The Skylon Tower at Niagara Falls

The Skylon Tower provides one of the most spectacular views of the Falls area, including the cities of Niagara Falls Ontario and Niagara Falls, New York, without using a helicopter. There is some reasonably priced parking at the base of the tower. After you are done you can walk down a steep path to Victoria Park.

The tower was built in the 1960's and has a somewhat 60's retro or Doo Wop look inside. There is a huge gameroom in the basement and a number of shops on the first floor.

Skylon Tower - Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

After you purchase your tickets, you are directed to one of the three exterior elevators. They have large windows so if you position yourself properly you can get a great view on the way up or down. As one who has some reluctance about heights I can say that the ride up and down  is very tame.

When you arrive at the top, you step out into the enclosed 360 degree viewing platform. If the weather is too bad, you can shoot through the glass but you will get the Darwin fencing in all of your pictures. (metal fencing to keep people from falling).

If you are in the mood for dinner with a view, they offer two dining rooms at the top of the tower. they have an early bird special that is worth checking out. 

Tips

• Bring a pair of binoculars if you have them. The pay per view sets are a little expensive and you need to have change for them.

• If you have extra lenses for your cameras try to bring a long and wide angle lens. There are opportunities for both.

• They thoughtfully designed the fence so that the gaps are large enough to put your lens through

• There can be somewhat of a line for the return trip. Make sure you allow time for that.

• Try to pick a day with good visibility. Also, watch the time of day so that you aren't shooting into a rising sun.

For more information you can visit their website www.skylon.com 

Skylon Deck

www.NiagaraViews.com

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