Horseshoe Falls: Niagara's Majestic Cascade
Experience the awe-inspiring power and beauty of Horseshoe Falls, the iconic centerpiece of Niagara Falls, where nature's majesty unfolds.
Horseshoe Falls, also known as Canadian Falls, is the largest and most iconic of the three waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls. Straddling the border between Canada and the United States, it boasts the highest flow rate of any waterfall in North America, drawing millions of visitors each year to witness its breathtaking beauty and power.
A brief summary to Horseshoe Falls of Canada
- 6650 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6T2, CA
- +1905-356-2241
- Visit website
Local tips
- Arrive early to avoid crowds, especially during peak season (June-August).
- Bring a poncho or raincoat, as the mist from the falls can be quite heavy.
- Consider purchasing a Niagara Parks Adventure Pass for access to multiple attractions and transportation.
- Check the illumination schedule to see the falls lit up in vibrant colors at night.
- Walk along Niagara Parkway for different perspectives and photo opportunities.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Niagara Falls Station, the Horseshoe Falls can be reached by taking the Niagara Region Transit bus to Table Rock Centre. The bus departs every 30 minutes and the journey takes approximately 13 minutes. A one-way fare costs between $2 and $4. Alternatively, the WEGO bus system connects various Niagara Parks locations, including Table Rock Centre, with other tourist areas in Niagara Falls. A WEGO pass can be purchased online or at Niagara Parks attractions.
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Walking
From the Niagara Falls Station, it is approximately a 50-minute walk to Horseshoe Falls. Head south-east. The most direct route is along the Niagara Parkway, offering scenic views along the way. Follow the Niagara Parkway, and you will see the Horseshoe Falls.
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Taxi/Ride-share
A taxi or ride-sharing service from Niagara Falls Station to Horseshoe Falls takes about 7 minutes and typically costs between $19 and $24. Several taxi and ride-sharing services operate in the Niagara Falls area.
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Parking
The closest parking to Horseshoe Falls is at Falls Parking (Lot A), located across from Table Rock Centre. Daily parking passes are available for around $31.86 + HST online. Other parking options include the Rainbow Bridge Pay and Display parking lot, which is a 10-minute walk to Niagara City Cruises, with rates of $12 per hour. The Clifton Hill Parking Lot is also centrally located, one block from the Falls, with 700 parking spaces. Overnight parking is not available at any Niagara Parks lot.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Monastery of Mount Carmel Spiritual Retreat and Conference Centre
0.7 km
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Niagara Falls Fun Zone - Fallsview Location
0.8 km
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Niagara's Haunted Hallways
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Niagara Falls Fireworks
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Niagara Parks (Murray Hill) Welcome Centre
0.8 km
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Fallsview Tourist Area
0.9 km
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Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites
0.9 km
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CHABAD NIAGARA
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Skylon Tower
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King George VI Statue
1.0 km
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Queen Victoria Park
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Tripshepherd (Formerly See Sight Tours) - Niagara Falls Tours, Canada
1.1 km
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Niagara Falls Fireworks Displays
1.1 km
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Niagara Falls State Park
1.1 km
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Maid of the Mist
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Unmissable attractions to see
Horseshoe Falls
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Journey Behind the Falls
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Table Rock Welcome Centre
0.3 km
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Terrapin Point
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Niagara's Fury
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Currents: Niagara's Power Transformed
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Niagara Parks Power Station
0.4 km
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The Tunnel at Niagara Parks Power Station
0.4 km
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Niagara Parks Power Station Tunnel Viewing Platform
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To The Falls
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Top of the Falls
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Table Rock
0.5 km
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Falls Incline Railway
0.5 km
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Floral Showhouse
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Nikola Tesla Plaza
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Essential places to dine
Horseshoe Landing Patio
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Table Rock House Restaurant
0.3 km
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Morton's Grille Niagara Falls
0.5 km
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Sky Fallsview Steakhouse
0.6 km
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Milestones
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Turtle Jack's Niagara Falls
0.6 km
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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Fallsview/Embassy Suites
0.6 km
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Vittorio's Italian Eatery
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Copacabana Brazilian Steakhouse - Niagara
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La Favella
0.7 km
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Queen Victoria Place Restaurant
0.7 km
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Ponte Vecchio
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Lucky's Restaurant & Bar
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My Cousin Vinny's
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Frontier BBQ and Smokehouse
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
LOL's
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Monastery Store
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Queen Victoria Place Gift Shop
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Roots
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Presents Niagara
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Fallsview Market
0.8 km
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Funntees
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Hand Craft Gallery
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Maid of the Mist Store
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Grand View Marketplace
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Unlimited Souvenirs & Apparel
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Niagara Falls Souvenir Co.
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Made In America Store Souvenir & Gift Shop *SECOND FLOOR*
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Unlimited 716 LLC
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Souvenir Mart
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Great Room Lobby Bar (Niagara Falls Marriott on the Falls)
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Infinity Bar
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Bar Barista
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Spyce Lounge
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Dragonfly Nightclub
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Shoeless Joe's Sports Grill
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Moose & Squirrel Small Batch Bar + Coffee
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Niagara Distillery
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Niagara Brewing Company
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Niagara Vines
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The Beer Garden
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Cool Hand Luke's Bar & Grill
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The Eager Beaver Eatery and Sports Bar/The Usual Suspects Cocktails and Grill
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Local.
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Big Texas Niagara
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