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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.
Open daily year-round, dawn until dusk. 100 acres of 20th century themed gardens, a magnificent arboretum, as well as North America's largest butterfly conservatory. At their best in the summer.
This tropical adventure with over 400 birds is the largest free-flying indoor aviary in the world. The birds' diet consists of nuts, so this attraction is not recommended for those who have peanut/nut allergies.
Over 2,000 butterflies in an enclosed garden - great photo opportunities
Created to celebrate Canada's centennial in 1867, the park contains 1200 plants and 200 varieties. The park is best seen in May and early June.
There is a monument in the 300-acre park to commemorate the 1814 Battle of Chippawa.
Dufferin Islands is a 10-acre park with several small islands connected by small bridges and footpaths. The park is a naturalized area with indigenous vegetation, fish, bird feeding stations and bird boxes.