Things to do in Niagara

Best known for the falls, Niagara is rich in many natural wonders that attract tourists from all over the world. Nature lovers will particularly love Niagara, as they can observe many fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. Niagara also offers a couple of fun museums for the children and adventure on a heart-stopping boat ride along the Niagara River.

Niagara Falls

This is the major attraction in Niagara, comprising of three separate waterfalls: Horseshoe Falls (or the Canadian Falls), the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls, with a location on the Niagara River in eastern North America, on the border between the United States and Canada.

Famous for its spectacular beauty, the Niagara Falls is best viewed from the Skylon Tower or the Konica Minolta Tower which give magnificent views of the falls. One of the worlds wonders. The Niagara Falls is also a great source of hydro-electric power.

If you have time, take a tour on the Maid of the Mist steamboat that will take you to the front of the American Falls, Rock of the Ages, Cave of Winds and enter Horseshoe Falls, where you can feel the mist spray your face and hear the powerful sound of water. Cover up your camera if you dont want it to get wet. Raincoats and hoods are provided.

Niagara Falls Bird Aviary

Visit this large tropical rainforest, where you can see more than 400 birds of various species flying around freely. Niagara Falls Bird Aviary is a popular destination among tourists who want to observe the fascinating wildlife. Spend some quality time with your family and be prepared for an exciting journey back to the time when a legendary kingdom still existed. You can also watch birds from all over the world up close in their natural habitat and feed them from your hands.

Niagara Botanical Gardens

Located nine kilometres north of the falls, along the Niagara parkway, these gardens are easily accessible. Breathtakingly beautiful, the gardens were established in 1936 and they double up as a residential school for training horticultural students. The gardens are divided into the herb garden, vegetable garden, rose garden and the splendid arboretum, which embraces Canadas finest trees and shrubs. Bring your camera along.

Butterfly Conservatory

Watch butterflies fluttering gracefully in exotic greenery at the Butterfly Conservatory, located nine kilometres north of the falls, in the heart of the Niagara Botanical Gardens. Home to a variety of butterfly species, the conservatory offers a 180 metre path, where you can walk and observe butterflies feeding and sipping nectar from colourful, sweet-smelling flowers.

Aquarium of Niagara

Located adjacent to the Niagara Reservation State Park, the aquarium provides fun-filled activities for tourists including penguin, seal and occasional shark feedings and sea lion shows. Experience an underwater world with more than 1,500 aquatic creatures from the Great Lakes, coral reefs, Amazon River and a number of oceans from around the world. You can also witness picturesque views of the Niagara Gorge from the observation deck.

Childrens Discovery Centre

This hands-on childrens museum will delight the little ones. The Childrens Discovery Centre boasts interactive galleries and exhibitions where children can take part in a dinosaur walk through the ribs of a Supersaurus or be fascinated at the giant Woolly Rhino and other ice age mammals. The fun doesnt end there; the Ubilibi Environment Gallery and the St Catharines Hydro Gallery urge children to explore inside a life-size tree, produce their own electricity and play inside a life-size barn while pretending to buy fruits from the market in the old days. If your children dont appreciate the beauty of the falls, why not let them explore the delights of the Discovery Centre.

Niagara River

Admire the beauty of the river and get an adrenaline rush on a speedy, open-air jet boat that will take you to the famous white waters of the Niagara Whirlpool. A creative way to spend time with your family and friends, this wet and wild trip is fun and very exciting. Wetsuits are provided and you should also bring dry clothes to change into afterwards.