Journey Behind the Falls Niagara Falls: How to Visit from Toronto in 2026 & 2027

If you are planning a Niagara Falls day trip from Toronto, there is one experience that lets you see the Canadian Horseshoe Falls from an entirely different perspective: Journey Behind the Falls.

Instead of simply looking at Niagara Falls from above, Journey Behind the Falls takes you approximately 125 feet below ground into tunnels carved through the bedrock beside and behind the Horseshoe Falls.

And there is another reason travellers should have this attraction on their radar.

Journey Behind the Falls is being transformed through a major redevelopment that will eventually include a reopened historic tunnel and a brand-new year-round viewing platform.

The attraction remains open during the redevelopment, making 2026 and 2027 particularly interesting years to experience this Niagara Falls landmark.

For visitors staying in Toronto, Gray Line Toronto offers a convenient way to combine transportation, professional sightseeing and the option to experience Journey Behind the Falls during a Niagara Falls day tour from Toronto.

What Is Journey Behind the Falls?

Journey Behind the Falls is one of Niagara Falls’ signature Canadian attractions.

Located at Table Rock beside the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, the experience takes visitors approximately 125 feet down into the bedrock beneath Niagara Falls.

From there, tunnels lead toward observation areas where you can experience the extraordinary sound, mist and power of the Horseshoe Falls from beside and behind the cascading water.

It is completely different from simply standing at a Niagara Falls lookout.

You aren’t just seeing Niagara Falls.

You are experiencing what is happening underneath and behind it.

Is Journey Behind the Falls Open in 2026?

Yes.

Journey Behind the Falls remains open while Niagara Parks completes a major multi-year redevelopment of the attraction.

Niagara Parks has announced a $25-million investment to modernize and expand Journey Behind the Falls.

One of the most exciting changes is scheduled for 2027, when an original tunnel dating back to 1903 is expected to reopen.

That restored tunnel will lead visitors to a new covered, heated, year-round viewing platform.

For travellers planning a Niagara Falls vacation in 2026 or 2027, Journey Behind the Falls continues to be one of the major attractions to consider adding to a Niagara Falls itinerary.

Can You Visit Journey Behind the Falls on a Tour From Toronto?

Yes.

You do not need to rent a car or organize a separate trip to Niagara Falls to experience Journey Behind the Falls.

Gray Line Toronto’s Niagara Falls + Boat + Journey Behind the Falls tour provides round-trip transportation from Toronto and allows guests to select Journey Behind the Falls as part of their Niagara Falls experience.

Our Niagara Falls day tour departs from downtown Toronto and takes you directly to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls.

Depending on the option selected, your Niagara Falls experience can include:

• Journey Behind the Falls
• Niagara City Cruises during the operating season
• Approximately three hours in the main Niagara Falls area
• Views of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls
• Table Rock
• Niagara Parkway sightseeing
• Niagara Whirlpool
• Canadian maple syrup tasting
• Chocolate and fudge tasting
• Professional guided commentary
• Round-trip transportation from Toronto

It is designed for visitors who want to experience Niagara Falls without spending their day worrying about driving, parking and coordinating multiple attractions.

Journey Behind the Falls vs. Niagara Falls Boat Cruise: Which Should You Choose?

This is one of the most common questions visitors ask when planning a Niagara Falls tour from Toronto.

The answer is that they are two completely different Niagara Falls experiences.

Journey Behind the Falls

Journey Behind the Falls takes you approximately 125 feet below ground and into the bedrock beside the Horseshoe Falls.

You walk through tunnels and experience the tremendous sound and power of the water from a perspective you cannot get from the regular Niagara Falls viewing areas.

Journey Behind the Falls operates year-round.

Niagara City Cruises

Niagara City Cruises takes you onto the Niagara River and toward the Falls.

From the boat, you experience the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and the Canadian Horseshoe Falls from water level before travelling into the famous Niagara mist.

The boat operates seasonally and is weather dependent.

Can You Do Both?

Yes — and for visitors who may only experience Niagara Falls once, doing both provides two dramatically different perspectives.

First, experience Niagara Falls from the water.

Then go beneath and behind the Horseshoe Falls.

Gray Line Toronto offers a Niagara Falls tour option that allows travellers to select both Niagara City Cruises and Journey Behind the Falls when the boat is operating.

Is Journey Behind the Falls Open in Winter?

Yes.

One of the biggest advantages of Journey Behind the Falls is that it is a year-round Niagara Falls attraction.

That makes it particularly valuable for travellers visiting Niagara Falls from Toronto during fall and winter.

Niagara Falls does not close when summer ends.

Winter brings a completely different atmosphere to the Falls, with mist, ice formations and dramatic seasonal scenery.

While Niagara City Cruises operates seasonally, Journey Behind the Falls provides visitors with an opportunity to experience the power of Horseshoe Falls throughout the year.

How Long Does Journey Behind the Falls Take?

Most visitors should allow approximately 30–45 minutes for the attraction, although timing can vary depending on crowds, operating conditions and how much time you spend at t