Niagara Falls Attractions
The Canadian Niagara Falls is a clean and pleasant city on the more attractive west side of the Niagara Gorge. Its views of the falls make it a leading tourist center, in fact there's no other place on earth quite like it. It has attractions to suit all tastes, honeymoon hotels to Monster Show.
There are three bridges linking the city of Niagara Falls with its American counterpart, all of them with fine views into the gorge that divides the two.
The view of the falls from Rainbow Bridge is particularly impressive.
(Near Niagara Falls (city))
Niagara-on-the-Lake is a quaint town, full of aarly 19th C architecture. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, not far from Niagara Falls, this is an extremely popular tourist town with boutiques and restaurants.
The "Maid of the Mist" sightseeing boats take visitors, duly provided with waterproofs, right to the foot of the Horseshoe Falls and past the American Falls, really the best way to get an idea of the amazing force of the waters.
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| The Maid of the Mist tour boat approaching Horseshoe Falls at Niagara Falls. |
| The Maid of the Mist tour boat in the turbulent waters below Niagara Falls. |
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Address:
Maid of the Mist, 5920 River Road, Box 808, Niagara Falls, ON L2E6V6, Canada
Phone: 1 (905) 358-5781, Fax: 1 (905) 358-8527
Marineland at Niagara Falls is a popular summer attraction in the region. Marineland features marine shows that highlight killer whales, dolphins, walruses and sea lions. Other highlights include baluga whales and Arctic Cove. Amusement rides are available as well as an aquarium and wildlife display.
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| Feeding and petting beluga whales at Marineland in Niagara Falls. |
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Hours:
May 17 to June 27: 10am-5pm
June 28 to September 3: 9am-6pm
September 4 to October 8: 10am-5pm
Tips: Admission includes marine mammal shows, amusement rides and other animal exhibits.
Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum in Niagara Falls displays Robert Ripley's collection of strange, odd and unusual items. The museum is located on the town's main strip where it does not stand out from the other unusual establishments that line the street.
Address:
Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum, 4960 Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls, ON L2G3N4, Canada
Phone: 1 (905) 356-2238, Fax: 1 (905) 374-7345
Hours:
May 21 to September 5: 9am-1am
September 6 to May 20: 10am-10pm
The Spanish Aerocar is a cable car that slowly makes its way over the face of the swirling waters of the Giant Whirlpool.
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| Red cable car over the whirlpool at Niagara Falls. |
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Tips: Hours for this attraction vary.
Disability Access: No facilities for persons with disabilities.
The Butterfly Conservatory is home to 2,000 free-flying butterflies. The glass-enclosed conservatory with waterfalls and tropical fauna, features more than 40 different species.
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| A butterfly on a bird of paradise flower at Butterfly Conservatory near Niagara Falls. |
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Hours:
January 1 to March 9: 9am-5pm
March 10 to May 12: 9am-6pm
May 13 to June 10: 9am-8pm
June 11 to September 2: 9am-9pm
September 3 to October 7: 9am-6pm
October 8 to December 31: 9am-5pm
Always closed on: Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Last ticket sold 30 minutes prior to close.
(Near Niagara Falls (city))
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