Family Attractions in Niagara

Niagara Family Attractions

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In Niagara

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Whatever your Niagara may be, we’ve got you covered, no matter the season. Not sure where to start? Whether you’re looking to spend time in the great outdoors, or splash around inside an Indoor Waterpark, Niagara Canada has everything needed for a perfect getaway that will keep you coming back for more.

Clifton Hill

Clifton Hill has reinvented itself over the years, and has established itself as one of the top family-fun destinations in all of Canada. Clifton Hill features hotels, attractions, restaurants and entertainment, all just one block from Niagara Falls and the Niagara Parkway.

Clifton Hill’s exciting array of attractions including the Niagara Speedway and the Niagara Skywheel, Canada’s Largest Giant wheel providing you with views like no other of Niagara Falls.

There are a number of museums, arcades, and restaurants found throughout Clifton Hill.

And based on its stellar location, you’re just steps from Niagara Falls and attractions such as Niagara City Cruises, the Niagara Zipline, and stunning natural green spaces such as Queen Victoria Park.

Clifton Hill, 4960 Clifton Hill , Niagara Falls, ON, L2G 3N4

Niagara City Cruises

You’ll be happy to be caught in the mist aboard one of Canada’s top rated attractions, Niagara City Cruises anchored by Hornblower.

Sail upon state of the art boats, coming face-to-face with the famous Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Along the way you’ll enjoy stunning views of the Niagara Gorge, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. This is an experience unlike any other. You will feel the thundering roar, awesome power of this world wonder.

Niagara City Cruises: 5920 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X8

Wildplay Zipline

Get a truly unique view of Niagara Falls aboard a thrilling adventure on WildPlay’s Zipline to the Falls.

This attraction is a hands-free, worry-free and fully-guided experience for both the thrill seekers and the hesitant. This is an experience like no other in the world.

WildPlay Niagara Falls Zipline to the Falls, 5920 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X8

Niagara Parks

Experience the thrill of Niagara Parks’ attractions beloved by generations of explorers for more than 130 years.

Whether you’re standing in awe under the roar of the falls, soaring over a rushing whirlpool or surrounded by more than 2,000 free-flying butterflies, our iconic Canadian experiences will take your breath away.

Attractions include the brand new Niagara Parks Power Station, as well as the Whirlpool Aero Car, ?Journey Behind the Falls, White Water Walk, Buttefly Conservatory and more!

Tablerock Welcoming Centre, 6650 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 0L0

Waterparks in Niagara Falls

Enjoy the water year round in Niagara Falls. Home to major waterparks such as the American Resort’s Waves Indoor Water Park and the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, the fun continues year round. Each waterpark offers unique rides, thousands of square feet of water slides, activities and fun for the whole family.

Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, 5685 Falls Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6W7

Waves Indoor Waterpark, 8444 Lundy’s Ln, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1H4

Family Food & Fun

Sure, many of us know the Niagara Region as the home of the world-famous Falls, but there’s so much more to the region.

Here you will find Niagara restaurants, wineries, farms and more, catering to all tastes and palates.

We encourage you to discover new flavours and experiences, made with love, throughout the seasons.

Various Locations in Niagara Region

Up Close & Personal with Niagara Falls

Get up close and personal with Niagara Falls. The unique thing about a visit to Niagara is just how close you can get to this iconic natural wonder.

You will be taken in by the mist, the roar and a majesty of the Falls.

Visit the Table Rock Welcoming Centre and stand feet from the iconic falls. Or visit one of the previously mentioned attractions such as Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara City Cruises and Wildplay’s Zipline to the Falls.

Tablerock Welcoming Centre, 6650 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 0L0

Hiking Niagara

Did you know that Niagara is home to amazing hiking!

Visit the Niagara Glen Gorge is one of the best preserved remaining example of Southern Ontario’s original Carolinian forest.

Niagara is also home to the start of the Bruce Trail, the oldest and longest marked hiking trail in Canada.

Various Locations in Niagara Region

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Original From the Ground Up

Where the Scenery Becomes the Scene

Think you know the Niagara Culinary & Wine scene?
Think again.

Sure, many of us know the Niagara Region as the home of the world-famous Falls, but there’s so much more to the region.
Here we’ll feature Niagara restaurants, wineries, farms and more… to encourage you to discover new flavours and experiences, made with love, throughout the seasons.

