Niagara Falls is about to welcome a groundbreaking attraction this year that promises to offer a perspective on the region like never before.
Scheduled to open this summer, Niagara’s first flying theatre will take you on a thrilling, immersive journey through the Niagara River corridor, while providing spectacular views and a deeper understanding of the area’s history.
The project, which is a collaboration between Niagara Parks and Brogent Technologies, integrated aerial drone cinematography, motion simulation, and cultural storytelling to offer a different perspective on the falls as well as the surrounding region.
The attraction will be replacing the long-running Niagara’s Fury, which, after 17 years, is being retired to make way for the more advanced experience.
Photo: Niagara Parks.
Chairman of Brogent Chih-Hung Ouyang says that the attraction will be the world’s first flying theatre within a globally recognized natural park. During the experience, visitors will soar over 56 kilometres of parkland and swirling whirlpool rapids, glide past ancient rock formations, and get closer than ever before to the Horseshoe Falls.
Unlike other 4D theatres, the attraction will use drone footage to showcase views of the Falls, the Niagara River, and historic landmarks, as well as incorporate dynamic motion seats that simulate flight, wind, and movement.
Storytelling elements will also highlight the geological formation of the falls and Indigenous cultural narratives.
The attraction begins with an interactive pre-show that introduces you to the region’s history and features. The main flight simulation will last approximately four to five minutes and will include lots of exciting sights, like following a Maid of the Mist boat through turbulent waters. The entire experience lasts between eight to ten minutes.
Photo: Niagara Parks.
The demolition of Niagara’s Fury is now officially completed, and Brogent is working with a team of experts to make sure that the ride meets high technological standards.
The flying theatre will be located at Table Rock Centre, near the brink of Horseshoe Falls. The attraction is anticipated to open this summer, and while ticketing information is still being confirmed, it’s expected to be included in the Niagara Parks pass options.
The attraction will be the first of its kind in Ontario, ahead of the long-awaited flying motion ride at the base of the CN Tower in Toronto, known as FlyOver Canada. While first announced in 2019, the ride has been repeatedly delayed.
It was initially expected to enter into development in late 2020, and projected to open its doors in 2022, however, unexpected circumstances — including the pandemic — have pushed its opening date further and further into the future. Last year, the ride was announced to have a 2025 opening date on its website, but it remains unclear if the attraction will be finished in time for the busy tourist season.
