There’s something extra special about surprising your favourite people with an experience that absolutely exceeds their expectations. Whether you’re aiming to wow your sweetheart or amaze your besties, these experiences are sure to make those you bring along on your next trip to Niagara feel like absolute insiders.
The winter months are an excellent time to experience Niagara Falls from a whole new perspective. Journey Behind The Falls takes guests deep into the bedrock to navigate the fascinating tunnels that lead behind the Horseshoe Falls past cave-like portals that open behind the falling water. As you breathe in the icy winter air on the lower observation deck, you’ll enjoy a one-of-a-kind view of one of the world’s most beloved natural wonders.
A whole new experience reveals itself each evening when the sun sets on the Niagara Parks Power Station. The Niagara Parks Power Station At Night experience illuminates every corner of the main generator hall within Niagara’s cathedral of power with state-of-the-art LED lighting, creating a brilliant cast of colours and shadows. Dig deeper into Niagara’s story of power with never-before-shared details of the power station’s phenomenal history, including newly unveiled multimedia storytelling and flexible screenings of Currents, an epic sound and light show. Don’t forget to make your way along the 2,200-foot-long Tunnel to discover new stories shared using brilliant LED lighting technology, projected archival images and immersive sound effects before arriving at the observation platform at the edge of the Niagara River to take in a stunning illuminated view of Horseshoe Falls!
Whether you’re mastering the art of shaping plump gnocchi, perfecting your ravioli stuffing skills, or digging into a family-style meal with your classmates, you’ll be made to feel like part of the Casa Mia Restaurant family as a student at Terra Mia. This quaint cooking school is tucked behind the restaurant and run by a husband-and-wife team that is passionate about preserving the authentic Italian pasta-making process.
While most Niagara wineries offer a wide range of experiences at their tasting bars, the selection of those that invite guests to step into their storied cellars is significantly smaller. Excellent options for wine enthusiasts keen on being cellar dwellers include The Trius Tour, which takes guests into Canada’s largest underground sparkling wine cellar, Cave Spring Vineyard’s Cellar Experience, a guided walking tour with tastings through the winery’s century-old cellars in historic Jordan Village, and Pillitteri Estate Winery’s Grand Estate Tour, a private 2-hour experience that includes time in a huge underground wine cellar lined with premium French oak barrels.
Should your travels bring you to Niagara between November 21 and December 30, add Safari Lights to your evening agenda. This dazzling holiday lights drive-thru adventure takes place at Safari Niagara, a 150-acre nature park home to more than 1,000 native and exotic mammals, reptiles, and birds. With immersive light tunnels, luminous motion lights, whimsical animal light displays and over 1 million dazzling lights, this is something you have to see to believe!
Taste why the culinary world is buzzing about Niagara’s Restaurant Pearl Morissette. After earning its second MICHELIN Star in the fall of 2025, this Niagara Benchlands darling went on to score the number three position on North America’s 50 Best Restaurants List. The Restaurant’s Chef’s Table experience is offered to just one group of six guests per evening. Guided by chefs, a dedicated service team and an in-house sommelier, this exclusive experience showcases an extended tasting menu that offers a glimpse into the Restaurant’s creative process.
Learn the secrets of award-winning gin from the expert team of spirit artisans at Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers. The 1.5- to 2-hour Craft Your Own Gin Experience includes a welcome gin cocktail, an in-depth lesson on flavour profiles, combinations and how to make the gin that’s perfect for you, and a take-home bottle of your bespoke gin blend. Afterward, enjoy a 15% discount on any purchases made in the Sipping Room.
This February, as part of First Ontario Performing Arts Centre’s Art In Action – Climate programming across Niagara, the Niagara Falls History Museum will host a behind-the-scenes look at the museum’s artifact storage room for its Empathic Traditions: Niagara’s Indigenous Legacy exhibit, which showcases objects that reveal the presence of Indigenous peoples, their art and history in the region, extending back hundreds of generations up to the present day.
January’s Icewine harvest is cause for celebration across Niagara, and a wide range of activities invite those curious about Canada’s liquid gold to immerse themselves in the magic. The Niagara Icewine Festival’s Discovery Pass program, hosted at wineries across Niagara on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from January 16 through February 1, is a perfect way to experience the excitement of the harvest at a collection of top wineries while savouring signature Icewine and food pairings at each stop. Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Village will sparkle with exciting events and activities on January 17, 18, 24, and 25, including the annual Icehaus Cocktail Competition, fun family-friendly programming hosted by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum, and cute-as-a-button Snow Globes where guests can enjoy pre-dinner drinks in Old Town. The frosty Icewine fun comes to a crescendo at January 31st’s Cool As Ice Gala, a glamorous evening affair with delicious drinks and tasty wine country cuisine set against the jaw-dropping scenery of the Niagara Parks Power Station.
Find a new way to winter in Niagara by creating your own signature blend of unique Niagara experiences at area attractions, historic sites, wineries, distilleries, restaurants, and events. Be sure to check out @visit_niagara on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for additional trip inspiration and to learn about upcoming events. Then, scroll through local accommodations options to find a delightful place to spend the night in Niagara.
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