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Journey Behind the Falls

6650 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara Falls · Niagara Falls, ON

Why you should go…

An elevator drops you deep into 130-year-old tunnels that open directly behind the crashing wall of Horseshoe Falls, with observation decks at its very base. Feeling one-fifth of the world's fresh water pound past you is a bucket-list rush no photo prepares you for. It's open year-round, the frozen winter version is pure magic.

  • #tunnels
  • #Horseshoe Falls
  • #observation deck
  • #year-round

Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Journey Behind the Falls, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Niagara Parks Power Station & The Tunnel

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    Skylon Tower

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    Ride the yellow bug elevators 775 feet up for the definitive bird's-eye view of both falls and beyond.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Nightlife
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    Fallsview Casino Resort

    Free

    Ontario's grandest casino perched above Horseshoe Falls, gaming, big-name concerts and falls-view dining.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Nightlife

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    Cave of the Winds

    Under $25

    Ride an elevator 175 feet into the gorge, then climb wooden walkways to the Hurricane Deck, 20 feet from the crash of Bridal Veil Falls.

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    Niagara Falls, NY

    Free

    The American side of Niagara Falls, with Niagara Falls State Park's overlooks, mist boats, and gorge trails.

    0.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Attractions
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    WildPlay's Zipline to the Falls

    $50+

    Fly 2,200 feet along the gorge rim, past the American Falls to a landing deck facing the base of Horseshoe Falls.

    0.6 mi awayMore like this