Niagara Falls tourism update: Tuesday July 1st 2025 @ 8:44am
Page updated daily as needed.
Q: IS NIAGARA FALLS OPEN?
A: Yes. – Niagara Falls State Park in Niagara Falls New York USA is open every day of the year for viewing the Falls. In Niagara Falls Canada, Queen Victoria Park is open for viewing Niagara Falls 24/7/365. Boat rides and seasonal attractions close in October and reopen during the months of April and May. Fees for automobile parking vary according to the season and location.
Border Crossing: The Rainbow Bridge between Niagara Falls New York USA and Niagara Falls Ontario Canada is open 24 hours a day every day of the year. Typically it takes five to 10 minutes to cross the bridge including customs inspection. Check border crossing times beforehand. Border Crossing Information. Rainbow Bridge tolls are $6.00 US & $8.50 CDN.
Nightly Illumination of the Falls: July 1st – July 31st 8:30pm-2:00am. (X)
Fireworks are displayed every night over Niagara Falls at 10:00pm from May 16th to October 13th. Extended displays on July 1st & 4th. (X)
NIAGARA FALLS NEW YORK USA ATTRACTIONS – July 2025
OPEN: Prospect Point at Niagara Falls State Park in Niagara Falls New York USA is open 24/7/365 for viewing the Falls.
The Welcome Center is open daily:
July 1st – July 3rd: 8:00am – 8:00pm (Tue-Wed-Thu)
July 4 – July 6: (Independence Day Weekend) 8:00am – 9:00pm (Fri-Sat-Sun)
July 7 – July 31st: 8:00am – 8:00pm (Sun-Thu) 8:00am – 9:00pm (Fridays and Saturdays) (X)
OPEN: Goat Island – Open daily from sunrise until midnight year round. There are no fees to visit Goat Island yet there is a fee for parking. The pedestrian bridge is always open 24/7 to Goat Island and there are no fees to cross.
OPEN: Cave of the Winds
July 1, 2 & 3: 9:00am – 8:15pm (Tue, Wed, Thur)
July 4th, 5th & 6th: 9:00am – 9:15pm (Fri, Sat, Sun)
July 7th – July 31st: 9:00am – 8:15pm (Sun-Thu) 9am – 9:15pm (Fri-Sat)
2025 ticket price is $23.00 adult & $19.00 youth 6-12. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket window or the Welcome Center in Prospect Point Park. (X)
OPEN: Maid of the Mist Boat Ride
Open daily from 9:00am-8:00pm
2025 price: $30.25 for adult, $19.75 for youth 6-12. Last tickets are sold 30 minutes prior to closing. (X
OPEN: Niagara Scenic Trolley
July 1, 2, 3: 9:00am – 10:30pm (Tue, Wed, Thu)
July 4, 5 , 6: 9:00am – 10:30pm (Fri, Sat, Sun)
July 7-31: 9:00am to 9:30pm (Sun-Thu) 9:00am – 10:30pm (Fri-Sat)
Fare is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for youth 6-12, <5 free. (X)
OPEN: Niagara Falls Aquarium
Open 9:00am-5:00pm Mon-Thu and until 6:00pm on Fri – Sun. $25.00 adults, $18.00 youth 3-12. Last tickets sold 30 minutes prior to closing. (X)
OPEN: Whirlpool Jet Boat – First trip is typically at 11:00am daily. Reservations required. Adults $66.95 Child 6-12 $39.95. < discount available. (X)
OPEN: Power Plant Ruins Site – Open daily 7:30am-5:00pm seven days a week in season. Free parking and no entry fees. (X)
OPEN: Whirlpool State Park – Open daily from sunrise to sunset. There are no fees for parking. Niagara Gorge trails are open year round. Please use caution.
