Just a quick trip from Clifton Hill, you can see a different section of the Niagara River where the water runs at the quickest pace along the river! The boardwalk isn't too long but there's enough room for all the visitors who come by. Purchase tickets at the counter or online, and then take the elevator down. You enter and exit the walk through a tunnel which stays very cool. It feels amazing on a hot day! There are a couple areas where you can take steps down to a dock that's closer to the water. There's also a lot of informational signs about that stretch of the river too, so you can learn more about the water itself and how the land was developed. Once you're down there, there's nowhere to get water, so make sure to stock up at the lobby gift shop and refreshments. read more

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They are on a online system time slot booking system. Walkins welcome too but be prepared to wait in long lines. An elevator takes you down 70m go the base of the Niagara Gorge and onto a beatiful, well maintained boardwalk trail. FYI, It is not a long trail. This trail takes you right up close along the Niagara Rapids. Unique view compared to the typical Nigara Falls. You walk back the same way you came to get back to that elevator which leads you back to the entrance/gift shop. Washrooms located accross the street. Option for a shuttle that goes to and from Clifton Hill area (about a 10min drive) from the central Niagara attractions. read more

White Water Walk - Hiking Near Me - Niagara Falls, Ontario

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For extremely lazy environmentalists and hikers like myself, the White Water Walk is the ultimate low-effort, high-reward hiking adventure, so much so that its called a "Walk" rather than "Hike". The whole journey begins with an elevator ride down into a chilly subterranean tunnel, because gawd forbid we use stairs. From there, you stroll along a quaint sturdy wooden boardwalk right beside terrifying and gorgeous Class 6 rapids from Niagara Falls. It is surprisingly mesmerizing and meditative to be inches away from the loud screaming Niagara River rapid waters that pleasantly drown out the outside world's noises. The whole walk is just shy of a quarter mile long, so about half a mile of mostly flat walking. Enjoy! read more

The white water walk was beautiful and such a nice stroll along a boardwalk. The stroll was about 20-30 minutes, but we waited in line for over an hour after our reservation time to even enter because there is only one elevator that everyone must take, to go down to the boardwalk. We didn't get wet during the walk and had a stroller with us. There were two spots that you could go down the steps to get closer to the waters, so we just left the strollers and walked down without it. Parking was also limited and difficult to find when we came around 4-5pm on a weekend. We will not redo this event again in the future, unless they add more elevators or improve on their reservation system so that people don't wait so long after their reservations to enjoy the walk. read more

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This was such a fun and cool experience. I really loved it! Very organized and I loved all the fun facts they had around the walk read more

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Great up close view of Class 6 rapids. Elevator takes you down to the walkway and you can spend as much or as little time as you want. There are places to sit at the beginning and end of the walkway if this is something your party needs or you just want to relax and enjoy for a bit. There is a gift shop on street level where you can pick up gifts or basic snack items. The staff was very helpful and informative. Like everything else in Niagara, there is a charge, but I believe it came up to about $20 USD so it's totally worth the cost. Tip: Bird Kingdome is not too far away so you can do both on the same trip. read more

The line was long and hot but the walk was worth it. Didn't take but maybe an hour total, with slowly walking and getting snacks. But remember it can get hot. read more

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Find the time to spent 45 mins to an hour here, it is well worth it. You take an elevator down to a tunnel that leads to the viewing platform and walks along the class 6 rapids. The color of the water and the standing waves a quite a sight to behold! This was our second time visiting and it was just as awe inspiring as the first. Such natural beauty around the area and the park system is superb in their commitment to allow access and keeping everyone safe. read more

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Wow. This attraction is simple. The bus drops you off and you go down in an elevator and walk out onto the platform to see the water. Then you walk down another wooden walkway to the end. It has some stuff areas where you can go down the steps to get closer to the water. You would think this is boring but it was so exhilarating to see this water rushing 60 mph. It almost didn't look real. This was also part of our package plan. And we really liked it. We probably stayed a good 45 minutes just staring at that water I didn't want to leave. Go get you some nature!! read more

