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Embrace the great outdoors this winter season by experiencing all that Niagara has to offer. The snow covered landscape provides the perfect backdrop for a variety of winter activities that will entice you to venture outside. Here are the 4 best activities to help you plan your winter in Niagara:

Winter Festival of Lights

One of the most enchanting seasonal traditions is Niagara’s annual Winter Festival of Lights. Niagara Falls is completely transformed into a spectacle of brilliantly coloured lights and animated displays that captivates its audience along an 8km route.

This year’s festival runs from November 3rd to January 31st and features:

Illumination Displays & Exhibits – 3D Canadian wildlife displays, the signature visitor’s favourite Noah’s Ark, as well as the Prismatica illuminated art exhibit, plus many more.

Events – The Fallsview Sound & Light Show, Deck the Falls Walking Tours, a New Year’s Eve Outdoor Concert in Queen Victoria Park, and weekly fireworks shows.

Visit the website for more information.

Deck the Falls Holiday Walking Tours

If you’re looking to experience all of the magic and wonder of the season, the Deck the Falls Holiday Walking Tours will take you on a festive winter journey. These self-guided walking tours allow for visitors to explore beautifully decorated hotels and venues in the Niagara Falls tourist district, as well as the chance to enjoy gourmet food sampling, beverages, live entertainment and more! This can all be enjoyed at a leisurely pace or by hopping on and off the WEGO buses.

Ticket holders will receive their Deck the Falls Tour Pass, which includes vouchers that can be used on any of the four remaining evenings.

Dates & Times
December 7th and December 8th from 5pm – 10pm
December 14th and December 15th from 5pm – 10pm

Niagara Icewine Festival

In celebration of one of Canada’s most treasured products, the 2019 Niagara Icewine Festival offers a special experience in the wintry wonderland of the Niagara region. This annual festival takes place over three weekends: January 11th – 13th, 18th – 20th, and 25th – 27th. Visitors can expect to find this unique wine, which is made from frozen grapes taken off the vine, to be paired with a variety of food combinations at over 40 wineries. Indulge your tastebuds this winter season by partaking in a truly one-of-a-kind Canadian winter experience.

For more information on where to enjoy Icewine this winter in Niagara, click here.

Journey Behind the Falls

This year-round attraction has become an iconic Niagara Falls must-do. Journey Behind the Falls offers visitors the opportunity to stand beside and behind the Falls, even in the winter. By descending 150ft. by elevator, you can experience this icy natural wonder from a vantage point like no other. Sub-zero temperatures create thousands of glistening icicles that are undoubtedly photo worthy. However, the world famous Falls are breathtaking from a distance too as the mist freezes on surrounding trees and parklands, creating the ultimate winter wonderland.

Please note that the Lower Observation Deck may be closed due to ice conditions, in which case rates will be reduced.

Start planning which activities you’d like to experience for yourself this winter in Niagara!

Experience the energy and excitement of New Year’s Eve in Niagara Falls! With a free outdoor concert in Queen Victoria Park, special dining events at top Fallsview restaurants and spectacular fireworks shows over the Falls, a Niagara Falls New Year’s Eve getaway will be an unforgettable affair. Here are three of the best Niagara Falls hotel packages to book for New Year’s Eve:

Sheraton Fallsview

If you want a luxurious guestroom with incredible views of Niagara Falls, the Sheraton Fallsview has you covered. The hotel’s location across the street from the Falls and next to Queen Victoria Park will put you in the centre of all the New Year’s Eve action, and the hotel’s world-class dining and amenities will make your stay unforgettable.

The Sheraton Fallsview is a great option for couples, families, and groups this New Year’s Eve as guests can upgrade their stay to include a meal at the one-of-a-kind Fallsview Buffet Restaurant. Choose between these two great dining options:

Early Dinner Seating

Seating from 4:30 – 7:30pm

Reservations for the early dinner seating include a one hour dining time. This option is great for families with children and guests who have parties to attend at night. Start your New Year’s Eve off right with a delicious meal and incredible views at Fallsview Buffet Restaurant.