OPEN: Niagara Power Vista (hydro-electric plant) – Open seven days a week from 9:00am-5:00pm. No fee to visit and free parking is available. (X)
OPEN: Old Fort Niagara – Old Fort Niagara is open every day 10:00am-5:00pm in July. Adults $21.00 and $13.00 youth 6-12, <5 free. Free parking. (X)
OPEN: ArtPark in Lewiston NY – The live entertainment concert series resumed in June 2025. The park is always open to visitors year round for viewing the Niagara River and the Niagara Gorge. Parking fees required only during performances. (X)
Parking at any of the NY State Parks in Niagara Falls NY is $10 Mon-Thurs, $15 Fri-Sun. Credit Card payment only. There is free parking at Lot #3 on Goat Island Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday year round. (X)
NIAGARA FALLS ONTARIO CANADA ATTRACTIONS – June 2025
OPEN: Queen Victoria Park in Niagara Falls Ontario Canada is always open 24/7 for viewing the Falls. (X)
OPEN: Niagara Falls Observatory – Open daily 2:00pm-11:00pm. Adults $29.99 +tax Child (5-12) $24.99 +tax. (X)
OPEN: Greg Frewin Theatre – Open for performances and dinner shows most every day in July. See the full list here. Reservations are recommended. Use promo-code NFLIVE for a discount. Walk-ins are welcome on a first come first served basis. (X)
OPEN: Clifton Hill – All Clifton Hill attractions are open. A complete list of available options can be found here. (X)
OPEN: Niagara Helicopters – Open daily yet weather dependent starting at 9:00am. Call for reservations, no advance payment necessary. Adults $203.00 – Child 3-11 $124.00. Discount available (X)
OPEN: ZipLine Niagara Falls–
July 1st: 8:30am-11:00pm
July 2nd & 3rd: 8:30am – 9:00pm
July 4th – 31st: 8:30am -11:00pm
Fee: $69.99. (X)
OPEN: WEGO shuttle local transportation green line and blue line. Adults $13.00 Child 3-12 $9.00. Schedule can be found here or visit the WEGO website. (X)
OPEN: Table Rock Visitor Centre & Journey Behind the Falls – Tickets for Journey Behind the Falls-Adults $29.00 – Child 3-12 $19.00. (X)
Visitor Centre & Journey Behind the Falls hours July 2025
July 1st – 6th: 8:00am – 11:00pm
July 7th – 31st: 8:00am – 10:00pm
OPEN: Niagara Parks Power Station & Tunnel Tour – July 1st – 31st daily 9:00am-8:00pm. Self guided tours – Adults $32.00 – Child 3-12 $21.00. (X)
OPEN: Butterfly Exhibit – Open 9:00am-8:00pm every day in July. Adults $20.00 – Child 3-12 $13.00. (X)
OPEN: Whirlpool Aero Car – Adults $19.00 Child 3-12 $12.50. (X)
Whirlpool Aero Car Hours July 2025
July 1st – 19th: 9:00am – 9:00pm
July 20th – 31st: 9:00am – 8:30pm
OPEN: Whirlpool Jet Boat Ride – Queenston Reservations required. First trip of the day is typically at 11:00am. Adults $76.95 Child 6-12 $44.95. Discount available (X)
OPEN: White Water Walk – July 1st -19th 9:00am-9:00pm. July 20th -31st 9:00am-8:30pm. Adults $19.00 – Child 3-12 $12.50. (X)
OPEN: Hornblower Niagara City Cruises – Boat Ride Below the Falls is open. Open April-October. Open every day in July from 8:30am-6:00pm. Boats typically depart every 15-20 minutes. 2025 rate: Adults: $42.95 Child 3-12: $27.95. (X)
NIAGARA PARKS OF CANADA DISCOUNT PASSES 2025
1. “ADVENTURE PASS CLASSIC” includes: Journey Behind the Falls, White Water Walk and 2 day WEGO transportation pass. Adults $69.00 & Youth 3-12 $45.00.
2. “FALLS PASS” includes: Journey Behind the Falls, Power Station & Tunnel Tour, White Water Walk, Whirlpool Aero Car, 2 days of access to WEGO transportation and two days access to the Falls Incline Railway. Adults $89.00 & Youth 3-12 $58.00.
3. “ADVENTURE PASS PLUS” includes: Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara Parks Power Station and Tunnel Tour, Whitewater Walk, Whirlpool Aero Car, Butterfly Conservatory, Floral Showhouse, 3 day Incline Railway, 3 day WEGO transportation, Niagara-on-the-Lake shuttle. Adults $109.00 & Youth 3-12 $71.00.
The above passes can be purchased at any attraction ticket window at a higher price or you can buy in advance at the above pricing and save. Advance purchase does not include any reserved time for your admission. All admissions are first come first served.
* Passes are not required-individual entry are available for purchase.
* All prices quoted in Canadian dollars and taxes are not included.
*Passes do not offer entry to the Boat Ride Below the Falls. Boat ride tickets must be purchased separately.
* All information is thought to be correct but is not guaranteed. Prices do not include tax unless noted. US attractions are priced in US funds & Canadian attractions are in Canadian funds.
