Clifton Hill
Clifton Hill is an action-packed, year-round entertainment district located one block away from the majestic falls in Niagara Falls. The street is one of the most famous spots in the city and has earned the nickname “Street of Fun” for the wide variety of attractions, restaurants and accommodations it offers.
With a neighbourhood slogan of “Fun by the Falls,” it is easy to spend a day (or two or three) taking in all this area has to offer. Wax museums, themed restaurants and mini golf are fun for all ages, while clubs and nightlife options are great for a night out on the town.
Clifton Hill | Destination Ontario
How to get to Clifton Hill
Location: 4960 Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls
By transit: GO Transit, VIA Rail and Greyhound Canada provide regular service to Niagara Falls. WEGO and Niagara Transit can take you from your arrival point to Clifton Hills. Check the Clifton Hills website for more information on transportation from within and outside Niagara Falls.
By car: Paid parking is available in Clifton Hill. Find specific driving directions from Canadian and U.S.A. cities online.
Know before you go
Many of Clifton Hill’s outdoor attractions are weather-dependent or open seasonally. Check the current hours of operation before your visit.
Save on admission costs by purchasing the Clifton Hill Fun Pass. This pass includes entry to six attractions for one great price.
The large parking lot in Clifton Hills is wheelchair accessible and conveniently located one block away from the Falls.
Things to do at Clifton Hill
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See the Falls from above
Soar over 50 metres in the air on the Niagara SkyWheel. This ride offers unparalleled panoramic views of the Horseshoe Falls, the Niagara River and other city landmarks.
Walk among celebrities
Snap a souvenir photo next to your favourite Hollywood star at Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks. With classic film characters and current blockbuster icons, you’ll get a ton of great selfies.
Cruise to the Falls
Get up close and personal to the Horseshoe Falls on a tour with Niagara City Cruises. In the summer, see Niagara Falls light up at night with the 40-minute Falls Firework Cruise.
Ride down the Niagara Gorge
Drop 56 metres along the rock walls of the Niagara Gorge with the Niagara City Cruises Funicular, a glass-enclosed elevator that provides unobstructed, exceptional views of the Falls.
Get your adrenaline pumping
Hop into a Honda-powered kart and race along the Niagara Speedway, North America’s largest elevated go-kart track. Accelerate up to 32 km/hr across 600-metres of concrete raceways.
Have a splash
Discover six-storey high waterslides, a full-sized wave pool and an enormous tipping bucket at Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, North America’s largest indoor waterpark and resort.
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Interesting facts about Clifton Hill
Clifton Hill got its name from Captain Ogden Creighton, a retired officer from the British Army. Around 1830, Creighton bought a large tract of land on what is now the south side of Clifton Hill. He had the land surveyed and laid out for a town site, which he named “Clifton” likely after the gorge on the River Avon in Bristol, England.
Although the town did not develop as Creighton had hoped, the area later became part of what is now the City of Niagara Falls. Clifton Hill is now one of the most famous streets in the city.
Accessibility features
Accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible
Last updated: May 17, 2024