Niagara Falls, Ontario

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Niagara Falls is a signature Canadian vacation destination for couples and families alike; grown ups have upscale hotels, modern casinos, nightlife, concerts, fine dining, golf courses, spas, and wine country is just down the road. For children, there are theme parks like Marineland, Clifton Hill or Street of Fun, indoor water parks, Ferris wheel, Hornblower Niagara Cruises and Journey Behind the Falls. There are plenty of ways to experience this great wonder of the world.

Population:

83,000

Currency:

Canadian Dollar, 1 CAD = 100 cents

Emergency Numbers:

911

Opening Hours:

Newspapers:

Niagara Falls Review
Niagara Gazette
Niagara Falls Reporter

The Niagara Region

Niagara Falls is in the Niagara Region peninsula, which is famous for it's wineries, recreational activities, fruit stands, hiking, biking or walking trails, year long events, rich history, and peaceful quiet moments on the beaches of Lake Ontario or Lake Erie. The falls themselves are located directly on the US-Canada border, but the world-famous and iconic Horseshoe falls lie mostly on the Canadian side.

The falls are famous not for their height, for there are taller waterfalls in the world, but for the astounding volume of water that constantly flows over the edge of the falls fueled by four of the five great lakes, a flabbergasting 750,000 gallons per second at its peak.

Top 5

If Niagara Falls is on your bucket list, then these are the top 5 must-do's when visiting. For a fun-filled Niagara Falls vacation, take full advantage of the Falls attractions experience. Go under them, behind them, and over them if you have the stomach for it.

Events

Niagara Falls is home to many signature events such as the summer long fireworks by the Falls, the Winter Festival of Lights, Summer of Thrills and Ice Wine Events. There's a celebration for every season.

Do & See

Niagara offers a variety of things to do while on vacation. Some of the main tourist areas include: Clifton Hill, Falls Ave, Victoria-Centre, Fallsview and Lundy's Lane. The sights and sounds of Niagara Falls attractions aim to dazzle and thrill you - from helicopter rides and indoor skydiving to an amazing aviary and games galore at places like the Skylon Tower. Many of the attractions are nearby Niagara hotels, and within a short walk of each other while many of the theme parks, water parks, shows, scenic rides and towers with a view are just a leisurely drive away.