Visitor and Tourism Information

Niagara Falls, Canada, is a world-famous destination with breathtaking waterfalls, exciting attractions, and stunning natural beauty. Whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation, you will find plenty to do in every season.  Explore scenic trails along the Niagara Gorge, play golf, unwind in peaceful parks, enjoy arts, culture, theatre and gaming.

Planning your visit?  Here you can find links to the tourism information you need, from visitor guides to transportation options. Get ready to explore and make unforgettable memories!

Tourism information

Niagara Falls Tourism is the Tourism Board for the City of Niagara Falls. Visit Niagara Falls Tourism for all your tourism-related information. They produce a Niagara Falls Visitors Guide to help you plan and book your stay in Canada. 

Visit their contact page to submit an inquiry.

Travelling to Niagara Falls, Canada

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 identifications 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.

• 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 Niagara District Airport, which handles commercial flights, is located at Niagara Stone Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake
• 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.

Getting around - visitor transportation and parking

• 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

Attractions and points of interest

• Niagara Falls Tourism: The official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for the City of Niagara Falls, Canada. Find information on accommodations, attractions, entertainment and events, award-winning dining, shopping, spas, theatre, history, outdoor adventures, world-class golf and wineries
• Niagara Parks: The Niagara Parks Commission is an agency of the Government of Ontario. Visit their website for exciting attractions, world-famous natural parks and gardens, golf, dining, heritage sites, parking, transportation and more
• Niagara Falls Museums: Three municipal museums dedicated to preserving our history

Niagara Falls fireworks and waterfall illumination schedules

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.

Getting Married in Niagara Falls?

Say “I do” in the honeymoon capital of the world! You can get married at City Hall. The Marriage Licence Information page gives the details of what is required when applying for a marriage licence in Niagara Falls. Go to the Marriage Licence FAQ page to get your questions answered.

Niagara Falls Weather

Information about the weather in Niagara Falls, is available on the Niagara Falls Weather page.