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Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls

Falls Illumination

Every evening, Niagara Falls is transformed into an incredible, multi-coloured water and light masterpiece.
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Niagara Falls Illumination Experience the dazzling lights on Niagara Falls

Every evening beginning at dusk, Niagara Falls is transformed into an incredible, multi-coloured water and light masterpiece.

Special lights are housed in the Illumination Tower, next to Queen Victoria Place; on the roof of Table Rock Centre, at the brink of the Horseshoe Falls; and deep in the Niagara Gorge, across from the American Falls. Together, these lights work to create a breathtaking view not to be missed. The falls are also lit in custom colours for short durations to mark significant dates in support of charitable causes. Special colour illuminations are provided courtesy of The Niagara Falls Illumination Board.

“Sparkling Winter Lights” Falls Illumination

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Winter Festival of Lights, discover this all-new illumination display featuring the subtle and sometimes harsh movements inspired by winter in the north. From gentle snowfalls to the aurora borealis gliding over snowy tundra, to blizzards and the frosted falls; winter’s spectacle is exciting and magical.

Enjoy the five-minute “Sparkling Winter Lights” display, as part of the Falls Illumination at the top of each hour from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. until February 20, 2023.

The New Falls Illumination

In 2016, almost 20 years since the last major investment in falls lighting, the existing Xenon lights were replaced with new, energy-efficient LED lighting technology. These new lights provide more than twice the previous lighting levels, programmable lighting, and a wider spectrum of colour. The new lights also fill gaps to provide a more consistent lighting effect.

The ‘Illumination of the Falls’ has been financed and operated by The Niagara Falls Illumination Board since 1925.

American Falls illuminated in the winter
American Falls illuminated at night
Illumination of purple and blue lights on Niagara Falls

Falls Illumination Schedule

January 1 – January 31 5 PM – 1 AM
February 1 – March 11 5:30 PM – 1 AM
March 12 – March 31 7:30 PM – 2 AM
April 1- May 14 8:00 PM – 2 AM
May 15 – July 31 8:30 PM – 2 AM
August 1 - August 15 8:00 PM – 2 AM
August 16 - August 31 7:30 PM – 2 AM
September 1 - 19 7:00 PM – 2 AM
September 20 - 30 6:30 PM – 2 AM
October 1 - 15 6:15 PM – 2 AM
October 16 - October 31 6:00 PM – 2 AM
November 1 - December 31 4:30 PM – 2 AM

The Niagara Falls are often lit in special colours for many registered charities marking a significant date in support of their cause. Special Colour Illuminations are provided courtesy of The Niagara Falls Illumination Board.

Special Illumination Calendar

DateTimeCauseColour(s)
November 28, 202310:00 - 10:15GivingTuesday 2023Red, White
November 28, 202310:15 - 10:30111th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of AlbaniaRed, Black
November 30, 202310:00 - 10:15Stomach Cancer Awareness DayBlue, Purple
December 1, 202310:00 - 10:15World Aids Day 2023Red
December 1, 202310:15 - 10:30National Day of RomaniaBlue, Yellow, Red
December 2, 202310:00 - 10:15Women's Brain Health DayPurple
December 3, 202310:00 - 10:15International Day of People With DisabilitiesPurple
December 5, 202310:00 - 10:15International Volunteers DayWhite, Green, Blue, Green
December 6, 20237:00 - 7:15Mike Glavcic Day in Niagara Falls, OntarioRed, Blue
December 7, 202310:00 - 10:15World Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Awareness DayBlue
December 8, 202310:00 - 10:1540th Anniversary of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of WNYRed, Yellow, Blue
December 22, 202310:00 - 10:15Nora's Ninjas Supporting Pitt Hopkins Syndrome AwarenessBlue, Pink, Blue, Pink
December 24, 202310:00 - 10:15Brother Sister Community DayBlue, Pink
February 2, 202410:00 - 10:1516th Annual International Prostate Cancer Awareness Observance DayBlue
February 22, 202410:00 - 10:15World Encephalitis Day 2024Red
March 15, 202410:00 - 10:15Amyloidos Awareness MonthRed
May 26, 202410:00 - 10:15Independence Day of GeorgiaRed, White
May 29, 202410:00 - 10:15National Day of the Republic of CroatiaRed, White, Blue
June 7, 202410:00 - 10:15National Gun Violence Awareness DayOrange