Journey Behind the Falls

Journey Behind the Falls is a tourist attraction in Niagara Falls where visitors walk through tunnels carved into the rock behind the waterfalls. These tunnels lead to two main viewing portals called the Cataract Portal and the Great Falls Portal, from which you see the water crashing down from close range.

The site originated from a tunnel system built in 1903 to give workers access to a power station at the base of the falls. Over the decades, more tunnels and viewing areas were added to make it safer and more accessible for tourists.

The name comes directly from what visitors experience: walking literally behind the curtain of water. Today, it is a place where people gather to feel nature's power up close and connect with the region's story through this dramatic natural setting.

Visitors descend about 38 meters (125 feet) underground by elevator to reach the tunnels and viewing areas. On warmer days, a complimentary waterproof rain poncho is provided to protect you from the spray.

The tunnels were originally built in 1903 not for tourists but to give workers access to a power station at the base of the falls that supplied electricity to the region. This industrial past is mostly forgotten today, yet visitors walking through the tunnels can still understand the tremendous power that once drove electricity generation.

Location: Niagara Falls

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Niagara Parkway

Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 09:00-18:00; Friday-Sunday 09:00-20:00

Phone: +19053541551

Website: https://niagaraparks.com/visit/attractions/journey-behind-the-falls

GPS coordinates: 43.07952,-79.07908

Latest update: December 24, 2025 13:51