GO Transit

GO Transit offers both weekday and weekend service from Toronto to Niagara Falls. Consider purchasing the GO+WEGO combo ticket, which allows you to travel by GO Transit 7 days a week to Niagara Falls GO, and then enjoy hop-on and hop-off access on the Niagara Falls’ WEGO bus service, which connects Niagara Falls’ major tourist areas, attractions, and accommodations.

Fan Zone By The Falls at Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls

Niagara Parks’ historic Queen Victoria Park will transform into a FIFA World Cup™ Fan Zone by the Falls from June 11 to July 19. Two large outdoor screens will broadcast all the FIFA World Cup™ excitement every day from 11:00 am until 11:00 pm.

You Can Sip Your Way Through Niagara Wine Country

With seemingly endless acres of rolling vineyards and over 100 wineries sprinkled throughout Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Niagara Benchlands, Niagara’s award-winning wine scene is absolutely worth exploring.

You Can Catch a FIFA World Cup™ Game Right Beside Niagara Falls

Head to the FIFA World Cup™ Fan Zone by the Falls from June 11 to July 19, where two large outdoor screens will broadcast all the games just steps from Niagara Falls! Read about other ways to experience FIFA World Cup™ in Niagara Falls.

Sunshine Seeker Adventure #1:

Solar Flower Power

If you’re visiting Niagara in the spring, a trip to pick your own tulips is a wonderful way to soak up some post-winter rays! Local flower farms that roll out the red carpet for flower-loving visitors include Tasc Flower Pick Farm, JP Niagara Tulip Experience, and Roadside Flower Market. Those particularly passionate about flowers and gardening will want to time their trip around the Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom event, held each May.

Four Seasons of Niagara Falls Fun

While Niagara City Cruises presses pause on its thrilling boat tours to the base of the Horseshoe Falls from January through the end of April, there are plenty of ways to have an up-close-and-personal experience with the famous Falls even when the boats are on their winter break! Attractions like Journey Behind The Falls, and the Niagara Power Station and Tunnel offer visitors access to observation platforms with stellar views, no matter the weather!

Find Your Ideal Village Vibe

Whether your ideal vacation backdrop is big-city excitement, history and charm, rolling vineyard views, quaint beachtown bliss, or a custom blend of all those things, Niagara is home to a wide assortment of communities, each offering something unique.

In addition to the stunning scenery of its world-famous Falls and all the related attractions, Niagara Falls offers visitors the excitement of Clifton Hill, Canada’s largest casino, and a stand-out live entertainment scene attracting top-notch talent, including The Black Keys, David Lee Roth, Alison Krauss, Flo Rida, Seth Meyers, and Jerry Seinfeld in the months ahead.

For those seeking a more tranquil travel destination, Niagara-on-the-Lake boasts historic architecture, quaint shops, excellent dining, and the acclaimed Shaw Festival, all just a few minutes away from peaceful vineyards and fruit orchards.

While St. Catharines may be known as “the Garden City,” its red-hot culinary scene has put it on the radar of in-the-know foodies seeking an urban scene with standout dining options. Between meals, explorers can cycle or stroll along the Welland Canal, hike the Bruce Trail, catch a show at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, or bask in the sun at Lakeside Park or Sunset Beach.

Rural relaxation is always on the menu in the Niagara Benchlands, a collection of smaller communities on the west side of Niagara known for its tender fruit and grape farms, dozens of wineries, serene Niagara Escarpment waterfalls, and an incredible farm-to-table scene made up of stellar roadside markets and buzzed-about dining options, like the MICHELIN-starred Restaurant Pearl Morissette.

Set on the shores of Lake Erie, Niagara’s South Coast is the region’s waterfront playground, boasting friendly lakeside towns, gorgeous sandy beaches, and some of the region’s most popular options for outdoor pursuits, like fishing, golf, and cycling.

Family Travel Goal:

Let’s Do Something We’ve Never Done Before

It’s hard to get excited about something you’ve already experienced. Fortunately, Niagara’s filled with so many exciting attractions and experiences, do-overs are never required! If your family has already experienced the excitement of Niagara Falls firsthand, Niagara Parks’ new Niagara Takes Flight attraction offers guests an immersive, 56-km indoor flight experience from the shores of Lake Ontario to the edge of Lake Erie with motion-based seats and sensory effects like wind, mist and scent to create the exhilarating illusion of free flight. Flying like a bird over Niagara is sure to wow everyone.

Other excellent options to offer your family a fresh perspective on the famous Falls include Niagara City Cruises’ Falls Fireworks Cruise, Journey Behind The Falls, and White Water Walk.

1: Your ideal vacation morning starts with…

a. Waking up early to hike, cycle, or try something new
b. Visiting a museum, historic site, or local neighbourhood café
c. Sleeping in and enjoying a scenic view with coffee

#1: Big Beautiful Blooms Abound

With its abundance of talented gardeners and passionate growers, Niagara bursts into bloom each spring and invites visitors to join in on all the flower-filled fun! Pick-your-own tulip experiences at Tasc Flower Pick Farm, JP Niagara Tulip Experience, and Roadside Flower Market welcome bloom seekers to walk the fields and build their own bouquets. Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom, a garden-themed festival held each May, fills the town with unique floral installations and offers a range of fun flower-themed events, including a Bubbles & Blooms Afternoon Tea in a Monet-inspired Garden Barn, bloom seminars and workshops, a Bonnet Lunch, and the Birds of a Feather gala dinner. The Watering Can in the Niagara Benchlands is another can’t-miss destination where greenthumbs can browse acres of plants and take a hands-on workshop to craft beautiful take-home arrangements and urns.

