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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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 Visiting spirits of the past |
26 Queen St (Near King) Niagara Falls, ON L0S 1J0 Canada +1 905 468 4257 http://www.niagara.com/~parkscan/ |
It's only natural that a structure with as much history as Fort George, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, would have a few skeletons in its closets. All summer long, you too can converse with these spirits while taking part in a nighttime candlelit Ghost Tours of Fort George. Guides will tell of mysterious real life encounters with the spirits, going back to the War of 1812. It's both fun and informative, and guaranteed to send some chills up your spine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Thundering great fun |
6650 Niagara Parkway (Table Rock Complex) Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T2 Canada +1 905 351 0254 / +1 877 642 7275 http://www.niagaraparks.com/ |
This thundering adventure literally brings visitors beneath and behind the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, for a wild and wet time up close and personal with one of the world's natural wonders. Protected by rain gear included in the price of admission, visitors are taken 125 feet down and then another 650 feet through man-made tunnels. They come out at an observation area where the noise is deafening, the mist all-surrounding, and the view awe-inspiring. Audio tours are available in six languages. 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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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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 Providing a visual artistic environment |
247 Ricardo St (At Collingwood) Niagara Falls, ON L0S 1J0 Canada +1 905 468 5455 http://www.niagarapumphouse.ca |
Situated in a Victorian building built in 1891 and restored in 1994, The Niagara Pumphouse Visual Art Centre in the picturesque town of Niagara-on-the-Lake offers exhibitions by contemporary visual artists working in various media, as well as educational programs and workshops for young and old. There are also lectures, concerts and other public events, all are free. Several times a year, the centre sponsors tours to various sites of interest, including Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D Martin House and theAlbright-Knox Art Gallery. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Touring the wine region |
92 Picton St At Wellington Niagara Falls, ON L0S 1J0 Canada +1 905 468 1300 / +1 800 680 7006 http://www.niagaraworldwinetou... |
Be it by bike, van or coach, self-guided or with a guide, this company offers an array of tours through the famous Niagara wine region, an area that produces about 80 per cent of Canada's wine. Operating out of Niagara-on-the-Lake, the company has been bringing the world to this spectacular region since 1992. Some of the wineries visited include Inniskillin Wines, Reif Estate Winery, Hillebrand Estates Winery, and Chateau des Charmes. 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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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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A monumental battle site |
Niagara Parkway at Route 81 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T2 Canada +1 877 642 7275 http://www.niagaraparks.com/ |
Scene of one of the fiercest battles in the War of 1812, this park located at the northern end of Niagara Falls along the river also marks the start of the Bruce Trail. The park features two significant monuments: one to Major-General Isaac Brock for his victory here; the other to Laura Secord, who warned the British that the Americans were about to attack. Fine dining in the park is available at the Queenston Heights Restaurant, featuring a spectacular view of the Niagara River. 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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 Taking the backroads |
77 Queenston St (At Highlander) Niagara Falls, ON L0S 1J0 Canada +1 905 562 0788 http://www.stevebauer.com/ |
Steve Bauer, once Canada's top international cyclist, now helps others appreciate the joy of cycling. His tours include the scenic backroads of the region, the wineries, orchards and rivers. The 30km Niagara-on-The-Lake Full Day Tour begins at Steve's Yellow Jersey Boutique in Queenston, north of Niagara Falls. There's a picnic lunch at the world-famous Chateau des Charmes, followed by a tour of the winery, and a ride up to the Queenston Heights Park. 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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