Bridal Veil Falls

Bridal Veil Falls drops about 55 feet (17 meters) between Luna Island and Goat Island, forming the narrowest section of the American side of Niagara Falls. Water flows over a narrow ledge framed by the two islands before falling into the pool below.

Indigenous peoples knew the falls long before European settlers arrived in the seventeenth century. Geological erosion has changed the shape of the falls over thousands of years, with the rock gradually retreating upstream.

The name comes from the white mist that rises when water drops over the vertical rock face, creating a pattern that looks like a wedding veil. On sunny days, rainbows form in the spray, adding color to the falling water and making the comparison even more clear.

The Cave of the Winds tour takes visitors on wooden walkways right to the base of the waterfall and provides rain gear for everyone. During warm weather, expect heavy spray, so waterproof protection for phones and cameras is a good idea.

During winter, ice formations build up around the waterfall, creating shapes like natural sculptures while water continues to move behind them. These frozen curtains shift daily depending on temperature and wind direction, forming new patterns each time.