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 These aliens are animated |
5743 Victoria At Clifton Hill Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3L6 Canada +1 905 374 8211 |
Once you've visited this out-of-the-world attraction just a block from Casino Niagara, you'll never doubt the existence of aliens again. Not only will you find just about every alien creature conceivable; from Darth Vader to the Predator; but you'll actually have the opportunity to track an escaped one down. Or is it the other way around? And if alien-sighting whets your appetite, stop in at Planet Hollywood for a bite. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The other water wonder |
701 Whirlpool St (at Second Street) Niagara Falls, NY 14301 Canada +1 716 285 3575 / +1 800 500 4609 http://www.aquariumofniagara.o... |
Known as Niagara's "Other Water Wonder," this aquarium presents an ongoing display of fish and aquatic life from the Great Lakes to the Coral Reef. There are almost 2000 species ranging from sharks and California sea lions to Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Originally known as the "First Inland Oceanarium" when it opened 30 years ago, the aquarium has grown to over 50 exhibits. Visitors stop to watch the marine demonstrations at 90-minute intervals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Highlife At The Casino |
310 Fourth Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Canada +1 716 299 1100 http://www.snfgc.com |
Leave the falls and your plate of Buffalo Wings for another day. Step into Seneca Casino's The Bears Den for a fantastic Vegas styled evening. With 443 seats, the showroom creates an intimate atmosphere between crooner and guest. It has featured renowned artists, such as The Four Tops, Joan Jett, ABBA and Sinbad. From comedy to live music, the Bears Den will surely have you coming back for more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Leisurely and relaxing |
454 Main (at Highway 384) Niagara Falls, NY 14301 Canada +1 716 285 7550 / +1 800 538 8433 http://www.bedoretours.com |
In the business of showing off the Falls since 1950, this tour company offers individualized and group packages—with individual tours running from mid-April to the end of October and group tours year round. During peak season, tours run three times daily using a fleet of 14-passenger air-conditioned vans. Pick-ups are available from all hotels and fees include attractions, parking and any tolls. Multilingual and licensed step-on guides are there to answer any questions and to direct passengers to the sites. Prices vary; call for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tribute to glorious victory |
Niagara Parkway At Hwy 405 Niagara Falls, ON L0S 1L0 Canada +1 905 468 4258 http://www.niagaraparks.com |
Situated within Queenston Heights Park about 10 kilometres north of the Falls, this monument serves as a tribute to Major-General Isaac Brock, the British commander who lost his life here defending the area during the War of 1812. Fifty-six metres high, the impressive monument was built in 1856 and replaces an earlier one blown up by a massive gunpowder blast in 1840. The park itself, maintained by the Niagara Parks Commission, features the beginning of the Bruce Trail as well as the Queenston Heights Restaurant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Free-flying butterflies |
2565 Niagara Parkway Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S4 Canada +1 905 358 0025 http://www.niagaraparks.com |
Part of the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens administered by the Niagara Parks Commission, this conservatory has become world-renowned in the few years that it has been open. Featured are more than 2,000 free-roaming butterflies from 65 different species within a tropical forest setting. Visitors walk along a series of pathways—600 feet in all—filled with tropical plants and highlighted by a 20-foot waterfall. Audio tours are available in six languages. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Game for some fun |
5705 Falls Ave (At Victoria) Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T3 Canada +1 888 946 3255 http://www.casinoniagara.com/ |
With over 100,000 square feet of gaming space, 3,000 slot and poker machines, and 135 gaming tables, you know this casino is serious about offering some gambling fun. Located across from the Rainbow Bridge, the casino is within easy reach of most of the area's major attractions, including the Falls, the Niagara Falls Museum, Maid of the Mist, and Skylon Tower. There numerous restaurants and lounges within the complex too. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Catwalk adventures behind the falls |
Exit 141 off I-25 Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Canada +1 716 278 1730 |
Short of going over the falls in a barrel, there are fewer places closer to the action than this series of walkways beneath Bridal Veil Falls. Located on Goat Island, this was once a cave but water erosion has made it too dangerous to explore. An elevator takes visitors to the base of the American Falls where wooden stairs and pathways bring them within 25 feet of the falls. You're advised to wear the raincoat and foot coverings as splashings are frequent. There is also a walk called the Gorge Trip with an incredible view. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Niagara's Fun Street |
