Niagara-on-the-Lake (22 km from Niagara Falls) in Ontario province is famous for its beautiful houses, quaint shops and wineries.
Visitors to Niagara Falls can spend a few hours to a day in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Some tourists even prefer staying here instead of the overcrowded and touristy Niagara Falls.
If you are visiting the Niagara region for more than a day, you can tour Niagara Falls on one day and spend another day in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake.
A helicopter ride and wine tour in Niagara Falls are one of the most popular activities. Go on a 30-minute helicopter tour of the Niagara region from Niagara District Airport (in Niagara-on-the-Lake) and then get dropped off at a winery!
After takeoff from the airport, the helicopter flies over many vineyards and onto Queenston Heights. From there, it flies along the Niagara River towards Niagara Falls. Look out for the Adam Beck Power Generating Station and reservoir, Niagara Whirlpool, Whirlpool Rapids, Rainbow Bridge and finally Niagara Falls.
Arrive in style at a winery after your helicopter tour. You can contact the winery beforehand to book a winery tour.
Helicopter rides are available from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
You can tour other wineries nearby and perhaps eat at a winery restaurant.
A Niagara helicopter tour with winery landing is the perfect romantic activity for couples. So, spend a magical half hour flying low over Niagara Falls, the Niagara wine region and then land at a winery to begin your tour.
There are many more winery tours that you can check out.