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Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Cruises

​We are excited for the opportunity to introduce you to some of the amazing natural attractions of Canada.  Throughout our website, you’ll find all kinds of valuable information to better assist you with the planning of your visit to this amazing destination. There is so much to see in Niagara Falls, Ontario and Niagara Falls, New York, it’s become a must-see for many of our Great Lakes cruise guests.

 

Niagara Falls attracts millions of visitors each year by land and by sea. Cruising offers you the simplicity of pre-arranged excursions and daily enrichment programs conducted onboard by local experts, specific to the region.

Niagara Falls is actually a group of three waterfalls located at the southern end of the Niagara Gorge. The Niagara river drains Lake Erie into Lake Ontario and the combined falls have the highest flow rate of any other waterfall in North America. Between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York is where you can see the Niagara River flow over the edge of Niagara Falls, creating this natural spectacle that is visited by millions of people each year. The falls are 17 miles north-northwest of Buffalo, New York and about 75 miles south-southeast of Toronto, Canada.
On the Canadian side of Niagara Falls you will see from a distance the gorgeous panoramas of the American Falls while getting up close to the largest of the three falls; Horseshoe Falls which lies on the international border of two countries. Horseshoe Falls is also the most powerful waterfall with a vertical drop of 160 feet n North America. The deepest section of the river is just below the falls.  Directly across the Niagara River is Niagara Falls, New York.  The smaller American Falls is separated by Goat Island while the Bridal Veil Falls is separated by Luna Island, both islands are located in the United States.
Most of the places you will want to visit on the Canadian side are closely located around the falls. Apart from Niagara’s natural wonders you can also visit observation towers, restaurants, retails shops, museums, indoor water parks, casinos and theaters. Niagara Falls is not only a breathtaking sight but it’s also a valuable source of hydroelectric power.

Skylon Tower

The Skylon Tower is an observation tower and famous landmark located at Niagara Falls. This tourist attraction rises some 775 feet from the base of the falls. It offers amazing views of both the American and Horseshoe Falls as well as the rest of the falls.

On a clear day, you can actually see the Toronto and Buffalo skylines from this tower. Skylon is one of the most well known and popular Niagara Falls attractions to date.

 

The history of the Skylon Tower goes back to 1964 when construction of the tower began. It took about a year to complete at the cost of 7 million dollars.

Not only does the Skylon Tower offer stunning views of Niagara Falls from the observation deck, it is host to two wonderful restaurants. The experience will be unforgettable. The first is the Summit Suite Buffet which is a family oriented buffet. The second is the Revolving Dining Room which World Famous because it offers guests a 360 degree dining experience.

At the base of the tower, you will find everything from a family fun arcade, a 3D/4D movie theatre, and a shopping centre to rival some of the best shopping expeditions one can find.

 

Every night the Skylon Tower lights up Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The illumination starts at approximately 6pm and goes through about 11pm. The most vibrant of that time is when it is the darkest. It is something to celebrate 24/7 though so make sure you include this on your shore excursion to the area.

 

For decades Niagara Falls as been host to some amazing fireworks displays. Depending on the weather conditions, the fireworks show should take place every evening after dark. There is one last secret you should try when visiting the Skylon Tower and that’s their Bakery. Decadent desserts are made fresh daily in-house. It boasts some of the best desserts you’ll find around and thats why guests keep returning over and over again.

Niagara Fall (Ontario) is a Port of Call for the following Canadian Coast or Great Lakes Cruises:

Victory Cruise Lines

Pearl Seas Cruise

Ponant Explorer Cruises 

Viking Expedition Cruises   ​

– OPEN DAILY –
The Observation Deck | Sunday to Saturday | 10:00am -11:00 pm – 

– The Revolving Dining Room is open EVERY DAY ALL YEAR ROUND –
Lunch: 11:30 am to 3:00 pm (see details below)
Early Dinner: 4:30 pm and 5:00 pm
Dinner: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
(Open for Sunday lunches in peak season only.)

 

Learn more about the Skylon Tower by visiting their website.  
​Address:  5200 Robinson St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 2A3, Canada
Phone: 1-888-9SKYLON

Things to do in Niagara Falls, Ontario

Bird Kingdom

Bird Kingdom is considered one of the Worlds’ Largest Indoor Free Flying Bird Aviaries.  Discover first hand hundreds of birds in their natural habitat as you walk through multi level rainforests.  At Animal Encounters you will experience friendly parrots and exotic animals and be able to  interact and feed the birds at Lorikeet Landing.  Witness a Night Jungle, home to bats and owls along with other curious night creatures. Bird Kingdom is only a short 5 minute walk for Niagara Falls and a must see if you are in the area!  For more information click here: Bird Kingdom

Journey Behind The Falls

Your journey begins with a 125 feet elevator ride through the bedrock behind Horseshoe Falls.   Once exiting the elevators, you will  After exiting the elevator, you will then walk through 130-year-old tunnels that will lead you too two  observation decks near the foot of the Horseshoe Falls.  During your journey through he tunnel guests will be able to hear and view these massive waterfalls though portals located directly behind the falls.
For more information click here:  Journey Behind the Falls

Niagara Skywheel

The Niagara SkyWheel is the most exciting relaxing way to see the Falls, day or night. 
For more information click here: Niagara SkyWheel

Queen Victoria Park

Considered the “Heart” of Niagara Parks you will find Queen Victoria Park. Walking through the park one will witness the beauty of hanging baskets, a Hybrid tea Rose Garden among the magnificently maintained gardens.  The park also  features seasonal gardens through out the year such as Daffodils and Tulips in the Spring, Fuchsia and Lantana in the Summer and Chrysanthemums in the Fall.  The winter months show the natural wonder of stark branches covered in ice and form the mist of the falls.  For more information click here: Queen Victoria Park

Skylon Tower

The Skylon Tower Revolving Dining Room and Observation Deck offers a spectacular 360 degree view of the entire city including the Falls.  For more information click here: Skylon Tower

Safari Niagara

Located only 10 minutes from Niagara Falls!  Safari Niagara’s 150 acres are a privately owned nature Park that is home to over 1000 animals, reptiles, exotic mammals and birds. The perfect summer spot to spend some time and there are activities for people of all ages.  For more information click here:  Safari Niagara

Get to know Niagara Falls, Ontario

  • The two main regions in Canada area Southern Ontario or Laurentian,  which is between the Great Lakes, and St. Lawrence and  then in the Northwest, Ottawa in Ontario .
  • The climate in Ontario is slightly warmer than the rest of the Provence as it is greatly influence by the Great Lakes. 
  • The Northwestern Ontario was abandoned until the late nineteenth century, until the railroad assisted in the export of nickel, copper, platinum, zinc, lead, silver, iron, gold, cobalt.  Numerous hydroelectric plants. were implemented in the mining region.  
  • The Southern Ontario has a thriving agricultural and manufacturing industry.  Such as:  Livestock and dairy industries. textiles, petrochemicals and Metallurgy.
  • The Horseshoe Falls is located on the Canadian side of the region in Ontario, Canada.  It get this name due to the horseshoe bend at the edge of the falls.  The bend is  about 2598 feet wide and 10 meters deep and it has water volume of 681,750 gallons fall per second. The Falls have a height of 174 feet and the deepness of the river is about 184 feet.
  • Another tourist attraction around the Falls is Fallsview in Niagara Falls, Ontario.  There are many hotels located in the city and it’s also the home of both the Skylon tower and the Minolta tower, located near by.

Learn more about Bird Kingdom of Ontario by visiting their website.  
​Address: ​​5651 River Road, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 7M7
Phone: 905 356 8888