If you’re looking for a bucket list experience when visiting Niagara Falls, you’ve got to do the zipline to Falls. Whether you’re 7 or 97, an experienced thrill-seeker, or someone who has never done anything like this before, you’ll love this fantastic experience with WildPlay. Although there are many places where you can zipline, there is something about ziplining along the thunderous Niagara Falls. We had a blast doing this. Even my sister (who is scared of heights) had a great time.
WildPlay Niagara Falls Zipline to the Falls
5920 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X8, Canada
Zipline to the Falls is operated by WildPlay Element Parks on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. It is located on Niagara River Parkway, within the Grandview Market Place, at the bottom of Clifton Hill. There is a big blue Zipline to the Falls sign. You can use the address above to GPS your way there.
The closest parking to the zipline is at Niagara Falls Parking Lot A (7021 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON L2G, Canada). Most of these parking are paid. There isn’t any free parking close by. If you park there, it is a scenic 1-mile-ish (1.6 km) walk to the zipline.
The packages start at CA$49.99/person. You can either reserve your ticket online in advance here or purchase it in person. If you are buying the general admission ticket online, you can check in anytime on your chosen day from the time the park opens until 2 hours before closing time.
The zipline itself only takes about 5 minutes from the time you sit on the chair to when you get to the bottom. However, this is a popular attraction in Niagara Falls. So, depending on when you go, the wait could be anything from 15 minutes to about 120 minutes.
WildPlay offers a Skip the Line package for CA$99.99/person. It is on their website. If you’re purchasing in person, make sure to ask for this package. Sometimes, they don’t mention it when you buy your ticket in person. If you don’t want to spend extra money, you can always go on a less busy day, such as on weekdays, off-seasons, or as soon as WildPlay Zipline opens. Don’t forget to purchase your ticket and fill out that waiver in advance.
The opening hours change depending on the season. Please check WildPlay’s website for more up-to-date info.
Out of all our zipline adventures, this one is really easy. Even my sister who is afraid of heights was alright with this. The harness works like a swinging chair. It is very comfortable.
They are allowed but with conditions. You can bring small cameras such as a GoPro or DJI Osmo Action, however, it needs to have a specific strap that follows their guidelines. They also allow helmets/chest strapping and wrist mounts as long as the pole does not extend. If you have questions about this, you can email infonf@wildplay.com.
Age-wise, you’ll need to be at least 7 years old to do the zipline. As for the weight limit, you’ll need to be under 275 lbs (124 kg).
Closed-toe shoes are MANDATORY! Besides that, you can just wear whatever clothes you want. Keep in mind that the Zipline to the Fall operates year-round, rain or shine. So make sure to wear appropriate clothing for the weather. It does get cold when you zip your way across the falls. As for things to bring, there aren’t any lockers. You can bring your purses or bags with you. The harness acts like a chair. There is a big pocket in the back so you can store your belongings.
We planned our Zipline to the Falls the day we flew into Buffalo New York. By the time we made it to the parking lot, it was quite early. Knowing there might be a long line to do the zipline, we got to Niagara Falls as soon as the WildPlay park opened. Luckily, since it was windy and cold that day, the line for the Zipline was very short if not nonexistent. If you purchase your ticket and fill out your waiver in advance, you can go to the “Check-in” kiosk directly below the large ZIPLINE TO THE FALLS sign. The check-in process was simple. The employee scanned our reservation before weighing each of us. Then, they gave us our helmets and sent us on our way. It wasn’t as extensive as when we did the CN Edgewalk.
Once we climbed up the steep set of stairs, we were at the platform for the Zipline to Niagara Falls. As I mentioned before, with the windy and cold weather, we hardly had to wait at all. Almost as soon as we got to the top, we got suited up in our “chair” harness. I had to say, it was quite comfortable. When it was our turn, the employees hooked us onto the zipline. Once hooked in, you’ll be in a sitting position.
It seriously felt like you were sitting on a swinging chair. My sister, Vivienne, and her husband, Marvin went first. Even though my sister was very scared at first. She said she had a blast. Unlike most of the zipline courses where you’ll have to kind of “jump” off yourself, Zipline to Niagara Falls had a release button operated by the employees there. I think it helps to take that fear of having to make that first “jump” yourself.
The Zipline to Niagara Falls itself was beautiful. Although it was short, it was beautiful. It was an interesting view looking straight at the Horseshoes Falls. When we went, the leaves were turning yellow so the views were even more breathtaking. It was also pretty fun looking down at the onlookers.
Near the end, make sure to prepare for the jerky stop though. The stop was quite sharp if you weren’t ready for it. Even knowing about it, it still caught us by surprise a little bit. Once you get to the bottom, if you want to, you can do the Zipline to Niagara Falls again for ⅓ of the regular price. They also offer photo and video packages. For a small price, you can get videos of 3 different views of you being a badass. Although the video quality isn’t anything worth writing home about, it is a good way to remember your adventure. By the way, you won’t need to walk back up the hill at the end. You’ll get a VIP ride back up in a golf cart.
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