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The Types of Transportation in Niagara Falls, Ontario

As with any famous tourist destination, Niagara Falls transit options include all the standard vehicle modes with which to traverse the city. To reach the general area, Amtrak and VIA Rail offer train service, while a number of airlines offer flights via nearby Toronto Pearson International Airport. Guests without access to their own vehicle can take advantage of Niagara Falls bus routes, taxis and limousine services. Perhaps the city's most intriguing modes of transportation involve the various vehicles that provide tours near the Falls themselves.

Whirlpool Aero Car
- Become a part of history with a trip high above Niagara Falls' rapids in the Whirlpool Aero Car. In operation since 1916, the aerial, open-air cable car travels across the portion of the Niagara River that forms the Niagara Whirlpool, providing views of the water below. A seasonal vehicle, tickets for the ride are available beginning in early spring through November, though weather conditions can prohibit ride availability during the tourist season. The Whirlpool Aero Car provides inexpensive fun for the whole family with child fare tickets for kids aged 6 to 12, while children under age 5 ride for free.
  
  Whirlpool Aero Car
  
  3850 Niagara Parkway
  
  Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6V6
  
  877-642-7275
  
  niagaraparks.com
Maid of the Mist Ferry
- Ferry tours of the Falls have been in operation since 1846, providing guests with a wet, wild ride as close to the waterfall as a watercraft can get. A drenching experience, passengers are provided with waterproof ponchos to protect their clothing and gear from the windy mists generated from the pounding of the plummeting water and the rocking waves. The half-hour rides depart every 15 minutes during the tourist season from mid-spring through October. At the end of the ride, guests disembark in the Maid of the Mist Plaza where they can tour the Welcome Centre, shop and enjoy some live entertainment or grab a quick bite to eat.
  
  Maid of the Mist Steamboat Company, Ltd.
  
  5920 River Road
  
  P.O. Box 808
  
  Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6V6
  
  905-358-5781
  
  maidofthemist.com
Niagara Helicopters
- Offering year-round tours, Niagara Helicopters promises views not only of the Falls, but also of surrounding attractions such as the Niagara River, Rainbow Bridge and the Whirlpool Rapids. More than just a helicopter ride, the tour company operates out of a facility that provides guests with access to an Internet lounge, a gourmet café, a gift shop and a professional Niagara photo service. The 12-minute helicopter ride itself is enhanced with a taped tour commentary that is available in 12 languages, including English, Japanese, Spanish, German, French, Korean and Italian. The company also offers specialty flights as well as family and group rates upon request.
  
  Niagara Helicopters
  
  3731 Victoria Ave.
  
  P.O. Box 636
  
  Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6V5
  
  905-357-5672
  
  niagarahelicopters.com