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Up close and personal view of the Niagara Falls Category 6 rapids. We purchased the adventure pass which seems to be the best deal because it includes the 15 minutes ride via bus transport to and from a few of the activities out here. Once inside, you take an elevator down to a tunnel underground and walk through until you reach the viewing area. There is a nice wooden walking path ahead of the tunnel exit which leads to several platforms great for taking photos. It was cold 52 degrees and windy here today; regardless, we pushed through and spent about 30 minutes soaking in the marvelous beauty and power of these rapids. It was an amazing experience and I highly recommend stopping in if you're here visiting. read more

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I thought this was an overpriced tourist attraction at about $16 per person. We purchased tickets at the counter and took a very cool old elevator down 70m to the walkway. It's a short walk and the rapids are beautiful, but we only spent about 30 minutes there and I don't think it was worth the price. We arrived early in a weekday, but it was still pretty crowded. I may be spoiled because the day before we hiked on the US side down to a similar spot across the water. We had the place to ourselves and even got to dip our feet in the water. That was a much more enjoyable experience and free. If you are unable to hike, or can only walk short distances, this may be a good alternative. Otherwise, a hike is much more scenic and enjoyable. read more

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The view was nice, you could see the water rushing through while walking; you can also see a bridge on the way. If you are looking for a time where there isn't much traffic or people, I suggest to go in the morning. The tunnel when entering and exiting is a great way to cool down. read more

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You can't see the waterfalls from this attraction. It's actually kind of far from the falls themselves. This is basically a lovely short walk along the river. You line up to take an elevator down to the water. There is a covered pavilion with a little ice cream stand. There is a relatively short wooden path that takes you along the river, with some information plaques along the way. Along the path, there is a viewing platform where you can take some nice pictures of the rapids rushing underneath the Whirlpool bridge. If you have gone white water rafting before or hiked along river rapids before, you probably will not think much of this attraction. If you have small kids, they probably will not care for it either, though you can always buy them ice cream to keep them entertained. read more

I had the adventure pass and although I had a scheduled time I was able to come whenever. We stood in line and took an elevator down. There was an observation deck and a walk way where we could walk by the water where you could see the impressive current. read more

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Really fun to see the rapids up close. Not a super long trial but you get a lot of great viewing spots and picture opportunities. Probably my favorite part of Niagara Falls. read more

This was included in our adventure pass. We originally weren't going to do it but it was explained to us as easily accessible with a wheelchair. It was for the most part (my husband uses a portable booster, which helps). It was a beautiful down to the base of the river downstream quite a ways from the falls. They are class 6 rapids and quite turbulent. More so than close to the falls! Lots of views and educational signs. read more

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There isn't much to this walk. Sixty minutes is the recommended amount of time to spend here. Will you spend a whole hour here? If you walk super slow, wait for other people to pass on the boardwalk (during these covid19 times) and walk to and from your parking spot and briefly browse at the gift shop it's possible. Otherwise, you'll spend significantly less time here. Your ticket can be purchased inside the gift shop or you can repurchase online, security will check any bags that you may have and then you wait for an elevator. A staff in the elevator will give you a few facts on the way down such as traveling down 70 metres to get to the boardwalk. There's a walkway to the boardwalk from the elevator and then there's a large platform to view the rapids and the start of the boardwalk on the other side. I liked the information plaques along the way providing facts like how high the waves are in the Whirlpool Rapids (5 metres!), the rapids travel at 48 km/hr, the waves are caused by the sheer force of the water being directed through the narrowing of the gorge and that these rapids are Class 6 (from a scale of Class 1 to 6). There's a few viewing platforms that extend from the boardwalk to get a closer look at the rapids. Beware that water from the rapids does splash onto the platforms. I wish that the boardwalk was longer so that we could spend more time beside the rapids. read more

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I consider this attraction to be a bit off the beaten path. It's awesome!! Why some don't come here, I do not understand. Perhaps it's because it may seem boring at first glance, but I think other than the boat ride up close to the falls, this could be the best attraction in town. It feels serene to walk down a path along the rapids, hearing the water flow and roar in front of you. It's also not too crowded and kept well clean, which can be a nice break from the mass influx of tourists that flood the area by the falls. Plan on being here for at least 45 minutes to an hour to truly take in the beauty of the rapids unfolding right in front of you. And while Niagara attractions may be pricey, this one is definitely worth paying for. read more

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We came here at the end of October and got to see the fall colors This was included in our 2 day pass at Niagara Falls. The walk was beautiful and the river was mesmerizing. I found the information about the history of the river to be insightful. read more

