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7 Fun Winter Weather Activities For Families Visiting Niagara Falls

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As the mercury drops and winter arrives, Niagara Falls morphs into an otherworldly experience with the glorious Falls surrounded by shimmering ice formations mirroring the enchanted illuminated lights. Without a doubt, if you are planning a visit to Niagara this winter the children and yourself need to be bundled up. Expecially when you take in the magical Falls up close, in the middle of the winter season. The cold only adds to the thrill of watching the gushing water flowing relentlessly over the rock face. Once you’ve seen the Falls, Niagara offers plenty of climate controlled attractions and family entertainment to explore and make Niagara Falls a fun winter getaway.

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Journey Behind the Falls


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This is one of Niagara’s oldest tourist hot spots. At Journey Behind the Falls you will get the opportunity to descend 150 feet through bedrock to tunnels that will overlook the magic of experiencing the Horseshoe Falls from directly underneath the cascading power above. Photo by: https://www.instagram.com/argenel/
https://www.cliftonhill.com/niagara-parks/attractions/journey-behind-the-falls
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Niagara SkyWheel


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Are you ready for a unique sightseeing opportunity with breathtaking views of the Falls and beyond? Then head on down to Clifton Hill and take a ride on Canada’s largest observation wheel, the Niagara SkyWheel. Towering 175 feet (53 metres) over the Niagara Falls horizon, the Niagara SkyWheel is the newest, most exciting way to see Niagara Falls.
https://www.cliftonhill.com/attractions/niagara-skywheel

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The Bird Kingdom


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A world class tropical adventure, located in Niagara Falls, Ontario, is the largest free-flying indoor aviary in the world, located a 5 minute walk from the Niagara Falls. Encounter exotic birds, animals, and reptiles as you search for the legendary Lost Kingdom.
https://www.cliftonhill.com/attractions/other-attractions/bird-kingdom
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Niagara Butterfly Conservatory


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The Butterfly Conservatory opened in December 1996, and is located on the grounds of the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens. It contains a climate controlled greenhouse with over 2000 exotic butterflies and 60 different species, a gift shop, and a 200-seat auditorium room. Everywhere, you will be met with exquisite breeds up butterflies floating in the warm, moist air or spreading their iridescent wings on leaves and flowers.
https://www.cliftonhill.com/niagara-parks/attractions/butterfly-conservatory

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Niagara’s Fury


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Experience Mother Nature’s wrath as this ride will put you on an adventure into the creation of the Niagara Falls. Standing on a platform, you will feel the motion and sensations of being a part of history. The floor will tremble beneath you, water will spit at you while it emulates the elements of mist and snow. You will see and feel the thunder, rain, lighting, wind…and everything that nature throws at you!
https://www.cliftonhill.com/niagara-parks/attractions/niagaras-fury
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Fallsview Water Park


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Niagara’s Wettest Wonder – Fallsview Indoor Water Park, Niagara Falls! The Fallsview Indoor Waterpark is Niagara’s largest indoor waterpark, located on Clifton Hill: The World Famous Street of Fun by the Falls.
https://www.cliftonhill.com/attractions/nearby-attractions/fallsview-indoor-waterpark
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Ripley’s Museum


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The New Ripley’s Odditorium is a must see for any visitor to Niagara Falls, all new with over 900 exhibits, never seen before. Highly interactive fun for kids and enjoyment for the whole family.
https://www.cliftonhill.com/packages/ripleys

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What To Pack For Winter In Niagara Falls

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Bring Your Passport

When crossing the border into Canada, be sure to have your Passport handy. You will need this in order to enter our country. Other accepted documents include:
* NEXUS card
* U.S. Passport Card
* Enhanced Driver’s Licence (EDL)

For more information on border crossing information and what is required click here. 

Bring Winter Boots with Good Traction

Undoubtedly, if you are traveling to Niagara Falls, you are planning to view the American and Horseshoe Falls. While you should have boots with proper traction anyhow, it’s especially important when viewing the falls. The mist and spray from the waterfalls combined with the cold wind that drifts off the Niagara River, sprays and creates ice along the Parkway and viewing areas. It’s important to have the proper Winter traction for this reason alone. Also, many of the popular go-to spots such as Clifton Hill and Murray Hill (the main access to Queen Victoria Park and the Fallsview area and casino), are situated on a Hill (just like the name suggests). Proper footwear is a necessity.

