Niagara Falls (ON) Travel Blog

Photo courtesy of Kenzie The Niagara Falls annual Festival of Lights had its big opening on Nov. 6th, with a Disney fest to kick off the season.  And what a season it will be.  In addition to the traditional illuminations along the Parkway, the lighting of the Falls, and the fireworks and concerts,...

It may be cool and rainy outside as Fall sets in, but inside the Bird Kingdom, the atmosphere is warm and steamy, and the birds are happy to see you. This family friendly attraction located near the Horseshoe Falls in Niagara Falls is the perfect place when the family wants an outing and the weather...

(Photo courtesy of Ruthven Park) Ruthven Park is a beautifully preserved Greek Revival mansion on the banks of the Grand River.  It stands above the river, elegant, dignified and evocative of times past. It is a fascinating house to visit, and the grounds offer walking trails through field and forest, ...

Old Fort Erie is a place that is of particular appeal right now, as Canada and America prepare to celebrate 200 years of peace, and to mark the end of the War of 1812. The original Fort Erie was built by the British in 1764, and was improved into the Fort you can visit today in 1805-1807.   Over...

A Peaceful Place in the Middle of a Busy Tourist Mecca – The Butterfly Conservatory (Photo courstesy of Barbara Ramsay Orr) - Need a quiet retreat?  A reaffirmation of the beauty of the natural world?  A dose of rejeuvenating greenery? Get thee to the Butterfly Conservatory , a totally pleasurable...

Each destination has its unique peculiarities, which means  when deciding what you will pack for a visit, there are particular things that will make your time there easier, or more fun, or more rewarding. For a vacation in Niagara Falls, you need to pack all of the usual suspects – er , objects...

Everyone who visits Niagara Falls wants to preserve the memory in  photographs, and no wonder.  The Falls are one of the world’s most important and most visited destinations.  And they are awesomely beautiful  And so are you! But how can you capture the Falls, and you in front of them, at their...