Niagara Falls (Ontario)

This wood-frame church is a National Heritage Landmark Site built in 1836. It was a station along the Underground Railway.

Local history in three galleries with hands-on exhibits and digital guides.

Outdoor amphitheatre, formal gardens, view of falls.

This park includes the Brock and Laura Secord Monuments. It is also an end point of the Bruce Trail, which winds it way northward over 800 km (497 mi) to Tobermory.

Guided tour every 15 minutes, year-round. See how the massive power of the Niagara River is harnessed and used to power the surrounding area

A former power station, the 2,200 foot-long water tunnel located nearly 200 feet below the surface opens up to a new view of the Niagara Falls at the water level. Inside the former power plant, there are exhibits, artifacts, history and science of this hydroelectric power plant.

This funicular offers a view of the falls on its slow 60 metre descent. It also offers a showcut for pedestrians between the Fallsview area and Table Rock. There are 1-way, round-trip and day tickets.

A boat tour to the foot of the falls, where visitors can better appreciate their thunder and spray. There are three types of cruises: Voyage to the Falls, Sunset Cocktail Cruise, and Falls Illumination/Fireworks Cruise. See their website for hours, as they vary. Many people want to use their digital cameras to take pictures, but they will get wet, so plan ahead.

The funicular takes visitors down the gorge to view the American Falls from the dock area, and optionally to board Hornblower cruises. The funicular operates 30 minutes before the first cruise until 15 minutes before last cruise.

This is an interesting attraction to consider in lieu of Hornblower Niagara Cruises (or when Hornblower Niagara Cruises isn't operating). Although popular, the lines aren't nearly as long for "Journey" as they are for Hornblower Niagara Cruises, and therefore may be a better option on crowded days, or for those travelling with small children. Ponchos are provided, as the Journey still offers participants the chance to feel the "spray" of the Falls, from portholes opening behind the Falls, as well as access to a small open area on the bank of the river, no more than 200 feet from the base of the falls. An informative guided tour that still provides some of the thrills of the other attractions. Open year-round except 25 December. Whilst this attraction remains open during winter, often some of the viewing points are inaccessible due to snow build-up.

Over the Falls and surrounding area.

Ferris-wheel-like, with air-conditioned/heated pods and views of the Falls and surrounding skyline. 10-minute ride. Year-round.

520-ft (160-m) tower that has an observation deck. There are two restaurants with a great view of the falls. One is a revolving restaurant, the other is a buffet. There are arcade games in the base.

Cable car ride over the Niagara Whirlpool. Open March - November.

A 1,000-ft (305 m) boardwalk beside the rapids. Open seasonally.

This Canadian chain of aerial adventure courses has two attractions in Niagara Falls.

The ziplines take riders on a 670-meter (2,200-foot) trip along the river gorge, with great views of all three falls.

A set of aerial adventure courses with obstacles and ziplines, near the Niagara Whirlpool. There are Classic (ages 7+), Extreme (ages 12+), and Kids' (ages 5-12) courses. There's also the "What's to Fear Jump" (ages 7+), a 40-foot loose-line freefall, available as a standalone activity or as a package with the courses.

Queenston departure point (approx. 20 minutes from downtown Niagara Falls, limited parking). The tour does not give a view of the falls, and is not for those who wish to stay dry.

The original Niagara Falls casino. It is the oldest and smallest of the three Niagara Falls casinos.

Check out the vast array of flashing lights, Haunted Houses, Mazes, a Fun House, Arcade. Tons of fun attractions and restaurants. Located right near the falls between the Niagara Parkway and Victoria Ave.

Haunted house attraction, famous for the number of visitors that 'chicken out'.

A Vegas-style casino built to replace Casino Niagara. The second of three Niagara Falls casinos and the last to be built on the Canadian side of the Niagara Gorge.

Niagara's largest indoor waterpark at 125,000 square feet. The water park features 16 slides, up to six stories high, full-size wavepool and outdoor year-round pool. The Fallview Indoor Waterpark is directly connected to the Sheraton on the Falls Hotel, Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls - Fallsview Hotel and the Skyline Inn Niagara Falls.

Illusionist Greg Frewin presents his Las Vegas-style magic show.

Has a 45-minute movie about the history of the Falls, filmed in 2005, that's not quite worth the price of admission ($14.50). However, the theatre also houses a daredevil exhibition with original barrels used by falls and whirlpool daredevils on display, well worth the $8.00. Some online discounts and coupons from other attractions available.

A 360-degree audio/visual theatre with a 45-minute presentation about Niagara Falls.

The City of Niagara Falls issues marriage licences ($125, no waiting period, no medical tests) valid for 90 days anywhere in Ontario. No ceremonies are performed at Niagara City Hall.

Queen Street has been revitalized into the latest Niagara Arts & Culture District. Art galleries, boutiques, cafés, bistros, live theatre and festivals.

Area around the Falls. A 5-km/3-mi route along the Niagara Parkway featuring over three million sparkling tree and ground lights, and over 120 lighting displays. Illuminations run from mid Nov to Jan 31, from 5PM to midnight. Opening festivities includes fireworks. Fireworks over the Falls every Friday night at 9PM during Nov, and Dec. The fireworks are 4 minutes long. No admission, $10 donation per car suggested.

The Falls are just one small part of the Niagara Escarpment; the Bruce Trail follows the escarpment ridge all the way from the falls to Tobermory. In the north end of the city, the trail leads west to St. Catharines, or northeast through Niagara-on-the-Lake.

140 km trail that goes through Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Welland, Thorold, St. Catharines and Niagara on the Lake.