Niagara Falls (Canada)

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Introduction

Nigra falls in winter

The city of Niagara Falls, Ontario, sits on the Niagara River at the set of waterfalls known as Niagara Falls. In addition to a massive set of waterfalls, Niagara Falls also boasts that it is the "Honeymoon Capital of the World," offers casino gambling, wax museums and haunted houses, and theme park rides.

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Neighbourhoods

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Sights and Activities

Niagara Falls

The Niagara Falls can be viewed for free from the edge of the Niagara River. The Falls is made up of three separate falls: the large Canadian falls – with its distinctive curved shape – is also known as the "Horseshoe Falls". It is separated by Goat Island from the American Falls, which is separated by a small island at its southern end, from the narrow Bridal Veil falls.

There are debates over whether the Canadian or American side offers the best view, but one of the closest views of the falls can be seen from The Maid of the Mist. Maid of the Mist is a boat that takes tourists to the foot of the falls, where you can better appreciate their thunder and spray. Price for a trip aboard the Maid of the Mist is $14.00 (Cdn) for adults. The boat runs in the spring, summer and fall. The opening date depends on the ice flow in the Niagara River, so check the Maid of the Mist website for the exact opening dates.

Niagara Falls

Casinos

On the Canadian side, there are two casinos, the newer Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort and the older Casino Niagara.

Clifton Hill

Clifton Hill is a street, chock o' block full of tourist attractions such as wax museums, Ripley's Believe it or Not, haunted houses, and gift shops.

Butterfly Conservatory

The Niagara Falls Butterfly Conservatory features over 2,000 colourful tropical butterflies floating freely among lush, exotic blossoms and greenery.

Nearby

Niagara On The Lake is a pretty little town on Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Niagara river. Calmer and quieter than it's brash partner in Niagara Falls, it makes a nice stop for any trip to Niagara Falls.

You may not have heard of good Canadian wines, but they are growing in stature in the wine tasting world, as viticulturalists and vintners have begun to realize that the land and climate produce ideal grape-growing conditions due to glacial deposits and a microclimate created by the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario. ^[1]. There are numerous wineries in the Niagara region that provide the opportunity for a tour and a tasting, including a number of wineries in Niagara on the Lake and the amazing Jackson and Triggs Estate, with it's amazing architecture and modern, open-concept design.

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Events and Festivals

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Weather

The city and area have a humid continental climate with mostly warm summers and cold winters. Average highs range from slightly below zero in January to around 27 °C in July, nights between -8 °C and 17 °C respectively. Winters see regular snowfall and the total annual precipitation is around 1,000mm of which 80% is rain.

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Getting There

Most travellers will be coming either from Toronto or from the United States from Buffalo (New York) or Detroit (Michigan).

By Plane

Travellers can fly into Toronto's Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Code: YYZ). From the airport, numerous shuttle bus services run directly to Niagara Falls. Check the Toronto airport's ground transportation page for companies providing services.

From Buffalo Niagara International Airport (Code: BUF) in Buffalo, NY State, you can take a car, bus, or taxi to Niagara Falls (about 20-30 minutes).

Limited air service can also come into Canada's Hamilton's John C. Munro Airport (code: YHM) or Niagara Falls Intl Airport (code: IAG) across the border in the USA.

By Train

Via Rail and Amtrak both have service passing through Niagara Falls for trains between Toronto and New York City (via Albany). Service is infrequent and expensive.

By Car

By Bus

Trentway-Wagar and Coach Canada offer a joint service to Niagara Falls (Canada side) from Toronto via St. Catharines. Adult same-day return fare is roughly $30. There are several departures to and from Niagara Falls per day. Phone: 1-800-461-7661.

Visitors staying in Toronto can also catch a tour from various tour providers.

By Boat

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Getting Around

Niagara at Night

By Car

By Public Transport

For longer distances, the Niagara Parks Commission People Mover is a bus service in the city of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The service links the various tourist sights and attractions along the Canadian side of the Niagara Falls and the gorge downstream of it. The service operates every 20 minutes from April to October each year. A single all-day ticket, issued as a sticker, allows passengers to hop on and off the buses along the route, and also allows the holder to ride the Falls Incline Railway. Adult (13 years and over) $7.50, children 6-12 years $4.50, children 5 and under ride for Free. People Mover Website

For further distances, Niagara Transit operates 10 routes in the city. Fares for adults are $2.25, students and seniors (providing ID) pay $2.00, children from 6 to 12 ride for $1.00 and children 5 and under are free. Check the Niagara Transit website for routes.

By Foot

Most tourist attractions are within walking distance of the falls.

By Bike

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Eat

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Drink

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Sleep

Property	Address	Type	Popularity
AWA Lodge at Niagara Falls	5234 Ferry Street	Hotel	74
Accommodations Niagara	5069 River Road	Guesthouse	92
Ellis House Bed & Breakfast	4284 Ellis Street	Guesthouse	75
HI-Niagara Falls Hostel	4549 Cataract Ave. Niagara Falls	Hostel	82
Imperial Hotel and Suites	5851 Victoria Avenue	Hotel	87
ACBB Hostel Niagara	5741 McGrail Ave. Niagara Falls	Hostel	86
Victoria Motor Inn	5869 Victoria Ave.	Hotel	97
Three Diamond Inn	8911 lundys lane	Hotel	77
Niagara Falls Backpackers Hostel	4219 Huron Street	Hostel	86
Always Inn Bed & Breakfast	4327 Simcoe Street Niagara Falls	Guesthouse	100
Mahren House	4340 Simcoe St	Guesthouse	-
Angel's Hideaway Bed and Breakfast	4360 Simcoe Street	Guesthouse	-
Days Inn Welland	1030 Niagara Street	Hotel	-
Ambiance by the Falls Bed & Breakfast	4467 John Street	Hostel	100
Gretna Green Bed and Breakfast	5077 River Road	Guesthouse	96
Comfort Inn	870 Niagara St	Hotel	-
Travelodge - Niagara Falls	420 Ontario Street Queen Elizabeth Hwy Exit 47	Hotel	-
Americas Best Value Inn	13055 Lundy's Lane	Hotel	20
Downtowner Inn & Hostels	5334 Kitchener Street	Hostel	66
The Rex Motel	6247 Mcleod Road Niagara Falls, Ontario	Hotel	90
Caravan Inn	8511 Lundys Lane Niagara falls	Hotel	-
The Diplomat Inn	5983 Stanley Ave Niagara Falls	Hotel	80
Niagara Lodge & Suites	7720 Lundys Lane Niagara Falls	Hotel	60
Rainbow Bed And Breakfast	4436 John St Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 1A5	Guesthouse	92
A1 Star Inn	8627 Lundys Lane	Hotel	20
Red Carpet Inn	5334 Kitchener Street Fallsway	Hotel	82
Scottish Inn	5265 Lorne Street	Guesthouse	93

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Work

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Learn

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Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

Post

Postal service is provided by Canada Post, a crown corporation owned by the government but run as an independent business. The lettermail service allows the mailing of a letter. The basic rate is currently set at $0.52 for one standard letter (30 grams or less). The rates for lettermail are based or weight and size and determine whether the article falls into the aforementioned standard format, or in the oversize one. The rate is the same for a postcard. Mail sent internationally is known as letterpost. It can only contain paper documents. The rate for a standard letter is of $0.93 if sent to the United States, and $1.55 if sent to any other destination. Oversize or overweight letters may be charged a higher fee ^[2]. Larger parcels can be shipped via Canada post both domestically and internationally, the rate is dependent on the weight and destination. ^[3]. Federal Express or DHL also provide interntional shipping from Canada.

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