Take the White Water Walk during your Niagara Falls exploration and see Niagara’s most famous phenomenon right before your eyes! For over millions of years the rushing of white waters within the Niagara River has eroded the rock, creating the great gorge and a stunning natural whirlpool. Take the enclosed elevator down 70m (230ft), then through the 73m (240ft) long access tunnel, where you’ll be guided toward the Whirlpool rapids at the river’s edge. Take a stroll along the 305m (1,000ft) boardwalk and scope out the marvellous white water action at the two observation points.  The water runs at various speeds of up to 40km an hour along the river and flows into the whirlpool at White Water Walk at 48km an hour, which causes the swirling current. 

White Water Walk Hours of Operation

Open seasonally, from April 11 to November

(Hours subject to change due to weather conditions and without notice.) 

White Water Walk Prices and Admission

$8.75 Adults, $5.15 Children (ages 6 to 12), Children 5 and under are FREE! 

(White Water Walk is wheelchair accessible except for the two observation areas which have stairs.) 

White Water Walk Location

Located at 4330 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Onatrio, Canada, just 4km north of the Falls. Within walking distance of the Niagara Falls train and bus stations. 

Did you know? 

There are 6 white water rapid classifications ranging from no current to extremely difficult to manoeuvre through. The rapids at White Water Walk are considered a 6 on that scale. These rapids have the largest 3-5 meter standing waves in North America!  

When the whirlpools suddenly occurred 4.500 years ago, it is estimated that it only took a few days, or even a few hours! The deepest part of the gorge is 98 metres at the escarpment.  

Visit www.niagaraparks.com for detailed information.