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Gord and I drove down to Niagara Falls and did the White Water Walk. It's something we've been wanting to do for a while. "Experience a first-hand lesson in the raw power and peril of the Niagara River's Class 6 white-water rapids. The roar of the river provides a deceptive calmness, the perfect ambiance for your walk among the many viewing platforms that put you right at the river's edge. For those looking for an up-close and personal view of nature's power, you will not want to miss this. This self-guided tour includes many stories about the geology of the Niagara Gorge and the plant and animal life you may see on your visit to Niagara Parks. Travel by elevator down 70 meters to the base of the gorge and the impressive quarter mile of boardwalk that runs along the shoreline. Stepping out from the exit tunnel you will be immediately immersed in the soothing roar of North America's largest series of standing waves! Make your way down the self-guided boardwalk tour as you take in the crashing waves and enjoy an excellent view of the 410-million-year-old rock layers of the Niagara Gorge. Branching off from the boardwalk are several viewing platforms that allow visitors to get even closer to the Whirlpool Rapids travelling by at 48 km/hr. These platforms also provide some of the best photo opportunities in the entire park!" It was really cool to be down next to the waves! Were they strong and powerful! There was about a 20 minute wait to get down to the first viewing platform. Because of COVID, you could only go down with who you came with. Also because of COVID, it wasn't overly crowded. It was a fun way to spend a couple hours! read more

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This is part of our Niagara Fall Classic Pass but it's normally $17 per person to get in this attraction. We were greeted by staff joyfully, so that was nice and then we were directed to an elevator that leads lower to the water. This is a very nice self-guided walk and to see how fast and high the water goes here. There are some great photo spots and bench to just enjoy the water flowing. Overall, the park wasn't busy and lots of space to move, the walkthrough is also nice and sturdy. A MUST to see during your visit. Best to go here using the bus as there is no parking lots around read more

White Water Walk - Hiking Near Me - Niagara Falls, Ontario

This is a nice short walk along the river. The elevators were quick and we did not have to wait for long. It was stroller friendly. This is not a place with a great view point but just gets you close to the river. Good for a short stroll read more

White Water Walk is another fun experience to take your loved ones out for some adventure. We also had the pleasure of coming here to check out the place. My first time here, and we took a walk eating some ice cream and looking at the roaring water of nature. Everything is all green and its a boast on the Canadian border as well. Please come out to White Water Walk. You will enjoy the experience. read more

Beautiful walk, but a very short one. Amazing scenery and they rapids are incredible. You could do the walk in 15min easily. $16.50+tax. read more

White Water Walk - Hiking Near Me - Niagara Falls, Ontario

Beautiful view down by the water. You feel the power of the rapids. Easy walk for all ages. Some history but no place to stop for more leisurely time by the water's edge. Need to go to the US side for hiking trails. read more

Such a cool experience and absolutely worth the visit! The boardwalk is Ada accessible so all can enjoy the experience with an elevator taking you to the bottom. The views are amazingly cool of the Rapids and there are lots of signage and historical things to read. Worth the trip and definitely a fun thing to do in the falls! read more

Best $14 I've ever spent in a day. If you're adventurous, spontaneous and a weekend lover, this is a place to visit!! On a Sunday gloomy afternoon, a friend and I made a 'rapid' decision to visit this new boardwalk in Niagara. I'm always looking for new hike trails, monuments and pretty much anything less than 3hrs from Toronto. You are taken down an elevator shaft that goes about 70m below (if I remember correctly), where you're taken to an up, close and personal view with Class 6 rapids - aka the most dangerous ones. You are then free to walk all along the boardwalk for as long as you please, take as many pictures as you can, and take in the beauty of the (dangerous) waters. It is definitely a family excursion, class trip, or simply a place to make a day out of! Despite the gloomy weather, it actually worked out perfectly in our favour! read more

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This attraction had me breathless. The beautiful sights and sounds are to be see at least once in your lifetime. Racing rapids and serene forestry was a perfect way to spend our morning. My only complaint was that the walk was a LOT shorter then expected. But the sights are well worth the money. A must if in Niagara Falls. https://youtube.com/channel/UCFeaOetTkW7ZaAWl3fzGvDw read more