Late Dinner Seating

Seating from 9:00 – 9:30pm

In addition to wonderful buffet dining, the late dinner seating includes a bottle of wine, sparkling wine toast at midnight, a DJ, and dancing. And Fallsview Buffet Restaurant offers a spectacular view of the fireworks shows scheduled for 9pm and midnight.

Marriott on the Falls

Experience exceptional views, service, and dining this New Year’s Eve at the Marriott on the Falls – the closest hotel to the brink of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. The hotel’s New Year’s Eve Package will connect you with everything you need to ring in 2019 in style, including:

• One night of deluxe accommodations
• Admission to the Marriott on the Falls Great Room party, which includes a DJ, dancing, and midnight toast
• Prix Fixe Fallsview dinner for two at Milestones on the Falls restaurant
• Fallsview hot buffet breakfast for two including made-to-order omelettes

This package takes the stress out of planning a New Year’s Eve getaway and offers an unforgettable Niagara Falls experience.

Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa

Ring in 2019 with extraordinary views and dining at the Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa. Their New Year’s Eve Package offers:

• One night of deluxe accommodations
• New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe dinner for two at Morton’s Grille Niagara Falls
• Fallsview hot buffet breakfast for two, including made-to-order omelettes

And with a unique location directly overlooking the brink of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, Marriott Fallsview offers a perfect view of the Niagara Falls fireworks.

Party in Queen Victoria Park

The musical lineup for this year’s free outdoor concert in Queen Victoria Park includes Burton Cummings, The Sheepdogs, Walk Off the Earth, and Avenue Inn. The concert starts at 8pm and will be complemented by spectacular fireworks at 9pm and midnight.

Ring in 2019 in Niagara Falls! The annual Niagara Falls New Year’s Eve event in Queen Victoria Park is one of Canada’s longest running New Year’s Eve celebrations, featuring a free concert, fireworks, food and beverage vendors, and more.

This year’s outdoor concert features an amazing all-Canadian lineup of musicians including The Sheepdogs, Walk Off the Earth, Niagara-based Avenue Inn, and headliner Burton Cummings. This totally free event begins at 8pm and will feature two fireworks shows over Niagara Falls, at 9pm and midnight, along with an outdoor licensed area, and food and beverage vendors.

Here’s what you need to know about this year’s performers:

Burton Cummings

Legendary Canadian musician Burton Cummings has a long and celebrated music career as the lead-singer and songwriter of The Guess Who and a solo artist with hits like “Stand Tall” and “My Own Way to Rock”. In 2016 he was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

The Sheepdogs

The Sheepdogs are a multi Juno Award-winning retro rock band from Saskatchewan with six studio albums and many popular songs including “I Don’t Know”, “Feeling Good”, and “The Way It Is”.

Walk Off the Earth

Burlington-based Walk Off the Earth is an indie pop band known for their music videos of covers and original songs, one of which features all five members of the band simultaneously playing one guitar. Walk Off the Earth won the 2016 Juno Award for Group of the Year and has released a string of successful original songs.

Avenue Inn

Avenue Inn is a Niagara Falls-based alternative rock band that won Band of the Year at the Niagara Music Awards and has released a brand new album called “Tonight”.

This free outdoor celebration in Queen Victoria Park is the perfect place to ring in 2019, so start planning your Niagara Falls getaway today!

This November, countries from all over the world will head to Niagara Falls to compete in the Cascades of Fire International Fireworks Competition as part of Niagara’s annual Winter Festival of Lights celebration. The competition will feature 18-minute pyrotechnic shows presented by each country and spectacularly light up the skies over Niagara Falls.

Participating countries include:

• China – November 9, 2018
• Finland – November 16, 2018
• Brazil – November 17, 2018

Each show starts at 9pm and can be enjoyed from Queen Victoria Park, along the Niagara Parkway, or from a Fallsview room at a spectacular Niagara Falls hotel. And don’t forget to check out all of the other amazing events and lighting displays that are a part of this year’s Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights, which kicks off on November 3, 2018!

Experience the best of the fall season in Niagara Falls this September and October at a number of exciting local celebrations. Here are some of the top Niagara events to check out this fall.

