Encounter Niagara

This summer, the key figures of Niagara's History return to the State Parks to bring our Past to life!  Meet Annie Edson Taylor - the first person to go over the Falls in a Barrel.  Match wits with Inventor and Engineer Nikola Tesla. 

Learn what drives a Daredevil to risk life and limb and tightrope over the Gorge as you meet legendary Funambulist "The Great Blondin".  These and many other characters of History will be strolling the State Parks and greeting our guests.  You'll find that these "Characters" are not only well-preserved for their age, but are delighted to engage guests with their story! 

Photographs with our Characters are most welcome (and free!) and we hope you will enjoy your "encounter" with our History and Heritage.

All summer, we celebrate weekends and national holidays for the U.S. and Canada with an exciting fireworks display above the Falls. Fireworks shows are every Friday and Sunday May 15th through September 6th at 10:00 p.m.

• Appearing on Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day Weekends
• Saturdays in June-July-August
• July and August additional Weekday to be announced
• Check back for finalized schedule after Easter

Spectacular firework displays can also be seen on the following U.S. and Canadian holidays: Victoria Day, Memorial Day, Canada Day, Independence Day and Canadian Civic Holiday.

Every night, white and colored spotlights illuminate the Horseshoe Falls and the American Falls with Illuminations, to create an ever-changing splash of color.  Nightly from 9:00pm - Midnight

*Note: all times are approximations and subject to change according to light conditions.

For Coach Tour Groups please call or email Encounter Niagara for information on unique Step-On Appearances (on scheduled dates).

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Call: 716-359-6170