Visiting Niagara Falls

Bridges connecting Canada and the U.S.

Niagara Falls is linked to the United States by several bridges: the Rainbow Bridge, Whirlpool Bridge, and the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge.

• Visit the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission to get traffic conditions for each bridge and more information

Crossing the border

The Government of Canada's website has information on the ID you need, what you are allowed to bring, paying duties, travelling with animals, and more.

• Crossing the border into Canada
• Find out about travel and identification for entering Canada
• Visitors to Canada can find out more about what they can bring in and what to declare

Travelling by plane

Four commercial airports serve the Niagara Falls area.

• The Niagara District Airport, which handles commercial flights, is located at Niagara Stone Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake
• Buffalo International Airport at Genesee and Dick Streets in New York is the closest to the city. There are also shuttle buses, which are operated by the ITA, available from this airport to Niagara Falls, NY, and to Niagara Falls, Ontario.
• The Hamilton Airport is only 45 minute away
• Toronto's Lester B. Pearson International Airport is approximately 2 hours from Niagara Falls

Travelling by train

VIA RAIL offers daily passenger service between Niagara Falls and Toronto. The VIA RAIL train station is located within two blocks of City Hall. Contact VIA RAIL at www.viarail.ca for complete information.

AMTRAK, runs a daily train from New York returning to Toronto via Niagara Falls, known as the Maple Leaf run. Contact AMTRAK for further information.

• Bus transportation near the Falls: The WEGO Niagara Falls Visitor Transportation System runs regularly by the Falls and other tourist spots. You can view the routes and buy bus passes online.
• Bus transportation throughout the city: Niagara Transit can take you to other places in the city and region
• Tourist parking and electrical vehicle stations: For more information about parking in the tourist area, visit Niagara Falls Tourism - Parking
• Parking at municipal lots: For locations and rates for city-operated lots, visit our Municipal Parking Lots page

Enjoy Canada’s longest-running fireworks series! Check the Falls Fireworks Schedule.

Every evening beginning at dusk, Niagara Falls is transformed into an incredible, multi-coloured water and light masterpiece. Check the Falls Illumination schedule.

The binational Niagara Falls Illumination Board has financed and operated the lighting of the Falls since 1925.

Say “I do” in the honeymoon capital of the world! You can get married at City Hall.

Learn more about civil marriage ceremonies.

The Weather Network has the current forecast for Niagara Falls, Ontario.