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Red wooden stairways and walkways at the foot of the American Falls, with visitors in yellow ponchos

Canadian or American Side of Niagara Falls: What You See From Each

The Horseshoe Falls is mostly in Canada, the American and Bridal Veil Falls are in the US. What each side offers, what the border means and which tours cover both.

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Red wooden walkway and stairs at the foot of a waterfall, with a rainbow arching over the mist and a bright blue sky

Cave of the Winds and Goat Island: Seeing the American Side of Niagara Falls on Foot

Goat Island, Terrapin Point, Luna Island and the Cave of the Winds are all in Niagara Falls State Park. How the walk works, the official hours, and which tours include the Cave of the Winds.

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Children playing mini golf among large dinosaur models, with a Ferris wheel and a fire-spouting rock behind them under a blue sky

Clifton Hill Fun Pass in Niagara Falls: What the Six Attractions Are and Who Should Buy It

The Clifton Hill Fun Pass bundles six attractions, including the SkyWheel. What is on the list, the height limits, the printed voucher and when the SkyWheel alone is enough.

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Two people in yellow rain ponchos taking a selfie beside a rock wall in the spray of the falls

Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower and a Boat Ride: Is the Combo Tour Worth It?

Three Niagara Falls attractions in one half-day: what the combo tours include, how they differ, and when buying the tickets separately makes more sense.

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Passengers in blue rain ponchos on a boat deck, facing the American Falls under a clear blue sky

Niagara City Cruises or Maid of the Mist: Which Boat Ride Is for You?

Maid of the Mist sails from the American side, Niagara City Cruises from the Canadian side. Where each boat leaves, when it runs and which tours include it.

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Passengers in red ponchos on a boat deck watching green and red fireworks, with the Skylon Tower lit blue in the distance

Niagara Falls at Night: Illumination, Fireworks and the Best Evening Options

The Falls are lit every night, fireworks run on a seasonal schedule in summer and during the winter festival. What the official schedules say, how the 40-minute fireworks cruise works and what to do after dark in the cold months.

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A blue and yellow helicopter hovering in front of the curved edge of the Horseshoe Falls

Helicopter Flight Over Niagara Falls: Duration, Price and Weather

A Niagara Falls helicopter ride is short. What the Canadian and American flights include, how long you are really in the air, and what the weather can do to your booking.

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Snow-covered park at night with trees lit in purple and white, fireworks over the gorge and the Skylon Tower in the distance

Niagara Falls in Winter: What Is Open, the Festival of Lights and Evening Tours

Winter at Niagara Falls: the Winter Festival of Lights from 14 November, winter fireworks, nightly illumination, what closes for the season and which tours still run in the cold.

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A wooden board with four glasses of white, rosé and red wine, cheese, cured meat and breadsticks

Niagara-on-the-Lake From Niagara Falls: Wineries, Ice Wine and the Old Town

Wine tours, a sunset dinner or just a walk through the old town: how to reach Niagara-on-the-Lake from Niagara Falls and which tour fits which kind of day.

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Four zipliners in blue helmets sliding above the river gorge, with a boat and the Horseshoe Falls behind them

Zipline to the Falls in Niagara Falls: Minimum Age, Weight Limit and Timing

The zipline runs 670 metres towards the Horseshoe Falls. Minimum age, weight limit, waiver, the best time of day and who should choose something else.

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