Harvest Season in Niagara

Farm stands loaded with diverse harvests operate at full throttle early in the season. By the time they shutter for the year, the leaves have started turning and the Niagara Escarpment becomes a breathtaking swath of technicolour boasting every shade of copper and gold. Wineries buzz with activity as grapes are harvested and the region’s world-class winemakers tease out the story of another vintage. Niagara sparkles at this time of year and there are more than a few places where it really — and rightly — shows off.

Meet the Makers

“I really enjoy taking the superfluity out of wine and seeing customers discover a style or taste that they didn’t know about before.”

“What you do in a restaurant is equally important as where it is,” Sider said motioning to the Redstone vineyards. “It’s unique …”

“…national and international media outlets, including Condé Nast Traveler, which sent a reporter to cover the rebirth of St. Catharines…”

FRUITS OF CURATION

“We wanted to get closer to farmers. I wanted to change the paradigm of how we eat our food.”

“From day one, our restaurant has always tried to showcase the many artisanal producers of the region.”

“Growing up and seeing all of the orchards, farms and vineyards has inspired me”.

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Two Sisters Vineyards in Niagara-on-the-Lake

“Niagara is the perfect place to experience with loved ones, family, children or friends.

We love Niagara and want to be sure everyone visits because it’s so easy to get hooked on the beauty, friendly people, history and agriculture that it offers.”

Southbrook Vineyards, Organic Canadian Wine

If you’ve ever had the chance to experience Niagara-on-the-Lake, you’ll know it as a picturesque paradise where less is more and where the lush green landscape and rolling hills are enough to enchant you on their own, even before you try the wine born out of this renowned grape-friendly microclimate.

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White Meadow Farms

With roots over 75 years deep on White Meadows Farms, the Bering family is as passionate as ever to connect visitors with the unique character, quality, history and craft behind Canada’s sweetest natural treasure — 100% Pure Maple Syrup.

2519 Effingham St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 6P7

Pillar and Post Hotel

The Pillar and Post Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre’s original structure was built in the late 1890’s, and since has been lovingly transformed into a charming hotel. With its relaxed elegance, modern amenities, indoor and outdoor pools, this five-star hotel boasts a rich history and features modern comforts.

48 John St W, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

Olde Angel Inn

Hearty food and ales, cozy historic rooms and good friends await you at The Olde Angel Inn, located in Niagara-on-the-Lake. This local’s favourite was established in 1789 and is one of the oldest buildings in Canada.

224 Regent St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

100 Fountain Spa

Escape into tranquility with a trip to this 13,000 square foot Niagara spa resort. Here you’ll find an extensive menu of spa services to soothe from head to toe and mind to soul. Spa guests receive access to the fireplace lounge interior seating area as well as the heated indoor saltwater pool, hot tub, outdoor pool, hot spring pool, and fitness center.

48 John St W, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

13th Street Winery

Set amongst 25 acres of estate vineyards, just west of St Catharines, 13th Street Winery creates exceptional wines that reflect the unique terroir of Niagara. The winery’s grounds offers guests a unique blend of Wine, Food and Art found via their bakery, indoor & outdoor wine tasting sections and their on-site Art Gallery.

1776 Fourth Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2R 6P9

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Fall Harvest Season in Niagara

Fall in Love with Fall

FALL HARVEST SEASON

In Niagara

It’s easy to fall for Niagara in autumn.

Farm stands loaded with diverse harvests operate at full throttle early in the season. By the time they shutter for the year, the leaves have started turning and the Niagara Escarpment becomes a breathtaking swath of technicolour boasting every shade of copper and gold. Wineries buzz with activity as grapes are harvested and the region’s world-class winemakers tease out the story of another vintage. Niagara sparkles at this time of year and there are more than a few places where it really — and rightly — shows off.

Short Hills Provincial Park, St. Catharines

This provincial park on St. Catharines’ western edge is the place to reconnect with Mother Nature and yourself, especially as the weather cools and the changing colours set the place aglow. Whether or not the pastiche of steep hills here feel short when you’re hiking on them, the name of this provincial park comes from the spirited Twelve Mile Creek forging through sedimentary deposits and glacial till, creating “short hills” in the process.

