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NIAGARA PARKS
Fly Without
Wings at Niagara Falls
Niagara Takes Flight
BY ADAM WAXMAN
the thundering cascade of Niagara
Let’s face it, every time you’ve visited
Falls, you’ve wanted to get just a
little closer. The jewel of every
Canadian bucket list, Niagara is constantly
evolving with enhanced views and new
experiences. And this summer you can see
it all from the sky!
Buckle up for Niagara Takes Flight,
Ontario’s first, fully immersive flying-
theatre ride. Racing along the river, soaring
through an epic, cinematic journey
captured with drone footage, you’ll be
suspended in gondola-style seating that’s
been enhanced with sensory effects like
wind and mist as passengers experience
the illusion of free-flight. Get closer than
ever to the Canadian Horseshoe Falls while
2,800 cubic metres of water thunders over
the 670-metre-wide crest.
Before you fly, the hypnotic pre-show
experience sets the stage. Featuring
narration by Hollywood icon and Niagara-
born filmmaker, James Cameron, the
audio-visual experience blends geological
forces and Indigenous cultures, tracing
13,000 years of history. Learn how Niagara
Table Rock Bistro + Wine Bar
celebrates Niagara’s best flavours with
an exceptional selection of VQA wines,
including local reds, whites and
icewines. Enjoy curated flights, on-site
tastings and a standout lineup of craft
beers, ciders and spirits. It’s an
unforgettable taste of the region in an
upscale, edge-of-the-Falls setting.
Falls eroded over time and how it became
the world-famous natural wonder we all
know today.
Traversing through rooms of time, the
journey begins in the Ancestors Room, amid
stunning original artwork by local Indige-
nous artist, Sara General. Gather around the
fire while Elders share creation stories
passed down through generations—
honouring the land, its spirits and the
knowledge carried through time by Indige-
nous Peoples. Next, the Waterfall Room,
explores the industrial milestones and
innovations that turned the Falls into an
engine of power and a renowned destina-
tion of romance and fun. Finally, inside the
Transporter, an old elevator infused with
historic artifacts descends deep into the
launch chamber before the sheer power of
water rockets you up into the sky for a
never-before-seen-view of the region and
its breathtaking landscapes.
Once airborne, you’ll fly like a bird
across all four seasons, gliding over
swirling rapids, steep rock faces and lush
forests. Marvel with wide-eyed wonder at
vistas that are impossible to enjoy any
other way.
Open year-round on the upper level of
Table Rock Centre, just steps from the
Horseshoe Falls, the full Niagara Takes
Flight experience lasts about 35 minutes,
including the six-minute “flight” presented
on a spectacular 17-metre domed screen.
The journey may be brief, but the memories,
like the ever-flowing river whose tale it tells,
will last forever.
You may think you’ve seen Niagara Falls
before, but you’ve never seen it quite like
this! (niagaraparks.com/flight)