Niagara Falls Canada: White Water Walk Tickets





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Explore at your pace
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Get close to Niagara's Class 6 whitewater on White Water Walk, a self-guided boardwalk stroll beside the gorge's rushing river and cliffs.
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Book your ticket in advance, arrive during opening hours, then ride the elevator 70 metres down into the Niagara Gorge to begin your walk.
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Follow a quarter-mile boardwalk along the Niagara River, pausing at riverside viewing platforms for close-up looks at Whirlpool Rapids.
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Take your time on this self-guided trail, reading displays that explain the gorge's geology and the Niagara Parks plants and wildlife around you.
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Stop at riverside viewing platforms positioned off the boardwalk, where you can pause to watch the river, photograph the gorge and take in the 410-million-year-old rock layers around you.
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Entry to White Water Walk
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Access to quarter-mile boardwalk along the Niagara River
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Access to riverside viewing platforms
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Elevator ride down 70 metres to the base of the Niagara Gorge
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Self-guided experience
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Local taxes and fees
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Paid parking
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Applicable tax (13% HST payable separately)
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Food and beverages
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Explore Niagara's White Water Walk on a self-guided quarter-mile boardwalk beside powerful Class 6 rapids deep in the Niagara Gorge.
Getting started
Enter White Water Walk at the attraction entrance and have your ticket checked, then proceed to the elevator area. You take an elevator ride down 70 metres to the base of the Niagara Gorge, followed by a short tunnel to reach the river level. From here, you step directly onto the boardwalk to begin your self-guided experience along the Niagara River.
What to expect
White Water Walk
This experience takes place inside Niagara Parks at White Water Walk, set at the base of the Niagara Gorge beside the Niagara River's Whirlpool Rapids. You explore independently along a quarter-mile boardwalk and riverside viewing platforms, with interpretive information about the gorge, its geology and its wildlife.
Features
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Walk the quarter-mile boardwalk along the Niagara River right beside the Whirlpool Rapids, observing Class 6 whitewater and the steep rock walls of the Niagara Gorge at close range.
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Start and end your visit via the elevator ride down 70 metres to the base of the Niagara Gorge, which brings you from street level to the river’s edge without needing to hike the cliff.
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Follow a fully self-guided experience, using on-site signage that shares stories about Niagara Gorge geology and provides information on Niagara Parks plant and animal life so you can learn at your own pace.
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Benefit from inclusions such as admission to White Water Walk, access to the boardwalk and viewing platforms, and local taxes and fees already accounted for in your ticket.
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What to bring
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ID: Bring your passport or ID card for verification if requested.
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Clothing: Wear weather-appropriate clothing as this is an outdoor boardwalk.
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Footwear: Wear comfortable shoes for walking along the quarter-mile boardwalk.
Accessibility
- Mobility access: The attraction is partially accessible; some areas of the boardwalk or facilities may have limited access.
What’s not allowed
- Prohibited items: Weapons or sharp objects, alcohol, and drugs are not allowed at the attraction.
Additional information
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Season: The attraction operates seasonally from April to November.
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Last entry: The last entry is 20 minutes before the posted closing time.
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Arrival time: It's recommended that you arrive at least one hour before closing time.
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Strollers: Strollers are permitted throughout the attraction.
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Parking: Paid vehicle parking is available on site with parking pay stations.
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Ticket purchase: You can buy timed or anytime tickets online or purchase tickets in person.
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Child policy: Children aged two and under can enter free of charge.
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Experience type: The White Water Walk visit is a self-guided experience without a live guide.
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- 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.
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