Guidebook for Niagara Falls
Food Scene
The Rainbow Room
5685 Falls AvenueExcellent fine dining, best in Niagara with a view and just steps from home.
24 hour food for those in the know. An extremely popular and well-priced option featuring freshly made won-ton soup and doughnuts.
32 locals recommend
Country Fresh Donuts
5076 Victoria Ave24 hour food for those in the know. An extremely popular and well-priced option featuring freshly made won-ton soup and doughnuts.
Subway
5765 Victoria AveFast subs, soups and fresh baked cookies
Paris Crêpes Café
4613 Queen StYummy french food, the best thing in the old downtown.
Huge brew-pub with an extensive menu, live music and house-brewed beer, very popular among locals.
61 locals recommend
Taps Brewhouse
4680 Queen StHuge brew-pub with an extensive menu, live music and house-brewed beer, very popular among locals.
Fresh, hand-made, artisanal gelato = best ice cream EVER! Great coffee, paninis and beer complement the real reason you're here, cold sweet yumminess! 6 stars, don't miss this!
23 locals recommend
Italian Ice Cream
5458 Victoria AveFresh, hand-made, artisanal gelato = best ice cream EVER! Great coffee, paninis and beer complement the real reason you're here, cold sweet yumminess! 6 stars, don't miss this!
Owned by the same folks as Taps downtown Niagara, this is the only thing on Clifton Hill that isn't a multinational franchised restaurant.
17 locals recommend
Niagara Brewing Company
4915-A Clifton HillOwned by the same folks as Taps downtown Niagara, this is the only thing on Clifton Hill that isn't a multinational franchised restaurant.
Antica Pizzeria & Ristorante
5785 Victoria AveWood-oven fired pizza! Not cheap but good!!!
Entertainment & Activities
A ridiculously huge waterpark, fun for the whole family year round.
45 locals recommend
Fallsview Indoor Waterpark
5685 Falls AveA ridiculously huge waterpark, fun for the whole family year round.
Arts & Culture
Casino Niagara
5705 Falls AveSlots and table games and restaurants open always.
Very good magic show, check Groupon, Wagjag or Travelzoo for deep discounts.
27 locals recommend
Greg Frewin Theatre
5781 Ellen AveVery good magic show, check Groupon, Wagjag or Travelzoo for deep discounts.
World-class theatre in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Advance ticket purchase recommended.
148 locals recommend
Shaw Festival Theatre
10 Queen's ParadeWorld-class theatre in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Advance ticket purchase recommended.
Essentials
Busy Bee Food Mart
5203 Victoria AvYour closest 24 hour convenience store
The best in fresh fruits, vegetables and meats with a selection of frozen and processed foods as well, open daily, closes 7:30 weekdays and 6:30 weekends.
49 locals recommend
Lococo's (Niagara) - Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Meats
4167 Victoria AveThe best in fresh fruits, vegetables and meats with a selection of frozen and processed foods as well, open daily, closes 7:30 weekdays and 6:30 weekends.
Pharmacy, basic groceries and a bit of everything in between, open 8-10 daily.
71 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
5175 Victoria AvePharmacy, basic groceries and a bit of everything in between, open 8-10 daily.
Everything Else
Cibc Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
4514 Queen StBank
Niagara's best-kept secret! A moderate hike on well-marked trails in an ancient forest (the location of the falls 11000 years ago) lead you down to the river at it narrowest. Unforgettable!
124 locals recommend
Niagara Glen Nature Areas
3050 Niagara PkwyNiagara's best-kept secret! A moderate hike on well-marked trails in an ancient forest (the location of the falls 11000 years ago) lead you down to the river at it narrowest. Unforgettable!
Sightseeing
A frighteningly high ferris wheel (175 feet) rises the exact distance from the ground as the brink of the falls from the river. It's climate controlled pods make it a year round attraction.
74 locals recommend
Niagara SkyWheel
4960 Clifton HillA frighteningly high ferris wheel (175 feet) rises the exact distance from the ground as the brink of the falls from the river. It's climate controlled pods make it a year round attraction.
The horseshoe falls (also known as the Canadian Falls is the largest of the 3 waterfalls and most of all, the reason why you're here. Don't miss the fireworks in the summer and on special occasions.
42 locals recommend
Horseshoe Falls
6650 Niagara River ParkwayThe horseshoe falls (also known as the Canadian Falls is the largest of the 3 waterfalls and most of all, the reason why you're here. Don't miss the fireworks in the summer and on special occasions.
You don't have to go to America to see the American Falls! Although this waterfall lies entirely on the American side of the river, the best views are from Canada.
12 locals recommend
American Falls
You don't have to go to America to see the American Falls! Although this waterfall lies entirely on the American side of the river, the best views are from Canada.
The best way to see the falls from above without spending a fortune on a helicopter ride. Free ride to the top when you dine at either the buffet or fine dining restaurant. Insider tip: go at sunset!
90 locals recommend
Skylon Tower
The best way to see the falls from above without spending a fortune on a helicopter ride. Free ride to the top when you dine at either the buffet or fine dining restaurant. Insider tip: go at sunset!
If you are going to spend your money on one tourist attraction this would be it! Get a real feel for the falls by getting up-close and wet (raincoats provided). For the best photos, go late afternoon.
35 locals recommend
Hornblower Niagara Cruises station
If you are going to spend your money on one tourist attraction this would be it! Get a real feel for the falls by getting up-close and wet (raincoats provided). For the best photos, go late afternoon.
If you have a small fortune to spend, you'll have the best 8 minutes of your life here.
43 locals recommend
Niagara Helicopters Limited
3731 Victoria AveIf you have a small fortune to spend, you'll have the best 8 minutes of your life here.
A beautiful tropical getaway, especially for rainy days or in winter. A whole eco-system of plants, water and butterflies to keep you in awe.
28 locals recommend
BUTFLY Turnaround station
A beautiful tropical getaway, especially for rainy days or in winter. A whole eco-system of plants, water and butterflies to keep you in awe.
Canada's prettiest town. An historic village re-built after the war of 1812 in a beautiful setting with shops, restaurants, world-class theatre, nearby- wineries, various activities and a golf course.
628 locals recommend
Niagara on the Lake
Canada's prettiest town. An historic village re-built after the war of 1812 in a beautiful setting with shops, restaurants, world-class theatre, nearby- wineries, various activities and a golf course.
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music loud, every night. Popular among locals and tourists alike.
9 locals recommend
Yank's Old Niagara Bar & Grill
5008 Centre StLive music loud, every night. Popular among locals and tourists alike.
This is where folks in the tourist industry go. It may seem empty but when the young locals get off work, this is where they go.
23 locals recommend
Jack's Cantina
5043 Centre StThis is where folks in the tourist industry go. It may seem empty but when the young locals get off work, this is where they go.