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  • Toronto, Canada

Niagara Underground Tour: Power Station and Tunnel Under Falls

  • 3 hours (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

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 Niagara's Tailrace Tunnel Experience. Uncover the stories of Nikola Tesla, the ‘War of the Currents’, and the daredevils who challenged the Falls 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.

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 22)
7 stops
3 hrs duration

Stop at: Skylon Tower

20 min Admission included

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.

Stop at: Skylon Tower

10 min Admission included

Before exiting Skylon Tower, you'll check out the new Daredevil Exhibit (opened in 2025) to learn about these brave characters and see the real barrels they used to confront the Falls.

Stop at: Illumination Tower

10 min

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.

Stop at: Nikola Tesla Statue

10 min

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.

Stop at: Horseshoe Falls

10 min

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.

Stop at: Niagara Parks Power Station

60 min Admission included

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.

Stop at: Niagara Parks Power Station + The Tunnel

60 min

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.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Pre-reserved Skylon Tower tickets with Glass Elevator access
  • Tailrace Tunnel Experience & audio guide
  • Glass Elevator at the Tailrace Tunnel
  • Pre-reserved Niagara Power Station tickets
  • Daredevil Exhibit tickets
  • Expertly guided walking tour
NOT INCLUDED
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
  • Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

2:00 PM

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour is in English.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

4.6

240 total reviews

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Starting from

CA$109.00

per person

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