Showcasing the natural and local history of Niagara Falls and the surrounding area, the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center is a hands-on learning experience for all ages. In this amazing Niagara Falls tour, you can enjoy interactive displays, take a virtual elevator trip into the gorge, experience 12,000 years of the Niagara River in the 180° multi-screen theater, or climb a 26-foot rock wall that resembles the walls of the gorge, complete with fossils and geological formations.
For additional Niagara Gorge Discovery Center information, call (716) 278-1070.
The Discovery Center is also home to the Niagara Gorge Trailhead Center, the gateway to some of the best hiking and biking trails in the region. If you choose to experience our Niagara Falls hiking along the Gorge Trail System, be prepared for steep stairs and rocks you must climb over. Four guided hikes are offered during the summer season. There are small fees associated with these guided Niagara Falls hiking tours. Please note: Sturdy footwear is recommended.
- Great Gorge Scenic Overlook Hike
Begins at the Trailhead Building and is an easy one-hour hike. Age Requirement: None
Begins at the Trailhead Building and follows the Great Gorge Railway Trail for an easy two-hour hike.
Age Requirement: None
- Devil's Hole Rapids and Giant Rock
Begins at Devil's Hole State Park and is a moderate level 2.5-hour hike.
Age Requirement: Ages 8 and over only
- Whirlpool Rapids Adventure Hike
Begins at Whirlpool State Park and is a difficult three-hour hike, including some boulder hopping.
Age Requirement: Ages 8 and over only
Call the Trailhead Building at (716) 278-0820 in season, or the Niagara Region Park Interpretive Programs Office at (716) 745-7848 for Niagara Falls hiking and tour information.
