Overview

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Fallsview Trail is a picturesque, flat paved walking path along the north bank of the Niagara River on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. It runs roughly from the Rainbow Bridge area toward the Horseshoe Falls, offering continuous views of the waterfalls and river gorge. The trail is open 24/7 and is free to use.

Trail Condition: Class 0 (Trail is paved. No elevation gain.)

Time: 1 hour

Length: 1.2 miles one way

Elevation Gain: Negligible

Fees: Parking

Recommended Ages:

	0-3
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	12-19
	20-49
	50-69
	70+

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Closest City or Region: Ontario, Canada

Coordinates: 43.079183, -79.078241

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June 19, 2025 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

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Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye,

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Thursday, June 19 - We woke up and drove down to Niagara Falls. The falls are one of the most famous natural attractions in the world, straddling the U.S.–Canada border and known for their immense power and mist. On the way, we stopped at a grocery store for breakfast pastries and Canadian snacks. We didn’t plan our parking very well and ended up in an expensive parking lot really close to the falls—$36 for the day, wow. We walked from the power station down along the river, stopping at different overlooks along the way. 

We stopped at a souvenir store and bought a fun Canada magnet that’s a jigsaw puzzle and a Niagara Falls magnet. We’d heard good things from neighbors recommending the boat cruise, so we bought tickets and walked along the edge of the river to the boat launch. Savannah was appalled by how much it cost and told us we shouldn’t do it because it was too expensive.

The boat ride was very wet! 

We got soaked everywhere the ponchos didn’t cover. When we were in the spray from the waterfall, we couldn’t see anything, and our cell phones wouldn’t turn on because there was so much water that they couldn’t read our fingerprints. It was very powerful.

After the boat ride, we ate sandwiches in the courtyard. We had some extra time, so we wandered around the tourist area. Tara and I wanted to go visit the window-shopping street, but we let the kids decide which way to go. We walked back through the parks and walking trails instead.

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