NIAGARA FALLS

Niagara Falls are considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world. While not exceptionally high (50 metres), the falls are among the most powerful waterfalls in North America. Be prepared to share the experience with the hordes of tourists who flock here to admire the awe-inspiring beauty of the falls.
 

NIAGARA FALLS

Niagara Falls are the most-visited falls in the world, welcoming some 12 million visitors each year. While not exceptionally high (50 metres), the Niagara Falls are remarkable for their width, power and beauty. You are sure to be impressed!

SKYLON TOWER

Season: Open year round, 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Skylon Tower, which resembles a smaller version of Toronto's CN Tower, is one of the best spots from which to admire the falls, and offers spectacular views of the surrounding area, up to a distance of 100 kilometres on a clear day. The tower features three glass-walled elevators to transport visitors the 236 metres to the top in under a minute. 

5200 Robinson Street, Niagara Falls / 905-356-2651
www.skylon.com

WALK FROM RAINBOW BRIDGE TO TABLE ROCK

This 1.6 km walk follows the river from Rainbow Bridge to Queen Victoria Park across from the majestic American Falls and then on to Table Rock , right beside the Canadian falls. In Table Rock House, elevators descend to a short tunnel leading to two outdoor observation decks directly behind the Falls.

WHITE WATER WALK

At White Water Walk, an elevator will take you down 70 metres to the bottom of Niagara Gorge, where you can enjoy a walk along the boardwalk at the very edge of the mighty rapids of the Niagara River, one of the world's wildest stretches of whitewater.

BOAT RIDE TO THE BASE OF THE FALLS

Season: May-November from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (reduced schedule in low season).

If there is one Niagara Falls attraction that you simply mustn't miss, it's the legendary boat ride to the base of the falls. The Hornblower boat tour will take you past the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls before moving in close to the base of the horseshoe-shaped Canadian falls, where you will experience the awesome power, thundering water and amazing mist of the mighty falls in all their glory. You will be glad of the complementary raincoat before the ride is over!

www.niagaracruises.com

WHIRLPOOL AERO CAR

Season: May to October, daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

You'll be transported through the air in an antique cable car, while far below the torrent of water abruptly changes direction and creates one of the world’s most mesmerizing natural phenomena – the Niagara Whirlpool. Note: not accessible for people with reduced mobility.

3850 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls / 1-877-642-7275
www.niagaraparks.com

THE FALLS BY NIGHT

Every evening, the Falls are lit in the colours of the rainbow from 8:30 p.m. to midnight in summer (earlier in low season). In addition, between May 17 and October 14, you can enjoy a spectacular firework display over the falls starting at 10 p.m., every night from June 17 to September 2 and Wednesday, Friday and Sunday nights in low season.

HELICOPTER FLIGHT OVER THE FALLS

Season: Available year-round, daily from 9 a.m. to sunset (weather permitting).

The ultimate Niagara Falls experience is, without a doubt, a scenic helicopter ride over the falls! What better vantage point could there be for admiring the natural and man-made beauty of the town of Niagara? After a vertiginous ascent, you will soar over the majestic falls for breathtaking views of the mighty wonder of nature. A unique and unforgettable experience that will be etched in your memory forever!

Niagara Helicopters Limited / 905-357-5672
www.niagarahelicopters.com

QUEEN STREET

Queen Street, commonly known as “The Q”, has been the heart of downtown Niagara Falls since the 1900s. This is a quaint and dynamic district that offers something for everyone, with a wide variety of boutiques, restaurants, bars, cafés, theatre and much more.

NEARBY

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE

Just twenty kilometres from Niagara Falls, Niagara-On-The-Lake is a charming small town on Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Niagara River. A well-preserved 19th-century village, Niagara-on-the-Lake is often described as the prettiest town in Ontario with its tree-lined streets, lush parks and impeccably restored houses.

Take a walk along its main street, Queen Street , which is lined with charming boutiques, restaurants, hotels, tea rooms and even a pharmacy dating back to 1866 (Niagara Apothecary). The region enjoys a unique microclimate similar to that of northern California, making it an excellent wine growing region and home to some of the best vineyards in Canada. A vineyard tour is a pleasure you won't want to miss.