Chinese Harvest Moon Celebration

September 24, Montebello Park

The harvest moon is the full moon that falls closest to the fall equinox, which this year will be visible on the night of September 24^th. And you can view the beautiful orange-coloured moon and celebrate the harvest in Montebello Park in St. Catharines.

Stop by the Chinese Harvest Moon Celebration to experience:

• Games and Chinese cultural dances
• Moon cakes and Chinese-inspired cuisine
• Chinese games and lantern-making ceremonies
• Live music

The celebration is from 5-10pm and admission is free.

Niagara Falls Oktoberfest

October 5^th & 6^th, Scotiabank Convention Centre

Beer lovers unite! The Niagara Falls Oktoberfest celebration is taking place on October 5^th and 6^th at the Scotiabank Convention Centre and admission is totally free!

You can taste beer from a number of great local breweries including Niagara Brewing Company, Brimstone Brewing Co., and the Exchange Brewery, enjoy live music, and indulge in delicious German fare like pork schnitzel, chicken schnitzel, beer-braised Oktoberfest sausage, German potato salad, and braised red cabbage with sauerkraut.

Canadian Thanksgiving

October 8^th

Celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving on October 8^th with a number of exciting events happening throughout Niagara, including:

• Skylon Tower yellow illumination
• Fireworks over Niagara Falls at 10pm
• Inniskillin Winery’s Thanksgiving Market Grill

All Hallows’ Eve

October 20^th, Old Fort Erie

On October 21^st, 27^th, and 28^th you can embark on a spooky All Hallows’ Eve ghost tour at Old Fort Erie and experience Halloween traditions, 1812-style on this historic battlefield. It will be a fun and frightening evening that ends with refreshments and the annual burning of a Guy Fawkes effigy. Tours are available at 7:30pm. 7:45pm, and 8:00pm.

There are a number of great fall celebrations and Niagara events happening all season long, so start planning your Niagara Falls getaway today to experience them!

The start of the school year is just around the corner, which means it’s time for one last summer hurrah. A visit to Niagara Falls is a great way to make the most of the Labour Day long weekend, and there are so many fantastic sights to see and attractions to check out! Here are a few of our picks for what to see and do this labour day weekend in Niagara Falls.

Coca Cola Concert Series & Falls Fireworks

The Coca Cola Concert Series in Queen Victoria Park draws to a close this Labour Day weekend with a lineup of free performances from:

• Ben Hudson – August 31^st
• The Howling Horns – September 2^nd
• Under the Influence – September 3^rd

Performances are from 8-10pm and are followed by spectacular fireworks over Niagara Falls. The daily fireworks shows run until September 3^rd and will be happening on weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and holiday Mondays from September 7^th to October 8^th.

Niagara Brewing Company

Stop by Niagara Brewing Company on Clifton Hill to sip some awesome new brews, which are on the rotating taps for a limited time. Right now you can try exclusive brews like Clockwork Berliner Weisse, Annie’s English Ale, Irish Red Ale, and Cream Ale, along with their four signature beers.

And don’t forget to grab some delicious snacks and sit out on one of the brewery’s two outdoor patios to soak in as much of that summer sunshine as you can!

Niagara Speedway & Hornblower Niagara Cruises

You’ll definitely want to check out a few attractions while in Niagara Falls this Labour Day weekend and Hornblower Niagara Cruises and the Niagara Speedway are at the top of our list. Hornblower Niagara Cruises offers iconic boat rides to the Falls and has a number of different experiences to choose from, including:

• Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour – 20 minutes
• Voyage to the Falls Evening Boat Tour – 20 minutes
• Falls Illumination Cruise – 40 minutes
• Falls Fireworks Cruise – 40 Minutes

And don’t miss out on the Niagara Speedway, which is one of Niagara’s newest summer attractions! This elevated outdoor go-kart course is the first of its kind in Canada and features a 4-storey helical spiral followed by a 2-tiered coaster style ramp.

