- Multi-phase redevelopment will transform the historic Journey Behind the Falls attraction into a fully year-round, world-class guest experience
- Phase I and II of construction will see the stabilization of an additional tunnel leading to an all-new year-round viewing platform
- To facilitate construction, a crane will be placed north of Table Rock Centre beginning on March 23
- For more information, visit niagaraparks.com/restorejourney
Niagara Falls, ON – Niagara Parks is investing in significant improvements at its flagship attraction, Journey Behind the Falls, to transform the site into a world-class, year-round guest experience. The phased updates will include restoring a historic tunnel to expand the tunnel network, building a brand-new year‑round viewing platform and replacing the existing Rainbow viewing platform.
Phase I
Phase I of the redevelopment introduces a new stabilized, fully accessible tunnel leading to a brand-new heated and covered viewing platform that will expand capacity, reduce congestion and deliver an elevated year-round experience for guests. The project aligns with the province’s new Destination Niagara Strategy by investing in tourism attractions to help double annual visitation to Niagara, extend length of stays in the destination and raise the global profile of Niagara.
On Monday, March 23, crews will mobilize and a crane will be placed just north of Table Rock Centre to facilitate construction within the gorge. The crane will be in place until April 2027.
Phase II
Additionally, the current Rainbow Platform, a key viewing area at Journey Behind the Falls that offers guests the bucket-list worthy experience of standing at the base of the Falls, is nearing the end of its life cycle. Phase II of the redevelopment includes a complete reconstruction of this iconic platform to meet modern safety standards and support a high‑quality visitor experience.The restored tunnel and new secondary viewing platform from Phase I will allow the attraction to remain open during construction on the Rainbow Platform. Phase II is expected to be completed by May 2028.
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“Niagara Parks is proud to invest in significant improvements at our flagship attraction, Journey Behind the Falls. This is a bucket-list worthy experience – a must-see attraction that has existed in some form or another for over two centuries. These updates will improve and expand the guest experience while protecting its longevity as a top attraction for all guests when visiting Niagara Falls.” Graham Coveney, Niagara Parks Chair.
“Improving the year-round experience at Journey Behind the Falls year-round supports the Ontario government’s plan to unlock the full potential of the Niagara Region as a world-renowned tourism destination,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. “Niagara Falls is already an iconic globally recognized attraction, and extending access to its most exciting attraction gives visitors more flexibility while helping to drive economic growth and strengthen Ontario’s tourism sector.”
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