The Niagara Parks Power Station is a one-of-a-kind heritage facility that officially opened its doors to the public on September 3, 2021.
Constructed in 1905, the structure is considered to be the only fully intact, decommissioned hydroelectric power plant of its era in the WORLD.
Daytime Experience
Niagara’s newest landmark attraction, the Niagara Parks Power Station, will be open daily for guided (or self-guided) tours. At night, guests can now experience the power station in an entirely new way with “Currents: Niagara’s Power Transformed”.
The daytime guest experience features interactive exhibits and interpretative installations within the beautiful generator hall that explores the history and science behind the station.
After the initial tour, visitors can explore Niagara Parks’ other offerings and attractions:
before heading back to the power station for Currents: Niagara’s Power Transformed.
Currents: Niagara’s Power Transformed*
“Currents” is a new immersive sound and light experience that brings the historic power station back to life each night with captivating visuals and a breathtaking musical score.
Shows will run hourly on the half-hour, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The show unfolds over 3 Acts, spanning approx 30 minutes in length.
Act 1 – The Beginning
Interprets the geological creation of the Falls, as the rushing waters of the Niagara River flow down the 60-foot walls of the power station and freeze onto the floor around you.
As the earth warms, the landscape is transformed into a lush environment of trees and rivers, along with a new geological wonder… Niagara Falls!
Act 2 – Harnessing the Power
You will see the station’s massive machinery light up and come to life for the first time, powered by the currents of the river, before going dormant.
Act 3 – Reawakening the Station
The reawakening of the sleeping power station – your presence has brought back the same energy and buzz that used to fill the station when it was in operation.
Electricity begins to pulse from the generator, flowing up the walls and into the ceiling and currents flow around you once again, but this time they are the currents of electricity, traveling out of the station to power our cities and industries, transforming our lives.
Tickets
Guests can purchase tickets online or in-person for the Show individually or packaged with daytime admission.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.niagaraparks.com/power
More to See in 2022!
Opening Summer of 2022: Guests will have access to the incredible underground infrastructure of the Niagara Parks Power Station, with a glass elevator taking visitors down 180 feet below the generator floor to explore the 2,000-foot tailrace tunnel that empties at the base of the Falls.
* The Show was created by Montreal design firm, Thinkwell Group, and features beautiful interactive 3D projection and breathtaking musical score in the heart of the generator hall. Using the power of art and storytelling, Thinkwell has made the power station accessible to all audiences.