This tram opened in 1916 and carries 35 riders across a whirlpool of the Niagara River.As of 2023, only the south station loads passengers and the ride is round trip.Carriage with sheaves on six different track ropes.The passenger carrier, which is only open in the summer.View leaving the drive station.Riding over the river and the United States border.Return station with rescue car.Six track ropes with one haul rope loop.Loading area.Doppelmayr Canada overhauled the system in 2023.Lone cabin over the river.View north along the line.The cabin leaving the south dock.Return terminal not in use.The lift crosses from Canada to Canada over the United States.Carrier hundreds of feet above the water. It typically turns around before reaching the return station.
Well I was wondering if you knew about this little gem in the falls area. They only cross the boarder but not allow people off because it is not a secure location and no officials to allow you to cross. I am sure when there is an emergency then all bets are off and will keep everyone secured until back on the other side of the boarder.
It is a fun adventure and one must enjoy while at the falls.
I hope you enjoyed a ride on the Maid of the Mist or the Canadian vers. Hornerblower (i think that’s its name). It is a must while around the WNY area to enjoy the falls.
Interestingly enough, both terminals are in Canada. The river takes a sudden, more than 90 degree turn, which is what causes the natural whirlpool. The US/Canada border is in the center of the river and follows the same 90 degree turn. The tram just barely clips the corner of the US border at about a 45 degree angle. Because of this the line is about 1/3 Canada, 1/3 USA, and then 1/3 back in Canada!
Super interesting. Wonder if any other ropeways out there cross an international border? In this case, twice!
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Well I was wondering if you knew about this little gem in the falls area. They only cross the boarder but not allow people off because it is not a secure location and no officials to allow you to cross. I am sure when there is an emergency then all bets are off and will keep everyone secured until back on the other side of the boarder.
It is a fun adventure and one must enjoy while at the falls.
I hope you enjoyed a ride on the Maid of the Mist or the Canadian vers. Hornerblower (i think that’s its name). It is a must while around the WNY area to enjoy the falls.
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Interestingly enough, both terminals are in Canada. The river takes a sudden, more than 90 degree turn, which is what causes the natural whirlpool. The US/Canada border is in the center of the river and follows the same 90 degree turn. The tram just barely clips the corner of the US border at about a 45 degree angle. Because of this the line is about 1/3 Canada, 1/3 USA, and then 1/3 back in Canada!
Super interesting. Wonder if any other ropeways out there cross an international border? In this case, twice!
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how much of the lift is original?
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Those are the strangest looking tram cars I’ve ever seen!
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