Scenic Views · Camping & Hiking · Fishing · Ontario
A viewpoint over the Niagara Whirlpool at the Niagara Glen in Niagara Falls, Ontario, where the river spins in a sharp bend of the gorge. Trails lead down to the shoreline, a well-known fishing spot.
This lookout sits on the rim of the Niagara Gorge above the Whirlpool, where the river turns sharply and the current circles back on itself. Visitors describe the swirling water as mesmerizing, and one watched birds of prey circling above the gorge.
It's close to the Whirlpool Aero Car and the Niagara Glen, and reviewers found the area clean, well maintained and easy to park at. The views are good in summer, and several people want to come back for fall colour.
The Niagara Glen trails below the lookout drop into the gorge, over rocks and boulders to the riverbank. Reviewers recommend hiking shoes, and the boulders are popular with climbers. The shoreline in the Glen has long been an angling spot, with chinook salmon, rainbow trout and walleye among the targets under Ontario's regulations.
The gorge trails are rough and rocky, and the river is dangerous, so stay off rocks at the water's edge where levels can change quickly.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 100 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.
