Journey Behind the Falls: Experience Niagara Falls From Behind the Water

There are plenty of places to see Niagara Falls, but there are very few places where you can actually experience its power from behind the cascading water.

Journey Behind the Falls is one of Niagara Falls, Canada’s most iconic year-round attractions and one of the experiences we recommend for visitors who want to get closer to the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.

Whether you’re visiting Niagara Falls from Toronto, spending a weekend in Niagara, or looking for things to do in Niagara Falls during the winter, Journey Behind the Falls deserves a place on your itinerary.

What Is Journey Behind the Falls?

Located at Table Rock Centre beside the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, Journey Behind the Falls takes visitors approximately 125 feet below ground into a network of tunnels carved through the bedrock.

As you make your way through the tunnels, you’ll reach observation portals located behind the Horseshoe Falls. From here, you can see and hear the enormous curtain of water rushing past the openings.

Then comes one of the highlights: the observation deck near the base of the Falls.

This is where Niagara becomes more than something you photograph.

You hear the roar.

You feel the mist.

And you begin to appreciate just how powerful the Horseshoe Falls really are.

What Will You See?

Your Journey Behind the Falls experience includes some of the most unusual perspectives of Niagara Falls.

You’ll descend beneath Table Rock Centre, walk through the historic tunnels, visit viewing portals behind the Horseshoe Falls and experience spectacular close-up views from the observation area.

It is completely different from simply standing at a Niagara Falls viewpoint—and that is exactly why we love including it in a Niagara Falls sightseeing day.

Journey Behind the Falls vs. the Niagara Falls Boat Cruise

One of the most common questions visitors ask is:

Should I do Journey Behind the Falls or the Niagara Falls boat cruise?

Our answer? They are two completely different Niagara Falls experiences.

The Niagara City Cruises Voyage to the Falls boat tour takes you onto the Niagara River and brings you remarkably close to the Falls from the water.

Journey Behind the Falls takes you beneath and behind the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.

If you have enough time, experiencing both gives you two very different perspectives of Niagara Falls.

The boat cruise is seasonal, while Journey Behind the Falls operates year-round, making it particularly valuable for visitors looking for things to do in Niagara Falls in fall, winter and early spring.

Visiting Niagara Falls in Winter? Don’t Skip This

Winter can be one of the most dramatic times to visit Niagara Falls.

The mist creates incredible ice formations around the Falls, the crowds can be different from the peak summer season, and Niagara Falls takes on an entirely different atmosphere.

When the seasonal Niagara Falls boat cruise is not operating, Journey Behind the Falls is one of our favourite ways to experience the Falls up close.

That makes it an important attraction for anyone planning a Niagara Falls winter tour from Toronto or a winter getaway in Niagara Falls, Canada.

Make It Part of a Full Niagara Falls Day

Journey Behind the Falls is even better when it is part of a complete Niagara Falls experience.

Depending on your tour and season, your Niagara Falls day can also include stops and experiences such as Table Rock and the Horseshoe Falls, Niagara City Cruises, Whirlpool Rapids, the Niagara Parkway, Queenston Heights, the Floral Clock, maple tasting and Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Instead of worrying about transportation, parking and fitting everything into one day, a guided Niagara Falls tour allows you to concentrate on experiencing the destination.

Is Journey Behind the Falls Worth It?

For first-time visitors to Niagara Falls, families, couples and international travellers, Journey Behind the Falls offers a perspective you simply cannot get from a traditional Niagara Falls lookout.

It isn’t just about seeing another view.

It’s about standing close enough to one of the world’s most famous waterfalls to hear it, feel it and experience its power.

If you’re planning a trip to Niagara Falls, Canada, make room for Journey Behind the Falls.

Ready to experience Niagara Falls? Explore our Niagara Falls tours from Toronto and Niagara Falls sightseeing experiences and discover the Falls from every angle.