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Industrial heritage · Niagara Falls, Ontario
Niagara Parks Power Station
Historic 1905 hydroelectric power station on the edge of Horseshoe Falls, with the original generator hall preserved and a 670-meter tunnel leading to a riverside platform.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Niagara Parks Power Station
Niagara Parks Power Station was one of the world’s first large hydroelectric plants to harness the falls. It operated from 1905 to 2006 and sits a few metres from Horseshoe Falls in a neoclassical stone building.
The main hall preserves the original generators, marble control panels and period machinery, with exhibits on how the power of the water became electricity for the region. The visit also covers the history of the workers and the engineering of the falls.
An elevator descends about 55 meters to the tunnel through which the plant’s water exited. The tunnel runs about 670 meters to an observation platform at river level, just below the falls. In the evening there is a light-and-sound presentation in the hall. Admission is paid; check the current price list.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 1 to 2 hours, including the tunnel.
Best time
In any season: the visit is indoors. The evening presentation runs on scheduled dates and times; confirm before going.
How to get there
On the Niagara Parkway, next to Table Rock, by WEGO bus or on foot along the promenade.
Tip
The tunnel is cool and damp: bring a jacket even in summer.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Niagara Parks Power Station
What is the Niagara Parks Power Station?
A hydroelectric plant that operated from 1905 to 2006 and is now open to visitors, with the original generators and a tunnel down to the river.
How long is the tunnel at the Niagara power station?
About 670 meters, down to a platform at river level beneath the falls.
Where is the Niagara power station located?
Next to Table Rock, on the edge of Horseshoe Falls.