Make your Niagara Falls trip memorable by taking a helicopter ride to view the Falls. This attraction is open year-round (except in extreme weather conditions).
You can book the helicopter either directly from Niagara Helicopters or from a tour operator. Tour operators offer very competitive prices.
ToNiagara offers the helicopter tour at CA$125 for adults and CA$80 for children 2-11 years. It is free for infants (under 2 years). For price updates and other details, please visit here.
What do I see on the Niagara Falls Helicopter Tour?
The helicopter tour follows a path upstream over the Niagara River. After takeoff, you will see Niagara Whirlpool. In summer, you can see the Spanish Aero Car making its way over Niagara Whirlpool.
The helicopter then flies along the Niagara Gorge over the Niagara Rapids, Whirlpool Bridge and Rainbow Bridge. After crossing the Rainbow Bridge, you can see Prospect Point Tower, American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and the massive Horseshoe Falls. See mist rising from the Horseshoe Falls.
While flying back, you can see landmarks like Skylon Tower, Table Rock Centre, Queen Victoria Park and Niagara SkyWheel.
Where do I need to go to take a Helicopter Tour?
Helicopter rides in Niagara Falls take off from a helipad on Victoria Avenue. It is near Niagara Whirlpool and easy to reach.
Niagara Falls Helicopter Tour Timings
Flights depart daily from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM in winter and till 7:00 PM in summer. There are no timed reservations available.
There is a flight about every 10-15 minutes. You can call ahead to know if the helicopter rides are operating that day. Arrive at the helipad and wait your turn for the helicopter ride.
Niagara Falls Helicopter Rides – A Thrilling Experience
The best way to experience the grandeur of Niagara Falls and the beauty of the Niagara region is with a helicopter ride. The cost may be high but the experience will last a lifetime, so think about booking the helicopter tour when you visit Niagara Falls, Canada.
There are helicopter rides from Niagara District Airport in Niagara-on-the-Lake too. Check out some of the helicopter tours available in Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake.