6 Niagara Views That Are Simply Too Spectacular To Miss

There’s something extra magical about looking down at the world from above when you’re a child. Whether it’s riding on an adult’s shoulders or sailing as high into the sky as the swing will go, getting a bird’s-eye view, even just for a brief moment, always seems to inspire big grins.

From all-new attractions to time-tested classics, parents looking to treat their kids to the wow-inducing pleasure of a sky-high view have plenty of amazing options to choose from in Niagara. Here are just a few favourites!

Spectacular View #1:

Ontario’s first-ever flying theatre experience has swooped into Niagara Falls. Niagara Takes Flight is a cutting-edge new attraction that combines Indigenous storytelling, motion, stunning aerial vistas, music, and special effects into an immersive 30-minute experience that takes guests on a flight over the Niagara River corridor. Gliding over ancient rock formations, historic battle sites, and breathtaking scenery becomes even more lifelike with the addition of wind, mist, and scent effects.

Niagara Takes Flight

  • 6650 Niagara Pkwy., Niagara Falls

Niagara’s newest, must-see attraction offers an immersive, awe-inspiring journey through the Niagara River corridor, showcasing views like never before. Visitors will soar over 56 kilometres of stunning parkland and…

Niagara Takes Flight

Spectacular View #2:

Niagara Helicopters’ Classic Tour offers riders so much more than a fabulous view of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. The 12-minute ride provides aerial views of other beloved Niagara landmarks, like the Sir Adam Beck Power Generating Plant, the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture, the rushing Whirlpool Rapids of the Niagara River, Queen Victoria Park, the American Falls, the Skylon Tower, and, if it’s a clear day, the outline of Toronto to the north and the shores of Lake Erie to the south.

Niagara Helicopters

  • 3731 Victoria Ave., Niagara Falls

Get a bird’s-eye view of the stunning landscape and experience Niagara like never before! From the sensation of lift-off, to the excitement of soaring above the turbulent rapids and cascading waterfalls, your…

Niagara Helicopters

Spectacular View #3:

Soaring 3,500 feet above the Niagara River’s raging Class 6 Whirlpool Rapids in the historic Whirlpool Aero Car provides a rush that has been leaving riders speechless since 1916! The car is meticulously maintained to protect the integrity of the original design and ensure the safety of the over 100,000 guests who enjoy the ride each year!

Whirlpool Aero Car

  • 3850 Niagara Pkwy., Niagara Falls

At its deepest, the famous Niagara Whirlpool’s swirling vortex reaches 125 feet underwater. And the Whirlpool Aero Car has been offering the most mesmerizing – and terrifying – views of the peculiar…

Whirlpool Aero Car

Spectacular View #4:

Whether you’re five or 95, no trip to Niagara Falls’ Clifton Hill is complete without a spin on the iconic Niagara SkyWheel. One of Canada’s largest observation wheels, the SkyWheel treats riders to unsurpassed views of the Horseshoe and American Falls, the Niagara River, Niagara Parks and other landmarks. Even on the chilliest days, climate-controlled gondolas keep things nice and cozy on the eight- to 12-minute ride.

Niagara Skywheel

  • 4960 Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls

The Best View of the Falls is on the Niagara SkyWheel. Soar 175-feet above Niagara Falls for the view of a lifetime! The Niagara SkyWheel gives riders a breathtaking panoramic view of this spectacular natural wonder…

Niagara Skywheel

Spectacular View #5:

Wildplay Niagara’s two Niagara Falls attractions offer adrenaline-pumping aerial views that kids and kids-at-heart will adore. Zipline To The Falls is a 2,200-foot zipline that takes riders soaring past the American Falls before landing atop the base of the Horseshoe Falls. Just a bit further down the Niagara River, the Whirlpool Adventure Course, suitable for kids ages five and up, offers games, obstacles, ziplines, and challenges elevated between 20 and 40 feet in the air.

WildPlay Zipline to the Falls

  • 5920 Niagara Pkwy., Niagara Falls

Feel the rush of soaring high and fast with a wild rush towards Niagara Falls! With four parallel ziplines available, you’ll be travelling 670 metres (2,200 feet) through the wide river gorge, getting…

WildPlay Zipline to the Falls

Spectacular View #6:

When it comes to treating kids to a meal with a view, the Skylon Tower offers one winner of a dinner that’s 775 feet above the Falls! Meals in the revolving dining room include complimentary access to both indoor and outdoor observation decks, and the Ride-to-the-Top in the famous Yellow Bug Elevators.

Skylon Tower

  • 5200 Robinson St., Niagara Falls

One of Niagara Falls’ most popular attractions and dining experiences! The Skylon Tower offers sweeping views from indoor and outdoor observation decks set 775 feet above the Falls. Featuring a 3D movie theatre and…

Skylon Tower

Adventure In Niagara

Design your family’s ideal sky-high adventure in Niagara, enjoying the region’s fantastic attractions, historic sites, and events. Be sure to check out @visit_niagara on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for additional trip inspiration. Then, scroll through suggestions for local accommodations and restaurants to round out your trip to Niagara.