We had a great ride on the SkyWheel! It's a little bit pricey to only go around 3 times. The line was crazy even in 40 degree temps at 9pm! Staff was somewhat friendly, there was a lot of people to corral in line. I go to Niagara Falls a few times a year, might do this every few years or so! read more

Got 2 tickets to the Skywheel by purchasing the Clifton Hill attraction pass online! This wheel has climate control! How cool is that? You can control the fan, the light, and if you want silence, you can mute the radio/music. I have a fear of heights, and at first I was freaking out, but the ride is very steady and I have never felt safer in a ferris wheel than this one. Beautiful view at night, and you get to see the entire Dinosaur mini golf area down below. It really is a great view and I loved every second of being on this ride. read more

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So at the time I was afraid of heights, but I braves it anyway (I may still have a slight fear but I do these awful (wonderful) things anyway.) The Ferris wheel buckets are enclosed so it helps numb the pain and sinking stomach feeling. All jokes aside the views from the top are incredible and it stops a bit for you to really soak it all in! You must give this a try! If you rather not, just shut up and do it, it's an experience, it's an experience you want notched on your belt! read more

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This mechanical monstrosity is huge but don't be intimidated by its size. This ride is well maintained thoroughly checked each day before operation. The carriages are enclosed but spacious which makes it nice and private. The ride itself is slow going so you won't get that "thrill" out of it unless you're afraid of heights because it does go very high. This ride is all about the experience and the view from the top is insanely beautiful whether it's day or night. There's also an intercom system onboard giving you knowledgeable info about the ride itself and also the surrounding areas. Great experience for family or date night . read more

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Great to look at from street level! It's also lit up very nicely at night. Once you are on it provides great views of the falls and the surrounding area. It's a long ride, so plan for that. read more

I am really into Ferris/Observation Wheels.. not actually riding in one.. but they just looks so good in my photos... I just love taking photos of them! Niagara Skywheel is Canad's Largest observation wheel. For $10+HST you can go on for a 10 minute or so ride and look at Niagara Falls in a different perspectives. The Skywheel also is a great backdrop for the other amusement park like activities in the Clifton Hill area. Photo time!! read more

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We got so lucky and saw the fireworks while we were riding this! We got there right at 9:25 and it was such perfect timing! Amazing views of the falls. Wish there wasn't so much glare from the lights though. read more

Spent about 23 American Dollars for two. If you are around this area in Niagara Falls and see there is a long line for the SkyWheel, don't be put off. The line cycles through very fast. Definitely worth the short wait. Great view and comfortable on the hot day. The gondolas have AC which is a plus. Be ready to take pictures. The staff are friendly as well. Check this out when you are here next! read more

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The dinosaur golf course next door made me feel like I was riding in Jurassic park! The views were spectacular and the little bit of snow falling made the ride seem so much more magical! The Ferris wheel was all closed in with a small heater to mAke it tolerable in the cold winter conditions. The Ferris wheel have us great views of the falls- I think the views were comparable to the skylon observation tower and the prices were comparable as well. I'm sure in the summer the line for the sky wheel is much longer. We only had to wait a few minutes for them to let off other riders. read more

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My husband and I opted to do this instead of the skylon tower merely because it was a Ferris wheel and in Clifton hills! The carts are climate controlled so if it's a hot day and this ride discourages you- don't let it! There's AC! It was fun to not only see the breathtaking falls (on both the NY AND Canada sides!!) but also Clifton Hills. You can see the go cart track, Dino mini golf and all the shops all from above! What I also appreciated was the amount of times you go around on this Ferris wheel. Sometimes you go around only once or twice but I think we went maybe 3 or 4 times and stopped periodically which was fun and great for pictures!! Highly recommend if you looking for a neat perspective of the area! read more

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If you go to Clifton Hill you have to check out the Falls from the SkyWheel! It's the best way to experience the falls. It seems scary from the outside, but very safe once you're inside. The price is pretty decent too - $11 or so for 3-4 rotations. Plenty of time to get picture of the falls and see Clifton Hill from above. Very fun. read more

