Niagara Entertainment

While you should take your time to admire the beauty of the nature the region has to offer, you should also go out and enjoy yourself when the sun goes down, as Niagara has numerous venues for entertaining visiting tourists.

Eating out

Cuisines from all over the world are provided in Niagara to satisfy every palette. Expect to dine on spicy Thai, classic Italian, Japanese, traditional American home-style cooking and a wide selection of seafood.

Noteworthy restaurants include Suisha Gardens, where they cook Japanese teppanyaki at your table; the stylish Japanese eatery Taki (meaning falls in Japanese); Jasmine restaurant, across from the Boulevard Mall, serving hot and spicy Thai culinary delights; and Mama Mia's restaurant, serving authentic Italian food on Victoria Avenue.

If you want to observe the views while enjoying good (but pricy) food, head to the Keg Steakhouse & Bar, serving American and Canadian meals, or make a stop at one of the international restaurants at the top of Konica Minolta Tower or Skylon Tower.

Clifton Hill has ideal dining places for big family gatherings or groups of friends. Why not take everyone to a famous American chain like TGI Fridays for big plates of food and delicious cocktails, or eat at one of Americas classics such as Hard Rock Caf or Wendys.

With many wineries around the region, Niagara is very famous for its wines which have captured international fame. Whether you are a wine connoisseur or an amateur taster, a glass of wine during a meal in Niagara can be a rewarding experience.

Local cuisine

If you visit Niagara during September, make sure you participate in the Niagara Wine Festival, where grape growers, winemakers and wine enthusiasts gather to celebrate the harvest of grapes. The free wine tasting is definitely not to be missed.

Theatre and music

Those without children can make their way to one of the many nightclubs around Clifton Hill including the Beer Garden Karaoke Patio, Niagaras largest outdoor karaoke venue, and Rumours Nightclub, offering the ultimate nightlife experience on the top of Clifton Hill. Expect to witness spectacular laser light shows while enjoying the dance music.

If throwing colourful chips onto the table and yelling out numbers is your thing and the sound of coins clinking makes your heart sing, Niagara Casino is a must for you. Opened in 1996, Casino Niagara features over 96,000 square feet of gaming space, with a great number of gaming tables and over 3,000 slot machines. Casino Niagara offers a wide assortment of gaming tables, all disabled-friendly, including Black Jack, Roulette, Baccarat, Big Six and Poker tables.

Stage shows in Niagara also boast the finest productions. The most notable ones are Greg Frewin Theatre, featuring the professional, mind-blowing performance of Gregs award-winning magic show offering spectacular world-class grand illusions; and the award-winning Oh Canada Eh? dinner show, where you can watch a musical celebration of Canada and feast on a truly mouth-watering dinner.

Shopping

Shopping enthusiasts will marvel at what is on an offer in Niagara. Fun and entertaining, shopping in Niagara is a unique experience, as you can shop for many interesting local products. Besides an array of shopping complexes, Niagaras Clifton Hill is the best area for shopping, boasting selections of crafts and souvenirs at the Niagara Falls Marketplace.

The Fantasy Fudge Factory is also very famous among tourists. Come and see tasty fudges being made by hand and drool over twenty varieties of mouth-watering fudge and an assortment of other confectionery items.