Niagara Falls tourism update: Thursday April 22nd 2021 @ 09:32pm EST
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Q: Is the bridge between Niagara Falls New York USA and Niagara Falls Ontario Canada open?
A: The Rainbow Bridge is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. However due to Covid the border between Niagara Falls New York USA and Niagara Falls Canada is closed until May 21st 2021 and will likely remain closed until June 21st 2021. TOURISTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO CROSS THE BORDER – NO EXCEPTIONS.
Q: IS NIAGARA FALLS OPEN?
A: Yes and no. We’ll explain. The public park areas surrounding Niagara Falls are open for viewing the Falls. Face to face attractions in Niagara Falls Canada are closed. At Niagara Falls State Park in New York the Cave of the Winds is open on Goat Island and the park is open for viewing the Falls.
Hotels are open in US & Canada. Canadian hotel restaurants are offering take-out food only or room service when possible. Most hotel pools and exercise facilities are closed or have occupancy restrictions. Restaurants in Niagara Falls Canada offer take-out service only. Restaurants in Niagara Falls NY offer sit down and take-out service.
COVID RESTRICTIONS FOR NIAGARA FALLS ONTARIO CANADA. The province of Ontario has extended the province wide stay at home order lockdown until May 28th 2021.
COVID RESTRICTIONS FOR NIAGARA FALLS NEW YORK USA. Most everything is open yet masks & social distancing is still required.
NIAGARA FALLS USA ATTRACTIONS
OPEN: Prospect Park at Niagara Falls State Park in Niagara Falls New York USA is open 24/7 for viewing the Falls. The observation tower is open daily 10:00am to 4:30pm weather permitting. Cave of the Winds & Visitor Center Gift Shops are open daily from 9 AM – 4:15 PM. Snacks & drinks are available in both these locations. The Visitor Center Deli will operate from 10 AM – 4:00 PM Friday thru Sunday each week.
OPEN: Goat Island – Open from sunrise until sunset.
OPEN: Cave of the Winds – On Goat Island is open from 10:00am to 3:00pm daily with timed ticketing. (X)
OPEN: Niagara Scenic Trolley – Is open daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm. (X)
OPEN: Niagara Falls Aquarium – Open 9:00am to 5:00pm daily – last admission at 4:30pm. (X)
OPEN: Whirlpool State Park – Open from sunrise to sunset.
OPEN: Old Fort Niagara – Open Wednesday through Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm for April & May. (X)
OPEN: Seneca Niagara Casino – Open 24/7. (X)
OPENING SOON: Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist – Opens Thursday April 29th 2021. (X)
OPENING SOON: Whirlpool Jet Boat – Opens May 15th 2021. (X)
CLOSED: Niagara Falls Discovery Center – no opening date. (X)
CLOSED: NY State Power Vista (hydro-electric plant) – no opening date. (X)
CLOSED: ArtPark in Lewiston NY – no opening date. (X)
NIAGARA FALLS CANADA ATTRACTIONS
All Niagara Parks of Canada face to face attractions are currently closed. No opening dates are currently available.
OPEN: Queen Victoria Park in Niagara Falls Ontario Canada is open 24/7 for viewing the Falls. All park restaurants & gift shops are closed. Please follow official information provided by the Ontario Public Health website. (X)
OPEN: Niagara Helicopters – Now open daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays. (X)
CLOSED: Greg Frewin Theatre – Magic shows are not being performed. Restaurant is serving take-out (X)
CLOSED: Whirlpool Jet Boat Ride – Tentatively opening May 22nd 2021. (X)
CLOSED: Clifton Hill – All Clifton Hill attractions are closed. (X)
CLOSED: Niagara Parks Power Station – No opening date. (X)
CLOSED: Table Rock Visitor Center / Journey Behind the Falls – No opening date. (X)
CLOSED: Hornblower Niagara Cruises Boat Ride Below the Falls – No opening date. (X)
CLOSED: ZipLine Niagara – No opening date. (X)
CLOSED: White Water Walk – No opening date. (X)
CLOSED: Butterfly Exhibit – No opening date. (X)
CLOSED: Whirlpool Aero Car – No opening date. (X)
CLOSED: Incline Railway – No opening date. (X)
CLOSED: WEGO shuttle bus green line – No opening date. (X)
Question: Should I plan a visit to Niagara Falls?
Answer: It depends. Most visitors to Niagara Falls prefer to visit both sides of the border. Currently crossing the border is not possible and may likely affect your decision. If you are not bothered by not being able to visit the “other side” by all means stop by for a visit!
