Experience a first-hand lesson in the raw power and peril of the Niagara River’s Class 6 white-water rapids. The roar of the river provides a deceptive calmness, the perfect ambiance for your walk among the many viewing platforms that put you right at the river’s edge. For those looking for an up-close and personal view of nature’s power, you will not want to miss this.

This self-guided tour includes many stories about the geology of the Niagara Gorge and the plant and animal life you may see on your visit to Niagara Parks.

RIVERSIDE BOARDWALK

Travel by elevator down 70 meters to the base of the gorge and the impressive quarter mile of boardwalk that runs along the shoreline. Stepping out from the exit tunnel you will be immediately immersed in the soothing roar of North America’s largest series of standing waves! Make your way down the self-guided boardwalk tour as you take in the crashing waves and enjoy an excellent view of the 410-million-year-old rock layers of the Niagara Gorge.

VIEWING PLATFORMS

Branching off from the boardwalk are several viewing platforms that allow visitors to get even closer to the Whirlpool Rapids travelling by at 48 km/hr. These platforms also provide some of the best photo opportunities in the entire park!

CHECK OUT OUR OTHER NIAGARA PARKS ATTRACTIONS:

• Journey Behind the Falls
• Niagara Parks Power Station
• White Water Walk
• Butterfly Conservatory
• Hornblower Niagara Cruises
• Niagara’s Fury
• Whirlpool Aerocar
• Whirlpool Adventure Course
• Zipline to the Falls
• Niagara Falls Incline Railway
• Niagara Glen
• Botanical Gardens
• Oakes Garden Theatre
• Queenston Heights
• Old Fort Erie
• Laura Secord Homestead
• McFarland House
• Mackenzie Printery
• Legends on the Niagara Golf Course
• Whirpool Golf Course