Maid of the Mist, Niagara Falls
The Maid of the Mist is North America’s oldest tourist attraction. Visitors to Niagara Falls have enjoyed these boat tours since 1846. The boat tours leave from both the Canadian side and the American side of Niagara Falls. It has been reported in recent years that the Canadian side has much longer lines and is much more crowded than the American side.
There are two Canadian Maid of the Mist boats, the Maids VI and VII. Each boat holds 600 passengers, and takes you past the base of the American Falls, then into the basin of the magnificent Horseshoe Falls. Each trip takes about 30 minutes. Maid of the Mist operates from late April/early May (depending on weather) to mid-October each year. Souvenir rain ponchos are provided free with admission to help keep you dry from the mist and spray.
The entrance for Canadian departures for Maid of the Mist is at 5920 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario, near the foot of the Clifton Hill tourist area. American departures are from Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, New York, near the Rainbow Bridge.
Admission prices for both the Canadian and American Maid of the Mist:
From the Canadian side:
Adults (13+ years) $14.00 (Canadian funds)
Children (6 to 12) $8.60
Children 5 and under are free
From the American side:
Adults (13+ years) $12.50 (American funds)
Children (6 to 12) $7.30
Children 5 and under are free
For more information:
www.niagaraparks.com
www.niagarafallsstatepark.com
