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Niagara Falls Day Trip in Canada

by  Aubrey Higgins
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2022-01-24

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Make the very best of your trip to the honeymoon capital of the world - Niagara Falls!

#1 Best of Niagara Falls, Canada Tour

Experience Niagara Falls from above, behind, and right up close with our award-winning tour - Best of Niagara Falls, Canada! On this tour you will visit all the top sights and attractions including complimentary hotel pick up and drop off, all admission fees included, and skip-the-line entry, all in the comfort of an air-conditioned Mercedes Metris van.

#2 Hornblower Niagara Cruises

Get up close and personal with the Falls themselves with Niagara City Cruises by Hornblower (formerly known as Maid of the Mist), and get #InTheMist aboard Canada’s Top Visitor Experience.

Experience the refreshing mist on your skin as you take a magical ride along the Niagara River, departing from the Canadian side of the Falls, passing the American Falls, Canadian Horseshoe Falls, and the Great Gorge.

#3 Niagara SkyWheel

Take in one of the very best views of the Falls on the Niagara SkyWheel - soaring 175 feet above the Falls for the view of a lifetime.

Canada’s largest observation wheel provides riders with an eight to twelve-minute, breathtaking, panoramic view of the natural wonder and dazzling lights of Clifton Hill in a climate-controlled gondola so you can experience this awe-inspiring view all year round - day and night!

#4 Niagara Parks Power Station

Niagara’s newest attraction the Niagara Parks Power Station, allows guests to unravel fascinating stories of the historic Power Station - the first power plant on the Canadian side of the Niagara River. Guests will have the opportunity to take in immersive exhibits, restored artifacts, and interactive storytelling.

Guests also have the opportunity to witness Niagara’s Power Transformed with Currents - an epic sight and sound light show located in the heart of the plant. Explore the power station at night with this incredibly unique and artfully designed show leading you on a transformative journey of turning Niagara’s water into electric power.

Treat your senses with this immersive family-friendly experience featuring narrative storytelling, incredible 3D projection, interactive moments of wonder, and a beautifully orchestrated musical score.

#5 Skylon Tower

The Skylon Tower stands at 20 feet (160m) above street level and 775 feet (236,) above the base of the Falls - talk about the ultimate bird's eye view of the Falls, eh?!

To get to the top, guests will ride in their iconic “yellow bug” glass elevators to take in a view of the majestic falls while heading up the tower.Once at the observation deck you will get an outstanding view of the Falls and admire the beautiful cityscape around the Niagara Gorge and the

picturesque skyline. The Skylon Tower also offers lunch and dinner at their Summit Suite Buffet and Revolving Dining Room Restaurant, both offering a variety of delicious food options with a spectacular view.

#6 Journey Behind the Falls

Descend 125 feet (40m) to explore the cave-like tunnels leading to two observation decks over 130 years old behind the Falls with Journey Behind the Falls.

This experience takes you to the base of Niagara’s Canadian Horseshoe Falls where you will get to witness the gush of water tumbling down from thirteen stories above.

As a bonus, you will receive a very fashionable biodegradable rain poncho to protect yourself from the chilly must of the falls, which you may keep as a souvenir!

#7 Great Canadian Midway

Bring your kids or just let your inner child run wild at the Great Canadian Midway! Explore 70,000 square feet of fun, located one block from the Falls, in the heart of Clifton Hill.

The midway is the ultimate Niagara Falls arcade, featuring over 300 games including interactive games such as the Wild West Coaster Motion Simulator and the spooky Ghost Blasters Dark Ride.From the moment you walk in you will be captivated by the vibrant colors and stimulating sounds from old favorites like skeeball to new hits like Deal or No Deal there is fun for everyone, and you can even redeem your hard-earned tickets for terrific prizes.