Experience Niagara from the sky with Niagara Takes Flight, a fully immersive flying theatre at Table Rock Centre. Travel along 56 kilometres of the Niagara River corridor, from the shores of Lake Ontario to the edge of Lake Erie, with aerial views of Niagara’s landscapes, history and iconic Horseshoe Falls.

Before boarding the flying theatre, explore a self-guided, media-rich pre-show covering 13,000 years of Niagara’s history. During the flight, motion-based seats, a 17-metre (55-foot) domed screen, wind, mist and scent effects create the sensation of flying over the Niagara River.

Quick overview

• Experience format: Self-guided multimedia pre-show followed by a motion-based flying theatre experience.
• Total duration: Approximately 35 minutes, including the pre-show. The flying portion lasts about six minutes.
• Flight route: Travel along 56 kilometres of the Niagara River corridor, from Lake Ontario to the edge of Lake Erie.
• Immersive effects: Motion-based seats combine with wind, mist and scent to create the sensation of flight.
• Screen: Cinematic footage is displayed on a 17-metre (55-foot) domed screen.
• Age & height: Children aged 3 and up can ride if they meet the minimum height requirement of 100 cm.
• Weight restriction: Guests must weigh less than 300 lb to ride.
• Accessibility: The pre-show is fully accessible. The ride is accessible to guests who can transfer from a mobility device to a flying theatre seat.

Things to know before booking your tickets

Booking window

• Niagara Takes Flight is a year-round attraction and is open daily for general admission. Operating hours vary and are subject to change, so check the official hours calendar for your visit date.
• Niagara Parks recommends arriving at least one hour before closing time to make the most of your visit.

Entry & access

• Niagara Takes Flight is located at 6650 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T2, inside Table Rock Centre.
• The attraction is on the second floor of the Table Rock Welcome Centre.

What’s included

• Admission includes the media-rich pre-show and flying theatre experience.
• The total experience is approximately 35 minutes, including the pre-show.
• The flying portion lasts approximately six minutes.

Ways to experience

• The pre-show is self-guided, allowing you to move through the multimedia spaces before boarding.
• The flying theatre itself follows a fixed sequence with motion-based seating and sensory effects.

Age, height & weight requirements

• Niagara Takes Flight is suitable for guests aged 3 years and up who meet the ride requirements.
• Riders must be at least 100cm (3ft 3in) tall.
• Riders must weigh less than 300lb.
• Niagara Parks notes that simulated flight and a historical battle reenactment may be intense for some younger children.

Accessibility

• The Niagara Takes Flight pre-show is fully accessible.
• The flying theatre is accessible to guests who can transfer from a mobility device to a flying theatre seat.
• Guests who cannot transfer can watch a flattened version of the film from an accessible room following the pre-show.
• Limited seating is available in key areas of the pre-show for guests who cannot stand.

Intensity & suitability guide

• Visual intensity: The experience uses cinematic aerial footage across a large 17-metre domed screen. The surrounding visuals are designed to create the sensation of flying over Niagara.
• Motion: Motion-based seats simulate flight and move in coordination with the film.
• Sensory effects: Wind, mist and scent are incorporated into the flying theatre experience.
• Pacing: The pre-show is self-guided, while the flying theatre follows a fixed sequence lasting approximately six minutes.
• Age suitability: Children aged 3 and above can ride if they meet the 100cm minimum height requirement.
• Potentially intense scenes: Niagara Parks specifically notes that simulated flight and a historical battle reenactment may be intense for some younger guests.
• Mobility: Guests using mobility devices need to be able to transfer to a flying theatre seat to experience the ride itself.
• Alternative viewing: Guests unable to transfer can view a flattened version of the film from an accessible room after the pre-show.