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Of the list of things my 4 year old daughter wanted to do while visiting the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, this was the thing I was looking forward to the least -- and only because I'm fearful of heights. I was pleasantly surprised though and we ended up really enjoying ourselves very much. I was expecting the carts to rock more but that wasn't the case. Maybe it would of if it were windy but I was able to change seats, take pics without my semi wobbly legs giving out on me or worse, me fainting. LoL. Honestly, It wasn't that bad so if you're like me and stray from height-related activities, you might want to give this a go? ‍ I did fine. They said we would go around 3 rotations and it would take around 8 minutes but we went around 5 and were on it a few mins. longer. We welcomed the extra time because we were able to take in all the sites, get more pics, get a lay of the land and even discover things we didn't even expect to find. Like that upside-down yellow house. LoL. I wish we didn't run out of steam at the end of the day, I would've loved to get on it again in the evening. Definitely worth the 3-5 spins. read more

Bit of a Wait but Worth It The view is really amazing and the cars are pretty warm. The wait is a little long even when there aren't many people in line. However, you do get quite a bit of time on the actual skywheel. We're both not big fans of heights but we enjoyed the view :) read more

a really great attraction for Niagara falls with this wheel boasting the best views of the falls period, but its not a long ride by any means. at 4-5 rotations including a load in and off round. you get lots of time in the air for a 360 degree view of everything. this ferris wheel looks absolutely massive from the bottom and is amplified on the top of the ride. something I would recommend anyone and everyone try, but if you are shy of heights or awkward movements I would refrain from going up this ride. the pod that we were in didn't have a very good air conditioning system and when the ferris wheel was in motion the water collecting from the air conditioning was spraying everyone on the ground with large water drops. the parking lot near by is the closest place to park with over 700 spots to accommodate any vehicle while you explore this attraction and anything else in the area. read more

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Totally love it!! It's all enclosed, so you don't have to worry about the wind or the cold or the rain! read more

This was cool, but not worth $14 in my opinion. You will not get good photos from the top (at least at night) because the glass causes a glare that can't be remedied. The ride was short, too. The cars were comfortable, though, and the view was nice. read more

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I'm not normally afraid of heights but this ride takes you up pretty high. I admit...my heart sunk just a bit. Lol This visit to Niagara Falls was a quick getaway with my mini me. My daughter is not little anymore so I'm always looking for ways to sneak some QT in with her. The ride was well worth the $10 or so plus tax per person. The cars were clean and the lines were spread out so the wait wasn't that long. The music in the cars is soothing but if it's not your thing, you can turn it off. The temp is controlled and you have the option to put the fan on if it's too hot for your liking. Very cool feature. I switched sides while the car was stopped at the top of the ferris wheel and it rocked violently. Next time, I shall leave my derriere planted! read more

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Personally I thought the sky wheel was a little disappointing, a friend and I went on the wheel one night, we personally thought it went too fast to be able to take decent photos. The glass windows surrounding each lift had so many smudges that it showed in the image. The glares from the window no matter what angle you take the picture made it almost impossible to take decent pictures. The wheel went around 4 times and lasted 8 mins or so in total for $11 cad after using the $3 coupon we received. Summary: If I had to choose, I would choose the Skylon Tower vs the sky wheel read more

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I think we went on when they were near closing but they stayed open a bit later just so we could ride the wheel. We also got to go a few more extra rounds more than usual which they were also very nice to let us do so. There was no lineup and the man there was nice and courteous telling us to mind the gap inbetween the floor and the cart. We stopped at the top and we spent about.. 10-15 minutes up there just taking pics and talking. Theres buttons at the top of the cart above your head that can adjust between music, lights, and i think the last one was air conditioning? I had a great time. read more

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We were able to go on the Skywheel twice because of the Clifton Hill Fun Pass! If you don't plan on getting the Fun Pass you can always look for the $1 off coupon in one of those Niagara coupon booklets. We rode the Skywheel during the day and evening (on separate days) to compare the differences. See below for the pros and cons for both. Pros of riding during the day: - Shorter lineups - Better visibility of the falls Cons of riding during the day: - Not as romantic - You realize that there isn't much to see up high Pros of riding during the evening: - Fireworks! We were lucky enough to see the fireworks while in the gondola. - Nice lights make it romantic Cons of riding during the evening: - Longgg lineups - Can't really see the falls They also provide a short commentary where they pinpoint what to look at when you're riding. read more

We like riding the ferris wheel in places we go. This is the third we rode (first was London then Las Vegas). It was nice to see the place with a different perspective.By far, the Niagara Sky Wheel is small but you get to ride with just your group. You will get a really nice view of Niagara falls and Clifton Hills Amusement Park. read more

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Ok so i reluctantly went on this being terrified of heights but thought, what the hell, I may never get back here. I'm glad I went on. We did it at night and the falls were beautiful, they were lit up. I think you go around 3 times, which seems pretty quick for the price. But definitely an attraction to see. I would suggest nighttime when the falls are lit read more

This was one of attractions I most wanted to experience and I did! :-) I normally HATE Ferris Wheels, especially the ones that only hold you by the bar. Luckily this is an enclosed Ferris wheel, that completely eased my fears! The Story: I've always been ridiculously thin and had this odd fear that I would slip through the bar and fall to my death, especially when my sister's overweight ex-boyfriend leaned over in one with me in it to wave at her below, I lost my marbles and screamed at him, encouraging the Ferris Wheel operator to continue our hellish ride -_- Bad experiences aside, this was enjoyable... No, MORE than enjoyable! We got in line 15, maybe 20 minutes before the fireworks, this was completely unplanned because we actually forgot about the fireworks but we got in our cabin as the fireworks started, talk about perfect timing!!! :-) It was amazing to see the falls and the fireworks aboved them from such a high vantage point. read more

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Worth the price of admission. Great view of the falls and the Clifton Hill area. We're actually going back again tonight for a view of the falls lit up and all the city lights. read more

The wheel is located in the middle of Clifton hill beside the Dinosaurs, make sure you get the map from the hotel or somewhere, not much but there is a coupon of a dollar off... at least it gives you the awesome feeling of saving something on the trip! lol If you been on The London Eye this does not come close but this is the best we have in the area. The wheel is quite slow, which it should be; but it does give you a full view of the falls, Dinosaurs and the surroundings from the top. read more

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Long wait - 50 minutes, short ride (maybe 4 times around), parents think it was a waste, kids thought it was "good" to "great" but did not like the wait.....they did like when we stopped at the top (to load others) and when it "went around". We did get our car as a family (5 of us) and the kids enjoyed pushing the buttons for lights and to mute the sound. Otherwise nothing great, I would skip it unless the line was really short. 2 Adults 19.98 3 Kids 17.97 Total - 42.88 CAN - $40.55 USD + 1.07 AMEX Charge read more

Love the Skywheel!! If you're a big fan of ferris wheels, you HAVE TO come and hop on for a ride. During the day, you get a beautiful view of the Niagara Region, at night you see a few city lights. I definitely think that if you are coming here for the first time, you should look at the daytime view first!! They should really clean the windows more often though, it gets a little challenging to see the beautiful views with dirty windows, it's harder to view during the winter season or rainy days as well. When you come on the SkyWheel at night, there wouldn't be too much to see cause everything is pitch black, except when they turn on the lights for the falls. I would recommend visiting during the day if you're debating between visiting in the day or night. I recommend purchasing the Clifton Hill Fun Pass when you're here. For $30, you have access to the Niagara Skywheel, Zombie Attack, Wild West Coaster 6D Theatre Ride, Movieland Wax Museum, Dinosaur Golf or Wizard's Golf, Ghost Blasters and 5 Midway Game Tokens when you purchase it. Winter is the low season, so it's definitely not going to have as much people, but you do get to have an interesting view of the falls too. read more

