Niagara Falls Fireworks

If you're planning a trip to Niagara Falls, Ontario, you won't want to miss the incredible fireworks displays. It's honestly one of the best free shows you'll find. The series is put on by Niagara Falls Tourism together with the local hotel association and the Niagara Parks Commission, so you know it's a quality event.

Niagara Falls Fireworks Schedule

Good to know: The best free public viewing areas are typically in and around Queen Victoria Park.

The great thing is that the fireworks happen throughout the year. During the summer, the skies light up nightly at 10:00 PM, running from around mid-May until Canadian Thanksgiving in October. When winter rolls around, the schedule shifts for the "Winter Festival of Lights." From November 15th to December 20th, you can catch them on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM. Then, from Christmas Day through January 4th, the shows are nightly.

For special occasions like New Year's Eve, they really go all out with two spectacular shows—one at 8:00 PM and another at midnight, each lasting a full nine minutes. A typical show is a little shorter, usually around five minutes of dazzling colors reflecting over the falls.

The best part? It's completely free to watch from any of the public outdoor areas. Popular free spots include the parkway near the falls, like Queen Victoria Park, Oakes Garden Theatre, or the Table Rock Centre. Of course, if you decide to view them from a paid spot like the Skylon Tower, the Niagara SkyWheel, or a hotel room with a view, you'd need to cover that cost.

So whether you're visiting on a balmy summer evening or a crisp winter night, the fireworks are a guaranteed highlight of your trip. And since there's no ticket required, it's the perfect, no-risk addition to your plans.