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Niagara
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This pocket of southern Ontario offers more than the iconic Niagara Falls, pairing vineyard-lined landscapes with lively attractions and dramatic escarpment views. It’s a year-round destination just 90 minutes from Toronto (traffic or train schedule permitting), packed with activities to appeal to all types of travelers.
This three-day itinerary is designed to help you experience the best of the region, including classic sights, tranquil moments and a few thrills. You can take it all in at your own pace, splitting your time between the small-town charm of Niagara-on-the-Lake and the bustling main drag next to the Falls. Niagara delivers a little of everything, ideal for a quick getaway that doesn’t feel rushed.
Niagara Escarpment
End your trip with a journey up and down Clifton Hill, a short walk from the Falls. Revel in the tacky charm of its attractions, shops and restaurants. Stop by Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! for some interactive learning, or visit a haunted house for a classic thrill. Kids will love the arcade, mini-golf and go-karts. For a unique dining experience, visit the Rainforest Café, or venture up the Skylon Tower for afternoon tea with a view of the Falls.
Sip your way along the Niagara Peninsula, from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Twenty Valley and the Benchlands. With more than 30 wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries to choose from, you can spend an afternoon hopping between estates and lingering over vineyard views. Settle in for a leisurely pairing experience or indulge in the region’s sweetest specialty: Icewine. No visit to Niagara is complete without a tasting, a tour and a bottle to take home.
See the famed Niagara Falls from all the best angles. Start with a boat ride just downstream of the thundering water with Niagara City Cruises, poncho at the ready as mist fills the air. Then descend deep into the bedrock on the Journey Behind the Falls for an unforgettable perspective on the falling water. Admire the geology of the Niagara Gorge on the White Water Walk, a quarter-mile boardwalk path alongside roaring rapids. Be sure to look out for wildlife along the way.
Wine country
The majestic falls
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