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Maid of the Mist

5920 River Rd at Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6V6, Canada
905-356-5781
Ranked #1 of 16 tours in Niagara Falls
5.0 of 5 stars 564 Reviews
Type: Boat Tours
Traveller Description: The Maid of the Mist has been bringing visitors to the very edge of the falls since the mid-nineteenth century. The original Maid of the Mist was a... more »
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Very efficient at moving thousands of people per hour. Good sight of the falls, but I wonder what justify the price... More

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Silver Spring, Maryland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We took our trip to Canada mid-May and the weather was perfect and during the weekdays not crowded (although the weekend was a bit more crowded). The trip was great and the Maid of the Mist was the highlight of the trip - if you go you have to do it! If you want to experience a little bit more... More

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Ontario
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

No matter how many times on I gone on this boat its still awesome and really a great value. This time around seen a man being rescued from the harsh waters..not everyday you see that.. More

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Montreal, Canada
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177 reviews 177 reviews
Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
127 helpful votes 127 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

How can you not try this. Not the same from the shore. But here what you need to know. No point rushing to get a spot at the front of the boat. The boat will turn around and you get to see just as much from the back. Oh, and yes you'll get wet a little despite the raincoats. More

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Colchester, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

As a first time visitor to Canada and really looking forward to seeing the Falls I was not disappointed,the icing on the cake was the trip on the Maid of the Mist.The best way I can describe it is, up close and personal.Our visit was in early May so no queues and not many people onboard which made the experience... More

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Seattle
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW
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Hard to describe how spectular (and wet) this attraction is. Just don't miss it. Try for a early departure, they start about 9:30 AM, You and your camera will get wet, and it's very windy. The right side of the boat seems to be the best, so try to grab a spot at the rail asap. Remember there will be... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW
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First time to Niagra Falls. You will not miss this event - impossible. People will laugh at you when you go home. You will get a true appreciation for the force of the falls and this is only half the intensity since last century when the water was diverted for hydro power. Go do it - have fun - get... More

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Werribee, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW
1
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Well worthwhile. Loved it so much the first time I went out a second time. Experiencing the mist and the spray from the falls so close up was magical. More

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Uk
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW
1
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A great boat trip! Rain macs were a laugh in the rain! Great fun and the falls were fabulous. We were at the front of the boat at the top, excellent views well worth the money! More

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Flint, Michigan, United States
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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By far the best experience of the falls. Whole family loved it 2 adults and 2 kids (1 under 4). Wasn't expensive but was a very fun boat ride...don't ride unless you want to get wet but that was the fun of it. It actually looked like you were going to drive right into the falls! Awesome ride! More

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