Journey Behind The Falls
Feel the Thunder!
The sound is like thunder, the sight awe-inspiring! Take a journey deep below and behind the heart of Niagara and stand in the mist where the mighty Horseshoe Falls tumbles from 13 storeys above!
At Journey Behind the Falls, you'll experience the awesome spectacle of one-fifth of the world’s fresh water crashing down to the basin below. During summer daylight hours, over 2,800 cubic meters of water thunders over the brink every second, travelling 65 kilometers per hour!
Your Journey Behind the Falls visit will take 30 to 45 minutes. In the spring and summer months, you'll receive a free souvenir biodegradable rain poncho as protection from the mist of the Falls. Elevators descend 150 feet through bedrock to tunnels that lead and to the Cataract Portal and the Great Falls Portal which is one third of the way behind the massive sheet of water. Then you walk on to the Upper and Lower Observation Decks at the very foot of the Falls.
Journey Behind the Falls Location
Enter Journey Behind the Falls at the Table Rock Welcome Centre, next to the Canadian Horseshoe Falls at 6650 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Paid Parking is available at the Falls Parking Lot, just across the street.
This attraction is wheelchair accessible, except for stairs to the lower observation deck - don't worry, the view from the upper observation deck is spectacular! Check out our Virtual Tours for a sneak peek!
Journey Behind the Falls History
WHERE TO SHOP
After your Journey Behind the Falls experience, you'll enter our Shops at Table Rock called Canadian Treasures. You'll be sure to find something special to take home from our unique range of Canadian gifts ~ Roots, Royal Canadian Mounted Police products, Canadian Diamonds, crystal and much more, including the fun Kids Explor-it store and everyone's favourite candy shop, Pop & Lolly's.
WHERE TO EAT
Enjoy family dining as close as you can get to the Falls, available year-round at Elements on the Falls Restaurant on the upper level. During summer months, the Horseshoe Landing terrace is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the view with a drink or a light meal. Several favourites are also available at the main level Food Court, including Niagara Pizza Co., Tim Hortons, Burger Town, Ah So Sushi, ice cream and our fresh fudge kitchen!
Attraction Information:
April through December: $14.95 Adults (13+ years), $9.95 Children (6 to 12 years)
Children 5 and under are FREE all year!
Mid-December to mid-April: Winter rates are reduced when the attraction's Lower Observation deck must be closed due to ice conditions - date of rate change is weather dependent: $11.25 Adults (13+ years), $6.95 Children (6 to 12 years). The Upper deck is protected and remains open year-round.
Dates of Operation: Open Year-round except December 25.
Hours of Operation:
NOTES:
* All hours are approximate and may change due to business demands.
*Last ticket sold 30 minutes before closing.
2012:
Jan. 2 – Feb. 17
Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm
Sat & Sun 9am – 6pm
Family Day /President's Day Weekend
Sat Feb. 18 & Sun Feb. 19 9am – 7pm
Mon Feb. 20 9am – 6pm
Feb. 21 – Mar. 9
Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm
Sat & Sun 9am – 6pm
Mar. 10 – 18(March Break)
Daily 9am – 6pm
Mar. 19 – Apr. 5
Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm
Sat & Sun 9am – 6pm
Apr. 6 (Good Friday)- Apr.8
Daily 9am – 8pm
Apr. 9 ( Easter Monday)
9am – 6pm
Apr. 10 – May 17
Mon – Thurs 9am – 6pm
Fri & Sun 9am – 7pm
Sat 9am – 8pm
May 18 - 20
Daily 9am – 10pm
May 21 – 24
Daily 9am – 8pm
May 25 – May 27
Daily 9am – 10pm
May 28 – June 21
Sun – Thurs 9am – 8pm
Fri - Sat 9am – 10pm
June 22 – Sept 2
Daily 9am – 10pm
Holiday Weekends
June 29 – July 4 & Aug 3 – 6
Daily 9am – 11pm
Sept. 3– Sept. 22
Daily 9am – 8pm
Sept. 23 – Oct. 7
Sun – Thurs 9am – 7pm
Fri & Sat 9am – 8pm
Oct. 8 (Thanksgiving Monday) 9am – 7pm
Oct. 9 – Nov 1
Sun– Thurs 9am – 6pm
Fri & Sat 9am – 8pm
Nov 2 – Dec. 2
Sun – Thurs 9am – 6pm
Fri 9am – 7pm
Sat 9am – 8pm
Dec. 3 – Dec. 23
Sun – Thurs 9am – 5pm
Fri 9am – 6pm
Sat 9am – 7pm
Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) 9am – 3pm
Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) CLOSED
Dec. 26 – Dec. 31 9am – 8pm