Cap sur :

Le mariage parfait vin et pizza

Si Niagara fait beaucoup parler d’elle dans le Guide MICHELIN pour ses restaurants réputés tels que Restaurant Pearl Morissette, Trius Winery Restaurant, et Fat Rabbit, la région excelle également dans la cuisine plus conviviale. Une pointe de pizza fraîchement sortie du four à bois accompagnée d’un verre de vin VQA est un excellent complément à tout itinéraire touristique. Les arrêts incontournables de Niagara Benchlands pour une pointe de pizza incluent Honsberger Estate Winery et Calamus Estate Winery. Pillitteri Estates Winery, Queenston Mile Vineyard, et Colaneri Estate Winery sont toutes d’excellentes options dans la région de Niagara-on-the-Lake. Sons & Daughters Winery, un vignoble relativement récent qui a la particularité d’être situé dans le delta de Fonthill Kame, sert aussi de délicieuses pizzas cuites dans un four en pierre.

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Wineries With A+ Wine & Pizza Pairings

While Niagara is earning big MICHELIN Guide buzz for destination dining like Restaurant Pearl Morissette, Trius Winery Restaurant, and Fat Rabbit, the region also excels at more casual fare. A slice of fresh-from-the-wood-fired-oven pizza with a glass of VQA wine makes a great addition to any touring itinerary. Can’t-miss stops for a slice in the Niagara Benchlands include Honsberger Estate Winery and Calamus Estate Winery. Pillitteri Estates Winery, Queenston Mile Vineyard, and Colaneri Estate Winery are all excellent options in the Niagara-on-the-Lake area. Sons & Daughters Winery, a relatively new winery with the distinction of being located on the Fonthill Kame Delta, also serves delicious stone-oven pizza.

Find Kid-Friendly Icewine Fun

Your little ones will think they’ve landed in a sparkling winter wonderland when they walk through Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Icewine Village on January 17, 18, 24 and 25. Adults can savour Niagara’s world-renowned Icewine on offer from 20 different Niagara wineries while the whole family enjoys delicious culinary creations from local vendors, crackling fire pits, live ice carving demonstrations, and stunning light displays projected on the Old Courthouse. There will also be family-friendly activities for the kids hosted by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum. Guests who want to increase the cozy factor can purchase blocks of time in VIP Snow Globes.

Families in search of an Icewine adventure that takes them on more of a scenic tour can opt for a Niagara Icewine Festival Discovery Pass on January 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 and February 1. The three- or six-pairing Driver’s Discovery Pass is an excellent option that also allows budding foodies under the age of majority to try delicious food and mocktail pairings at a choice of 29 different Niagara wineries. Browse the pairings in advance to find kid-friendly food choices your crew will adore, like Funnel Cake Poutine, Maple Butter Tarts, Aged Cheddar and Salami Chimney Cakes, and Pork Belly Tacos, for a roaming lunch that’s a whole lot of fun.

True North Niagara Winter Adventure #1:

Plan A Truly Special Sleepover Surprise

Spending a night at a hotel is a treat for any kid, but waking up to discover the place you’ve landed has even more surprises in store creates the kind of unexpected delight that makes memories pure magic. Here are a few fun options everyone will adore:

Book a stay at one of Niagara’s three incredible indoor waterparks:
   – Great Wolf Lodge
   – Fallsview Indoor Waterpark
   – Waves Indoor Waterpark

Wow them with a themed suite:
   – Choose from golf, football, bicycle, Christmas or tropical suites at Hotel Philco in Crystal Beach.
   – Port Dalhousie’s The Juniper Inn has an Arizona-themed room and a zebra-themed room, both of which can sleep up to four guests.

Enjoy breakfast with a view. Staying in your pyjamas and eating breakfast in bed while watching the mist billow off Niagara Falls is a spectacular way to start a winter day! Excellent options include:
   – Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites
   – Sheraton Fallsview
   – DoubleTree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton – Niagara Falls

Sip Your Way Through Canada’s Largest Outdoor Light Festival

The Winter Festival of Lights, which runs from November 15 through January 5, stirs up excitement across Niagara Falls, including its many restaurants and bars. As you stroll through the twinkling light installations, be sure to stop for a refreshing cocktail, a cozy meal, or a warming mug of hot chocolate. Table Rock House Restaurant, perched on the brink of Niagara Falls, offers a locally sourced and internationally inspired menu with a breathtaking view of the nightly fireworks display over Niagara Falls, which takes place throughout the Festival. Queen Victoria Place Restaurant overlooks the spectacular lighting installations in Queen Victoria Park. The extensive menu here includes creative spiked coffees as well as interesting craft soda selections that any sober sippers or kids in your crew will adore.

Enjoy Unprecedented Access To The Iconic Niagara Parks Power Station

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!

Family-Friendly Performances & Shows

An engaging afternoon or evening performance is another heartwarming way to escape winter’s chill for a few hours. Choose from family-friendly Vegas-style magic shows at the Greg Frewin Theatrical Centre and a wide variety of family-focused programming, including Flora & Fauna,  an early years contemporary circus show, Splash & Boots, and more at St. Catharines’ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre.

Schedule A Little Time Travel

Visiting attractions that help children better understand what life was like for previous generations is a wonderful way to inspire conversations between the young and old. The Niagara Parks Power Station’s immersive exhibits, restored artifacts, and interactive storytelling will spark kids’ curiosity about life before the flip of a switch! Take the guided tour to catch The Tesla coil, a marvel of early 20th-century technology, as it demonstrates the raw, captivating force of high-voltage electricity through a mesmerizing light show that dances through the air. Trying on a replica uniform from the War of 1812, or feeling the heft of an ancient musket at the Niagara Falls History Museum, is an engaging way to encourage conversations about family members who may have fought for their country at a different time.