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Spanish Aero CarRide The Air and Watch the great vultures surf thermals rising from the gorge.
Suspended in space you share their point of view. Far below the torrent of water abruptly changes direction, creating one of the world’s most frightening natural phenomena’s – The Niagara Whirlpool. Mesmerizing. Terrifying. And completely unforgettable!
Features: The aerial cable car travels safely between two different points of the Canadian shore of the Niagara River over the spectacular Whirlpool. A round trip is about one kilometre (3,600 feet) and takes about 10 minutes to navigate. The capacity of the car is 40 standing passengers. A breathtaking view of the Niagara River's Whirlpool Rapids.
Built in 1913 by the Niagara Aero Car Company using Leonardo Torres-Quevedo's patent. Opened on August 8, 1916. Upgrades in design and function occurred in 1961, 1967 and 1984.
History: The aero car was designed by a Spanish engineer, Leonardo Torres Quevedo and has been in operation since 1916. The cable car is suspended from six sturdy cables and offers a wonderful view of the Niagara Whirlpool which is formed at the end of the rapids where the gorge turns abruptly to the northeast and the river escapes through the narrowest channel in the gorge. Please note that this attraction is NOT wheelchair accessible.
NOTE: Subject to Weather Conditions.
QuickFacts About Spanish Aero Car
- A breathtaking view of the Niagara River's Whirlpool Rapids
- Aerial cable car travels over the Whirlpool Rapids
- A round trip is about one km (3,600 feet)
- Journey time – approx 10 minutes to navigate
- Capacity - 35 standing passengers
- Built in 1913 by the Niagara Aero Car Company
- Opened August 1916
- Upgrades in design and function in 1961, 1967 and 1984
- Not Wheelchair accessible
- Subject to Weather Conditions
Spanish Aero Car
3850 Niagara Parkway
Niagara Falls
Ontario Canada
L2E 6T2
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