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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.

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)
April 27, 202410:00 - 10:15National DES (Diethylstilbestrol) Awareness WeekOrange, Red, Orange, Red
April 29, 202410:15 - 10:30World Wish DayDark Blue
April 29, 202410:15 - 10:30World Wish DayDark Blue
April 30, 202410:00 - 10:15MOG Awareness Month(Canadian Horseshoe Falls) Blue, Red (American Falls) Red Blue
April 30, 202410:15 - 10:30Child Abuse Awareness MonthBlue
May 1, 20249:45 - 10:00Doctor's DayBlue
May 1, 202410:00 - 10:15Help Kids Shine CampaignBlue, Yellow
May 1, 202410:15 - 10:30Mental Health Awareness MonthGreen
May 10, 202410:00 - 10:15World Lupus Awareness DayPurple
May 20, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesVictoria DayPurple
May 26, 202410:00 - 10:15Independence Day of GeorgiaRed, White
May 27, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesMemorial DayRed, White, Blue
June 2, 202410:00 - 10:30Consulate General of Italy Illumination CeremonyGreen, White, Red
June 5, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesWorld Environment DayGreen
June 7, 202410:00 - 10:15National Gun Violence Awareness DayOrange
June 19, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesJuneteenthRed, Green, Black
June 30, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesPrideRainbow
July 1, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesCanada DayRed, White
July 4, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesIndependence DayRed, White, Blue
September 30, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesNational Day of Truth and ReconciliationOrange
November 8, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesNational Indigenous Veterans DayOrange
November 11, 2024Top of every hour for 15 minutesRemembrance DayRed
November 11, 2024Bottom of every hour for 15 minutesVeterans DayRed, White, Blue