Skylon Tower Niagara Falls: 775-Foot Observation Deck & Views

The Glass Elevator Ride Changes How You See Niagara Falls

You ride a glass elevator 775 feet up, step onto an indoor and outdoor observation deck, and see Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and the Great Gorge from directly above. On clear days the view extends 77 miles toward Toronto and Buffalo. You can stay as long as you want, eat at the Revolving Dining Room if you choose, and return at night to see the illuminated falls and seasonal fireworks. The whole visit takes as long as you make it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Skylon Tower observation deck

• Ride glass-enclosed elevator up
• Enjoy 360-degree views of falls
• Spot Niagara wine region and cities

The experience

The moment the glass elevator starts moving, you realize you're not just going up. You're going up in a box with nothing between you and the view. Fifty-two seconds is all it takes to climb 775 feet to the top of Skylon Tower, and in that time the falls shift from something you're looking at to something you're looking down on. The Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls, the Great Gorge. They all arrange themselves below you in a way that ground-level photos never quite capture. On a clear day, the view stretches 77 miles, far enough to pick out the Toronto skyline and Buffalo across the border.

The observation deck splits between indoor and outdoor space, so you can move between climate control and open air depending on the weather and how long you want to stay. The Revolving Dining Room is there if you want to sit with a meal and let the view rotate around you, though food and drinks are separate from the ticket price. Most people spend an hour or two up there, moving between the windows, taking the same photo from different angles, then realizing the light has changed and trying again. Night visits are worth planning for: the falls light up in seasonal colors, and fireworks sometimes go off, though the schedule varies.

Getting there is straightforward: the tower sits right on the Canadian side of the falls, and public transit stops nearby if you're not driving. The whole experience is accessible for wheelchairs up to the observation deck itself, though the outdoor section has some terrain limits. Strollers work fine for the indoor areas, and service animals are allowed throughout.

What’s included

Your ticket includes the "Ride to the Top" in the glass-enclosed exterior elevator and access to the indoor and outdoor observation deck at 775 feet. The Revolving Dining Room is available if you want to dine, but meals and drinks are separate from your admission.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Skylon Tower

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want the clearest, highest view of all three falls in one stop without arranging transport or timing. The ticket gets you straight up and you stay as long as the light holds.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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 elevator ride take?

The glass-enclosed elevator takes 52 seconds to reach the observation deck at 775 feet.

Can you see the falls from both sides of the tower?

Yes, the observation deck is 360-degree, so you see Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, the Great Gorge, and the Niagara River from all angles.

Is food included in the ticket?

No. The Revolving Dining Room is available for lunch or dinner, but food and drinks are at your own expense.

How far can you see on a clear day?

The view extends up to 77 miles, far enough to see the Toronto and Buffalo skylines.

Is the tower wheelchair accessible?

The indoor observation deck is wheelchair accessible. The outdoor section has terrain that limits wheelchair access.

Can you bring a stroller?

Yes, strollers work in the indoor areas of the observation deck.

Are there fireworks?

Seasonal fireworks sometimes display from the falls. The schedule varies, so check ahead if that's your main reason for a night visit.