Journey Behind the Falls
Take an elevator down to the base of the Horseshoe Falls, then walk through tunnels to stand behind and beneath the waterfall, feeling the roar and vibration of the water.
The Journey Behind the Falls begins at the Table Rock Centre beside the Horseshoe Falls. An elevator descends about 38 meters into tunnels cut through the rock. The two tunnel exits open behind the curtain of falling water, where you can hear the deafening roar and see the white wall of water pouring down. A lower observation deck sits beside the falls below them, enveloped in mist, offering a close-up sense of the force of more than 2,000 cubic meters of water per second. Disposable raincoats are provided, but clothes and cameras will still get wet. The full visit takes about 45 minutes, and admission is about C$25 (check the official website). It can be combined with boat tours and the Whirlpool Aero Car in a combo ticket. The attraction is also open in winter when the falls are partially frozen, making it the main winter activity at Niagara. It is located beside the Horseshoe Falls and is accessible by WEGO bus.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 09:00–17:00 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Niagara Parks Power Station
- Skylon Tower
- Niagara Falls
- Niagara Falls State Park & Cave of the Winds
- Niagara City Cruises (Voyage to the Falls)
- Clifton Hill
- Whirlpool Aero Car
- Niagara Glen Nature Reserve