Majestic Monarchs at Butterfly Conservatory

On September 1^st and 2^nd you can stop by the Butterfly Conservatory on the Niagara Parkway for their Majestic Monarchs event, which will teach you all about the migration of the beautiful Monarch Butterfly.

The event runs from 11am-4pm and will even give you the chance to help tag butterflies that are ready to embark on their journey south.

We hope your Labour Day weekend in Niagara Falls is one for the books!

This year marks the centenary of the iron scow (or “Old Scow”) wreck in Niagara Falls, and Niagara Parks will be paying tribute to this event with the unveiling of a new plaque on August 6^th, 2018.

In honour of this historic Niagara landmark, let’s revisit the story of what happened on that fateful day on the Niagara River when the iron scow became legend.

The Incident

It was August 6^th 1918 when a small dumping scow with two men aboard was dredging up sandbanks on the Niagara River, upstream from the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. The scow was approximately 1.6 km up-river when it broke loose from the tugboat that was meant to bring it back to shore and began heading for the brink of the waterfall.

After breaking loose, the scow got caught on a rock shoal 838 yards from the waterfall’s edge, leaving the two men stranded in the middle of the turbulent upper rapids of the Niagara River.

The Rescue

The harrowing rescue mission of the two men onboard the marooned scow involved heroic efforts. A rescue boat couldn’t be sent to reach them, so instead, a lifeline cannon was brought to the scene by the U.S. Coast Guard to shoot a line from the Toronto Power House to the barge. It was this method, along with the tireless efforts of many people that brought the men back to shore using a breeches buoy rescue device.

The Legacy

While the two men were able to return to safety after the wreck, the iron scow still remains stuck in the upper Niagara River, just a short distance away from the brink of the waterfall.

Join Niagara Parks in honouring this historic Niagara Falls event on August 6th, 2018. The event takes place at the old Toronto Power Generating Station on the Niagara Parkway from 7-8pm.

Celebrate the summer season with a Niagara Falls family vacation that kids and adults will love! Home to exciting attractions, themed restaurants, and affordable accommodations, Niagara is the perfect place to plan a kid-approved weekend getaway for the whole family!

Attractions

Fallsview Indoor Waterpark

Kids and adults alike will love all of the thrills and excitement that Fallsview Indoor Waterpark has to offer! Featuring 16 waterslides, a full-sized wave pool, 1,000-gallon tipping bucket, plunge bowl, outdoor activity pool, adult-only Jacuzzis, and more, the waterpark offers a full day of  water fun just steps away Niagara Falls.

And Fallsview Indoor Waterpark makes it easy to book a family getaway with fanastic hotel & waterpark getaway packages that give you access to the waterpark and connect you with amazing Niagara Falls hotel stays.

Niagara Speedway Go-Karts

One of Niagara’s newest and most thrilling summer attractions is the Niagara Speedway located right on Clifton Hill. The Niagara Speedway is an elevated outdoor go-kart course spread across four acres, featuring a 4-storey helical spiral and a 2-tiered coaster-style ramp. It’s a fast and exciting attraction for people of all ages!

Hornblower Niagara Cruises

No summer visit to Niagara Falls is complete without a Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat ride, which takes you into the mist and as close as you can get to the magnificent Canadian Horseshoe Falls . Hornblower offers a number of iconic Niagara Falls journeys including:

• Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour (20 minutes)
• Voyage to the Falls Evening Boat Tour (20 minutes)
• Falls Illumination Cruise (40 minutes)
• Falls Fireworks Cruise (40 minutes)

And to make your Niagara Falls boat voyage even more convenient and unforgettable, Hornblower offers Mobile Ticketing Scan & Go, 360° views, free wifi, and onboard refreshments!

Dining

Sweet Jesus Ice Cream

Located at the corner of Clifton Hill and Falls Avenue, Sweet Jesus ice cream shop offers innovative and delicious soft serve creations that you’ll have to see (and taste) to believe. Some Sweet Jesus signature flavours include:

• Birthday Cake – made with vanilla soft serve, cream cheese icing, birthday cake bits, and rainbow sprinkles.
• Hella Nutella – made with chocolate and vanilla twist soft serve, Nutella sauce, wafer cookies, Corn Flakes, and toasted pistachios.
• Krusty the Kone – made with vanilla soft serve, cotton candy pieces, cotton candy sauce, and rainbow sprinkles.