Clifton Hill Between Victoria Avenue and River Street Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3L6 Canada |
Known as Niagara Falls' Fun Street, this stretch of road running from Victoria Avenue to River Road is home to many of the city's amusement parks, houses of horror, and fun-style museums. Located a block from Casino Niagara and walking distance to the Falls, the strip, along with a stretch of Victoria Avenue, features such attractions as the Alien Encounter, Guinness World Of Records Museum, Adventure Dome, Louis Tussaud's Waxworks, and Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Niagara's largest tour company |
3957 Bossert Road At Sodom Road Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S6 Canada +1 905 374 7423 http://www.doubledecktours.com... |
In business for 40 years, Niagara Falls' largest tour company Double Deck Tours Ltd—offers double-decker sightseeing trips to all of the area's major attractions. Its fleet of 18 buses, each seating 64, is also available for charters, wine tours, weddings, corporate outings, and conventions. The company offers two basic tour packages, the first is a 30-mile deluxe tour with admission to Journey Behind The Falls, Niagara Spanish Aero Car and Maid of the Mist Review © 2007, Wcities |
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See it in Time |
7400 Portage Rd Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T2 Canada +1 877 642 7275 http://www.niagaraparks.com |
Administered and cared for by the Niagara Parks Commission, this clock presents an ever-changing display April to October and attracts visitors like bees to honey. Located close to the shores of the Niagara River and directly across from the city power reservoir about 10 km north of the Falls, the clock was first set up by Ontario Hydro in 1950. More than 16,000 plants make up the display and there's a ten-foot-wide oval pool at its front. This is the perfect photo op for the family album. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Travel all over in comfort |
4555 Erie Ave Niagara Falls, ON L2E 7G9 Canada +1 905 357 2133 http://www.greyhound.ca |
A practical and convenient way to travel, this North American bus company offers daily trips to and from Niagara Falls and other parts of Canada. There are also connecting buses to the United States for those looking to cross the border. All buses are non-smoking and feature wide reclining seats and plenty of leg room. They also have modern and clean restrooms onboard. Ticket prices depend on length of trip and destination and there are discounts for seniors, students and children. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Re-living the War of 1812 |
Niagara Parkway (at John Street) Niagara Falls, ON L0S 1J0 Canada +1 905 468 4257 http://www.parkscanada.ca |
One of the strategic spots during the War of 1812, this fort, located in the Fort George National Historic Park in Niagara-on-the-Lake, features costumed guides and recreations of the key battles during that war. You'll find period music, crafts and food. This location served as the headquarters for Isaac Brock's British Army during the War and it was from here that he set out to defend the village of Queenston, as commemorated in Brock's Monument at Queenston Heights Park. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Celebrating the King's birthday |
Robert Moses Parkway North (Old Fort Niagara Park) Niagara Falls, NY 14174 Canada +1 716 745 7611 http://www.oldfortniagara.org |
Every year in May, Old Fort Niagara keeps the colonial tradition of celebrating British King George III's birthday, which was once a major holiday celebrated in the colonies. Over 50 re-enactors gather at the fort to celebrate. British troop re-enactors of the Revolutionary War era participate in military ceremonies, tactical exercises and musket firing demonstrations. Public programs are offered every afternoon for both days between 1p-3p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Canadian Heroine's Historic Home |
29 Queenston St At Highlander Street Niagara Falls, ON L0S 1J0 Canada +1 905 371 0254 / +1 877 642 7275 http://www.niagaraparks.com |
Home of Canadian heroine Laura Secord, who warned the British of an impending American attack during the War of 1812, this museum features genuine furnishings from the era. Costumed guides relate the story of how Laura risked death in uncharted woods through enemy lines to reach British command after overhearing an American plan to ambush the British. Located in Queenston and under the administration of the Niagara Parks Commission, the homestead marks the starting point of her 32-mile trek. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Get royal ride treatment |
8332 Mundare Crescent At Lamont Avenue Niagara Falls, ON L2G 7M5 Canada +1 905 295 0603 |
