Niagara SkyWheel Tours and Activities

Niagara SkyWheel which includes rides and signage
Niagara SkyWheel
Niagara SkyWheel
Niagara SkyWheel
Niagara SkyWheel showing rides, a park and outdoor art


Jump into a climate-controlled gondola for a bird’s eye view of Niagara Falls and the surrounding area. 

SkyWheel is one of only two ways to enjoy a panoramic view of Niagara Falls and the surrounding area from the Canadian side. (The other aerial view is from Skylon Tower.)  The wheel sits on an east-west axis, directly opposite the American Falls. You’ll see both American and Horseshoe falls, as well as the Niagara River up and downstream on each rotation. You’ll also get a view of Clifton Hill restaurants and entertainment venues. 

Look out for the life-like dinosaur head a few feet from the gondola window just after the ascent begins: it’s sure to thrill the kids! After your ride, play a round at the miniature golf course at the base of SkyWheel, where you’ll find several other dinosaurs lurking. 

The 175-foot (53-meter) SkyWheel began operating in 2006 and is open year-round. Enjoy 360-degree views from each of the 42 climate-controlled gondolas, which comfortably seat six. 

The trip includes three to five complete revolutions, and lasts for eight to 12 minutes. Don't forget your camera as there are plenty of opportunities to photograph the falls from this glorious perspective. The number of cycles depends on the length of the waiting line, with a shorter ride during the high season. 

The SkyWheel is located in Niagara Falls’ Clifton Hill entertainment area. The wheel is open daily, with later hours during the summer. Purchase tickets online for the SkyWheel alone or as part of a Clifton Hill Fun Pass, which includes four other attractions in the area. 

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Reviews of Niagara SkyWheel

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
173
" "4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Passed by the wheel when walking up and down Clifton Hill - Did not get a chance to go on it. Something consider for the next trip

5/5 - Excellent

Derek

The kids and I love the Skywheel.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great view of both falls

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Collection of detailed person information (writing down drivers license numbers, collecting credit card number and home addresses) is very unnerving.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Don’t not go on it but it was operational in Feb

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Long lines so prepare to wait. It goes around like 6 times and you get your money's worth!!

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