Rainbow Gardens – A Peaceful Stop by the Rainbow Bridge
Visit Rainbow Gardens in Niagara Falls, once planned as a cross-border gateway, now a quiet spot with flowers, views, and history near the Rainbow Bridge.
Rainbow Gardens sits right next to the Rainbow Bridge, connecting Canada and the USA. Few visitors know it was originally meant to be a walkway leading from the American side into Canada’s Queen Victoria Park — a plan that was never completed. Today, it’s a small but charming garden with seasonal flowers, shady benches, and open lawns where you can take a quiet break.
Quick Facts for Visitors:
The Rainbow Bridge opened in 1941 and is one of the busiest border crossings in North America.
The gardens are free to visit and just steps from the Falls and Clifton Hill.
On summer evenings, you can sometimes hear the roar of the Falls from here.
The name “Rainbow” comes from the colorful arcs often seen in the Falls’ mist — and you can sometimes spot them from nearby.
It’s one of the few places where you can see both the bridge and the spray of the Falls in one view.
For anyone on the Niagara Falls Private Custom Tour from Toronto, Rainbow Gardens is a quick, easy, and scenic stop with a bit of history — and a great place for photos.
