Niagara's Fury

Travel back in time 10,000 years with Niagara’s Fury!

Step inside our 4D motion theater and discover the ancient story of Niagara Falls in this multi-sensory simulation of the last Ice Age. The temperature will drop, mist and snow will fall and you’ll be surrounded by stunning visuals along the mighty Niagara River. Hang on tight, the trembling floor will make you feel the power of Mother Nature!

This family-friendly attraction is the perfect introduction to your Niagara Falls adventure.

Year Round
Approximate Duration 45 min. (varies)
Accessible
Self-guided Experience
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Discover the Ancient Story of Niagara Falls

The Niagara Peninsula became free of ice from the last Ice Age about 12,500 years ago. As the ice retreated northward, its melt waters began to flow down through what became Lake Erie, the Niagara River and Lake Ontario. Niagara Falls was originally located at the escarpment at Queenston-Lewiston and continued to steadily erode through the bedrock to its current location over the next 10,000 years.

Erosion of the Falls

Before 1950, the falls receded an estimated three to four feet per year. The Niagara River Water Diversion Treaty between Canada and the United States was established in 1950 to slow the erosion of the falls by limiting the amount of water that could be diverted from the Niagara River for industrial and power generating purposes. The treaty helped slow erosion of the falls to an estimated 30 centimetres (1 foot) every 10 years.