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Cave of the Winds (US SIDE)
Soak up the experience of being closer to the waters of Niagara Falls than you thought possible, on a spectacular Niagara Falls tour. Your journey begins with an elevator ride 175 feet into the Niagara Gorge. Then, clad in a souvenir rain poncho and sandals, you�ll follow a tour guide over wooden walkways to the Hurricane Deck, less than 20 feet from the torrents of Bridal Veil Falls. On the deck, you�ll experience tropical storm-like conditions, getting doused with the spray from the rushing waters. A special viewing area has also been set up for handicapped individuals and adults with children in arms.
Whirlpool Jet Boats-Lewiston (US or Canadian Side)
As the powerful Jet Boat speeds upriver, making their way into the breathtaking stonewalled canyon that is the Niagara Gorge. The anticipation builds as the boats splash into the whitewater of Devil's Hole Rapids. (click for important border crossing information)
Journey Behind the Falls (Canadian Side)
The sound is like thunder, the sight awe-inspiring! Take a journey deep below and behind the heart of Niagara and stand in the mist where the mighty Horseshoe Falls tumbles from 13 stories above! (click for important border crossing information)
Passport to the Falls
Includes admission to Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, Adventure Theater, Niagara Gorge Discovery Center, Aquarium of NF.
Maid of the Mist
Water rushes all around as you "soak" in the excitement and explore the roar of the Falls. A historical ride aboard the world-famous Maid of the Mist is a half hour thrill of a lifetime! North America's oldest tourist attraction, millions of visitors have enjoyed the boat tours since 1846.
Nightly Illumination of the Falls
Every evening beginning at dusk the Falls are lit in the colours of the rainbow - don't miss the unmatched beauty of the Falls at night! Illumination of the Falls has been Financed and Operated by The Niagara Falls Illumination Board since 1925.
Fireworks over the Falls
Every Fri & Sat. June-September, 10 PM. Opening Ceremonies are on Saturday, November 3 with free fireworks displays at 6:15 and 8 p.m., as well as on every Friday, November 9 to December 21 at 9 p.m. During Christmas week, displays are held every evening Wednesday, December 26, 2007 to Sunday, January 6, 2008 at 9 p.m. Don't miss the special New Year's Eve display at midnight on December 31!
Cave of the Winds
Soak up the experience of being closer to the waters of Niagara Falls than you thought possible, on a spectacular Niagara Falls tour. Your journey begins with an elevator ride 175 feet into the Niagara Gorge. Then, clad in a souvenir rain poncho and sandals, you�ll follow a tour guide over wooden walkways to the Hurricane Deck, less than 20 feet from the torrents of Bridal Veil Falls. On the deck, you�ll experience tropical storm-like conditions, getting doused with the spray from the rushing waters. A special viewing area has also been set up for handicapped individuals and adults with children in arms.
Adventure Theater
As seen in IMAX� Theaters, produced by Academy Award winning producer Kieth Merrill, Niagara: Legends of Adventure immerses you in the history of Niagara on a new 45-foot screen with Dolby Digital surround sound technology.
Discovery Center
Showcasing the natural and local history of Niagara Falls and the surrounding area, the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center is a hands-on learning experience for all ages. In this amazing Niagara Falls tour, you can enjoy interactive displays, take a virtual elevator trip into the gorge, experience 12,000 years of the Niagara River in the 180� multi-screen theater, or climb a 26-foot rock wall that resembles the walls of the gorge, complete with fossils and geological formations.
Aquarium of Niagara Falls
The Aquarium of Niagara Falls has a great selection of marine life. From penguins and seals to sharks and sea lions !Self guided tour takes about 1 hour. Don't miss the Sea Lion Show !
Devil's Hole State Park
Devil's Hole State Park overlooks the lower Whirlpool rapids. A wildly beautiful walkway leads down from the park along the turbulent Niagara River 300 feet into the wooded gorge and offers an up-close, spectacular view of the gorge's rapids. Devil's Hole has picnic areas, hiking, and nature trails. It is one of the most popular spots for fishermen.
Whirlpool State Park
The Power Vista is located in Lewiston, perched atop our hydro project�s main power plant. The center first opened in 1963, two years after the Niagara project began operations, and has since attracted more than 6 million visitors from around the world.
Whirlpool Jet Boats-Lewiston
As the powerful Jet Boat speeds upriver, making their way into the breathtaking stonewalled canyon that is the Niagara Gorge. The anticipation builds as the boats splash into the whitewater of Devil's Hole Rapids.
Flight of the Angels ~ hot air balloon ride
Take a ten minute adventure with memories to last a lifetime. Float above Niagara Falls in a hot air balloon for a bird's eye view of thei natural wonder.
Rainbow Helicopter rides
Our quiet turbine engine helicopters will provide you with the most unique experience of your visit to Niagara Falls. Your limousine to the sky awaits you and yours to enjoy the majestic power and beauty of the falls from the air.