With almost 20 years experience in the limousine business, Limousine Services Niagara has built up a reputation not only for efficiency but also for treating its customers like royalty, complete with the white-glove look. Covering most of southern Ontario and Western New York, the service provides spotless cars and competitive rates. Aside from tours of breath-taking sights such as the Falls, it is also available for weddings, banquets, corporate meetings, theatres, dinner packages, and transfers to the Casino Niagara. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mystical view of the Falls |
151 Buffalo Ave Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Canada +1 716 284 8897 http://www.maidofthemist.com |
What do Teddy Roosevelt, Marilyn Monroe and Diana, Princess of Wales, have in common? You guessed it. They've all taken rides on the Maid of the Mist—or rather one of seven Maids, which have been in service over the past 150 years. This world-famous boat takes its passengers right into the heart of the Falls. You can catch the boat on either the American or Canadian side, with boardings every 15 minutes between April and the end of October. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Killer whale pals |
7657 Portage Road At Stanley Avenue Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X8 Canada +1 905 356 9565 http://www.marinelandcanada.com |
Located a mile south of the Falls along the Niagara River, this marine theme park attracts visitors from around the world. Featured is the largest killer whale habitat in the world, dolphin and sea-lion show, a deer feeding area, and an amusement park with roller-coaster rides. You can view the killer whales either above or below water—or get an even closer look in the "Friendship Cove," where you can actually touch one! The latest additions are the majestic Arctic beluga whales. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For that breathtaking view |
6732 Oakes Drive At Dunn Street Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3W6 Canada +1 905 356 1501 http://www.infoniagara.com/att... |
Located where the Horseshoe Falls go thundering over the brink, this tower ranks as the oldest in Niagara Falls, a landmark since 1962. More than 500 feet above the Niagara Gorge, the tower features a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside from its indoor and outdoor observation decks and top-notch dining room in the Pinnacle Restaurant. Admission fee: CAN6.95 (adult); CAN4.95 (senior, youth); CAN19.95 (family); free (child 5 and under). Other nearby attractions include the Falls Incline Railway, and Journey Behind The Falls. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tour the underground railroad |
471 Hyde Park Blvd Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Canada +1 716 282 1028 http://www.motherlandconnextio... |
Casting conductors in period clothing, this tour takes you back to the days of the Underground Railroad through passageways, tunnels and cellars. You get a feel for what runaway slaves went through to escape into Canada. The journey begins at the Michigan Street Baptist Church, home to parishioner William Wells Brown, the first African-American to publish a novel. It then moves Broderick Park, where Web DuBois crossed into Canada. The tour ends at Murphy's Orchards where you will be part of a live Underground Railroad re-enactment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Of saints and rosary ponds |
1023 Swann Road PO Box 167 Niagara Falls, NY 14174 Canada +1 716 754 7489 http://www.fatimashrine.com/ |
What started as a devotional center for Our Lady of Fatima in 1954 has blossomed into a 20-acre outdoor shrine, with over 125 life-sized statues, a glass-domed basilica, and a rosary shaped pond. Located in Lewiston, the center was the creation of the Barnabite Fathers, an Italian order hoping to spread the message of Fatima to North America. The center features a 13-foot granite statue of the Virgin Mary atop the Dome Church as well as Carrara marble statues of Jesus and a replica of the original Chapel of Apparitions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rich in History |
7400 Portage Road Niagara Parks Commission Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T2 Canada +1 877 642 7275 http://www.niagaraparks.com |
Located in the Niagara River north of Fort Erie, this island has seen a lot of history; starting with its first native inhabitants some 10,000 years ago to its 1945 suggestion as a site for the United Nations headquarters. Administered by the Niagara Parks Commission, the island is home to numerous wildlife species. The island offers fishing, camping and bird-watching. One warning: when walking through the island's raspberry bushes and grape vines, keep an eye out for poison ivy. Camping permits are mandatory and can be obtained at the Niagara Parks Police Office (+1 905 356 1338). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Open-air trams |
Prospect Point Niagara Reservation State Park Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Canada +1 716 278 1730 http://www.niagarafallsstatepa... |
Using a series of open-air trams starting at Prospect Point in the Niagara Reservation State Park, tourists are provided with a three-hour guided tour of the major attractions in the area. These attractions include Prospect Point, which provides a spectacular view of the Falls, Goat Island, the New York State Observation Tower, and the Schoellkopf Geological Museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Door-to-door transportation |
