Niagara Falls Electricity and Innovation Tour

The powerful waters of Niagara Falls hide a truly epic story of electricity and innovation. You'll explore history firsthand as you dive deep into the Falls, in a glass elevator, as part of Niagara's most anticipated new attraction - the Tailrace Tunnel Experience. Uncover the story of Nikola Tesla, and the ‘War of the Currents’ while getting pre-reserved access to Niagara Parks Power Station and the Skylon Tower. Discover the dramatic history of hydropower, unraveled for you by an expert guide on this cultural walking tour.

Meeting Point

Starbucks

Skylon Tower, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 2A2, Canada

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour. This tour meets at lobby of Skylon Tower - 5200 Robinson St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 2A2.
Look for your guide next to the Starbucks inside the lobby, holding a green Walks sign.

What's included:

• Local English-speaking guide
• Pre-reserved Skylon Tower tickets
• Tailrace Tunnel Experience & audio guide
• Glass Elevator at the Tailrace Tunnel
• Pre-reserved Niagara Power Station tickets
• Expertly guided walking tour
• Glass Elevator at the Skylon Tower

Not included:

• Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Skylon Tower

5200 Robinson St, , Niagara Falls, L2G 2A2

Begin your walking tour by meeting your expert guide at Skylon Tower. Along with the incredible views (and photo opportunities) you’ll be shown the Niagara Generating Stations supplying power to one-quarter of New York state along with the International Control Dam where water is diverted for use in the Station.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Illumination Tower

6345 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S8, Canada

The Illumination Tower is located near the base of the Niagara River. Here, every evening at dusk, Niagara Falls is transformed into a multi-colored water and light masterpiece. Learn how the light show works as well as the famous figures who have walked this path before including British Royalty.

10 minutes

Nikola Tesla Statue

6342 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara Falls, L2G 6R5

Learn more about one of the most underappreciated inventors whose impact on the world cannot be underestimated. As you uncover his legacy, you’ll hear about his inventions that harnessed the power of water to produce hydroelectricity, how he sparked the ‘War of the Currents’ with Edison, and his oftentimes eccentric behavior.

10 minutes

Horseshoe Falls

Niagara Falls

Step on the boardwalk to look out over Horseshoe Falls, one of three waterfalls that makes up Niagara Falls. You’ll have time to breathe in the magnetic beauty, see the whirlpool beneath and truly appreciate why Tesla and others were so inspired to harness the raw power of nature on display here.

10 minutes

Niagara Parks Power Station

7005 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara Falls, On, Niagara Falls, L2E 6T2

The first major power plant on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, the Niagara Parks Power Station was completed in 1905 to produce hydroelectricity by using the power of the Niagara River. Today, crossing the threshold into this imposing structure is much like stepping back in time. With original machinery still housed within, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in hands-on training exercises. See the thrust deck, brake deck and turbo deck as you hear about their use and the future of hydroelectricity going forward. At this point, your guide will say goodbye and hand out audio guides so you can explore the Power Station and Tailrace Tunnel at your own pace.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

The Tunnel at Niagara Parks Power Station

3WJC+5V9, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 7B7, Canada

What you see from the top of the power station is just the tip of the iceberg. You’ll descend 180 feet through the inner workings of the power station, then walk the path the water flowed through the Tailrace Tunnel to a one-of-a-kind view from the base of Niagara Falls.

1 hour