Reached from the Table Rock Centre beside the brink of the Horseshoe Falls, Journey Behind the Falls sends visitors down by elevator to a network of century-old rock tunnels cut into the gorge wall. Two portals open onto the back of the falling water itself, while a lower observation deck places guests at the base of the cascade where the spray and vibration are impossible to ignore. Operated year-round by the Niagara Parks Commission, the attraction reopened with refreshed exhibits and interpretation in recent years, and it remains one of the most immersive ways to experience the Canadian falls up close.

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Journey Behind the Falls
Family friendlyAccessible
- Recommended visit
- About 1 hour
- Parking
- Paid Niagara Parks lots nearby (closest: Falls Parking Lot A, 6635 Niagara Parkway); accessible spaces available
- Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible: an elevator reaches a wide accessible tunnel and the upper observation deck, but the lower observation deck is reachable only by stairs (approx. 18 steps).
- Phone
- 1-877-642-7275
Verified July 2026
Good to know
Is Journey Behind the Falls wheelchair accessible?
Partially wheelchair accessible: an elevator reaches a wide accessible tunnel and the upper observation deck, but the lower observation deck is reachable only by stairs (approx. 18 steps).
How long should you spend at Journey Behind the Falls?
Plan on about About 1 hour.
Is there parking at Journey Behind the Falls?
Paid Niagara Parks lots nearby (closest: Falls Parking Lot A, 6635 Niagara Parkway); accessible spaces available.
Is Journey Behind the Falls good for kids?
Yes — Journey Behind the Falls is family-friendly.
Places nearby
AttractionTable Rock Centre0.0 km away
ParkQueen Victoria Park0.1 km away
WaterfallHorseshoe Falls0.3 km away
AttractionFallsview Casino Resort0.4 km away
Historic SiteNiagara Parks Power Station0.5 km away
landmarkSkylon Tower0.7 km away