Niagara SkyWheel, Observation wheel in Clifton Hill, Canada.
The Niagara SkyWheel reaches 175 feet high above Niagara Falls, providing complete views of both Horseshoe Falls and American Falls from its enclosed gondolas.
Ronald Bussink Professional Rides designed this observation wheel, which opened in June 2006 following a 10 million dollar investment in the entertainment district.
The wheel marks the center point of Clifton Hill entertainment area, where visitors gather throughout the year to experience Canadian hospitality and recreation.
Each climate-controlled gondola accommodates eight passengers for a ten-minute rotation, with tickets priced at 15 Canadian dollars for adults.
The forty-two Swiss-manufactured passenger cabins operate year-round, offering different perspectives of the falls during daylight, sunset, and illuminated evening hours.
Location: Clifton Hill
Inception: 2006
Website: http://cliftonhill.com/niagara_falls_attractions/niagara_skywheel
GPS coordinates: 43.09090,-79.07590
Latest update: May 12, 2025 20:37
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