The park spans more than 660 hectares and is filled with six side trails connecting to the mighty Bruce Trail, Canada’s oldest and longest footpath stretching from Queenston to Tobermoray. Short Hills is a great beauty to behold in any season, but none so much as in the Fall while walking under a canopy of colourful foliage along this storied trail system.

It’s also filled with wild foods native to the dense Carolinian forest that reaches from the Carolinas into Southern Ontario. You can find such tree-grown treats as the pawpaw, a Kosher dill-sized fruit with creamy flesh that tastes like a cross between a banana and mango; sweet chestnut; and the Kentucky Coffee, whose seeds can be roasted and used as a coffee substitute.

There are plenty of other wild edibles, including mushrooms, leeks, garlic mustard and burdock. Just remember that foraging in provincial parks is only allowed when it’s for personal consumption. Please leave behind more than you take.

Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Rd, Thorold, ON, Canada

13th Street Winery, St. Catharines

Not far from Short Hills is another park-like setting, this one focusing on the bon vivant’s holy trifecta of wine, food and art. 13th Street Winery is co-owned and operated by third generation farmers Doug and Karen Whitty, and it’s truly the whole package when it comes to experiencing Niagara in a glass and on a plate.

13th Street has made its mark with award-winning Gamay Noir, a light red that hadn’t always been taken seriously until winemaker Jean Pierre Colas showed the magic that could be worked with a Gamay grape grown in the Whitty vineyards. Gamay Noir is now considered one of Niagara’s flagship wines thanks to such vintners.

This winery has also made a name for itself for another reason: its iconic butter tart. It’s a quintessentially Canadian treat represented a dozen different ways thanks to a Whitty family recipe. There’s the classic plain, raisin or pecan for the purists. But there are also super-indulgent spins, including one based on Turtles chocolates and others with raspberries & coconut, and icewine. They’re a sweet tooth’s calling card, beckoning butter tart fans from all over Ontario. 13th Street’s editions were even voted Canada’s Best Butter Tarts by House and Home Magazine in 2017.

For those who don’t want to start with dessert, chef Josh Berry focuses on what’s in season in the 13th Street Bistro kitchen. The winery market also offers take-home options, including its wildly popular salsa, frozen soups, and preserves.

No visit is complete without wandering the pristine grounds dotted with a curated collection of Canadian art. The entire space, indoors and out, is begging to be photographed so don’t forget the selfie stick.

13th Street Winery, 1776 Fourth Ave, St. Catharines, ON

Howells Farm, Pelham

Whoever coined the term agritainment must have had Howells in mind. This off-the-beaten-path attraction was a surprise hit through the summer of the pandemic with a cosy beer and wine garden set up in a greenhouse and stretching outside, where heaters fend off the chill in the air at this time of year. The bar serves up local vintages and brews by the glass. For those feeling peckish, poutine and charcuterie are options, all while beholding the expansive views of Pelham’s rolling hills.

Howells is a beacon of activity with its corn maze, seasonal-themed family fun and rides for children of all ages, candy apples, and of course, a pumpkin patch.

Fall is arguably among the best times of year to visit Niagara. Whether it’s spending time among the unadulterated natural features or enjoying those sippable, snackable attractions that have been teased from the earth by a knowing human hand, Fall in Niagara is prime time to experience everything the region offers.

Howell Family Pumpkin Farm, 2878 Holland Rd, Fonthill, ON

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Category Archives: Wineries

Niagara Family Attractions

FAMILY TIME

In Niagara

Memories that Last a Lifetime

Clifton Hill

Niagara City Cruises

Wildplay Zipline

Niagara Parks

Waterparks in Niagara Falls

Family Food & Fun

Up Close & Personal with Niagara Falls

Hiking Niagara

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Harvest Season in Niagara

Meet the Makers

FRUITS OF CURATION

MY Niagara Experiences

Wineries

Two Sisters Vineyards in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Southbrook Vineyards, Organic Canadian Wine

Explore 100+ Niagara Wineries

Shareable Niagara Experiences

Share the things that matter, with people you care about

White Meadow Farms

Pillar and Post Hotel

Olde Angel Inn

100 Fountain Spa

13th Street Winery

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