Niagara Falls attractions are the most fun things to do and should be on your Niagara bucket list. An original Niagara attraction - take a classic Hornblower boat ride to the base of the falls in the morning and head off to a fast-paced Whirlpool Jet Boat tour in the afternoon. There is also the option to see this wonder from above on a Niagara Helicopter experience or take a Journey Behind the Falls for some magnificent photo opportunities. An afternoon of souvenir shopping may be followed up with a night out at Fallsview Casino. Smell the roses at the Niagara Botanical Gardens, then zip up to the top of the ultra-modern Skylon Tower for the best view around. With so many things to do in Niagara Falls, you'll have to make a few choices.
Travel 30 minutes from Niagara Falls by car and you’ll arrive at Niagara-on-the-Lake, a beautiful and quaint town set beside the water. Here wander along the street filled with small hotels and boutique shops. The Niagara Region is home to 90 wineries, many of which can be found in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Tour the wineries and enjoy the fine dining on offer here. Or why not spend the day playing at one of the award-winning golf courses that are offered within this stunning region?
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Day or night - there is always something going on in Niagara. Here is just a small selection of the attractions you might want to visit:
Niagara Falls - For those that long to get up close to the Falls, don your famous blue poncho and jump aboard the Hornblower to go right up to the base, walk behind them at Journey Behind the Falls, or fly over them on a helicopter ride.
Even at night the Falls are impressive. The nightly illumination means you can enjoy them anywhere you have a Fallsview - from your Niagara hotel, restaurant, cocktail lounge or observation deck. Every Friday to Sunday during the summer months and on special occasions, Falls Fireworks add a little colour to the display.
Excellent Dining - Delectable cuisine is the cornerstone of the best dining in Niagara Falls, and the prolific Niagara Falls wine region lends a local flair to the diverse options. Elegant Fallsview dining and wine bars are ideal for romantic getaways, and a day trip to Niagara on the Lake wineries will complete a culinary adventure. Equally abundant are family-style Niagara restaurants, from Clifton Hill to Skylon Tower, and casual pubs and grills. Whether you desire Asian or Indian, contemporary American or Caribbean, the world awaits!
Niagara Skywheel - The Niagara Skywheel is a world-class ride featuring fully enclosed gondolas, each equipped with heating and air conditioning for year-round enjoyment.
Imax Theatre - In this Imax adventure film you will re-live a lifetime of Niagara's sensational true stories that have been talked about for generations. Be there as this spectacular film takes you back to the days when Native peoples worshipped the thunder spirits. Meet the daredevils who challenged the fury of the Falls, from the Great Blondin, who completed a death-defying tightrope walk over the river in 1860, to Annie Taylor, a 63 year old schoolteacher, who became the first person to go over the Falls in a barrel and live to tell the tale. The Falls is waiting for you in the most involving cinematic format available today - IMAX.
Niagara Icewine Festival: 6 - 22 Jan 2023
The Niagara Wine Region comes alive during this celebration of Ontario’s famous Icewine. With gala dinners, a full-service outdoor ice bar, ornate ice sculptures, winery tours, tastings and carriage rides along Niagara's wine route, the Niagara Icewine Festival offers plenty for every taste.
Shaw Festival: March - 28 Feb - 23 Dec 2023
The Shaw Festival celebrates the works of George Bernard Shaw and his contemporaries. Located in idyllic and historic Niagara-on-the-Lake, the summer-long festival is the only one of its kind in the world.
Winter Festival of Lights: Nov - Jan 2023
Niagara Falls shines with nearly two million lights and over 100 animated light displays during the Annual Winter Festival of Lights. During this two-month festival, you’ll witness the spectacular illumination of the Falls themselves – along with illuminated night parades, fireworks, children’s shows, the popular Disney parade and Canada’s largest New Year’s Eve party.
The coldest months in Niagara Falls are November through to March, when temparatures average between -6 and 4 degrees celsius. Snowfall is abundant during the winter months. April and October are also brisk. June, July and August are balmier, with average highs of 26 degrees celsius and lows of 15 degrees celsius. Keep in mind that the falls affects local weather conditions. Even on the sunniest of days, visitors close to the Falls can get quite wet from the mist if the wind is blowing their way. Be prepared to wear rain gear year round!
Average Daily Temperatures in Niagara (low / high, degrees Celcius)
Jan: -8 / -1
Feb: -8 / 0
Mar: -3 / 5
Apr: 2 / 12
May: 9 / 19
Jun: 14 / 24
Jul: 17 / 27
Aug: 17 / 26
Sep: 12 / 21
Oct: 6 / 15
Nov: 1 / 8
Dec: -4 / 2
