Niagara falls, thumbs up or thumbs down?

Question

Ontario. or New York, whatever.

Answer 1

I may be bias, But the Canadian side!! We have a lot to offer, a lot of chocie for accomdations ( Big Name brand hotels, small family runs ones, B&B's along the Niagara River), cheap motels (not something I would reccomend), Camp grounds, hostels you name it it's here. A lot of the bigger names have fallsview, Marriott is beautiful! Don't go all the way up to the tops of these hotels though, if there is a lot of Mist from the Falls while you are hear, you won't be able to see anything. Might I also suggest mid-week prices double on the weekend, Saturday is the worst!!

The Niagara Parks Commission has a lot to do, Maid of the Mist which will take you down to the brink of the Falls by boat (closed at this time of the year :( sorry) , or you can do the Journey Behind the Falls which is justt that. For hiking we have the Niagara Parks Recreation Trial it's like 58 kilometres long and it's paved, the portion close to the Spansish Areo Car (cable car over the rapids) you can actually walk down to the Niagara River, get in all three your nature, hiking and exploring, be careful down there though it can get slippery, it is a well used trial by locals. Induldge in the People Mover System the city has, you can buy an allday pass for like 8 bucks I think and it takes you from one end to the other and you can get on and off as much as you like. You can also hike through Queenston Heights, which will take you to the largest working floral clock. At this time of the year the Festival of Lights is going on you may want to take a drive or a stroll through that, the fireworks at this time of the year go off Fridays at 9pm.

There is plenty to do and see here, you will also come across cheesy stuff here a lot of wax museums and tacky gift shops (selling you Niagara Water lol). We have plenty of Golf up this way as well if you are into that. As for restaurants there are millions or what seems like a lot.

My fav restaurant by far is the Keg Steakhouse and Bar on Victoria (cheaper then the one in the Embassy Suites). They make the best steaks EVER and there drinks are really good too.....make sure you go there hungry!

Entertainment wise, there is a new Bar opening in the Fallsview Casino called Dragonfly, will be open when you get here, it is said to have th most advanced sound and light system in North American (1.2million bucks worth). Aside from that the Spicy Olive on Centre Street they do the live band thing, in a classy type atmosphere, Dance Club (sometimes a meat market) is Rumours Nite Club on the Top of Clifton Hill. You can also check out any of the Casinos (should mention them since Fallsview is my place of employment). Casino Niagara gears towards "fun" Fallsview more towards "elegance", both have live entertainment and you can shuttle between the 2.

With all this being said, hope you have fun in my hometown and you never know I may just serve you a beverage at the casino!!
Take Care and Have Fun!!

Answer 2

I love it, especially in the winter, where tourist's are scarce, Ontario is more busy because it now has a casino. They also have a Christmas light show going on in December and also a half an hour away on Niagara Parkway is Niagara-on-the lake, a quaint town, very homey at Christmas time. The falls on the Ontario Side are more impressive.

Answer 3

I keep in concepts contained in the films section, someone requested a question about the darkish Knight being severly overated, and then some lad responded 'Why So severe' and that were given like 40 consumer-friendly.

Answer 4

Definite thumbs up to both sides A greeat place to see and the boat ride is totally awesome

Answer 5

I liked it. Not extraordinary, but nice. Its pretty at night also. Take the boat that goes near the falls. Do it as part of another trip (to Toronto or New York) if you don't live near it.

Answer 6

Canadian side is fantastic with festival of Lights until jan.8th.Fireworks every Friday night .on New years eve 'FOREIGNERS', 'COLIN JAMES",Justin HINES play all for free.from eight to midnight.Fireworks at nine and twelve.Ten to fifteen thousand people in the park.If you are Young and dress warm you should come. don't miss it. Its lots of fun. or if you like the indoors there are two casinos where you can have entertainment and fun.maybe you hit a Jackpot and your trip down here is free.

Answer 7

its a bit wet