The “Falls Incline Railway” originally known as the Horseshoe Falls Incline is a funicular railway situated directly across the Horseshoe Falls and about 1.5 km south of Clifton Hill.
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Open year-round, fully accessible and climate-controlled, purchase tickets at the top and bottom of the Incline, or see a Niagara Parks ambassador.
The Falls Incline Railway allows riders to easily reach the “Bridge of Flowers” pedestrian crossing over the Niagara Parkway into Table Rock Centre, for fast and easy access to the Horseshoe Falls. Quickly return to your hotel room in the Fallsview tourist area in minutes.
Your Journey Behind the Falls visit will take 30 to 45 minutes and in the spring and summer months, you`ll receive a free souvenir biodegradable rain poncho as protection from the mist of the Falls.
The funiculars range from short urban lines to significant multi-section mountain railways. A funicular railway is distinguished from the similar incline elevator in that it has two vehicles that counterbalance one another rather than independently operated cars.
The technical marvel will delight guests of all ages: the Stoosbahn reaches a gradient of 110% (47 degrees). It is the steepest funicular railway in the world. What's really fascinating is that the spherical cabins adapt to the gradient perfectly. This enables passengers to stay upright at all times.
The two tunnels, which extend approximately 150 feet (46 meters) behind Horseshoe Falls, lead to views of water cascades right in front of the open cave entrances. The best part is stepping out on the observation deck for a truly different and incredible perspective—you will get very wet, but it's worth it!
“Wow, great way to feel the power of the falls.” You can really feel the power of the falls and seeing it from behind as well as a small observation deck is fantastic.
Pricing: 2023 One-Day rate $3.10/All ages (3+ years old) and kids 2 and under are free. 2023 All Day rate $7.08. All ages (3+ years), kids 2 and under are free.
The Niagara Scenic Trolley is the best way to see the Niagara Falls State Park . It makes a complete circuit of the park (3 mile route) approximately every 30 minutes.
As for how long you should plan to visit Niagara Falls, we recommend at least two days to fully experience the beauty and excitement this destination has to offer. With so many incredible attractions and activities, it's important to give yourself enough time to explore and make the most of your trip.
Based on this plan of the day, you should be spending anywhere between 8 to 10 hours at Niagara Falls and surrounding area. And you will have covered all the key areas around the Falls, that we believe are worth a visit!
The Canadian side is where you get gorgeous panoramas of both the American Falls and the mighty Horseshoe Falls. It's definitely the more glamorous side of Niagara Falls. While you can't get right up to the American and Bridal Veil Falls, you can get right up to the brink of Horseshoe Falls.