8626 Lundy's Lane Near Garner Road Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1H4 Canada +1 905 374 8111 / +1 800 268 8111 / +1 800 206 7222 http://www.niagaraairbus.com |
Whether you need to go from the airport to your hotel or are planning an extensive tour of the Niagara wine region, you can't do better than Niagara Airbus. The firm provides service to and from all the major airports in the region, including Toronto's Pearson International and the Buffalo Niagara International. The Niagara Falls five-hour tour includes the Falls, and the Maid of the Mist, lunch at Rooftop Fallsview Dining Room, Niagara Parkway, Floral Clock, and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Depicting the area's history |
215 Niagara St (at Prospect Street) Niagara Falls, NY 14094 Canada +1 716 434 7433 http://www.niagaracounty.org/h... |
Close to Lockport's historic Erie Canal district, this museum, a complex of historic buildings, features a comprehensive history of the region over the last two centuries. By constantly updating displays and tours, the museum includes everything from toys and medical memorabilia to a Victorian parlor and Civil War room. Among the buildings on the complex are: Pioneer and Transportation with the first air-conditioned car; Fire House with antique pumper; and Yates Farm Barn with blacksmith display and old sleds. Admission is free although donations are appreciated to help with the museum's operation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Choice of deluxe tours |
4029 River Road At Leader Lane Niagara Falls, ON L2E 3E5 Canada +1 905 356 5487 / +1 888 640 8687 http://www.niagaraexpress.com |
Offering a choice of six different deluxe tours, this company makes it easy to see the sights without the hassle of driving, traffic, and finding parking space. The tours, each with an experienced guide onboard an air-conditioned bus, feature up to 75 of the most popular sights and attractions, giving you the opportunity to come back later for the ones you want to see in more detail. Prices range from the Deluxe Scenic Tour for CAD60 to the Deluxe Combo Special with Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake for CAD100. Pickups made at all the major hotels. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A true natural wonder |
Robert Moses Parkway (Near Prospect Street and the Rainbow Bridge) Niagara Falls, NY 14301 Canada +1 800 338 7890 http://www.niagara-usa.com/ |
It all began 12,000 years ago when a huge trench was carved to create this spectacular natural wonder. At the time, the Falls were about 7 miles down river in the Lewiston-Queenston area. In their present position, the Horseshoe Falls (170 feet high and 2,500 feet wide) on the Canadian side and the American Bridal Veil Falls (180 feet tall and 1,100 feet wide) are eroding at the rate of about 6 feet each year. Together, they pour about 200,000 cubic feet of water every second over the brink. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spectacular natural wonder |
Niagara River Parkway (Queen Victoria Park) Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T2 Canada +1 877 642 7275 (Toll Free) http://www.niagaraparks.com/ |
It all began 12,000 years ago when a huge trench was carved to create Niagara Falls—spectacular natural wonder. At the time, the Falls were about 7 miles down river in the Lewiston-Queenston area. In their present position, the Horseshoe Falls (170 feet high and 2,500 feet wide) on the Canadian side and the American Bridal Veil Falls (180 feet tall and 1,100 feet wide) are eroding at the rate of about 6 feet each year. Together, they pour about 200,000 cubic feet of water every second over the brink. Come the Winter holiday season, the Falls are beguilingly decked out for the annual Winter Festival of Lights. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Both passenger and cargo |
Niagara Falls Blvd (at Porter Road) Niagara Falls, NY 14304 Canada +1 716 297 4494 http://www.nfta.com/nfairport/ |
With 40,000 flights annually and a customs and immigration area of 10,000 square feet, this airport near downtown Niagara Falls is geared for efficiency. The 22,000 square foot terminal has a restaurant, passenger lounge, duty-free and gift shop. There is also ground transportation to Niagara Falls, Buffalo and Rochester. Opened in 1928, the airport boasts the 4th-longest main runway in New York State. It has been conducting international flights since 1965. An annual, three-day air show held each July, celebrates the airport's importance to the community. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Two Countries, One Run |
5300 Willmott Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 2A7 Canada +1 905 356 9460 http://www.niagarafallsmaratho... |
The Niagara Falls International Marathon is the only marathon in the world to begin in one country and end in another. It begins at the Albright-Knox Gallery in Buffalo, NY and ends at the majestic Niagara Falls. Events throughout the morning include a marathon, half marathon, half marathon walk, a 10km run and a 5km run. The entire weekend is filled with events surrounding the marathon; check the website for times and details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Do the city in style |
