Niagara Takes Flight – New Flying Theater Opens at Niagara Falls

(eap) At the Table Rock Centre in the Canadian city of Niagara Falls, located directly at the Horseshoe Falls – part of the Niagara Falls river system – visitors can now experience this natural spectacle from a completely new perspective. Starting today, the new flying theater “Niagara Takes Flight” offers a simulated flight over Niagara Falls. The experience is enhanced with comprehensive storytelling about the Niagara region, its landscapes, historic sites, and people.

Niagara Takes Flight features a flight simulation in moving gondolas that glide into a 180-degree dome screen, showcasing aerial footage of the waterfalls and their surroundings. Most of the sequences were filmed with drones, capturing exciting perspectives that complement a visit to Niagara Falls and its many outdoor viewing points. Furthermore, the attraction, delivered as a turnkey project by Brogent Technologies, is intended to serve as an additional tourism offer during the winter months, when boat rides close to the falls cannot operate due to weather conditions.

(f.l.t.r.): David Adames from Niagara Parks, Chih-Hung Ouyang, Chairman and CEO of Brogent, Bob Gale, Chair of the Niagara Parks Commission, and Stefan Rothaug, Marketing & Sales responsible at Brogent. “Niagara Falls is a Canadian icon – an awe-inspiring natural wonder unlike any other on the planet. Through Niagara Parks’ newest attraction, Niagara Takes Flight, visitors will be able to experience the Falls and marvel at the natural beauty of the Niagara Region like never before. With its unique combination of cutting-edge interactive technology and immersive storytelling that explores and celebrates the history and culture of the region, this attraction will create lifelong memories and become another great reason to bring your friends and family to Niagara,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, responsible for the Province of Ontario.

Chih-Hung Ouyang, Chairman and CEO of Brogent Technologies, added: “Niagara Takes Flight offers guests the extraordinary sensation of soaring above Niagara Falls, an unparalleled experience that sets this attraction apart on the global stage. This project merges technology and storytelling to deepen the emotional connection that people have with one of the world’s most celebrated destinations. We are proud to bring this innovation to Ontario in partnership with Niagara Parks Commission, creating an attraction that will inspire millions of visitors for years to come.”

“This is a transformative moment for Niagara Parks as we celebrate a dynamic and exciting new addition to our flagship site, Table Rock Centre. This $25 million investment, fully paid for by our operating revenue, supports the pursuit of our vision to be one of the most spectacular parks in the world, while driving tourism and supporting the local economy. Niagara Takes Flight captures the essence of our world-renowned natural and cultural heritage and we are proud to now share it with our guests for the first time,” commented Bob Gale, Chair of the Niagara Parks Commission – a self-financed agency of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming.

Learn more about the new tourist attraction Niagara Takes Flight with its flying theater and extensive pre-show experience in the Nov./Dec. issue of EAP. ■