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Niagara Underground: Power Station & Tunnel Under the Falls Tour

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    April to October: Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Start time

    2 pm

  • Meeting Point

    Meet at the lobby of Skylon Tower - 5200 Robinson St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 2A2. Look for your guide beside the Starbucks inside the lobby with a green Walks sign.

  • Ending Point

    Niagara Falls, Ontario

Key Highlights

  • Enjoy breathtaking views of the Niagara Falls from the Skylon Tower
  • Descend 180 ft in a glass elevator to the Tailrace Tunnel Experience
  • Learn the fascinating history of hydroelectric power, The Current Wars, and the story of Nikola Tesla
  • Explore the historic Niagara Power Station and get hands-on with the 100-year-old equipment
  • Walk the boardwalk visiting iconic viewpoints over Horseshoe Falls
  • Both printed and smartphone vouchers accepted!

Overview

Visit the Niagara Parks Power Station, soak in unrivaled views at the Tailrace Tunnel Experience, and immerse yourself in the fascinating history of hydroelectric power. Witness the seamless blend of natural beauty and human genius from the best vantage points, with visits to the Skylon Tower, Niagara Parks Power Station, and more.

Visit major sites with pre-reserved access and on guided tours and learn how Nikolas Tesla used the force of rushing water to transform the world.

With pre-reserved access to Skylon Tower, enjoy stunning views of Niagara Falls and the Niagara River Gorge. Your expert guide will point out the key locations of the story you’re about to hear - the Power Station and International Control Dam which guides the flow of the river and diverts it into the power stations.

Stop at Queen Victoria Place and the Illumination Tower which every night transforms the falls into a glittering colorful light show.

Learn about Nikola Tesla and The Current War and the battle between AC & DC currents– Tesla v Edison. Find out how Niagara Falls shaped the outcome and see all-powerful nature and human ingenuity work in tandem.

Take in the Horseshoe Falls at Table Rock Visitors Center is Niagara Parks Power Station. Step into this 115-year-old power station - the first large-scale AC power plant ever, laying the groundwork for Niagara Falls to supply a quarter of all power used in the New York area.

Your tour ends with a 180 ft descent through the inner workings of the power station to the base of Niagara Falls. Walk the Tailrace Tunnel, following the path the water once flowed, to a one-of-a-kind view of Niagara Falls.

Inclusions

  • Tailrace Tunnel Experience - Niagara's newest attraction!
  • Pre-reserved Niagara Power Station tickets
  • Pre-reserved Skylon Tower tickets
  • Glass Elevator at the Skylon Tower
  • Glass Elevator at the Tailrace Tunnel
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Expertly guided walking tour

Exclusions

  • Hotel transfers
  • Gratuities

Please note

Voucher Information: Show your voucher on your smartphone or other device (if you'd rather print a copy - that's fine too!)

Please arrive at the pick-up point 15 minutes prior to the departure time to avoid any last-minute rush. 

This tour is not suitable for people with mobility issues.

Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour.

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