5781 Victoria Ave At Centre Street Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3L6 Canada +1 905 356 6371 / +1 888 325 5786 http://www.fallstour.com/defau... |
There's no better way to get a relaxing and informative tour of the city than by air-conditioned bus; complete with full narration. This tour company, located across from Casino Niagara, offers different tours, both summer and winter, to all the sights in Niagara Falls. The top of the line is the VIP Tour, a six-hour excursion which includes the Skylon Tower, Journey Behind The Falls, and Maid of the Mist. See their website for further information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oldest state park in America |
Robert Moses Parkway Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Canada +1 716 278 1796 http://www.niagarafallsstatepa... |
Holding the distinction of being the oldest state park in the nation, this 400-acre preserve also contains what has been called one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World; the Falls themselves. Walk along miles of trails, take in the spectacular beauty of the Three Sisters Islands, picnic on Goat Island or take part in the Cave of the Winds excursion. The visitor's center features interactive displays, a movie theater for the Niagara Wonders big screen film, a virtual reality helicopter ride above the Falls, and a gift shop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fly over The Falls |
3731 Victoria Ave At Niagara Pkwy Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6V5 Canada +1 905 357 5672 http://www.niagara-helicopters... |
This adventure takes you high above Niagara's thundering Falls as well as other spectacular attractions in the area. Since 1961, the helicopter company has been thrilling people with this ride of a lifetime. Weather permitting, the helicopters fly every day except Christmas. Pilots, engineers and ground crew are fully qualified and experienced to ensure the safety of passengers. There are also individual headsets on-board for commentary in several languages. Each flight lasts 12 minutes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Getting the royal tour treatment |
1 Prospect Pointe Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Canada +1 716 285 2113 / +1 877 285 2113 http://www.niagaramajestic.com/ |
This tour company, working out of the Comfort Inn The Pointe, offers an array of services from sightseeing and transportation to accommodations and airport transfers. The Niagara Falls package price includes hotel pick-up, 3-4 hour tour of the Canadian and American Falls with licensed guides, and your choice of a trip on the Maid of the Mist or ride up the Minolta Tower. Fees depend on your selection of tour. Tours are available in several languages, including Japanese, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All things horticultural |
2565 Niagara Parkway Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S4 Canada +1 905 358 0025 http://www.niagaraparks.com |
Run by the Niagara Parks Commission, these stunning botanical gardens feature more than 100 acres of meticulously kept gardens attracting more than one million visitors annually. Gardens include herb, vegetable, rock and arboretum for trees and shrubs. The gardens, in existence since 1936, are maintained by students at the School of Horticulture on the grounds. The gardens are also the location for the Butterfly Conservatory. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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From golf courses to marinas |
7400 Portage Road Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T2 Canada +1 877 642 7275 http://www.niagaraparks.com |
Administering over 4250 acres of parkland between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, this commission provides numerous attractions, historical sites, and recreational facilities for family enjoyment. Attractions include the Butterfly Conservatory in the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Journey Behind The Falls, and the Great Gorge Adventure. The commission also administers three golf courses on park land; Oak Hall Course, the Whirlpool Course and the Legends on The Niagara. The commission offers an Explorer's Passport for certain attractions for CAD15.50 (adult), and CAD7.75 (children 6-12). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hothouse for plants |
7400 Portage Road Niagara Parks Commission Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T2 Canada +1 905 371 0254 / +1 877 642 7275 http://www.niagaraparks.com |
Built by the Niagara Parks Commission in 1945, this greenhouse serves as a display for visitors and also as the seed house for the plants used throughout the Niagara Falls parks system. Just 500 yards south of the Falls, the greenhouse features a reception centre and a garden for the visually impaired with all plant tags in Braille. A variety of plant shows take place in the facility including a Spring, Easter, Summer and Christmas Show. Free event. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Moving people along the Parkway |
