Arts
• Dinner Theatre Show
• Greg Frewin Theatre
| Experience the
mystery and art of illusion with Greg Frewin, one of the most
decorated magicians in the world. Join them for a Las Vegas
Style Magical Review featuring spectacular appearances by
their rare and majestic tigers. Imaginations are captivated
and audiences are AMAZED "Beyond Belief". |
• Shaw Festival
| One of the world’s
finest theatre companies, held in historic Niagara-on-the-Lake,
is internationally celebrated for vivid and exhilarating productions
by Bernard Shaw and his contemporaries (1856-1950). Ten plays
in three theatres from April to October. |
Science
• Butterfly Conservatory - Niagara Parks
Commission
The Niagara
Parks Butterfly Conservatory contains exotic greenery, flowing
water and approximately 2,000 butterflies, of over 50 different
species, moving through a climate-controlled, 11,000 sq.ft.
conservatory. Guests can witness the various stages of butterfly
development, from eggs and larvae to full adult. A short video
presentation and interactive stations are included in the
tour. There are 3 educational programs available: these include
the Parts of a Butterfly (grades 2 to 5), and Colours and
Patterns (grades 5 to high school). A 20 minute in-depth presentation
is followed by a question and answer period. The group then
proceeds into the Conservatory. |
• Fort George National Historic Park
| Fort George
is a restored War of 1812 British Fort, featuring refurbished
buildings, guides in costume and period activities. Of interest
is the Fort's overnight educational program, where students
live like 1812 soldiers over a 20 hour period. |
• Great Gorge Adventure - Niagara Parks
Commission
| Journey by elevator
down to water level and be thrilled from the "Whitewater
Boardwalk” by the sight of the spectacular Whirlpool
Rapids. The Whitewater Boardwalk is located at the very edge
of the Niagara River. The Great Gorge Adventure is popular
with artists, historians and geologists, as well as visitors
from all over the world. It is a beautiful stroll as the boardwalk
is 305 meters (1,000 feet) long. |
• Journey Behind the Falls - Niagara
Parks Commission
| The Journey
Behind the Falls is located in the Table Rock House Plaza
beside the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.After donning protective
rain coats, you will descend by elevator to a network of tunnels.
The main tunnel leads to the observation deck beside the Horseshoe
Falls. Two other tunnels provide a close-up view of the Falls
from behind. The tunnels extend only about 150 feet behind
the waterfall, so there is not a lot of walking. The excursion
is completely self-guided, which allows you to explore at
your own pace. |
• Niagara Glen Nature Reserve - Niagara
Parks Commission
| As you leave
the parking lot, you descend a flight of stone steps, taking
you down the bank of what was the Niagara River of over 9,000
years ago, to the flat area on which the picnic grounds are
located. Looking across to the American side, you may see
an opening in the brush where a path will take you down the
side of a gorge to a flat trail that follows along the edge
of the river. As you walk down to the river, you will pass
through three major plateaus that were created by different
erosional processes as the Falls retreated through this area. |
Recreation
• Brick City
• Brian McFrlane's Hockey Museum
| Brian McFarlane
is Canada's foremost hockey historian. On display is his remarkable
collection of pictures and memorabilia collected over the
years in his capacity as author of over 40 hockey books and
as a hockey commentator for 25 years. It is also the home
of Peter Puck. The museum offers "hands-on” experiences
for kids, like holding Mario Lemieux's, or Wayne Gretzky's,
stick or trying assorted goalie masks and old time hockey
gloves. |
• Fun House
| The Fun House
is for children of all ages. We feature a jungle run, leaning
walls, mystery doors, sway walk, chalkboards, net climb, camel
back, air jets, rolling barrel, go to jail, punching bags
and roll out floors. |
• Haunted House
| If it's horror
you crave, dare to visit our Haunted House, the most horrifying
experience you'll ever have. You'll see creatures—both
human and not-so-human—as well as dark passageways lined
with furry and slimy shapes that play on the imagination. |
• IMAX Theatre and Daredevil Adventures
| Movie about
the history of Niagara Falls, some rescues, daredevils, etc.
Also, a museum with the barrels/boats people tried to go over
the falls in. |
• Maid of the Mist Boat Tours
| The Maid of
the Mist has been operating since 1846. Our boats take you
into the basin of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Raincoats
are provided. The tour lasts approximately 30 minutes. |
• Marineland of Canada Inc.
| Marine mammal
theme park featuring killer whale, sea lion and dolphin shows,
friendship cove, the world's largest killer whale habitat,
amusement rides, land mammal displays, deer, elk, buffalo,
a freshwater aquarium, arcade, gift shops and restaurants. |
• Minolta Tower Centre
| In addition
to the restaurants overlooking the Falls, we also have indoor
and outdoor observation decks, souvenir shopping, Galaxian
Space Adventure, Volcano Mine Ride Simulator, Darkzone®
- The Ultimate Laser Adventure, Yuk Yuks Comedy Club,Waltzing
Waters and a Baskin Robbins ice cream shop. |
• Mystery Maze
| Test your skills
in the Medieval world of the Mystery Maze. Race against time
to capture our castle towers and find the mystery sword. You
could get lost forever. |
• Niagara Air Tours Ltd.
| An exciting
educational excursion of Niagara you'll never forget. Enjoy
the beauty of Ontario's famous wine region and Niagara's spectacular
scenery.An informative in-flight commentary highlights the
exciting history and geography of this fascinating region.