Maid of the Mist
Water rushes all around as you "soak" in the excitement and explore the roar of the Falls. A historical ride aboard the world-famous Maid of the Mist is a half hour thrill of a lifetime! North America's oldest tourist attraction, millions of visitors have enjoyed the boat tours since 1846. (click for important border crossing information)
Nightly illumination of the Falls
Every evening beginning at dusk the Falls are lit in the colours of the rainbow - don't miss the unmatched beauty of the Falls at night! Illumination of the Falls has been Financed and Operated by The Niagara Falls Illumination Board since 1925. (click for important border crossing information)
Imax Theater-Legend and Daredevils
Every evening beginning at dusk the Falls are lit in the colours of the rainbow - don't miss the unmatched beauty of the Falls at night! Illumination of the Falls has been Financed and Operated by The Niagara Falls Illumination Board since 1925. (click for important border crossing information)
Fireworks over the Falls
Opening Ceremonies are on Saturday, November 3 with free fireworks displays at 6:15 and 8 p.m., as well as on every Friday, November 9 to December 21 at 9 p.m. During Christmas week, displays are held every evening Wednesday, December 26, 2007 to Sunday, January 6, 2008 at 9 p.m. Don't miss the special New Year's Eve display at midnight on December 31! (click for important border crossing information)
Butterfly Conservatory
This magical attraction features over 2,000 colourful tropical butterflies floating freely among lush, exotic blossoms and greenery. Paths wind through the rainforest setting, past a pond and waterfall and the Emergence window, where butterflies leave their pupae and prepare to take their first flight! (click for important border crossing information)
Queenston Heights Park Brock Monument
At the entrance to this historic Park you will be greeted by carpet bedding displays, along with formalized annual bedding schemes that surround both the Brock and Laura Secord Monuments. Nestled high atop the Niagara Escarpment, this is the birthplace of Canada - garden and nature lovers, hikers and picnickers have used this park for generations. (click for important border crossing information)
Floral Clock
The planted face is maintained by Niagara Parks horticulture staff, while the mechanism is kept in working order by Ontario Hydro, the organization that originally built the clock. The intricate designs on the face of the timepiece are created with up to 16,000 carpet bedding plants. The floral design is changed twice each year - it features viola in the Spring and four cultivars of Alternanthera along with green and grey forms of Santolina Sage during the Summer and Fall. California Golden Privet and Blue Festuca Grass may be used for contrast. (click for important border crossing information)
Journey Behind the Falls
The sound is like thunder, the sight awe-inspiring! Take a journey deep below and behind the heart of Niagara and stand in the mist where the mighty Horseshoe Falls tumbles from 13 stories above! (click for important border crossing information)
White Water Walk
Stroll along a boardwalk at the very edge of one of the world's wildest stretches of whitewater! Marvel at the relentless power and beauty of nature and see how the deep and narrow Great Gorge was created. Trillions of gallons of water are forced into this accelerating trough - the sight will take your breath away! (click for important border crossing information)
Sir Adam Beck Hydro Power Plant
For millennia man has been fascinated by the overwhelming power of the Falls. Since 1958, Sir Adam Beck 2 Generating Station has captured that potential energy in one of Ontario's largest hydroelectric facilities. It's a wonderful example of a natural, non-polluting and reliable power source that has worked in harmony with the beauty of Niagara for over 4 decades. (click for important border crossing information)
Whirlpool Aero Car
High above the racing Niagara River, you'll be transported through the air in an antique cable car. Far below, the torrent of water abruptly changes direction and creates one of the world�s most mesmerizing natural phenomenon � the Niagara Whirlpool. Sometimes frightening and always unforgettable! (click for important border crossing information)
Niagara SkyWheel ~ giant ferris wheel
Enjoy a view of the falls from the top of a ferris wheel! Open all year with hours of operation adjusted seasonally. (click for important border crossing information)
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Bird Kingdom ~ indoor aviary
You can expect to see many, many free flying birds, making their homes in our natural environments. Many of these birds you can see eating, bathing, wrestling within a few feet of you. You can also have more interactive experiences where you feed the birds, have birds land on you or have a giant Macaw sit on your arm (click for important border crossing information)
Niagara Helicopter Rides
As the helicopter gently lifts off from our Victoria Avenue location, the awe-inspiring views of the Niagara Region begin to appear below. We wouldn't want any picture-taking opportunity to be missed so cameras should be ready to go right from the start! (click for important border crossing information)
Fort George
During the War of 1812, Fort George served as the headquarters for the Centre Division of the British Army. These forces included British regulars, local militia, aboriginal warriors, and Runchey�s corps of freed slaves. Major General Sir Isaac Brock, �the saviour of Upper Canada� served here until his death at the Battle of Queenston Heights in October, 1812. Brock and his aide-de-camp John Macdonell were initially buried within the fort. Fort George was destroyed by American artillery fire and captured during the Battle of Fort George in May 1813. The U.S. forces used the fort as a base to invade the rest of Upper Canada, however, they were repulsed at the Battles of Stoney Creek and Beaver Dams. After a seven month occupation, the fort was retaken in December and remained in British hands for the remainder of the war. After the war, the fort was partially rebuilt, and by the 1820�s it was falling into ruins. It was finally abandoned in favour of a more strategic installation at Fort Mississauga and a more protected one at Butler�s Barracks. (click for important border crossing information)
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