Niagara Falls Canada
Niagara Falls, Canada is located in the south eastern part of Ontario, Canada opposite Niagara Falls, New York, USA where the upper Great Lakes drain into Lake Ontario. The Canadian side of Niagara Falls is referred to as the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and the American side is called the American Falls.
The Falls are illuminated at night, making it a spectacular sight to see at night.
The city of Niagara Falls, Canada is connected to the US side of the falls by 3 bridges, the Rainbow, Whirlpool and Queenston-Lewiston bridges.
Things to Do in Niagara Falls Canada
Things to do in Niagara Falls, Canada include tourist attractions, casinos, tours, sports and recreation activities, shopping and theater and concerts.
The Niagara Falls Parks Commission has a pass program for some of their attractions. The Niagara Falls and Great Gorge Adventure Pass includes:
- Journey Behind the Falls - close up views of the Niagara Falls and Niagara River
- Maid of the Mist - boat tour passing directly in front of the US falls and Horseshoe Falls
- Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory - glass enclosed conservatory and native butterfly garden outside
- White Water Walk - boardwalk beside the lower Niagara River
- All day transportation pass for the People Mover and Falls Incline Railway
- Coupons for various other attractions
Niagara Falls has 2 casinos, Casino Niagara and Fallsview Casino.
Tours around Niagara Falls include bus tours, driving tours and helicopter tours.
If sports and recreation activities interest you, Niagara Falls has the following sports and recreation activities:
- Hiking - Niagara River Recreational Trail
- Bird Watching - Niagara Glen and Dufferin Islands
- Camping - Niagara Falls has 8 campgrounds
- Fishing
- Boating and waterskiing in the summer
- Golf from April to October
- Picnicking
Shopping in Niagara Falls has it all. From souvenirs, international shops, gift shops, factory outlets, antiques and flea market and a duty free shop.
Niagara Parks Commission holds concerts in their outdoor band shells and amphitheatre. The Greg Frewil Dinner Theatre also offers dining and theatre experiences.