This town has a really charming European vibe, with shops that mix modern style, trendy fashion,…read moreand a touch of history. It can get pretty crowded in the summer, and parking might be a bit of a challenge. But once you get out onto the streets, it's a delightful place to wander and discover. Plus, being right on the lake, you can watch tons of boats having a blast on the water. If you're visiting Niagara Falls, I'd totally recommend taking a short drive of about 45 minutes to check out the stunning beauty of Niagara on the Lake.

Amazing and cute town close to Niagara Falls. My wife and I went to the Drawing Room at the Prince…read moreof Wales Hotel for afternoon tea which was such an amazing experience and then enjoyed wine and spirits at Wayne Gretzky Estates. Would love to return to explore the town and its surrounds more. It was also Upper Canada's first capital which can be visited at Fort George which we hope to see in the future.

This was such a cool part of the Falls. It's amazing the force you can feel from the water. We went…read moreon a Sunday afternoon in the summer and it was super busy. We still were able to find areas to stop and look at the Falls as well as take photos. They also have a building that has a shop, some food places, and some other tourists stuff. Right now they also have the FIFA sign up since the World Cup was recent.

Table Rock is the facility that houses Journey to the Falls, Niagara Takes Flight, a restaurant and…read moregift shop. There are also views of the falls adjacent to the building. Another benefit is accessible bathrooms, multi gender and single roomed. So you'll have some privacy too.

I could not ask for a better "supermarket" then The Suppermarket @ The Village…read more Every Wednesday evenings from last week of May till mid September, the open area at The Village is transform to a food festival that will make every food lover rejoice! Local food trucks and business are gathered together dishing out the best they can offers to the community. Just to name a few: Freshly shucked oysters and lobster roll - The Tide and Vines (Food Truck) Grilled cheese sandwich and corns - Yellow Peach (Food Truck) Wood fired Oven made when order Pizza - Avella's Mexican Fare - Eh Jose Gourmet donuts - Willow Cakes & Pastry Sweet and Savoury Pie - Itty Bitty Pie Company (Food Truck) Homemade ice cream - Home Town Ice Cream Beer - Niagara Oast House Brewery Wine - Ravine Vineyard Coffee - Manual Labour Coffee (Food Truck) There is a nice area with umbrellas and picnic benches set up for you to enjoy your food and drinks. One good thing was there hardly any lines for most of the vendors and it was fun to talk to them too! Live music on the violin was soothing.... Clean washrooms in the nearby business building. Pets are welcome... I should bring my dog next time? And all these with no admission cost. Highly recommend if you are in the area!

I HATE Line Ups. HATE Admission Fees…read more HATE Unfriendly Crowds. HATE Stressed Vendors. HATE Crowd Noise. EFF it All LOVE this LOVE Local Musicians. LOVE Chillaxed Vendors. LOVE Happy Locals+Pets. LOVE Free Admission. I LOVE SupperMarket!

If you're tired of the neon lights and the crush of humanity on Clifton Hill and want something…read moremore laid back like art, great coffee, and some cool jazz than try Niagara Falls' true "Downtown". Located close to the GO Station along a revitalized Queen Street just north of Clifton Hill and without one tacky t-shirt shop in sight, this part of Niagara Falls seems like an entirely different city. Here the art galleries, antique shops, restaurants, clubs and Balzac's Coffee Shop, are all found in renovated historic buildings. Also, throughout the year Queen Street hosts several events with live music including the Day of Elvis and the annual Springlicious Festival.

This is quite a find. Reminds me a lot of that OTHER Queen Street (Queen West in Toronto), although…read moreit's much shorter of course. Several little art galleries with interesting work (mostly realism but skillful), neat little places to eat, an old-fashioned restaurant that hasn't changed since the 1960s. A couple of hip coffee shops. An Aboriginal art gallery where you can both buy art AND try your hand at making your own in workshops that are reasonably priced (soapstone carving, dream catcher making, beading etc). Plus really friendly shop owners. We spent three hours there just browsing in the shops and talking to artists/owners.

