Skylon Tower
An observation tower about 160 meters tall beside the falls, with a glass 'yellow bug' elevator on the outside and a revolving restaurant with views of all three falls.
Skylon Tower was completed in 1965. It stands about 160 meters tall (about 236 meters above the falls' water level) and is the most prominent landmark in Niagara Falls. The yellow glass observation elevator on its outer wall is nicknamed the 'Yellow Bug' by locals. It takes 52 seconds to reach the top, with panoramic views of the falls on the way. The top has indoor and outdoor observation decks, where you can see Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls at once, and on clear days you can even see the Toronto skyline. There is also a revolving restaurant and a buffet restaurant, and dining in the restaurant means you don't need to pay the observation deck admission. The falls are most beautiful at night, when they are lit up in colors, and in summer fireworks light up the sky. Observation deck admission is about CAD 20 (check the official website). It's about a 10-minute walk from Horseshoe Falls, and the ground floor has arcades and shops.
Opening hours
Daily about 9:00–22:00 (seasonal changes)
Nearby sights
- Journey Behind the Falls
- Clifton Hill
- Niagara City Cruises (Voyage to the Falls)
- Niagara Falls State Park & Cave of the Winds
- Niagara Falls
- Niagara Parks Power Station
- Whirlpool Aero Car
- Niagara Glen Nature Reserve