you will experience the thunderous sounds of the Falls echoing through the rock, and, once you reach the observation deck, look up to take in the impressive wall of fresh water.
Continue your journey at the , located just upriver from Table Rock Centre. Here you’ll discover how the power of water once helped light homes and fuel industry.
The century-old restored hydroelectric power station features exhibits and original artifacts from its time as the first major power plant on the Canadian side of the river. This includes learning more about the legacy of storied inventor Nikola Tesla and his impressive Tesla coil among other life-changing feats in engineering. Afterwards, you can descend in a glass-paneled elevator to the more than 2,200-foot-long tunnel that leads to an observation deck at the edge of the Niagara River for a panoramic view of both the Canadian and American Falls.
Impressive by day, the Niagara Parks Power Station + Tunnel is even more spectacular at night. Witness an illuminated Falls and Tunnel, and experience Currents, a mesmerizing sound and light show that brings the power station back to life and leaves audiences electrified.Ìý
The power of the water not only generated electricity, but also carved the Niagara Gorge, which stretches from the base of Niagara Falls to the edges of Lake Ontario. Enjoy the wonders of this dramatic chasm with the White Water Walk — a quarter-mile boardwalk that takes you into the gorge, right next to the raging river, where you can marvel at the whitewater rapids and the diverse plants and wildlife that helped earn the Niagara Escarpment its status as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
For a bird’s-eye view of the river, you can take a ride on the Whirlpool Aero Car — a century-old cable car ride that crosses 3,500 feet above the Niagara Gorge, suspended 200 feet over swirling whirlpools and Class 6 rapids.Ìý
To experience a gentler side of Niagara’s natural beauty, visit the nestled just inside Niagara Parks’ Botanical Gardens. As one of the largest glass-enclosed butterfly conservatories in North America, this tropical oasis is home to more than 2,000 butterflies, who flutter freely throughout the space and might even land on your hand or shoulder as you walk along the winding pathways.
No journey to Niagara is complete without a Falls-view meal at the Table Rock House Restaurant — one of the six full-service restaurants that are Feast On certified. Niagara Parks proudly uses Ontario-grown ingredients like locally sourced cheeses, seasonal veggies, farm-raised meats and wines from nearby vineyards.Ìý
And starting August 29, you’ll be able to experience all 56 kilometres of Niagara Parks like never before. Niagara Takes Flight, a new immersive flight simulation ride, is set to take visitors on a soaring adventure along the entire Niagara River corridor, from Lake Ontario to Lake Erie. Fly over the rapid-filled gorge, the powerful thundering Falls, through historic battles and across sprawling vineyards. Even if you’ve been there before, you’ve never seen Niagara like this!
The best way to see it all is with an Adventure Pass Plus. Valued at $109, this pass includes admission to Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara Parks Power Station + Tunnel (day and night), White Water Walk, Whirlpool Aero Car, Butterfly Conservatory and Floral Showhouse, as well as admission to four area historic sites. The pass also provides three-day access to the Falls Incline Railway, WEGO Bus system and Park and Ride to the Falls.Ìý
Get your pass now and discover all the reasons why curiosity is calling in Niagara Parks this summer. Learn more at
