Niagara Falls; It Has A Lot to Offer
Wax museums, heart shaped tubs and haunted houses, that is what people picture when they think of Niagara Falls Canada. Things have changed in the twenty first century however and you can find world-class hotels, entertainment and dining at the new and improved vacation destination. Located on the border of the United States and Canada, Niagara falls is only two hours from Toronto. Spend a few days exploring some of these attractions listed below and you will be sure to have a thrill ride and great time on your visit to Canada.
The Niagara Jet Boat Tour takes you right to the heart of the whirlpool down stream from the bottom of the falls. Ride the Class VI rapids safely in these state of the art powerful machines where you will be riding the whirlpool of Devils Hole. The cost is only $57 Canadian and you have your choice of the domed dry ride or the wide open Wet Jet where you will be soaked from head to toe. Each ride has its advantages. Feel the thrill as water splashed over the boat cooling you on a hot summer day, or stay dry to take full advantage of photo opportunities.
An oldie but a goody is the Maid of the Mist boat tour. It has been operating since 1846 shuttling people across to the US border. In 1885 they started running as tourist attractions to take passengers to an up close and personal view of the falls. It is another thrilling experience being so close to the falling water. The Maid of the Mist goes right inside the horseshoe and thundering water surrounds you. It is a thrill ride for only $14.50
Not everything at Niagara Falls is about adrenaline and excitement. Enjoy a relaxing tour in the Wine Region of Niagara on the Lake. Take a bus, cycle or drive along the river road following the wine route signs where you can visit dozens of world class winery’s. There is plenty of accommodations nearby where you can stay and book tours without the worry of drinking and driving.
You don’t have to do all of your sightseeing during the day. Check out one of the two casinos in Niagara Falls. Fallsview Casino Resort or Casino Niagara rival casino’s anywhere with slot machines, high stake poker and A-List entertainment nightly.
If you have kids or for the young at heart, Nightmares will be sure to get the adrenaline flowing. This haunted house is one of the scariest in the world and over 95,000 people have chickened out in mid-tour to bring the point home. Located on a haunted piece of land, it is rumoured that to this day, the proprietor of an old coffin factory roams the halls at night. If Nightmares is too scary for you never fear, Clifton hill is nearby where you can check out other haunted houses or wax museums that are a little more tame.
Whether you visit in the winter or summertime, you can enjoy wild water fun year round at Niagara’s Indoor Water park. Complete with water slides, wave pools and sundeck, pretend you are in the Caribbean as you sip a Pina Colada. Enjoy it as a day on your own, or book a hotel package for unlimited use.
A nice spot for a day hike located 8 km from the falls is the Niagara Glen. Excellent hiking trails and if you are into rock climbing there are great spots for bouldering. Bring a crash mat and enjoy your climb. It overlooks the Whirlpool on the Niagara River. Admission to Niagara Glen is free.
If you like fireworks, Niagara Falls offers world class fireworks three times a week. The Falls are lit up each night with colorful lights and most evenings in the summer have a fantastic fireworks display. Make your way down to the falls when the sun goes down to watch. Or choose one of the many restaurants that overlook the falls and eat a late dinner for a spectacular view.
The list goes on and on of adventures and activities that can be done in Niagara Falls. It could take days to explore everything that the area has to offer, so what are you waiting for? Go ahead and book your trip you will find that there is more to Niagara than meets the eye.
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