Whirlpool Aero Car: Ride The Air and Watch the great vultures surf thermals rising from the gorge.

Suspended in space you share their point of view. Far below the torrent of water abruptly changes direction, creating one of the world’s most frightening natural phenomena’s – The Niagara Whirlpool. Mesmerizing. Terrifying. And completely unforgettable!

Features: The aerial cable car travels safely between two different points of the Canadian shore of the Niagara River over the spectacular Whirlpool. A round trip is about one kilometre (3,600 feet) and takes about 10 minutes to navigate. The capacity of the car is 40 standing passengers. A breathtaking view of the Niagara River's Whirlpool Rapids.

Built in 1913 by the Niagara Aero Car Company using Leonardo Torres-Quevedo's patent. Opened on August 8, 1916. Upgrades in design and function occurred in 1961, 1967 and 1984.

History: The aero car was designed by a Spanish engineer, Leonardo Torres Quevedo and has been in operation since 1916. The cable car is suspended from six sturdy cables and offers a wonderful view of the Niagara Whirlpool which is formed at the end of the rapids where the gorge turns abruptly to the northeast and the river escapes through the narrowest channel in the gorge. Please note that this attraction is NOT wheelchair accessible.

NOTE: Subject to Weather Conditions.

Phone:(905)354-5711