Niagara Falls Zipline: 670m Ride Over Horseshoe Falls
You Launch 67 Meters Above the Gorge and Glide Straight Toward the Falls
You strap into a harness, launch from a platform 67 meters above the gorge, and glide 670 meters across the Niagara River straight toward the Horseshoe Falls. The ride takes you to Falls Landing at the base, where you get photo time and observation deck access before a shuttle brings you back to the top. Helmet, harness and all safety gear are included, and the whole thing is guided from start to finish.
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Zipline experience at Niagara Falls
- Arrive at Niagara Falls zipline location
- Receive safety briefing and gear
- Start zipline ride over Niagara River Gorge
- Soar past American Falls on zipline
- Reach Falls Landing and Observation Deck
- Enjoy panoramic views of Horseshoe Falls
- Take photos of the falls and surroundings
What’s included
Your experience includes the safety helmet and comfort harness with a pouch for personal items, the 670-meter zipline ride across the gorge toward the Horseshoe Falls, access to Falls Landing and the observation deck at the base of the Falls, time for photos and viewing, and return to the top via open-air shuttle. All necessary safety instructions and guidance are provided before you launch.
Times
- Every day 12:00
Last departure this season: 23 Dec
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Operated by WildPlay Niagara Falls
Prices and times updated 4 days ago
Traveler reviews
The experience
Four parallel ziplines run 670 meters across the Niagara River Gorge, and you're strapped into one of them. The harness is snug, the helmet is on, and then you step off the platform. The ground drops away fast. What hits you first isn't the speed. It's the sound. The roar of the Horseshoe Falls gets louder the closer you get, and the mist rises up to meet you. Your eyes stay locked on the Canadian Falls the whole way down because there's nothing else to look at and nowhere else you'd want to look.
The zipline to the Falls works because it doesn't ask you to be brave. The harness does the work. Your hands stay free, which means you can hold a camera or just grip the sides if you need to, but mostly you just ride it. The shuttle brings you back up to the top, so you're not hiking or climbing. You step out, get oriented, and go again if you want to. Over 300,000 people have done this, which sounds like a lot until you realize it means the guides have seen every reaction and know how to talk you through the nerves part without making it worse. Kids as young as seven go through with adults, and people in their seventies have done it too. The weight limit is 275 pounds, and the age minimum is seven.
Falls Landing sits at the base of the Horseshoe Falls, and that's where the zipline deposits you. You get time there to catch your breath, take photos, and actually stand still long enough to feel the spray and hear the water without the adrenaline drowning everything out. The observation deck is part of the experience, not a separate ticket. A waiver is required before you go up, and the whole operation is wheelchair accessible: the platform, the shuttle, the landing area. If you've got spinal issues or you're pregnant, this one's not the right fit, but for most people the hands-free design is what makes it possible.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want the main Falls experience without the crowds of the observation towers, and you're willing to trade solid ground for an unobstructed view and the sound of the water getting louder as you approach it.
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Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
How long does the zipline to the Falls take?
The ride itself is the main event. Total time on-site depends on how many runs you do and how long you spend at Falls Landing, but most people spend 1.5 to 2 hours.
What's included in the price?
Safety helmet, harness with pouch for personal items, the zipline ride, access to Falls Landing and the observation deck, and return shuttle to the top.
Can children do this?
Yes, minimum age is 7, and children must be accompanied by an adult. There's no upper age limit.
What's the weight limit?
Maximum passenger weight is 275 pounds.
Is this wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The platform, shuttle, landing area and observation deck are all wheelchair accessible.
Do I need to be fit to do this?
The harness does the work, so fitness level isn't the limiting factor. However, it's not recommended for people with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, and it's not suitable for pregnant travelers.
What do I need to bring?
A camera if you want photos, and a willingness to sign a waiver. Everything else (helmet, harness, safety gear) is provided.
Is there public transportation to get there?
Yes, public transportation options are available nearby.
Niagara Falls Zipline: 670m Ride Over Horseshoe Falls
1h 30m
from CA$ 86.09 per person
≈ US$ 63 in your currency
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