Maid of the Mist
Explore the Roar!
Water rushes all around as you "soak" in the excitement and explore the roar of the Falls. A historical ride aboard the world-famous Maid of the Mist is a half hour thrill of a lifetime! North America's oldest tourist attraction, millions of visitors have enjoyed the boat tours since 1846.
Maid of the Mist Location
The entrance for Canadian departures for Maid of the Mist is at 5920 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. This is at the north end of Queen Victoria Park, close to the Rainbow Bridge and Oakes Garden Theatre at the foot of the Clifton Hill tourist area.
This attraction is fully accessible. Check out our virtual tours for a sneak peek!
Maid of the Mist Facts & Figures
A powerful diesel-engined boat will take you from the Canadian docks past the base of the American Falls, then into the basin of the magnificent Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Operating from late April/early May (weather dependent) to October 24 each year, the Maid departs every 15 minutes. Two 600-passenger boats, Maids VI and VII, are each 80-feet long and have two 350-horsepower engines that carry the vessels against the powerful current. A recyclable souvenir raincoat is provided free with admission to help keep you dry from the mist and spray.
The Maid of the Mist Steamship Company is privately owned and leases the land for its Canadian operations from The Niagara Parks Commission.
Steamship departures from the Canadian side of the Niagara River are located at the Maid of the Mist Plaza. Previously the location of the Princess Elizabeth Building , the Plaza was built in 1991 and is unique in that it is set into the gorge wall, with all buildings below ground level. The large brown stone tower, covered in split brick mosaic carvings of vines, houses four high-speed elevators that take passengers down to the docks at the river’s edge. Taking a few steps up to the top of the tower provides a wonderful panoramic view of Niagara Falls and it is a very popular location for photographers.
Shopping & Dining at Maid of the Mist Plaza
At the end of your boat tour, you will enter the Maid of the Mist Plaza, which includes gift shops, a quick serve food outlet, a Welcome Centre and the ticket offices for the Maid of the Mist. A two-level outdoor Marketplace features live entertainment daily throughout the summer, fun shopping and lots of tasty snack items.
Attraction Information:
2010 Admission Prices are shown in Canadian dollars and include taxes. $14.50 Adults (13+ years), $8.90 Children (6 to 12 years). Children 5 and under are FREE!
Dates of Operation: CLOSED FOR THE WINTER SEASON October 24. Opening date depends on ice conditions in the River, mid-April to mid-May.
Hours of Operation - Each day the last tickets are sold at the closing times shown:
Opening to May 15: 9:45am to 4:45pm (weekdays) & 9:45am to 5:45pm (weekends)
May 16-May 17: 9:45am to 7:45pm
May 18-May 22: 9:45am to 5:45pm
Saturday & Sunday May 23 & 24: 9:00am to 7:45pm
May 25: 9:00am to 5:45pm
May 26-June 19: 9:45am to 5:45pm (daily)
June 20-August 8: 9:00am to 7:45pm (daily)
August 9-August 28: 9:00am to 7:15pm (daily)
August 29 to September 6: 9:00am to 7:00pm (daily)
Monday September 7: 9:00am to 4:45pm
September 8 to October 3: 9:45am to 4:45pm (weekdays) & 9:45am to 5:45pm (weekends)
October 4 to October 24: 9:45am to 4:45pm (daily)
© 2010, Niagara Parks Commission