Experience the natural splendour of Niagara Falls. Everyone
gets a window seat, so bring your camera. Not just an airplane
ride but an exciting tour of Niagara. Great fun for all ages! |
• Niagara Spanish Aero Car - Niagara
Parks Commission
| Suspended from
sturdy cables, the Niagara Spanish Aero Car offers a wonderful
view. Riders can see the Rapids, the Whirlpool, the Gorge,
the hydro-electric plants down the river, and can wave to
those fishing on the riverbank below. The best way to see
Niagara's fascinating Whirlpool is from high over-head aboard
the world famous Niagara Spanish Aero Car. The Niagara Spanish
Aero Car operates from March to the end of October (weather
permitting). |
• Ride Niagara - The Ultimate Thrill
| Ride Niagara,
Niagara's most exciting attraction! Enjoy a virtual journey
OVER the mighty Niagara Falls in the comfort and safety of
the Drax E 1000TU submersible shuttle. Ride Niagara is a fun,
entertaining and educational experience for kids from three
to 103. You see, hear and feel an amazing trip over one of
the seven Wonders of the World. |
• Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum
| See things you
can't see anywhere else! Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum
has hundreds of amazing exhibits and curiosities! The whole
class will enjoy a self guided tour of the strange, the odd
and the unbelievable! |
• Ripley's Moving Theater
| Experience the
thrill of Ripley's Moving Theater! The only movie of its kind
where you actually move with the picture and feel every bump,
dip and turn! The giant 70 mm screen and dynamic 6 channel
surround sound system thrusts you into the picture! |
History and Culture
• Guinness World of Records Museum
| Discover the
tallest, heaviest, fastest, loudest and richest, plus other
amazing facts and feats in the museum that brings the Guinness
Book of World Records to life! Access record-breaking facts
through computer data banks in Sports World, Animals and Structures.
Thrilling videos chronicle our adventures in space, the marathon
toppling of dominoes, or the crazy food eaters-graphically
displayed on video while consuming record-setting amounts
of hard-boiled eggs, hamburgers and such! Encounter life-size
models of the world's most extraordinary humans, from the
tallest man (Robert Wadlow at 8 feet 11.1 inches), to the
most tattooed woman. Human achievements are displayed throughout
the worlds of entertainment, arts and literature, and the
natural world. |
• Historic Fort Erie - Niagara Parks
Commission
| During the War
of 1812, the site was occupied by American forces who used
this strategic location as the base of their operations for
the invasion of Upper Canada. An educational program is offered.
The Soldiers' Lot explores the life of the common soldier
stationed in Upper Canada. Discussions include recruitment,
pay, rations, duties, and pastimes. Students participate in
period games and pastimes, role play as soldiers and participate
in foot drill. The program will be tailored to meet the needs
of the age of the students. |
• Laura Secord House - Niagara Parks
Commission
| Visit the home
of Laura Secord, heroine of the War of 1812. From her home
in Queenston village, Laura set out on a 32 km walk through
the American lines and over wild and unsettled country to
warn the British Forces of an impending attack at Beaverdams.
Today, costumed interpreters thrill you with authentic furnishings
of the 1812 period.The Laura Secord House is located in the
quaint village of Queenston. |
• Louis Tussaud's Waxworks
| Travel to the
past and walk through the pages of history at Louis Tussaud's
Wax works! Meet with King Henry and his wives. Journey to
the present and take your picture with Forrest Gump. Stand
among the famous! Dare to visit our Medieval Torture Chamber! |
• MacKenzie Heritage Printery - Niagara
Parks Commission
| The MacKenzie
Heritage Printery is located in the restored home of William
Lyon MacKenzie. The 500 year history of letterpress printing
is explored using the working presses and typesetting facilities
within the museum. Students will be encouraged to discuss
the ramifications of this labour-intensive method.Working
in groups, the students will co-operate in setting type from
the "job case” and printing a “Printer's
Indenture” on the museum's cast iron flat bed press.
Students will look at methods used by MacKenzie to publish
and produce his Colonial Advocate. |
• McFarland House - Niagara Parks Commission
| Experience gracious
living 1840's style at McFarland House as costumed interpreters
guide you through this beautiful home. Built in 1800, it was
used as a hospital during the War of 1812. Explore the period
herb garden, relax and enjoy home baking, tea and other refreshments
at the McFarland Tea Garden. Knowledgeable interpreters and
guides share with you the experiences, recollections, observations
and artifacts which defined early life in Niagara. |
• Niagara Ghost Tours
• Willoughby Historical Museum
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