Niagara SkyWheel, Observation wheel in Clifton Hill, Canada.

The Niagara SkyWheel is a ferris wheel in Clifton Hill that rises 175 feet above Niagara Falls, rotating slowly on a fixed axis. Its enclosed cabins provide continuous views of both the Horseshoe and American waterfalls during each rotation.

The Niagara SkyWheel opened on 17 June 2006 at a cost of $10 million. It was designed by Ronald Bussink Professional Rides as an R60 Giant Wheel, manufactured by Chance Rides and supplied by Chance Morgan. In 2013 a cracked gear caused a bolt to pop out; the ride unloaded passengers safely, replacement parts were shipped from Switzerland, and it was reassembled and returned to service.

The wheel stands mid-way along Clifton Hill, the promenade of attractions leading from the falls-view area toward the Niagara River. Its name is written in blue illuminated letters on the curved white entrance roof, above two small signs reading "SkyWheel" and "FUN PASS". Riders board from a platform beneath that roof.

Each climate-controlled cabin holds around eight people and rotates for about ten minutes, giving you time to see all angles of the waterfalls. The wheel operates year-round, so time your visit based on weather and time of day for the best experience.

In 2013 a cracked gear sent a bolt popping out, and the ride was briefly dismantled; replacement parts were shipped from Switzerland and it was reassembled and reopened without further problems. The 42 gondolas themselves were made in Switzerland, and each carries 6 to 8 people under a 1360 lb weight limit.