Niagara is quietest — and arguably most beautiful — in winter. Watch the Falls frame themselves in ice, with sparkling icicles and frozen mist coating the gorge, on a small-group tour of the American side.
Most visitors never see Niagara in winter — and they're missing the best-kept secret of the year. When the spray freezes, the gorge turns into a landscape of ice sculptures, glassy icicles and snow-dusted lookouts, with far thinner crowds than summer. This small-group tour makes the most of the short days with a late-morning start and an expert guide who knows where the winter views are best.
Everything stays on the American side inside Niagara Falls State Park, so there's no border and no passport. The boat doesn't sail in winter, but the gorge walk, Observation Tower and the Power Vista more than make up for it.
Icicles, frozen mist and nature-made ice sculptures along the gorge.
The classic head-on view of all three falls from the deck.
Step inside the story of the river's hydro-electric power.
A more personal pace through the quiet winter park.
We collect you from your Niagara Falls hotel once the day has warmed a little.
Take in the ice-framed American and Bridal Veil Falls from Prospect Point.
Walk the winter gorge and ride the tower for the head-on view.
Warm up at the Power Vista, then we return you to your hotel.
No. The winter tour stays on the U.S. side, so there's no border crossing and no passport needed.
No — the Maid of the Mist doesn't sail in winter. This tour focuses on the gorge walk, Observation Tower and the Power Vista, with the Falls at their most dramatic in ice.
Daily, late mornings, from late fall through early spring — the months when the rest of the lineup is paused for the season.
Niagara winters are cold and windy by the water, so dress in layers with a warm coat, hat and gloves. The vehicle is heated and there are indoor stops to warm up.
Yes — cancel at least 96 hours before your start time for a full refund. No-shows and late cancellations can't be refunded.
