3 Things to Know About Cave of the Winds Winter Closures

Cave of the Winds closes for winter The tour shuts down in late October or early November, once ice and freezing spray make the walkways hazardous.

Ice and cold make the experience unsafe Wooden decks become slick, and falling ice poses a danger, so the attraction does not operate during cold months.

Plan for warm-weather visits only If you visit Niagara Falls in winter, the falls are still spectacular and less crowded, but Cave of the Winds will be closed. Check official dates each year, as some seasons extend into early November, but do not count on it being open past Halloween.