Highlights
- Feel Niagara's raw power at Journey Behind the Falls as you stand within earshot of Horseshoe Falls and watch water thunder past you.
- Book a timed ticket, arrive a little early, move through the queue lined with exhibits, then ride the elevator down to begin your self-guided visit.
- Explore 130-year-old tunnels and viewing portals cut in the rock, plus upper and lower decks at Horseshoe Falls, with poncho and taxes included.
- Soak in the roar and mist at the base of Horseshoe Falls, capture close-up photos, and feel the ground vibrate as water crashes close by.
- Look through the viewing portals cut through the rock behind the falls, where sheets of water pass directly in front of the openings for an up-close view.
Your Experience
Go inside Journey Behind the Falls with self-guided access to tunnels, decks, and rock portals beside Horseshoe Falls.
Getting started
Enter Journey Behind the Falls at your booked time and follow signs to the elevator area. After any necessary ticket checks, take the elevator ride to the underground level. From here, you join the timed-entry queue that manages access within a one hour time frame, then start your self-guided experience through the tunnels.
What to expect
Journey Behind the Falls
This is a self-guided visit inside the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, where you explore tunnels and platforms carved through the bedrock beside Horseshoe Falls. You move at your own pace between exhibits, portals, and outdoor decks within your booked time window.
Features
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Start by walking through 130-year-old tunnels through the bedrock, which are approximately 8 feet wide and 7 feet tall, leading you toward the heart of Horseshoe Falls.
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When open, access the lower observation deck for a different vantage point closer to the base of the falls, noting that this lower level of Journey Behind the Falls is closed for the winter season.
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Explore the refreshed queuing area with new exhibits that give context to the site as you make your way toward the tunnels and decks.
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Use the elevator ride to the underground tunnels for quick vertical access without stairs, then follow clearly marked passages during your visit.
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Make the most of the self-guided experience by moving between tunnels, decks, and exhibits at your own pace, without a guided tour.
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Put on the souvenir recyclable rain poncho provided to help you stay dry from the spray, then take it with you after the visit.
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Benefit from local taxes and fees already included in your ticket price at the time of purchase.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Entry to Journey Behind the Falls
- Access to 130-year-old tunnels through the bedrock
- Access to observation deck at the foot of Horseshoe Falls
- Access to viewing portals cut through the rock behind the falls
- Access to lower observation deck
- Elevator ride to underground tunnels
- Souvenir recyclable rain poncho
- Self-guided experience
- Parking fees
- Applicable tax (13% HST not included in ticket price)
- Food and beverages
- Guided tour
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.