New World-Class Attraction Niagara Takes Flight Opens at the Brink of Niagara Falls
- Niagara Takes Flight will soar guests high above Niagara’s most iconic sights, while also immersing them in its rich culture and history
- $25 million state-of-the-art flying theatre attraction is first of its kind in Ontario and second in Canada (after Vancouver)
- Ride features never-before-seen perspectives of Niagara Falls captured with cutting-edge drone cinematography, allowing riders to fly inches away from the world’s most powerful waterfall
- Legendary Niagara Falls-raised filmmaker James Cameron (Avatar, Titanic, The Terminator) provided narration for a featured portion of the dynamic pre-show experience
Beginning August 29, visitors to Niagara Falls can experience the destination from an entirely new perspective, soaring high above to take in its iconic sights through the eyes of a bird with Niagara Takes Flight. Located inside Niagara Parks’ flagship site, Table Rock Centre, at the brink of the Horseshoe Falls, this immersive, sensory-rich attraction uses the latest advancements in drone technology and a massive 180-degree domed screen to take passengers on a thrilling 56-kilometre journey, celebrating Niagara’s geography, history and people.
About the Ride
Filmed over the span of six months using custom-built drones, Niagara Takes Flight allows guests to experience the exhilarating sights of Niagara from a perspective they simply could not enjoy any other way. With guests suspended in gondola-style seating, the ride simulates flight through state-of-the-art motion programming, sensory effects like wind, mist and even scent, and a spectacular 17-metre-wide dome screen which stretches below their dangling feet. Disney Imagineer Rick Rothschild, who was a principal creator of the world’s first flying theatre attraction, Disney’s Soarin’ Over California, served as Creative Director on the attraction, which will seamlessly transport guests along the Niagara River corridor with exhilarating stops spanning all four seasons and transitioning the scenery from day to night. Brogent Technologies, the recognized world leader in flying theatre attractions (Chicago, New York, Las Vegas) oversaw the ride construction and overall attraction development.
Authentic Storytelling
Niagara Takes Flight is more than just a ride, it is a celebration of Niagara, its history and its people. After entering through the impressive entrance marquee featuring a stunning digital waterfall, guests will begin their journey through four distinct audiovisual storytelling rooms that reveal 13,000 years of Niagara’s remarkable history, dating back to its formation during the last ice age. In the “Ancestors Room,” authentic, original Indigenous artwork produced by Turtle Clan and Mohawk Nation artist Sara General (sarageneral.com) is brought to life with dynamic animations to tell the creation story of Turtle Island and the beginning of our world. Celebrated filmmaker and explorer James Cameron, who was raised in Niagara Falls, provides thoughtful narration in the spectacular “Waterfall Room” detailing the post-contact history of Niagara Falls, highlighting key developments and cultural milestones. “It was a pleasure and honor to lend my voice to a project that celebrates the Falls and the city I grew up in. My first job at the age of 16 was working for the Niagara Parks Commission, so this closed that loop, 55 years later.” said Cameron.
