Must-see attractions in Niagara Peninsula

  • Aerial of Horseshoe Falls at Niagara Falls.
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    Horseshoe Falls

    Niagara Falls

    The centerpiece of any visit here are the Horseshoe Falls. Named after their 670m curved shape, they have the highest flow rate of any waterfall in North…

  • Skylon Tower

    Niagara Falls

    The Skylon Tower is a 158m concrete spire with yellow pill-shaped elevators crawling up and down the tower's neck to the top. The interior itself is dated…

  • Tawse Winery

    Niagara Peninsula

    An elegant tasting room on a gorgeous landscaped vineyard that integrates organic and biodynamic farming to eliminate the use of insecticides, fungicides…

  • Creekside Estate Winery

    Niagara Peninsula

    Stop at this hipster-ish winery, where you can tour the crush pad and underground cellars. Afterwards, enjoy a picnic lunch in the vineyard, blanket and…

  • Stratus

    Niagara Peninsula

    Stratus, south of Niagara-on-the-Lake, is a sleek, modern affair – the first building in Canada to earn LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design)…

  • Table Rock

    Niagara Falls

    The prime falls-watching spot is Table Rock, poised just meters from the drop of Horseshoe Falls, the main attraction of the Niagara Falls. Though it can…

  • American Falls

    Niagara Falls

    Along the New York side, next to Bridal Veil Falls, this waterfall forms an impressive 260-meter-wide curtain of rushing white water. During the day,…

  • Bridal Veil Falls

    Niagara Falls

    Rushing waters between Luna and Goat islands create this waterfall on the US side, just 17-meters wide. The falls form a perfect, full (and namesake)…

  • Niagara Falls History Museum

    Niagara Falls

    A complete change of pace from the sights near the falls, this museum uses multi-media displays and artifacts to explore the history of Niagara Falls. The…

  • Fort George

    Niagara Peninsula

    On the town's southeastern fringe, restored Fort George dates from 1797. The fort saw some bloody battles during the War of 1812, changing hands between…

  • Old Fort Erie

    Niagara Peninsula

    East of Port Colborne and south of Niagara Falls is the town of Fort Erie, where the Niagara River leaks out of Lake Erie. Across from Buffalo, NY, it’s…

  • Niagara Historical Society Museum

    Niagara Peninsula

    A vast collection relating to the town's past, ranging from First Nations artifacts to Loyalist and War of 1812 collectibles (including the prized hat of…

  • Niagara Glen Nature Reserve

    Niagara Falls

    About 8km north of the falls is this exceptional reserve, where you can get a sense of what the area was like pre-Europeans. There are 4km of walking…

  • Konzelmann Estate Winery

    Niagara Peninsula

    Konzelmann Estate Winery is one of the oldest wine producers in the region, counting its original winery in Uhlbach, Germany, which produced its first…

  • Mackenzie Printery & Newspaper Museum

    Niagara Falls

    This ivy-covered museum was where the esteemed William Lyon Mackenzie once edited the hell-raising Colonial Advocate. Geek out over the Louis Roy Press,…

  • Voices of Freedom Memorial

    Niagara Peninsula

    Celebrating and honoring the contributions of Black Canadians to Niagara-on-the-Lake, this experiential art installation integrates West African and…

  • Reif Estate Winery

    Niagara Peninsula

    Founded in 1982, the 50-hectare Reif Estate Winery (pronounced ‘Rife’) is one of the oldest wineries in the region. Ice wines are its specialty –…

  • Botanical Gardens & Butterfly Conservatory

    Niagara Falls

    Entry to the 40 hectares of the Botanical Gardens is free, but you'll need to pay to enter the Butterfly Conservatory, with its more than 45 species of…

  • Riverbrink Art Museum

    Niagara Falls

    A country home turned art museum, Riverbrink has well-curated exhibits of fine and decorative works of art, with a focus on Canadian historical pieces…

  • Vineland Estates Winery

    Niagara Peninsula

    Established in 1971 on a historic Mennonite property, Vineland Estates Winery is the elder statesperson of Niagara viticulture. Tours of the winery, set…

  • Strewn

    Niagara Peninsula

    Once a canning facility, Strewn has been producing medal-winning vintages here since 1991. Beyond tastings, the vineyard also offers cooking classes that…

  • Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery

    Niagara Peninsula

    This photogenic winery is unmissable on a hilltop. The lofty timber tasting room, restaurant and hilltop setting are magical. Tours take place on weekends…

  • Niagara IMAX Theatre & Daredevil Exhibit

    Niagara Falls

    Hourly screenings of Niagara: Miracles, Myth & Magic give you an overview of Niagara Falls from the end of the Ice Age to modern day. The shots of the…

  • Queenston Heights Park

    Niagara Falls

    In Queenston village, a snoozy historic throwback north of the falls near the Lewiston Bridge to the US, is Queenston Heights Park, a national historic…

  • St Catherines Museum & Welland Canals Centre

    Niagara Peninsula

    For an up-close look at the canal, the Welland Canals Centre at Lock 3, just outside St Catharines, has a viewing platform close enough to almost let you…

  • Floral Showhouse

    Niagara Falls

    Around 1km south of Horseshoe Falls, the Showhouse offers year-round floral displays – mostly orchids, succulents and other tropical plants – and some…

  • Inniskillin

    Niagara Peninsula

    The Inniskillin is a long-time master of the ice-wine craft. Started in 1974, it was the first vineyard in the Niagara region to get a winery license…

  • Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery & Distillery

    Niagara Peninsula

    On a busy country road sits the sleek, ultramodern Wayne Gretzky Estate Winery & Distillery, the business of Canada’s beloved hockey star. It's the only…

  • Floral Clock

    Niagara Falls

    This classic photo stop – people love it! – is a 40-foot-wide clock planted with more than 15,000 plants to create whimsical and intricate designs;…

  • Ten Thousand Buddhas Sarira Stupa

    Niagara Falls

    If the tourist bustle is messing with your yang, find some tranquility at this out-of-context Buddhist temple. Seven stories high, it's home to a…

  • Bird Kingdom

    Niagara Falls

    The jungly Bird Kingdom claims to be the world's largest indoor aviary, with 400 species of free-flying tropical birds from around the globe. You can also…

  • Sunnybrook Farm Estate Winery

    Niagara Peninsula

    Close to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Sunnybrook Farm Estate Winery specializes in unique Niagara fruit and berry wines, and brews a mean ‘hard’ cider. It’s only…

  • Lock 8 Gateway Park

    Niagara Peninsula

    Port Colborne, where Lake Erie empties into the canal, contains the 420m Lock 8 – the second longest canal lock in the world. Go to this park to get an up…

  • Flat Rock Cellars

    Niagara Peninsula

    A refreshingly unpretentious winery, Flat Rock is best known for its Riesling and Chardonnay. Stop here to taste whites in its unique hexagonal building …

  • Trius Winery at Hillebrand

    Niagara Peninsula

    Mass-market wines are the name of the game here. Hourly introductory tours and tasting-bar presentations are good if you’re new to the wine scene.