And with straight up soft serve, limited-time seasonal cones, and dairy-free options, Sweet Jesus is a delicious dessert experience that everyone can enjoy!

Rainforest Cafe

Embark on an adventure in dining at Rainforest Cafe Niagara Falls. Located on Clifton Hill, Rainforest Cafe offers an extensive menu of family favourites like burgers, salads, sandwiches, and pastas, which can be enjoyed inside a unique rainforest-like dining room. Kids will love the animatronic animals and 80-foot bubbling volcano, while the indoor thunderstorm every 30 minutes complete with lightning, thunder, and a wall of rain is sure to impress the whole family.

Accommodations

Clifton Victoria Inn

Clifton Victoria Inn is a family-friendly hotel in Niagara Falls located across the street from Falls Avenue Resort and just one block away from Niagara Falls and the Clifton Hill tourist district. It’s a great place for families to stay on a Niagara Falls family vacation as it offers spacious Family Suites and amazing amenities like a complimentary hot breakfast buffet, free wireless internet, and free parking.

And with great family getaway packages that bundle together accommodations and attraction experiences, planning a Niagara Falls family vacation has never been easier.

Sklyine Hotel and Waterpark

Another fantastic Niagara Falls hotel for families is the Skyline Hotel & Waterpark. The Skyline offers a variety of guest rooms for groups of all sizes including family suites that have 3 queen size beds to accommodate up to six guests.

The Skyline’s central location and indoor climate-controlled skywalk to the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, Skyline Hotel & Waterpark also connects you to the best accommodations, dining, entertainment, and attractions that Niagara Falls has to offer.

Summer’s finally here and it’s the perfect time to catch amazing live music events in one-of-a-kind venues all around Niagara. Here are 3 Niagara music events that you won’t want to miss!

Coca Cola Concert Series

June 1 – September 3, Queen Victoria Park

The Coca Cola Concert Series is back for another year in Queen Victoria Park, featuring live musical performances from local Niagara artists across a variety of exciting genres. You can catch these free live performances on select dates from June 1^st – September 3^rd at 8pm, which finish with a spectacular fireworks show over Niagara Falls at 10pm.

This year’s series will kick off with performances from Graywater, Gravely James, Chelsea Crites, The Treetops, Jessica Wilson, Ear Candy, and more!

Jackson-Triggs Summer Concert Series

Jackson-Triggs Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Jackson-Triggs Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake is once again hosting their popular Summer Concert Series from June through September, featuring incredible live musical performances in a beautiful outdoor amphitheatre in the vineyard. Concert Only and Concert & Cellar Dinner tickets are both available.

This year’s Summer Concert Series performers include:

• Whitehorse – June 15, 2018
• Broken Social Scene – June 16, 2018
• Serena Ryder – June 22-23, 2018
• Alan Doyle – July 4-5, 2018
• The Trews – July 6, 2018
• The Sheepdogs – July 7, 2018
• The Tenors – July 13-14, 2018
• Johnny Reid – July 17-18, 2018
• Matt Andersen – July 19, 2018
• Finger Eleven – July 20, 2018

For the full lineup and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.greatestatesniagara.com/Store/Amphitheatre-Tickets.

Sugarland

Fallsview Casino Resort, Niagara Falls

Grammy Award-winning country music duo Sugarland is coming to Fallsview Casino Resort on July 6^th and 7^th, performing hits like Stuck Like Glue, Stay, All I Want to Do, Baby Girl, It Happens, and more. Tickets start at $150 and can be purchased at Fallsview Casino’s Resort’s Box Office or online.

Gaming is even more exciting when Niagara Falls grandeur surrounds two popular casinos. Get all the key details on Canada’s Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara before you depart on your thrilling Ontario trip. Everyone who enters these always-open casinos, bets, wins, and drinks alcohol must be 19 or older. Who’s ready for never-ending fun?

Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort

If you’re seeking an elegant casino hotel, Niagara Falls, Canada, is your ultimate destination. Book your stay with Niagara Falls Hotels for the best rates. Enjoy lavish overnight accommodations with a 200,000-square-foot gaming space at the four-diamond Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort on Ontario’s Fallsview Blvd. The area’s newest and biggest casino resort’s 374 luxury suites and rooms soar high above Niagara Gorge on a cliff, providing stunning Horseshoe Falls and vibrant city backdrops. This hotel boasts wonderful amenities, 24-hour room service, indoor pool, fitness center, and spa indulgences like facials, manicures, massages, body wraps, steam room, and whirlpool.

As a guest, you can access the resort’s massive gaming floor easily to try your luck at 3000-plus slot and video poker machines (1¢-$100 denominations). Over 130 table games include baccarat, blackjack, Caribbean stud, craps, and roulette. Join one of the poker room’s 26 tables. Check the casino’s website for the latest promotions like Tuesday Date Nights and Thursday Rendezvous for Two. After spending specified amounts, visit the Players Advantage Club Booth. Show your receipt(s) to receive rewards including free slot plays in various sums. Put some of your winnings toward personal treats, souvenirs, or gifts at diverse Galleria shops.

Fallsview Casino’s over 20 casual to fine dining options suit every taste with an international flair from authentic Asian and Italian to classic Canadian cuisine. Grab quick bites at Auntie Anne’s, Falls & Firken, Canyon Creek, Johnny Rockets, Tuscan Market, Shoeless Joe’s, Mama Mia’s, Subway, Famous Coffee Shop, Tim Horton’s, Starbucks, and Sweet Point. For relaxed meals, visit Grand Buffet, Golden Lotus, Noodle Bar, Sushi & Oyster Bar, or Falls Deli. Refined palates may prefer Ponte Vecchio and 17 Noir.

Sip your favorite cocktails at lounges and bars. When you’re in the mood for live entertainment, settle into Avalon Theatre. The all-star lineup has included such renowned recording artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Harry Connick Jr., John Legend, Matchbox 20, Tim McGraw, Steven Tyler, and many others. Various famous Niagara Parks and Niagara Falls attractions are just an easy walk from the casino resort.

Casino Niagara

For more betting action, visit Casino Niagara, the classic Niagara Falls, Ontario, casino on Falls Avenue. Two players’ floors spread popular games across 95,000 square feet. Choose from 1500 slots (1¢-$5 denominations) and 45 table games from Mississippi stud and blackjack to Spanish 21 and roulette. Refer to the casino website for current Players Advantage Club promotions such as Double Point Mondays to multiply your winnings and Friday Ladies Nights to receive exclusive prizes.

At Casino Niagara, you get to relish personal favorites at restaurants offering wide menu selections. Enjoy whatever you’re craving at three dining and beverage spots. All are close to Casino Niagara’s gaming area that promises nonstop excitement. That means you can devour quick bites before betting or celebrate afterward by clinking drink glasses.

Fuel yourself hastily with deli sandwiches, chips, pastries, and coffee or tea at Perks Café. Sample numerous international varieties at Market Buffet. Combine sporting events with pub eats and drinks in LEV2L Sports Bar & Entertainment. This premier gaming and sporting restaurant’s 50-plus high-definition plasma screens broadcast action-packed games. Place wagers on multiple sports. Get an adrenaline rush by testing your skills at the interactive gaming zone’s hottest sports-oriented challenges. Live entertainment ranges from eclectic local bands to acclaimed tribute shows to hilarious comedy acts.

Lodging Options

You may want to choose lodgings close to a casino or other attractions you plan to visit. Because the Niagara Falls Hotels website contains over 165 properties of all kinds, you’ll find multiple options to meet your needs. The Victoria Motor Inn on Ontario’s Victoria Ave., for example, is just a short walk to Casino Niagara and the must-see falls. It features newly updated guest rooms, Jacuzzi tubs, and an outdoor swimming pool. Search for the perfect resort, hotel, motel, inn, or bed and breakfast for your party. Make your reservations today so the fun can begin.