I am quite sure I would not want to drive the Niagara Scenic Parkway in the winter. Maria B.'s…read morepicture suggests black ice and low traction and me ending up in a ditch and getting to write a new review of a towing company. No, thanks! Instead, I'm cruising along a stretch of the highway in July when it's green and smooth and there's no ice on the road. Beautiful to look at, the Niagara Scenic Parkway is only 16 miles long, going from New York Route 18 along Lake Ontario to Lewiston near the bridge to Canada. Two lanes in each direction with a median, at least on the part that I drove. And no toll which makes me happy. [Review 1419 of 2024 - 423 in New York - 22442 overall]

This roadway gives easy access when driving between LaSalle and Fort Niagara, it follows alongside…read morethe Niagara River. From the North Grand Island Bridge to Niagara Falls you have great river views (on one side, factories on the other). The section from Niagara Falls to Whirlpool State Park has been redone and is beautiful with a winding bike trail and native wild flowers and trees alongside the road. There are access points to gorge trailheads and parks. The road goes from 30 mph in Niagara Falls to 55mph past Lewiston. Four State Parks Niagara Falls, Whirlpool, Devil's Hole, Deveaux Woods and Fort Niagara State Parks are accessed by this road. Unfortunately it isn't very "scenic" on the North end from Devil's Hole to Fort Niagara but there are plans to beautify the road as was done at the South end already. So many cool stops along the way make it a must do when visiting the area.

A cute area of the park to explore. Not very busy at all. It doesn't take long to walk. Views of…read morethe water. There is parking lot with free parking for a limited time, but you only need like 20 minutes to explore the area.

Located off Goat Island upstream of Horseshoe Falls, this group actually consists of four small…read moreislands. The three largest were named after the daughter of General Parkhurst Whitney (Asenath, Angeline, and Celinda Eliza), and the fourth is referred to as Little Brother Island or Solon. The three larger islands can be accessed via footbridges from Goat Island; the path to the bridge is located near the Terrapin Point Viewing Area. Like a peaceful oasis, the islands feature picturesque stone walkways and cheerful foliage while giving visitors a unique perspective of the Upper Falls area.

Tip: Depending on when you're on this highway, you can experience slowdowns between Mississauga and…read moreOakville. Otherwise, it's a decent drive. The Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) is considered a 400-series Ontario highway. However, it doesn't have a designated number. This highway stretches between highway 427 in Toronto and the Niagara Falls-Buffalo area. When I do road trip to the States, I often cross the Peace Bridge in Fort Erie, which means that I drive the entire QEW stretch to and from Buffalo. I grew up with my dad driving my mom and me to various touristy sites, from Marineland to Niagara Falls. Traffic wasn't as horrific then as it can be these days. I find that the major slowdown is between Mississauga and Oakville. Naturally, it depends on what day and time you are travelling. A year ago, I drove to Niagara Falls on a Sunday afternoon and it was smooth sailing. The speed limit is 100 km/h for most of the drive. The exception is between Hamilton and St. Catherines where it's 110 km/h. Frankly, I never noticed the difference as I tend to speed... haha! I used to be a season ticket holder for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. I remember doing the drive to Hamilton and back a number of times. It was pleasant. I have also taken in a handful of Hamilton Bulldogs games against the Manitoba Moose. I like the QEW. Along with highway 403, they flow much better than the other toll-free 400-series highways. (136)

Welcome to Canada…read more What a site coming into Canada. This highway is clean and smooth. We came in from the Buffalo side. Going through the border was easy and quick. I didn't expect to be asked where we were staying though.

Awesome collection of murals along Main St near Depot Ave. There are several, including Harriet…read moreTubman, Cataract House, Black Lives Matter, and more. I recommend parking and exploring the murals by foot since there's a lot of detail in each. While you're nearby, I recommend stopping in the Amtrak station as well to see the free exhibit in the foyer about the Underground Railroad. Some information in the exhibit ties back to these murals. If you have more time, I highly recommend exploring the museum too ($10).