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Horseshoe Falls

An outdoor spot in Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Evening.

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Horseshoe Falls in Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake
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Why go

The largest of the three falls, best seen from Table Rock on the Canadian side.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake, alongside 4 activities, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Journey Behind the Falls, 0.0 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Queen Victoria Park
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Evening

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Journey Behind the Falls

    Tunnels and portals cut into rock behind the falls with a lower observation deck.

    Activity · 0.0 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Niagara City Cruises

    Boat ride into the spray at the foot of Horseshoe Falls; ponchos supplied.

    Activity · 1.1 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery

    Organic farm winery in St. Davids with a casual restaurant and deli.

    Food · 9.2 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Niagara Parkway

    Riverside road past orchards, wineries and the Floral Clock between the falls and the lake.

    Activity · 14 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Inniskillin Wines

    Pioneering estate that put Canadian icewine on the map, with tastings and tours.

    Drinks · 15 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Peller Estates Winery Restaurant

    Vineyard dining room pairing local produce with estate wines and icewine.

    Food · 18 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Horseshoe Falls is a stop on our Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake

Horseshoe Falls is our only outdoors pick in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake run from 0°C in January to 27°C in July; October is usually the wettest month. For Horseshoe Falls itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Horseshoe Falls, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
6650 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T2, Canada
Coordinates
43.07917, -79.07883
Destination
Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

Horseshoe Falls: quick answers

How much time do you need at Horseshoe Falls?

Plan on about an hour at Horseshoe Falls. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Horseshoe Falls?

Our pick: Evening.

Is Horseshoe Falls free?

Yes, we list Horseshoe Falls as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Horseshoe Falls?

Horseshoe Falls is at 6650 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T2, Canada, in Queen Victoria Park. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Horseshoe Falls?

Horseshoe Falls appears on Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

Add Horseshoe Falls to your crew's plan

Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake.

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