Located close to the border with the United States, the Canadian city of Niagara Falls is a city whose name gives a fairly clear indication of its greatest attraction and selling point. Not to be confused with a city in New York with the same name, Niagara Falls is home to one of the world’s most awesome natural sights. Visitors are naturally drawn to this amazing phenomenon as well as a wealth of man made attractions that the city boasts.

Niagara Falls is the ideal place to take a family holiday, offering an extensive selection of attractions that are good for the young and young at heart. The Clifton Hill entertainment centre is perhaps the highlight offering more than enough to keep the kids occupied for the entire holiday while the Falls Avenue Entertainment Complex comes a close second with attractions such as the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, Marvel Adventure City and MGM Studios.

Niagara Icewine Festival: for 10 days, citizens of Niagara Falls celebrate this unique regional wine in an event that sees tastings at wineries across the region.

Niagara Falls has an extensive selection of landmarks, monuments and sites that make for worthy visits, including historical structures and religious buildings. The highlight for most people and the first sightseeing destination on their list however, is the mighty waterfalls on both the Canadian and US sides of the river.

The city of Niagara Falls does have its own airport; however it serves chartered and private flights only so offers little in the way of travel options for the majority of international visitors. Buffalo-Niagara International Airport however is located in Buffalo about a half-hour’s drive out of the city. This airport maintains connections with the US and some international destinations and operates a single terminal which features all modern services and amenities including bureaux de change, cash machines, shops and restaurants.

Banks: 09:30 to 16:00, Monday to Friday; 09:30 to 12:00, Saturday
Post Offices: 09:30 to 17:00, Monday to Friday; 09:30 to 12:00, Saturday
Department Stores and Shops: 09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Saturday, some stores open late on Thursday and Friday and for a limited period on Sunday
Museums: times vary according to the venue
Business Offices: 09:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday