Niagara Falls at Christmas time is vibrant. With the illuminated Niagara Falls, Winter Festival of Lights, and many tourist attractions, it is the perfect place to spend Christmas with family and friends.
Finding accommodations is also easy. You will find B&Bs, motels, hotels both budget and luxury, and vacation rentals. Many hotels offer visitors deals during the holiday season.
What to do on Christmas Day in Niagara Falls, Canada?
In the morning, you can head out to see Niagara Falls. The view of Niagara River and Niagara Falls blanketed in snow is a magnificent sight.
Most Niagara Parks attractions are closed on Christmas Day; however, there are other Niagara Falls attractions that operate even on Christmas.
Walk down the paths near the waterfall to admire the view. Niagara Parkway runs along Niagara River from its start at Lake Erie to Niagara-on-the-Lake where it empties into Lake Ontario. Drive down Niagara Parkway to enjoy the view of the Niagara River, Niagara Falls and Niagara Gorge.
Family Attractions: Niagara Falls, Canada is a family destination and you will find many family activities open on Christmas.
- Adventure City
- Bird Kingdom
- Captain Jack’s Fun Center
- Fallsview Indoor Waterpark
- Great Canadian Midway
- Guinness World Records Museum
- Hershey’s Store
- Haunted House
- Movieland Wax Museum
- Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks
- Nightmares Fear Factory
- Niagara SkyWheel
- Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum
- Skylon Tower Observation Deck
Niagara-on-the-Lake: This picturesque little town by Lake Ontario looks even lovelier with Christmas decorations. The town has many wineries, antique shops and other attractions.
In the evening, you can take a self-guided walking tour to see the lighting displays put up all over Niagara Parks. Called the Winter Festival of Lights, it is organized every year between mid November and mid January. Angels, reindeer, trees wrapped in lights, and animated displays turn Niagara Falls into the most beautifully decorated Christmas town in Canada.
See Niagara Falls in a different light at night when it is illuminated in many colours. There is a nightly fireworks display during the Christmas-New Year week. See fireworks light up the night sky over Niagara Falls at 9:00 p.m. Queen Victoria Park and the paths just near the Falls are great vantage points to enjoy the fireworks show.
Attractions in the Christmas Season
Throughout December there are many Christmas-themed activities in Niagara Falls and the surrounding region. Some popular Christmas events in December are:
- Winter Festival of Lights
- Deck the Falls Walking Tour
- Santa Claus parades in Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Welland, etc.
- Port Dalhousie Christmas Market
- Annual Poinsettia Show at Floral Showhouse
Visit Niagara Falls, Enjoy a White Christmas
Get into the holiday spirit with a visit to Niagara Falls. The famed waterfall looks enchanting when it is covered in snow. Bundle up in warm clothes and enjoy the Christmas cheer at every corner in Niagara Falls, Canada.
Do not limit yourself to the tourist areas! All Niagara Falls residents and businesses are encouraged to put up Christmas décor and lighting displays. Sparkle Lighting Awards are given to the best decorated ones. Stroll through Niagara neighbourhoods to see amazing lighting displays.
With loads of fun and entertainment, Niagara Falls is the perfect place to visit during Christmas.
Mississauga To Niagara Falls Day Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
Mississauga To Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
Niagara Falls Canada Helicopter Tour
Toronto To Niagara Falls Day Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
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)
