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...

Regretably, we are a nation of non-hagglers. (Photo courtesy of ed yourdon) Canadians, in general, are not good at bargaining.  It’s somehow – well – not polite to badger someone into cutting their prices.  Bargaining is not a Canadian thing. (Photo courtesy of tonylanciabeta) But...

The locals know where to eat for good reliable food at good prices.  That’s why, whenever I travel, I try to hang out with some of the neighbourhood characters who will share the secrets of their town with me. In Niagara Falls, there are a huge number of places to dine, many of them on the touristy...

1. Get your Zen in Gear The last thing you might expect to find in the hurly-burly of Niagara Falls is a true and authentic Budhist temple, but there it is, looming elegantly right beside the White Water Walk. The Cham Shan Temple, also known as the World Peace Ten Thousand Buddas Sarira Stupa Temple,...

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...