7400 Portage Road Niagara Parks Commission Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T2 Canada +1 905 371 0254 / +1 877 642 7275 http://www.niagaraparks.com |
Operated by the Niagara Parks Commission, this public transport system moves visitors along a 30 kilometre loop of the Niagara Parkway. Starting at the Falls and looping to Queenston Heights Park, the transit system offers visitors a scenic view of the area with stops approximately every 20 minutes. Some of the stops include Niagara Parks Greenhouse, and the Whirlpool Golf Course. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An electrifying experience |
5777 Lewiston Rd Niagara Falls, NY 14092 Canada +1 716 285 6661 http://www.nypa.gov/vc/niagara... |
Sponsored by the New York Power Authority, this spectacular visitors' center in Lewiston is located approximately 35-minutes north of Buffalo. The center features hands-on displays, a virtual tour of a generating plant and computer games involving electricity. The free-admission center, which attracts more than 150,000 visitors annually, is perched 350 feet above the Niagara Gorge for a once-in-a-lifetime view. A USD1.2 million fishing pier at the base of the center allows anglers to try their luck directly in the Niagara River. Facilities include a fish cleaning station and public restrooms. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The loveliest village in Ontario |
153 King St At Byron Street Niagara Falls, ON L0S 1J0 Canada +1 905 468 4263 http://www.niagaraonthelake.com |
A 15-minute drive from the Falls, with a spectacular view along the Niagara Parkway and the Niagara River, leads to this charming, historic village. Home to such attractions as Historic Fort George, Fort George National Historic Park, and McFarland House, the town is located where the Niagara River opens out into Lake Ontario. Visitors can enjoy a carriage ride in the Old Town, or attend the world-renowned Shaw Festival. With everything from world famous wineries, gift shops, and picturesque golf courses, you won't be disappointed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Concert of lights |
7400 Portage Road Niagara Parks Commission Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T2 Canada +1 905 371 0254 / +1 877 642 7275 http://www.niagaraparks.com |
If the thunder of the Falls isn't enough to stir the soul, then this display of lighting legerdemain should definitely do the trick. Operating on the auspices of the Niagara Parks Commission, the nightly illumination features 21 xenon lights with 18 in the Illumination Tower near the Queen Victoria Park area, and three opposite the American Falls. How bright are these lights? One spotlight gives off 250 million candlepower! That's quite a step up from the first lights used in 1879 with an illuminating power of 32,000 candles. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Strategic Military Site |
350 Lakeshore Rd (At Dominion) Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T2 Canada +1 877 642 7275 http://www.niagaraparks.com/ |
Once an important military post during the War of 1812, this fort today serves as a faithful recreation of those times, complete with guards dressed in period clothing, rooms frozen in time and re-enactments of the battles of the day. Reconstructed and administered by the Niagara Parks Commission, the fort features a gift shop, snack bar, picnic area, and playground for kids. The fort is located on the shores of Lake Erie, directly across from Buffalo. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pre-Revolutionary War buildings and exhibits |
State Route 33 (Fort Niagara State Park) Niagara Falls, NY 14174 Canada +1 716 745 7611 http://www.oldfortniagara.org |
Originally built by the French in 1726, this New York State Historic Site features pre-Revolutionary War stone structures and the oldest building in the Great Lakes area. Located in Fort Niagara State Park, the fort stands as a monument to living history with re-enactments of famous battles, musket demonstrations and ever-changing exhibits. Guided tours of the fort are conducted by period-dressed guards, supplemented by recorded messages in English and French. Admission: Adults USD7, Children 6-12 USD4, children under 6 free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The 18th century revisited |
Robert Moses Parkway North Niagara Falls, ON 14174 Canada +1 716 745-7611 http://www.oldfortniagara.org/ |
Explore over 300 years of history at this American fort. Until the Erie Canal was built, this citadel controlled access to the Great Lakes during Colonial Wars. It is located at the mouth of the Niagara River, minutes from Niagara Falls. The majority of the buildings were built between 1726-1872. Learn about the struggles endured at this historic site with tours, drills and battle re-enactments. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Professionally guided sightseeing |
2153 Juron Dr (between Disney and Lozina Dr) Niagara Falls, NY 14304 Canada +1 716 283 8900 / +1 877 783 8900 http://www.overthefallstours.com |
