RV Squid: Those Amazing Niagara Falls

April 22 - 24, 2025

I remember visiting Niagara Falls as a kid when we came to visit my aunt and uncle. It was more than time to play tourist again. While we love shoulder season, this time it did put a tiny wrinkle in our plans. It was too early in the season for the boats. Most begin their season in early to mid-May. Oh well.

We spent an afternoon on the American side of the falls, visiting the Observation Tower and Goat Island. We signed up for the Niagara Parks Falls Pass and took two day trips to the Canadian side. Thankfully, there was no line to cross the border into Canada and only small waits in the late afternoon returning to the USA. Summer would probably be a whole different story.

Our pass included the Journey Behind the Falls. You walk in tunnels that end with portal views behind Horseshoe Falls. The sound is incredible. Already there were lines for viewing as everyone has to get a couple of photos.

White Water Walk is a boardwalk that goes along the gorge downstream of the falls. The Class VI rapids (the most dangerous) are incredible to view as they churn through the gorge.

The Whirlpool Aero Car is a short cable car ride that spans the whirlpool area of the Niagara River. The river comes out of the gorge and pretty much makes a 90 degree turn. The whirlpool changes direction depending on how much water is being channeled through the gorge.

The Niagara Parks Power Station and Tunnel and the Butterfly Conservatory round out the last two attractions on our pass. They both were our favorite attractions for very different reasons. We'll cover those in a separate entry.