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This is a self guided walk along Niagra River. The walk is fine. You take an elevator down to the river level and walk for a little bit along the river. There are posters along the river that tell you about the rapids and wildlife in the area. The walk is not too long and parking is along the street or across the street in a parking lot. The walk was OK and you can feel the power of the river in certain areas. read more

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This was our first excursion for the day... grabbed the We Go bus and got dropped off here. took an elevator down and headed through a cold tunnel (in the cliff slide) led out to a platform overlooking the rapids downstream from the falls. These are known to be the most dangerous rapids in the World!! wow! totally made me want to river raft...just not here!! took a nice walk down the boardwalk alongside the rapids...tons of informational signs along the way. there were 2 spots with stairs that led to lower platforms to get great views of the rapids... not the best event of the day but totally glad we did this. read more

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This is a must see in Niagara Falls! There is typically a line, as you go down an elevator to get to the rapids. The water is absolutely beautiful and amazingly powerful. It is self guided and not too busy. Part of the Adventure Pass through the parks. Right in the Wego bus route. read more

White Water Walk - Hiking Near Me - Niagara Falls, Ontario

It's a line to get on an elevator and walk around a board walk. About 1/4 Mile long with a couple large areas to take photos of the Rapids. Nothing particularly special about this except 1. Had the best info about the falls anywhere. Posters, plaques, and signs are up all over this attraction with really cool fun facts. 2. The Rapids are gorgeous. Beautiful green/blue water and they move so fast! And 3. It's less crowded than the other attractions. We didn't feel rushed here, even found a bench to sit on. I would do this one again. read more

This was my second favorite attraction in the Niagara Falls area and is on the Niagara Falls Parks Adventure Pass. The adventure begins in the gift shop as you stand in line to take the elevator down to the walk. The walk starts in a room with boards on the wall with very interesting facts. Some of the most interesting were about the people that have attempted to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel. I was surprised that there are people that survived. The rest of the information boards along the walk include information about the area including animals, plants, and people who have tried to navigate these rapids. The rapids are class 6 and very dangerous. There was a spot where you get your picture taken with the rapids in the background. It was the only photo package we purchased during our trip. We loved these photos because the photo was in front of rapids instead of a simulated background. The walk was easy and not too long. I highly recommend checking this out on any visits to Niagara Falls. read more

A beautifully intense showcase of how strong and forceful the power of nature can truly be. You descend for a few minutes down this elevator so you can be closer to the walkway. The entrance fee is about $13 or so, and once you exit the elevator, you head through a cold tunnel which leads you right into a balcony overlooking the rapids! The walk itself is not that long along the side of the whirpool, but it gives you a great view of it overall with some informational inscriptions written along the ledge for people to read. A nice little haven for nature lovers, and definitely a sweet backdrop for selfie taking. read more

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Our hotel concierge recommended a package of discounted attractions while visiting Niagara Falls. White Water Walk was one of the four attractions included in our Adventure Pass plus all day access to the WeGo transit system. Although not the most exciting of attractions, it does give you a first hand birds eye view of the enormous flow and speed of the Niagara River just downstream from the falls. You will take an elevator ride approximately 230 feet down t a tunnel that leads you to a covered observation deck at the base of the gorge. In front of you will be a huge wall of stone and one of the fastest flowing rivers you may ever witness. The color of the water is mesmerizing and looks more like a painting. This is clearly a beautiful but dangerous river as evident by its status as a Class VI rapids. Class III rapids require experienced paddling skills in order to maneuver your raft while Class VI and V require advanced or expert whitewater experience to successfully navigate. Class VI is considered the most dangerous of rapids, nearly impossible to maneuverable without great risk of serious injury or death. Well, that's all you need to tell someone like me! However, Niagara River has been home base for many daredevils over the years. Everyone from tightrope walkers and swimmers to barrel riders (Note: in my mind I immediately start talking like Smaug from Lord of the Rings when I wrote barrel rider). Some have been famous and some infamous. Along your walk you will have opportunities to read about the insanity of humans who try to defy such enormous odds by challenging one of mother natures greatest gifts. Most were killed or nearly killed in their attempt. So it was with great appreciation that my family and I viewed the power of this river from the safety of a 1,000 foot long wooden deck known simple as White Water Walk. FINAL THOUGHTS Our first visit to Niagara Falls was amazing! We loved everything about our visit minus all the walking... LOL! We all collapsed every night of our visit from exhaustion, but it was so worth it. White Water Walk may not be appreciated by everyone, but it was one of our favorite activities during our stay. Top favorites would be: 1) Visiting Goat Island and the American side of the falls (free) 2) Hornblower Niagara Cruises on the Canadian side 3) Journey Behind the Falls on the Canadian side 4) Views of the Falls from the Overlooks on the Canadian side (free) 5) White Water Walk on the Canadian side NOTE: They should add a second elevator. It was not very crowded when we visited, but on a busy day I would imagine the wait time to take the elevator back up would be annoying. read more