This Niagara Falls tour company offers the services of 23 guides and 12 air-conditioned vans escorting more than 65,000 customers on visits to the Falls. The company offers a choice of three guided tours, each including a ride aboard the Maid of the Mist. The tours offer the four-hour American/Canadian, viewing the falls; the four-hour American, featuring the Cave of the Winds; and the Illumination, same as first or second tour, but including the nighttime illumination of the Falls. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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At the heart of it all |
7400 Portage Road Niagara Parks Commission Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T2 Canada +1 877 642 7275 http://www.niagaraparks.com |
Located directly across the Niagara Falls and close to the Skylon Tower,this park brings together local and international plants in an ever-changing seasonal display that continually amazes visitors. The park is bound by the escarpment, gorge, and river, making it a picturesque setting. Even in stark winter the park still has something to offer: the frozen mist from the Falls makes for an eerie coat on bare branches. While visiting the park, another creation of the Niagara Parks Commission, be sure to stop in at the Victoria Park Restaurant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Towering above the Falls |
5200 Robinson St (At Murray Hill) Niagara Falls, ON L2G 2A3 Canada +1 905 356 2651 / +1 800 746 8860 http://www.skylon.com/ |
Towering 775 feet above the Falls, this tower is so high and close to the border, it needed special permission from both Canadian and U.S. authorities to be built. It has three glass-encased elevators that bring you to a top-floor observation deck, two restaurants; the Revolving Dining Room and the Summit Suite Dining Room; a shopping center and a large amusement arcade. You can see up to 80 miles from the observation deck. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Surf's up, dudes! |
8444 Lundy's Lane Americana Conference Resort & Spa Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1H4 Canada +1 905 356 8444 http://www.americananiagara.co... |
This is the reward for all the times your parents punished you for playing in the tub. Waves is a one of a kind indoor water park in the city that loves water. A retractable roof covers the 25,000 square foot water park which includes body slides of all sizes, a beach entry wave pool, interactive play structures and an arcade. If you think this place is only for toddlers, think again. Waves also has a 16 person hot spa and a full service food and bar service to satiate the appetite that's bound to be worked up! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Riding High Above the Whirlpool |
7400 Portage Rd (Niagara Parks Commission) Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T2 Canada +1 877 642 7275 http://www.niagaraparks.com/ |
Designed by Spanish engineer Leonardo Torres Quevedo in 1913 and opened in 1916, tWhirlpool Aero Car offers a fantastic view of Niagara's Whirlpool, the Gorge, and the Falls about 3 kilometres to the south of the Falls. The round trip, in a suspended 40-passenger car held by six steel cables, is about one kilometre and takes 10 minutes. The car has been modernized, with the latest update taking place in 1987. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Walking amid whitewater |
7400 Portage Road Niagara Parks Commission Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T2 Canada +1 905 371 0254 / +1 877 642 7275 http://www.niagaraparks.com/ |
Located at the narrowest point of the Niagara River, a few kilometres north of the Falls, this adventure offers visitors a spectacular view of some of the wildest whitewater anywhere. You can walk along a boardwalk a few feet away from the swirling waters. You can even see the remains of the Great Gorge Scenic Railway, once used to ferry people around the Gorge and now being slowly destroyed by the waters. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Making light of family fun |
6342 Niagara Falls Parkway (Queen Victoria Park) Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T2 Canada +1 905 356 2217 http://www.wfol.com/ |
Touted as Canada's largest light festival, this annual event from the first Saturday in November through the beginning of January combines incredible landscape lighting with live concerts, parades, fireworks, and a spectacular New Year's Eve celebration shown live around the world all with the Falls as a backdrop. The festival kicks off with several weekend Disney shows, making this event a perfect family outing. As well, there's the Annual Niagara Talent Showcase, Candles in the Park, and a Tribute to Elvis. All Winterfest events are free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Peaceful downtown oasis |
Rainbow Blvd (at 1st St) Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Canada +1 716 285 8007 |
Despite being located downtown and next to the Rainbow Center Factory Outlet and Niagara Falls Convention Center, this enclosed garden is a veritable oasis amid the hustle and bustle of sightseeing at the Falls. Many couples choose to celebrate their wedding ceremonies here, in either the Niagara Wedding Chapel or the Falls Wedding Chapel. The garden is a glass-enclosed tropical space with waterfalls, ponds and 7,000 trees. A relaxing place to visit—be it in between sightseeing tours or on a rainy day. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |