Located on the border between Canada and USA, Niagara Falls is a stunning waterfall that attracts millions of visitors each year.
Summer is the busiest tourist season in Niagara Falls. Colder temperatures in winter keep most tourists away.
Temperatures in Niagara Falls can drop to as low as -17°C. If subzero temperatures last for many days at a stretch, there is so much snow and ice accumulation, Niagara Falls looks frozen.
Attractions like the Hornblower Niagara Cruise are closed in winter, but most other attractions are open.
Niagara Falls has amazing year-round activities, so you need not worry about not having fun on a Niagara Falls winter trip.
One day trips are available from Toronto and Buffalo for those who do not want to stay overnight in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Book a Guided Tour to see Niagara Falls
If you will be visiting Toronto, you can set aside a day for a quick Niagara Falls winter tour. There are many tour operators offering daily bus tours, private tours, and winery tours.
Book a day tour from Toronto if you are free the whole day. To see Niagara Falls illumination and the Winter Festival of Lights, you can book the Niagara Falls evening bus tour.
Bus tours are the best way to see Niagara Falls and some popular attractions.
What to See on your Niagara Falls Winter 2019 Tour
Winters in Niagara Falls can be very cold with temperatures dropping below 0°C and to as low as -17°C.
Visitors to Niagara Falls in winter need not spend their whole time indoors. Compiled below are some of the things you can do on your Niagara Falls Winter 2019 Tour.
See a frozen Niagara Falls: A snow and ice laden Niagara Falls is a magnificent sight. Stand at the brink of the Horseshoe Falls to see mounds of ice and snow in the river below and icicles formed on tree branches, railings, etc.
Indoor waterparks: Forget the cold outside and enjoy tropical temperatures in the indoor waterparks in Niagara Falls, Canada. Niagara Fallsview Indoor Waterpark and the Great Wolf Lodge Indoor Waterpark are two popular waterparks.
Casinos: Niagara Falls, Canada has 2 casinos that are open 24 hours a day throughout the year – Fallsview Casino and Casino Niagara. Step inside to play your favourite card games, enjoy live entertainment, and eat at the many in-house restaurants and cafes.
Niagara Falls Illumination and Fireworks: Enjoy viewing Niagara Falls even at night when it is illuminated by LED bulbs that change colours every few minutes. Watch fireworks over Niagara Falls at 9:00 p.m. on some nights.
Niagara SkyWheel: For a panoramic view of the city and waterfall, take a ride up the giant 53-metre Ferris wheel with climate-controlled passenger cabins. This attraction remains open till 1:00 a.m.
Floral Showhouse: Located just a short distance from Horseshoe Falls, Floral Showhouse is a greenhouse with tropical plants, orchids, and flowers from all over the world. Winter is marked by the annual chrysanthemum and poinsettia shows.
Bird Kingdom: This is another indoor attraction. It is the world’s largest indoor aviary with three floors where you can see free-flying tropical birds. There are also reptiles, turtles, bats, owls and other exotic creatures.
Butterfly Conservatory: Walk through lush vegetation that reminds you of a tropical paradise and enjoy the sight of thousands of brightly coloured butterflies flying all over.
Winter Festival of Lights: From mid November to mid January, Niagara Falls turns festive with many lighting art displays and animated displays. The 2019 Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights will be from November 16, 2019 to January 12, 2020.
You will find amazing outdoor lighting displays all along Niagara Parkway, in Niagara Parks attractions, and in the tourist areas in Niagara Falls, Canada. For more information on lighting art displays, please visit here.
Niagara Icewine Festival: Taste the finest Niagara wines and icewines at the Niagara Icewine Festival in January in Niagara-on-the-Lake. It is an event for the whole family. Enjoy great food, farm products, live entertainment and wine! You can get more information about the Niagara Icewine Festival here.
Other Things To Do In Winter in Niagara Falls, Canada
Some of the other attractions open in winter in Niagara Falls, Canada are:
- Skylon Tower
- Clifton Hill attractions
- Niagara IMAX Theatre
- Niagara Glen
- Brock’s Monument in Queenston Heights Park
Discover the Magic of a Winter Wonderland – Visit Niagara Falls this Winter 2019
Winter is as good a time as any to see Niagara Falls, the iconic waterfall that is seen by millions of visitors each year.
If you like what you see, you can plan a return visit to Niagara Falls in summer to see the Falls when the water flow is the highest and attractions like the Hornblower Niagara Cruise are open.
Whether you are in Niagara Falls, Canada for a day or more, there are many things to see and do, so come and enjoy the holiday season in Niagara Falls.
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Toronto To Niagara Falls Day Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
Niagara Falls Elite Limousine Tour (Upto 14 People)
Niagara Falls Elite Limousine Tour (Upto 8 People)
Toronto To Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
Oakville To Niagara Falls Day Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
Oakville To Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
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