Heading to Niagara Falls to enjoy Fallsview Indoor Waterpark is a great family vacation idea. No matter what time of year or what type of weather, you and your little ones are guaranteed to have all sorts of fun — with one caveat: If someone in your crew has a fear of water that keeps […]
Essential Tips for Having the Best Niagara Family Vacation Ever
Family vacation disasters are never any fun, regardless of the fantastic stories they can offer up years down the road. Whether due to food poisoning, lousy weather, an epic argument, or transportation woes, a fun and carefree family vacation beats one beset with difficulty any day. For the family en route to Niagara, it can […]
3 Ways to Maximize Your Fun at a Water Park
In many ways, a visitor to a water park shouldn’t have to maximize her fun; it should be built into the very fabric of the place and the experience that can be had there. From slides to wave pools, a good water park offers a wealth of ways to have a squeal-worthy good time. That’s […]
What to Do When You Spend Halloween in Niagara
Halloween can be an especially exciting time for young children. There’s the thoughtful planning stage regarding which costume to choose, and then the moment when it is purchased or, if homemade, finally finished. Getting to dress up on Halloween itself is a thrill that, for many, is only rivaled by the giddy bounty of presents […]
Experience Canadian Thanksgiving in Niagara
Thanksgiving Day in Canada, also referred to as “Action de grâce” in the French-speaking provinces, shares many similarities with the American holiday by the same name that takes place every November. However, that doesn’t mean they provide the same experience. Held every second Monday in October, the Canadian holiday is a celebration of the harvest […]
What to Know About Ripley’s Latest Exhibit: the World’s Smallest Micro-Sculptures
Niagara Falls, in many ways, is the perfect spot for strange happenings, odd exhibits, and side-show revelry. After all, it wasn’t just the stunning view that drew people to the area and its waterfalls, it was the mesmerizing feats of daredevilry that surrounded them — and the tales that got told as a result. At […]
3 Shows You Have to Catch in Niagara This October
One of the best parts about taking a vacation in Niagara Falls is that the waterfalls are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to fun. A giant indoor waterpark, stunning, fertile wine country, fascinating history museums, and world-class restaurants all vie for every ounce of your fun-loving attention. Music is also near […]
Fallsview Indoor Waterpark Wins TripAdvisor’s 2015 Traveler’s Choice Award
Fallsview Indoor Waterpark has won TripAdvisor’s 2015 Traveler’s Choice Award, making the list of The Top Ten Amusement Parks and Water Parks in Canada for the third year in a row. The waterpark is a unique 3-acre all-ages destination located directly across the street from Niagara Falls that features 16 thrilling waterslides, a 1,000-gallon tipping bucket, giant […]
4 Reasons to Attend the Grand Canadian Steampunk Exposition
The Niagara region is host to some pretty spectacular events. There’s the Peach Festival each August that brings its wealth of entertainment, delicious food, and endless peach-centered treats. Every June brings another round of RibFest where piles of smoked meats, delectable barbecue sauces, and friendly competition are par for the course, and each January brings […]
What You’ll Find at the Marshville Heritage Festival
Niagara Falls has long been a family-friendly destination. From the giant, indoor water park to the bevy of miniature golf courses, kids of all ages can find plenty to do and enjoy. While any time is a great time to take a family vacation to Niagara Falls, the first weekend in September is especially ideal, […]