Pack Your Swimsuit

That’s right! I said swimsuit. Niagara Falls is home to North America’s largest indoor waterpark. Visit 3 acres of indoor paradise at the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark. It is set a tropical temperature, and features 16 waterslides, a wave pool, and an adult hot tub. This is located just a couple of minutes walk from the Falls, off Clifton Hill on Falls Avenue. Who said you can’t have Summer anytime of the year? 

Bring a heavy Winter Jacket

This is a must because typically in the Winter, temperatures vary in the day between 2° to -0.9° degrees Celsius (36° to 30° degrees Fahrenheit) during the height of the cold weather (January – February) in Niagara Falls, and range from -4.5° to -8.2° degrees Celsius (24° to 17° degrees Fahrenheit) in the evening. To avoid heavy luggage weight, we recommend that you bring it with you; either by wearing it in or packed inside a carry-on bag. Gloves, hats, and scarves are another necessity that go along with this. If you find that your jacket isn’t warm enough, we sell the proper jackets for our type of weather at the Canada Trading Company here on Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls. 

Bring Your Credit Cards

If you visit Niagara Falls from a another country, purchasing using your debit or credit cards is the ideal way. This way, you will get the best exchange rate from your bank. You will find a number of currency exchange places in Niagara Falls, but your best bet would be to exchange at either the Fallsview Casino or Casino Niagarawhich generally offers the bank rate. Most establishments in Niagara Falls accept all major credit cards: VISA, Mastercard, AMEX, and Discover.

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Benny’s first trip to Niagara Falls!

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Benny’s first trip to Niagara Falls! The adventures of Benny as he grows and explores the big world around him. Benny and his family love to explore and find fun an exciting activities with a few challenges thrown in. They especially like Disney, coin pushers, claw machines, and food. Benny, who is 3, has Juvenile Dermatomyositis which is a rare autoimmune disease that causes him to suffer from juvenile arthritis and other symptoms.

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Hershey Store, Falls at Night, TGI Fridays, and HOT TUBBING

Part 2 of Benny’S trip to Niagara Falls. On the first night he explored Clifton Hill, saw the falls at day time and night time, checked out the Hershey’s and Coke stores, had dinner at TGI Firday’s and had a hot tub in the hotel room! Don’t forget to watch part 3!!

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More Arcade Games at the Great Canadian Midway!

Lots of games at the Great Canadian Midway in Niagara Falls, Canada. Claw machines, Monster Drop, Tower of Tickets, Fishbowl Frenzy, and lots more!!! This is great arcade with a lot of fun games.

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Benny Tries the Monster Drop at the Great Canadian Midway

Who will win the most tickets on Moster Drop atThe Great Canadian Midway in Niagara Falls Canada? Spoiler alert… somebody hits the Monster Jackpot!!!

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Getting to Niagara Falls, Eating Wings, Kinder Surprise and other fun!

Part 1 of Benny’s first trip to Niagara Falls – The drive. He stopped in Buffalo at La Nova for pizza and wings, does arm art, and gets a Kinder Surprise at the Real Canadian Superstore before arriving at the Marriott Courtyard Niagara Falls.

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SO MANY TICKETS!! Tower of Tickets Challenge

Who can win the most tickets on Tower of Tickets at The Great Canadian Midway in Niagara Falls?? We won enough tickets the machine had to be refilled.

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GARY WON’T BUDGE!! Sponge Bob Coin Pusher

Still trying to get the Gary from the Sponge Bob Coin Pusher at The Great Canadian Midway in Niagara Falls Canada. WHAT ARE WE DOING WRONG!?

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GARY ON THE EDGE! Sponge Bob Coin Pusher

Sponge Bob corner Pusher at Great Canadian Midway in Niagara Falls Canada. The elusive Gary was right on the edge; we couldn’t pass it up. Please check out part 2 of this video too!

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UNBOXING COOKIE MONSTER LOZ iBLOCK AND BUILD

Unboxing and building our LPZ iBLOCK Cookie Monster from the prize counter at The Great Canadian Midway in Niagara Falls. These are great “tiny legos” but certainly not for 4 year old!