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Journey Behind the Falls
Journey Behind the Falls
Central Park
view website6650 Niagara Falls Parkway
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
905-354-1551
Good-for-Kids Rating
Babies
Toddlers & Pre-KSchool-Age KidsPre-Teens & Teens
Scenic Landmark
Waterfall
Sightseeing Tour
Park
Journey Behind the Falls Description
Parks on both sides of the border offer views of the Falls, but the Canadian side lets kids literally walk into them. A series of tunnels that were originally built in 1889 have been upgraded and reinforced with concrete to create a one-of-a-kind Falls viewing experience that allows visitors to hear and "feel" the thunderous waters through viewing portals and open-air (but safety-bar barricaded) lookout spots inside the tunnels. Your kids will tell you "It's so awesome!" but the roar is so loud underground you probably won't hear them -- judge by the awe-filled stare they'll sport instead.
Kid Tips
Babies: Carry them in your arms and leave the strollers up top.
School-Age Kids: Placards with great information line the walls along the way to help older kids understand how the tunnels were made and the importance of the Niagara River.
Planning Notes
- Get set, get wet. Visitors wear bright yellow ponchos with a hood ("Look at me! I'm a bumble bee!" said one 3-year-old), but you'll still be smart to bring a change of clothes for afterward.
- Go early. Make this one of your first stops of the day and avoid the noon to 2 p.m. slot, when line-ups are longest.
Just the Facts
Hours: June-September: Daily 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. October-May: Daily 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Fees: $10-$20
Recommended Time: Less than 1 hour
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