What to see and do in Niagara Falls (Canadian side)

What to visit in Niagara Falls · viewpoints, tunnels and boat

• Horseshoe Falls · Queen Victoria Park viewpoints
• Journey Behind the Falls
• Voyage to the Falls · Niagara City Cruises

PLACES AND EXPERIENCES

What to do in Niagara Falls · viewpoints, tunnels and boat

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Horseshoe Falls · Queen Victoria Park viewpoints

From the Canadian shore you can see the great curve of Horseshoe Falls. The public walks and viewpoints around Queen Victoria Park allow you to contemplate the falls and their clouds of steam.

Activities for your visit

• Contemplate the falls from the public viewing points.
• Stroll through the gardens and scenic strip along Niagara Parkway.

Tips for this place

• Follow barriers and directions on wet or icy surfaces.
• The marker marks the waterfall; Choose a pedestrian access enabled on the shore.

Check access ↗

Public viewing points do not require purchasing a cruise or admission to another attraction. Parking, transportation and paid activities are organized separately.

Reference sources and location

• Niagara Parks Queen Victoria Park

indicative location of the place; it does not identify an entrance, a meeting point, or an accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 43.077305, -79.07562.

Wikidata Horseshoe Falls

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Journey Behind the Falls

An elevator and rock-cut tunnels lead to portals and platforms next to Horseshoe Falls. It is a way to observe the fall of water from below and recognize its force at close range.

Activities for your visit

• Visit the enabled tunnels and portals.
• Contemplate the fall from the platforms included in the visit.

Tips for this place

• Access is located at Table Rock Centre.
• Check the status of the platforms and the accessibility of their different levels.

Book tickets ↗

Individual admission to Journey Behind the Falls. Choose the type and date in the reservation; Cruises and other attractions are not included.

Reference sources and location

• Niagara Parks Journey Behind the Falls

indicative location of the place; it does not identify an entrance, a meeting point, or an accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 43.0792, -79.0784.

Wikidata · Journey Behind the Falls

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Voyage to the Falls · Niagara City Cruises

The boat tour leaves from the Canadian side and sails towards the area around the falls. The perspective from the water allows you to appreciate the walls of the gorge and the curtain of Horseshoe Falls.

Activities for your visit

• See the falls from the boat.
• Observe the Niagara Gorge during the tour.

Tips for this place

• Boarding entrance is at Ticket Plaza, 5920 Niagara Parkway.
• The tours are seasonal and water and weather conditions may change them.

Book boat ↗

Book the Voyage to the Falls product with the official operator on the Canadian side. Check the calendar, boarding and conditions of the chosen departure.

Reference sources and location

• Niagara City Cruises Voyage to the Falls

indicative location of the place; it does not identify an entrance, a meeting point, or an accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 43.0889921, -79.0733456.

Niagara City Cruises linked Ticket Plaza location

A PROPOSAL TO ORGANIZE YOURSELF

2-day itinerary in Niagara Falls · viewpoints, tunnels and boat

1. Day 1

   Viewpoints and Journey Behind the Falls

   Walk the public walkway and visit the Table Rock Center tunnels depending on your ticket.

2. Day 2

   The perspective from the water

   If the ship operates on your date, go to the Canadian Ticket Plaza for your departure and leave room for boarding.

Tips for visiting Niagara Falls · viewpoints, tunnels and boat

• These visits depart from the Canadian side; Crossing the border is a different procedure.
• You can enjoy the public viewpoints even if you don't hire any attractions.

LOCAL FLAVORS

What to eat in Niagara Falls · viewpoints, tunnels and boat

A selection of regional classics: poutine and bagels from Quebec, butter tarts from Ontario and Nanaimo bars from the Pacific Coast. Photos show actual reference preparations; Each region preserves its own recipes and traditions.

Quebec · Fries, cheese and sauce

Poutine

French fries covered with fresh grain cheese and hot sauce. This Quebec classic is prepared with numerous variations; The photograph shows the traditional combination of these three ingredients.

Reference: Québec cité · Traditional specialties

Montréal · Heritage of Jewish bakeries

Montréal bagel

Ring-shaped bread that is boiled in water sweetened with honey and then baked with wood. Sesame and poppy seeds are two common toppings for this Montréal specialty.

Reference: Tourisme Montréal · The Montréal bagel

Montréal · Deli tradition

Smoked meat sandwich

Cured, seasoned and smoked beef, sliced and served on rye bread with mustard. The specialty is linked to the Jewish tradition of Montréal; The photo documents a version served in Calgary.

Reference: Tourisme Montréal · Guide to smoked meat

Quebec · Savory meat pie

Tourtière

Meatloaf covered in dough, associated with traditional Quebec cuisine and celebratory meals. The name and padding change between regions; There are versions with meat and potatoes. The photo shows the cake open.

Reference: Québec cité · Quebec comfort cuisine

Ontario Butter Tartlets

Butter tarts

Small dough tartlets with a sweet filling of butter, sugar, syrup and egg. In Ontario they are prepared with a firmer or more fluid filling and variants with raisins or dried fruits.

Reference: Destination Ontario · Canadian food to try

Nanaimo Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Nanaimo bars

Layered dessert with a base of crumbs, cocoa and coconut, a sweet cream in the center and a chocolate coating. It is named after Nanaimo, on Vancouver Island; the city publishes its own reference recipe.

Reference: City of Nanaimo · Nanaimo bars