You will discover the hidden history behind the power of Niagara Falls on a tour that combines innovation, engineering and breathtaking scenery. This experience will allow you to understand how the force of water transformed the modern world while visiting unique viewpoints, historic tunnels and sites linked to the pioneers of electricity.
At the beginning of the tour, you will meet your guide at the Skylon Tower, where you will enjoy reserved access to observe from above the Niagara Hydroelectric Plant and the International Control Dam. Here you will learn about the role of Nikola Tesla and the significance of his contributions to the history of energy. Before leaving, you will visit the new Daredevil Exhibit, inaugurated in 2025, where you will see the original barrels used by those who dared to challenge the falls and hear the stories of these characters.
Next, you will walk through the Illumination Tower area and continue toward Horseshoe Falls, the largest of the three waterfalls that make up Niagara. Here your guide will explain the rivalry between major figures such as Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla during the so-called "War of Currents," showing how the falls became a decisive point in the development of electric power. This viewpoint will allow you to appreciate up close the magnitude of the water flow that inspired those who sought to harness its force.
The tour will end at the Niagara Parks Power Station, a building more than a century old that represented a futuristic breakthrough at the time of its inauguration. After the guide’s explanations, you will continue the visit with an audio guide to explore the plant and descend 180 meters in a glass elevator to the Tailrace Tunnel. There you will walk through the passages that once carried the water and reach an exceptional viewpoint at the foot of the falls, completing an experience that combines science, history and one of the most iconic landscapes on the continent.