As Winter Festival of Lights came to an end mid-January, thousands of lights and displays were turned off for another year. However, that doesn't mean the Falls have been left in the dark - nightly Illumination of the waterfalls occurs year-round, every night of the year. That means that whenever when you visit, the Falls continue to be turned into an incredible multi-coloured water and light masterpiece.

In 2016, the Xenon lights that lit up the falls for many years were replaced with new, energy-efficient LED lighting. These new lights now provide twice the previous lighting levels, programmable lighting, and a wider spectrum of colours.

This Valentines Day, February 14th, the Falls will be basked in the colours of pink and red for 15 minutes each hour starting at 6:30 p.m. until 1 a.m.

The illumination of the Falls has been provided since 1925 free of charge by the Niagara Falls Illumination Board. 

To learn more about the breathtaking illumination of the Falls, including the colour schedule and to request a colour yourself, visit our illumination page.