Directions to Niagara Falls

Directions to Niagara Falls - If you are arriving by plane you will find that Niagara Falls is located between Buffalo and Toronto and is easily reached from either side. If you are driving the QEW is going to get you here in a pretty direct way. The appropriate directions should be found below.

Directions to Niagara Falls from Buffalo
Take the Peace Bridge from Buffalo to Fort Erie. Follow the QEW in the direction of Toronto. In Niagara Falls take the McLeod Rd. exit. Turn right and follow McLeod Rd. along until it turns into Marineland Parkway. Turn left at Rapidsview. Follow this road along toward the Niagara River. Turn left onto the Niagara River Parkway. Continue driving past a large power station on your right. You will see another power station on your left. Turn left to find Fallsview Parking.

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Take the first exit after crossing the Peace Bridge. This is Central Avenue. Follow Central Avenue south toward the lake. At the end of the road turn left onto the Niagara River Parkway. Take this leisurly drive north toward Niagara Falls. As you approach the Falls follow the signs to Falls parking.

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Follow the QEW north in the direction of Niagara Falls. Take the highway 420/Bridge to USA exit. Follow this road until you reach Falls Ave. Continue along Falls Avenue until it turns into the Niagara River Parkway. Follow the Niagara River Parkway along toward the Falls. Falls parking is available approximately 1 kilometre on your right just past the power station. Note: This route is currently under construction making it very congested.

From the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge
The Queenston-Lewiston Bridge is unique because one crosses the bridge, goes through Canada Customs, then the bridge toll is paid. After paying the toll take an IMMEDIATE right to the Niagara River Parkway. Follow the Niagara River Parkway south toward Niagara Falls (the river should be on your left). Falls parking is available on your right about 1 kilometre on your right just past the power station.

From the Rainbow Bridge
After crossing the bridge take an IMMEDIATE right. Turn right again at the lights and you will see the Niagara Gorge in front of you. Turn right again onto the Niagara River Parkway. Follow the Niagara River Parkway along toward the Falls. Falls parking is available approximately 1 kilometre on your right just past the power station.

From the Whirlpool Bridge *
After crossing the bridge turn left onto the Niagara River Parkway. Follow the Niagara River Parkway along toward the Falls. Falls parking is available approximately 1 kilometre on your right just past the power station.

* The Whirlpool Bridge is open seasonally. The bridge is closed during the winter months. Click here for information

Directions to Niagara Falls from Toronto
Follow the QEW south in the direction of Fort Erie. Take the McLeod Rd. exit at Niagara Falls. Turn left on to McLeod Rd and follow it until it turns into Marineland Parkway. Turn left at Rapidsview. Follow this road along toward the Niagara River. Turn left onto the Niagara River Parkway. Continue driving past a large power station on your right. You will see another power station on your left. Turn left to find Fallsview Parking.

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Follow the QEW south in the direction of Fort Erie. Take the highway 420/Bridge to USA exit. Follow this road until you reach Falls Ave. Continue along Falls Avenue until it turns into the Niagara River Parkway. Follow the Niagara River Parkway along toward the Falls. Falls parking is available approximately 1 kilometre on your right just past the power station. Note: This route is currently under construction making it very congested.

Click here to view an official Ministry of Transportation map of the Niagara Region to see your directions to Niagara Falls.