Niagara Falls tourism update: Thursday January 1st 2026 9:29am
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 Niagara Falls. In Niagara Falls Canada, Queen Victoria Park is open for viewing Niagara Falls 24/7/365. Boat rides and most 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: January 1st – 31st 5:00pm-1:00am. (X)
Fireworks are displayed every night over Niagara Falls at 10:00pm from May through October. Resumes May 2026. (X)
NIAGARA FALLS NEW YORK USA ATTRACTIONS – January 2026
OPEN: Prospect Point at Niagara Falls State Park in Niagara Falls New York USA is open 24/7/365 for viewing the Falls.
The Niagara Falls Welcome Center is open daily from 8:00am to 4:00pm during January. There are no fees to enter the park. (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 9:00am – 4:00pm seven days a week during January.
Off season tickets are currently $14.00 adult & $10.00 youth 6-12. In season ticket price is $23.00 adult & $19.00 youth 6-12. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket window or the Niagara Falls Welcome Center in Prospect Point Park. (X)
OPEN: Niagara Falls Aquarium Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00am – 4:00pm. Open Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until 5:00pm.
Tickets $25.00 adults, $18.00 youth 3-12. Last tickets sold 30 minutes prior to closing. (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 Wednesday to Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Adults $21.00 and $13.00 youth 6-12, <5 free. Free parking. (X)
CLOSED: Maid of the Mist Boat Ride Service resumes May 2026. Typical in season hours are 9:00am – 5:00pm.
Tickets: $30.25 for adult, $19.75 for youth 6-12. Last tickets are sold 30 minutes prior to closing. (X
CLOSED: Niagara Scenic Trolley Open daily 9:00am – 4:00pm in season. Opens May 2026.
Tickets $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for youth 6-12, <5 free. (X)
CLOSED: Whirlpool Jet Boat – Service resumes May 2026. In season first trip of the day is typically at 11:00am. Reservations required.
Tickets Adults $66.95 Child 6-12 $39.95. < discount available. (X)
CLOSED: Power Plant Ruins Site – Open daily 7:30am – 5:00pm in season. Opens Spring 2026. Free parking and no entry fees. (X)
CLOSED: ArtPark in Lewiston NY – The live entertainment concert series begins during June 2026. 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 currently $10.00 per vehicle seven days a week. Credit Card payment only. There is free parking at Lot #3 on Goat Island Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays year round. (X)
NIAGARA FALLS ONTARIO CANADA ATTRACTIONS – January 2026
OPEN: Queen Victoria Park in Niagara Falls Ontario Canada is always open 24/7 for viewing the Falls. (X)
OPEN: Niagara Falls Observatory – Open weekdays 10:00am – 11:00pm & weekends 2:00pm – 11:00pm.
Tickets: Adults $19.95 +tax Child (5-12) $9.95 +tax. (X)
OPEN: Greg Frewin Theatre – Open for performances and dinner shows during January. 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 – Most indoor 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.
Tickets: Adults $203.00 – Child 3-11 $124.00. Discount available (X)
OPEN: ZipLine Niagara Falls– In season hours typically 9:00am – 7:00pm. Hours may vary be sure to check before visiting.
Off season tickets start at $39.99. In season tickets start at $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 – Open every day from 9:00am – 5:00pm and until 6:00pm on Saturdays & Sundays during January.
Tickets for Journey Behind the Falls – Adults $28.00 – Child 3-12 $18.50. (X)
OPEN: Niagara Parks Power Station & Tunnel Tour – Open 10:00am – 5:00pm daily during December.
Tickets: Self guided tours – Adults $33.00 – Child 3-12 $21.50. (X)
CLOSED: Butterfly Exhibit – Open 9:00am – 5:00pm January 1st -4th. Closed January 5th-31st 2026.
Tickets: Adults $25.00 – Child 3-12 $16.50. (X)
CLOSED: Whirlpool Aero Car – Closed until spring 2026. Typical in season hours are 10:00am – 5:00pm.
Tickets: Adults $25.00 Child 3-12 $16.50. (X)
CLOSED: Whirlpool Jet Boat Ride – Service resumes May 2026. Queenston Reservations required. First trip of the day is typically at 11:00am.
Tickets: Adults $76.95 Child 6-12 $44.95. Discount available (X)
CLOSED: White Water Walk – Closed for the season. Open daily 10:00am – 5:00pm in season. Reopens May 2026.
Tickets: Adults $21.00 – Child 3-12 $13.50. (X)
CLOSED: Hornblower Niagara City Cruises – Open seven days a week beginning April 2026. Boats typically depart every 15-20 minutes.
Tickets: Adults: $42.95 Child 3-12: $27.95. (X)
NIAGARA PARKS OF CANADA DISCOUNT PASSES 2026
During the off-season months of November through April Niagara Parks offers the “Wonder Pass” Adults 13+ $65.00 Youth $45.00. Pass includes: Niagara Parks Power Station Self-Guided Admission (Day or Night), Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara Takes Flight, and the Butterfly Conservatory, two days aboard WEGO bus service and unlimited access to the Falls Incline Railway for two consecutive days. Exclusive benefits for Wonder Pass holders at Niagara Parks restaurants and gift shops.
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.
A Niagara Parks Parking pass is $36.00 per day. (X)
Niagara Falls New York State Park attraction tickets must be purchased seperately at the attraction ticket window. There are no combination passes available.
* 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.