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Amazing views of the speed and power of the Niagara river rapids. Nice walk, not too long and easy for all ages.

If you are coming from the direction of Maid of the Mist.. PLEASE I STRONGLY URGE YOU, DO NOT WALK HERE! I was going to take the we go bus, but it was a quite a wait & my stupid fiance said, hey lets just walk there. BIG MISTAKE!!!! He never heard me curse so much. 2 WEGO buses passed us during the time frame of our stupid tiring walk. ALSO, when we got there, turned out there is FREE PARKING!!!!!!!!! ARGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!! The wait was a while to go down because we got stuck in line just when people hopped off the WEGO bus. BATHROOM is across the street!! Go first because there is no bathroom down below! There is only 1 elevator to get down, so that is why the wait time is a bit longer. Once you get to the rapids, it is a beauty. It is a nice little walk, probably max of 15 minutes. WEGO BUS SYSTEM SUPER CROWDED. IF YOU DRIVE, DRIVE HERE! DON'T GET STUCK WITH EVERYONE ELSE WHO DECIDED TO TAKE THE BUS. SUPER CROWDED. REMEMBER, DON'T WALK HERE unless you are a marathon runner and you like to walk/run miles regardless. I suffered just getting here, only for a 15 min. walk, and then had to get back to hotel on a bus that suffocated me. read more

I've never been up close with Class VI rapids, so this will probably be the only time (by choice) that I'll ever see stuff like this. Unless you're an adrenaline junkie that loves white water rafting. You won't see any rafters on these waters though since it's the most dangerous classification out there. The White Water Walk came with my Adventure Pass for Niagara Falls. It's a bit out of the way, so your best bet is to take the WEGO buses that come with your pass. I guess I was expecting more from this walk (the brochure sounded a lot more exciting), but it was still pretty neat to see. It's tucked away, so you don't actually see it from street level. You have to take an old elevator down from within the storefront then walk a long dank tunnel. There's pretty neat history posted on the walls about thrillseekers back in the day who have survived or perished as they attempted to ride or swim these rapids. The rest of the tour is really a self-paced walk along a boardwalk. It's quite lovely. If you drive there, there's free parking which is nice since you have to pay for parking at all the other Falls attractions. I wasn't sure if this venue was one you'd get wet at, but in actuality, you'll stay dry (unless it's raining of course). If you're American, you're close enough to American cellphone towers that you'll actually get phone reception. Just remember to turn off data/roaming once you leave that area so you don't incur any charges. read more

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We bought the Niagara Falls Pass that included the White Water Walk. It also luckily comes with a WeGo bus pass as it was a pretty long ride and an even further walk. It was a beautiful late October day when we went and the weather was just perfect for this walk. First you go down an elevator that takes you down 230 feet! My ears were popping as it was a somewhat fast ride. Then you walk down a tunnel that is also just over 230 feet and then you are finally at the water! the walkway is all wood and there are stairs up and down to get a closer look. I can see how that would be slick on a rain day, but the walkway is very well maintained. It's also pretty shaded. The water is very fast! I can't remember the details, but there are signs along the way to read about the water, the leaves, the wildlife and more. But you can really tell how strong the water is since it splashes up on some of the surfaces closer to the actual water. I for sure wouldn't want to fall in! There is a nice gift-shop and they had bathrooms! We didn't buy anything, but looked around while we waited on the next bus to come back. We were there about an hour, but we took our time since it was a really nice day. read more

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We both thought this was super cool. I loved getting the close ups on the currents and waves. I can't believe people have tried to rafter it! We both loved seeing running rivers in nature like this. I got so many cool pictures and videos read more