Blue pins mark the three waterfalls; red pins mark attractions and crossings. Tap any pin for details.
Niagara Falls Map & Tourist Guide
An interactive map of Niagara Falls, Ontario - all three waterfalls, the best viewpoints, boat tours, attractions, border crossings and transport, on both the Canadian and American sides.
Last reviewed on June 8, 2026
Niagara Falls is one of the world's great natural wonders and Ontario's most-visited destination, drawing around 13 million visitors a year. Three waterfalls - the mighty Horseshoe Falls (also called the Canadian Falls), the American Falls, and the slender Bridal Veil Falls - tumble over the Niagara Escarpment between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. This guide and map cover both the Canadian and American sides so you can plan an efficient visit, whether you have a few hours or a few days.
The three waterfalls
Horseshoe Falls
The largest and most powerful of the three, about 790 m wide with a drop of roughly 57 m. Best viewed head-on from Table Rock on the Canadian side.
American Falls
About 260 m wide and 21-30 m high (a talus slope of rock at the base reduces the visible drop). Seen across the gorge from the Canadian side and up close from the US side.
Bridal Veil Falls
The smallest falls, around 17 m wide, separated from the American Falls by tiny Luna Island. Cave of the Winds leads to its base on the US side.
Top attractions
Journey Behind the Falls
Descend through tunnels to observation decks directly behind Horseshoe Falls. Open year-round.
Niagara City Cruises
The boat tour (long known as Maid of the Mist tradition, run on the Canadian side by Niagara City Cruises) sails to the base of the falls. Raincoats provided. Seasonal, roughly April-November.
Skylon Tower
A 236 m observation tower with 360-degree views and revolving restaurants high above the falls.
Clifton Hill
The neon entertainment strip - museums, arcades, the Niagara SkyWheel, restaurants and family attractions.
White Water Walk
A boardwalk beside the Niagara River's Class 6 rapids, downstream of the falls in the gorge.
Butterfly Conservatory
Over 2,000 tropical butterflies in a rainforest dome at the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, about 10 km north.
Whirlpool Aero Car
A vintage cable car that crosses high above the Niagara Whirlpool, about 4.5 km north of the falls.
Niagara Parkway
A scenic 56 km route along the river that Winston Churchill called "the prettiest Sunday afternoon drive in the world."
Getting there
Most visitors arrive from Toronto, about 130 km away - roughly a 1.5-hour drive on the QEW, or about 2.5 hours by GO Train plus the WEGO bus. For step-by-step routes, exits, train times and parking, see our dedicated guide:
Full directions to Niagara Falls →
How to use this map
- Waterfalls (blue pins): Horseshoe, American and Bridal Veil Falls.
- Attractions & crossings (red pins): tap any marker for a short description and location.
- Niagara Parkway (green line): the scenic river route linking the falls with Niagara-on-the-Lake and Fort Erie.
- Zoom and pan to switch between the Canadian and American sides and to find parking, bridges and viewpoints.
Visitor tips
- Best views: the Canadian side for Horseshoe Falls; the American side for close-ups of the American and Bridal Veil Falls.
- Peak season: July-August and the fall-colour weeks of late September to mid-October bring the biggest crowds.
- Illumination: the falls are lit every night year-round, with fireworks on select summer and holiday evenings.
- Getting around: the WEGO hop-on/hop-off bus links the attractions along the parkway.
- Border: bring a passport or enhanced licence only if you plan to cross between Canada and the US at the Rainbow or Queenston-Lewiston bridges.
- Accessibility: most major attractions are wheelchair accessible with paved paths and elevators.
Planning your visit
Suggested itineraries
Half day (4 hours): Table Rock and Horseshoe Falls, Journey Behind the Falls, a walk along the promenade, and a boat tour.
Full day (8 hours): morning at the falls and a boat tour, lunch on Clifton Hill, afternoon at White Water Walk and the Butterfly Conservatory, evening illumination.
Two days: Day 1 the falls and attractions; Day 2 a wine tour in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the parkway and the botanical gardens.
Best times to visit
- Fewer crowds: weekday mornings (Tuesday-Thursday) and the off-season, roughly November-April outside holidays.
- Best weather: May-June and September for mild temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer.
- Winter: January-February for ice formations and the Festival of Lights, though some attractions close.
- Fall colour: late September to mid-October along the Niagara Parkway.
Dining & accommodation
The Falls area ranges from casual food courts on Clifton Hill to fine dining with falls views at the Skylon Tower and the Fallsview hotels. Lodging spans budget motels to luxury Fallsview rooms overlooking Horseshoe Falls; book well ahead for summer and holiday weekends.