Niagara Falls: Zipline Ride & Gorge Landing with Shuttle

Summary

Ziplining over Niagara’s gorge to Horseshoe Falls mist

You’ll launch out high above Niagara’s gorge on four ziplines, gliding past American Falls toward Horseshoe Falls’ thunder and mist. With a local guide handling safety and an easy shuttle ride back up top, you get close-up views and time to soak in that wild energy — plus plenty of chances for those windswept photos.

What’s the experience like?

We stepped into our harnesses with that weird mix of nerves and excitement — you know, when your hands feel a bit clammy but you’re grinning anyway. The staff at the platform were joking around (one guy said he’d done it “about 500 times” and still got butterflies), which actually helped. You can hear the roar of Niagara Falls even before you see them, this low rumble under your feet. I could smell wet stone and something almost electric in the air, like right before a summer storm.

The first few seconds after launch — I honestly forgot to breathe. We zipped out over the Niagara River Gorge, four lines side by side, wind tugging at my sleeves. The American Falls were off to the left, all frothy white and loud, but my eyes kept getting pulled toward that thick cloud of mist ahead where Horseshoe Falls just crashes down. Our guide had told us to look for rainbows in the spray; I spotted one for half a second before it vanished. My friend tried to yell something but her voice got swallowed up by the noise — it’s wild how loud water can be.

Landing at the observation deck was smoother than I expected. There’s this moment where you’re just hanging there, looking up at all that water pouring over rock, and you realize how small you are compared to it all. We took photos (my hair was plastered sideways from the wind) and just kind of stood there for a bit, not really talking. The open-air shuttle back up was breezy and full of people laughing about their “zipline faces.” I still think about that view straight into the falls — it sort of sticks with you in a way I didn’t expect.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Zipline experience at Niagara Falls

• Arrive at Niagara Falls zipline location
• Receive safety briefing and gear
• Soar on 4 parallel ziplines above gorge
• Glide past American Falls
• Reach Falls Landing and Observation Deck
• Enjoy panoramic views of Horseshoe Falls
• Take photos and experience mist

Top questions

Is the Niagara Falls zipline suitable for kids?

Yes, children as young as 7 can ride if accompanied by an adult.

How long is the zipline ride over Niagara Falls?

The zipline is 670 meters long across the gorge toward Horseshoe Falls.

Are photos allowed during the zipline experience?

Yes, there are photo opportunities at the landing observation deck near Horseshoe Falls.

Is transportation included after ziplining?

An open-air shuttle returns guests from the landing deck back up to the top platform.

Is the Niagara zipline wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas including transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

What safety equipment is provided?

A helmet and comfort harness with pouch for personal effects are included for every rider.

Do I need any experience or special fitness level?

No special experience is needed; it’s suitable for most fitness levels but not recommended for certain health conditions.

What’s included

Your day includes a safety helmet and comfortable harness (with pouch for your stuff), full instructions from guides before takeoff, panoramic falls viewing at the landing deck near Horseshoe Falls, plus an open-air shuttle ride back up to where you started so you don’t have to hike uphill again.