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Niagara (Canada) Underground Power Station, Tailrace Tunnel & Skylon Tower Guided Tour

Guide explaining to tourists inside Niagara Power Station.
Niagara Power Station exterior with arched bridge over water.
Tourists walking out of the Tailrace Tunnel towards daylight.
Guide explaining information to tourists in the Tailrace Tunnel.

Duration

3 hrs

Open today

8:30pm - 2:00am

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Discover how Niagara Falls offer breathtaking views and power electricity in this guided tour. Get unique fall water views through a 2,200-foot-long tunnel.

    • Enjoy breathtaking views of Niagara Falls from atop the Skylon Tower down to the observation deck at the end of a 2,200-foot-long tunnel.

    • Dive 180 feet into the 100 - year - old hidden power station through a glass elevator that reveals a structure excavated by old shovels, dynamite and pickaxes.

    • Piece together Niagara Falls’ relationship with hydroelectric power as you gaze upon the statue of Nikola Tesla and discover his role in the story.

    • Hear the fall water roar and feel the mist on your face as you stand front and center on the boardwalk to Horseshoe Falls.

    • Fun-fact: Niagara's emerald waters are caused by 60 tons of rock pulverized by the falls every minute!

    • Tailrace Tunnel experience - Niagara's newest attraction!

    • Pre-reserved Skylon Tower tickets

    • Pre-reserved Niagara Power Station tickets

    • Glass Elevator access at the Tailrace Tunnel

    • Glass Elevator access at the Skylon Tower

    • Local English-speaking guide

    • Expertly guided walking tour

  • TOTAL DURATION3 hours
    Skylon Tower
    Start point

    Skylon Tower

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    Niagara Parks Power Station

    1. Niagara Parks Power Station

    Tickets included
    Base of Niagara Falls

    2. Base of Niagara Falls

    Tickets included
    Tailrace Tunnel

    3. Tailrace Tunnel

    Tickets included
    Niagara River Parkway
    End point

    Niagara River Parkway

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  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • Niagara Falls: more than just a waterfall!

    Kick off your Niagara Falls tour begins atop the Skylon Tower and the sky-deck with a bird’s-eye view of the waterfalls. Observe the Niagara Parks Power Station humming below and the International Control Dam guiding the fall waters to a sharp 180 feet drop, down the Niagara Gorge. Walk out of the 2200 foot-long Tailrace Tunnel to unique views of the Horseshoe Falls on the observation deck. Don’t forget to stop at the Illumination Tower offering a glittering light show every night, as you move ahead to the historic statue of Nikola Tesla.

    Niagara Falls and hydroelectricity: a story for the ages

    Gain insight into the story of Nikola Tesla and The Current War, and how Niagara Falls shaped the outcome. Next, approach the Niagara Parks Power Station – the first ever hydroelectric power plant, where you can now train hands-on with the original machinery! Descend 180 feet in glass to the base of Niagara Falls and marvel at the power plant structure excavated a 100 years ago with only dynamite and pickaxes. End the tour with a walk through the Tailrace Tunnel onto the viewing deck — the exit point for the water into the Niagara River for over a century! Your reward? — unparalleled views of both the Horseshoe and American Falls.

  • Accessibility

    • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

    Additional information

    • Wear comfortable walking shoes for uneven surfaces on the walking tour
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    Meeting point

    • Meet your guide at Skylon Tower.

    • Address: 5200 Robinson Street, 5200 Robinson St, Niagara Falls, CA.

    • Landmark: This tour meets at the lobby of Skylon Tower - 5200 Robinson St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 2A2. Look for your guide next to the Starbucks inside the lobby, holding a green Walks sign.

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