To get the whole experience of Niagara Falls, taking a ride on the famous Maid of the Mist boats is a must; so make it the top of your itinerary - it only takes about 30 minutes and you will love it!. The most famous legend in Niagara Falls is that of the Maid of the Mist, the Thunder God Hinum, which explained the origin of the Falls of Niagara. Since 1846 the Maid of the Mist has been safely operating in the waters beneath the American and Horseshoe Falls.
The Maid of the Mist boat is 80 feet long, weighs 145 tons and can carry 582 passengers. Interestingly, there is a 6 feet (2m) difference in water level at the Maid of the Mist docks between daytime and nighttime, due to water diversion for power generation..
Maid of the Mist leaves from the foot of Clifton Hill on the Niagara Riber Parkway near Rainbow Bridge.
Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls Prices and Admission
$14.00 Adults, $8.60 Children 6 to 12 years of age, Children 5 and under are FREE! (Prices are shown in Canadian dollars and do not include taxes.)
Maid of the Mist Hours of Operation
For departures from docks on the Canadian side of the border only. Closed during winter months. Times subject to change
April to May 20: Weekdays 9:45am to 4:45pm Weekends 9:45am to 5:45pm
May 20 & 21: 9:45am to 7:45pm
May 22 to May 26: 9:45am to 5:45pm
May 27 & 28: 9:00am to 7:45 pm
May 29: 9:00am to 5:45pm
May 30 to June 17: 9:45am to 5:45pm
June 17 to Aug 8: 9:00am to 7:45pm
Aug 9 to Aug 28: 9:00am to 7:15pm
Aug 29 to Sept. 3: 9:00am to 7:00pm
Sept 4: 9:00am to 7:00pm
Sept 5 to Oct. 3: Weekdays 9:45am to 4:45pm, Weekends 9:45am to 5:45pm
Oct 4 to Oct 24: 9:45am to 4:45pm
Closed for Season
Maid of the Mist Location Map
The entrance for Canadian departures for Maid of the Mist is at 5920 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. This is at the north end of Queen Victoria Park, close to the Rainbow Bridge and Oakes Garden Theatre at the foot of the Clifton Hill tourist area.
Did you Know?
Every dollar you spend with Niagara Parks helps preserve the nature and heritage of the Falls and the Niagara River Parkway. Niagara Parks has operated without tax dollars since 1885.
A powerful diesel-engined boat wiill take you from the Canadian docks past the base of the American Falls, then into the basin of the magnificent Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Operating from late April/early May (weather dependent) to October 24 each year, the Maid departs every 15 minutes. Two 600-passenger boats, Maids VI and VII, are each 80-foot long and have two 350-horsepower engines that carry the vessels against the powerful current. A recyclable souvenir raincoat is provided free with admission to help keep you dry from the mist and spray.
The Maid of the Mist Steamship Company is privately owned and leases the land for its Canadian operations from The Niagara Parks Commission.
Steamship departures from the Canadian side of the Niagara River are located at the Maid of the Mist Plaza Previously the location of the Princess Elizabeth Building , the Plaza was built in 1991 and is unique in that it is set into the gorge wall, with all buildings below ground level. The large brown stone tower, covered in split brick mosaic carvings of vines, houses four high-speed elevators that take passengers down to the docks at the river’s edge. Taking a few steps up to the top of the tower provides a wonderful panoramic view of Niagara Falls and it is a very popular location for photographers.
Go to www.maidofthemist.com for detailed information.