If you love ferris wheels, you will definitely love the SkyWheel. This is the fancier version of those regular ferris wheels you go on at fairs and what not. However, if you are afraid of heights, then this might not be the attraction you'd love. I've been on the SkyWheel during two separate occasions and enjoyed it both times. However, I did notice that sometimes it goes around more than two times.. and then you kind of get sick of it. The view is amazing and is worth the money. P.S. if you purchase the Clifton Hill Fun Pass, it is one of the attractions you can go on. read more

This enclosed pod Ferris wheel gives a great view of both falls. It was cheaper than the Skylon tower, and wait times were super minimal. Would definitely recommend as a must for Niagara Falls! read more

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An excellent high-quality attraction in the middle of a huge cheesy tourist trap! The Ferris Wheel is new and modern and very well kept. The cars are climate controlled and since we visited in January I was happy for the heating. What do you get for you money? You get a beautiful panoramic view of the falls and tourist area. The ride lasted for a good two min, so you actually get time to settle and have a good look around. read more

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Marvelous engineered gondola ride that offers stunning views of the falls. The cabins are climate controlled and nice and crispy in the winter time. There is an audio clip that plays that explains the history of the gondola. Down below is a mini golf course, too. The gondola makes you feel like your a kid at a carnival. read more

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This sky wheel is large.. probably similar to the one they have at navy pier in Chicago.. each cage holds about 6 people.. you can control the AC and fan etc from inside.. it's goes pretty high.. you can see all of Clifton hill and then the falls.. it goes around atleast 3 times (I think it wS more than that) but in the last round it slows down so other people get on.. its a great view.. at night you can see the light show on the falls which looks great. I think it's a nice thing to do! read more

The SkyWheel is the best way to see Niagara Falls. You can get views of all three Casino's (Casino Niagara & Fallsview in Canada, and Seneca in the US) and when the fireworks go off in the summer (10pm) the views are phenomenal :). Both Horseshoe Falls and Niagara Falls can be seen and all of Clifton Hill, the ride itself isn't that long but as long as you can get a cart to your group (of 6 or less) it's a nice ride. read more

I had an excellent experience on the SkyWheel. Although lines were long, the attendants moved the lines efficiently. I thought the attendants were thoughtful and accommodating when they let us have the entire pod to ourselves. I like that the pods played music and you can mute any announcements. The pods on the SkyWheel also seem new, and well balanced. For someone who is scared of heights, this is helpful. There isn't a lot of swaying while in the pod. The night time view of Clifton Hill and the falls were spectacular. I think the whole thing went around at least three full cycles before the ride ended. Exiting was swift and also as efficient as entering. read more

The Sky Wheel was great! We did not have to wait long in line and the view was amazing! The cabs are air conditioned and the view was amazing! If you are visiting Niagara Falls you need to stop and take a tour on the sky wheel to see the sights! As you are in a cab it is a bit hard to take a real nice picture but you can still get a pretty decent on if you have a fairy decent camera. read more

Horrible horrible customer service. The ride itself was fine. Quick and nice to see the falls but not worth the experience at the ticket booth. DO NOT BUY TICKETS ONLINE! The people at the ticket booth give you a truly hard time because they get more money at the gate. A lot of condescending talk and insults. Honestly, just avoid this place. Not worth it. read more

Expensive but fun. My 5 year old daughter loved it!! Not too fast to scare the kiddo, but not so slow that I'd be bored. Certainly not a thrill ride, but a great way to see the falls! read more

SkyWheel - Amusement Parks Near Me - Niagara Falls, Ontario

There was no line (nice and a super plus) and the guy loading the passengers was very nice. You go around 4 times, maybe even a 5th time depending on where you are on the wheel. Anyway dinosaur mini golf is right below so you get some pretty good views. The falls were lit up and it was amazing! It was freezing outside however once you are in the pod it is warm. read more

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This might be the best thing I did, and it was really cheap. I wish it was longer than 3 minutes. read more

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Loved the ride! This place is in the middle of the Niagara falls down town. There is so much you can do. Price is not bad at all. The weel went around quite a few times. I think we were there almost 30min. It has an amazing view from the top. You can see everything. read more

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