The Cave of the Winds trip takes you closer to the waters of Niagara Falls than you thought possible. You ride an elevator 175 feet (53 meters) deep into the Niagara Gorge. Then, clad in a bright yellow poncho and wearing the special footwear provided, you follow a tour guide over a series of wooden walkways to the famous "Hurricane Deck". As you stand at the railing, you are a mere 20 feet (6 meters) from the billowing torrents of Bridal Veil Falls. The rushing waters loom above you, dousing you with a generous spray as you face the thundering Falls head-on. Rainbows are usually visible day and night. Everyone can experience the sights of Niagara Falls. A deck has been built 150 feet from the base of the Falls especially designed for handicapped and adults with children in arms.

The Skylon Tower is located on the Canadian side overlooking Queen Victoria Park and the Falls. At 520 feet, the Skylon Tower is the tallest structure in Niagara.

Take the yellow bug (exterior glass encased elevator) to the Observation Deck, the Revolving Dining Room or the Summit Suite Buffet dining room. On a clear day a visitor can see a over 80 miles. A must for photographers.

Water rushes all around as you "soak" in the excitement and explore the roar of the Falls. A historical ride aboard the world-famous Maid of the Mist is a half hour thrill of a lifetime! North America's oldest tourist attraction, millions of visitors have enjoyed the boat tours since 1846.

A powerful diesel-engined boat will take you from the Canadian docks past the base of the American Falls, then into the basin of the magnificent Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Two 600-passenger boats, Maids VI and VII, are each 80-feet long and have two 350-horsepower engines that carry the vessels against the powerful current. A recyclable souvenir raincoat is provided free with admission to help keep you dry from the mist and spray.

The IMAX camera dives without fear into the swirling aquamarine eddies below the breathtaking and perilous 150-foot Niagara Falls.

Learn the 12,000-year history of the majestic falls and experience the death-defying stunts performed by daredevils who challenged the mighty water's fury, such as the the 63-year-old schoolteacher who went over the falls in a barrel and the tightrope walker who hovered over its crests.

Where the Niagara River makes a 90° turn, a Whirlpool has formed. The Whirlpool has a depth of 38 m or 120 ft. As with all whirlpools, the water circulates in a counterclockwise direction. However, when water levels are lowered by diversion of the river to the hydro-electric dams, the Whirlpool starts to move in a clockwise direction. For this time period, the Niagara Whirlpool isn't technically a whirlpool. This phenomenon takes place from about November 1 to April 1. For a view from above, ride the aerocar, a cable car suspended over the Falls and Whirlpool. Built by Spanish engineers in 1816, this ride will take your breath away.