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10 Things to do in Niagara Falls with Mom this Mother’s Day

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10 Things to do in Niagara Falls with Mom this Mother’s Day
There is no better place to bring mom than Niagara Falls for Mother’s Day. There are so many beautiful spots to take her, that you surely won’t run short of places to take her in this city. In Canada, Mother’s Day is the third largest greeting card holiday (following Valentine’s Day and Christmas), so it’s a big one to show mom that you care. Here’s just a couple of great spots in Niagara Falls to take her…so grab the camera and get ready to treat her to something special!
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1. Take in the beautiful scenery

Wow, where to begin with this one? The daffodils are in full bloom at the bottom of Clifton Hill and into Queen Victoria Park. Take a walk along the path that runs alongside the Niagara Falls, and you will witness the colours popping all around you. This is a sight you have to see! Also at the bottom of Clifton Hill is the Oakes Garden Theatre — this is a place the mom can relax.

2. Clifton Hill

It’s not called “the Street of Fun by the Falls” for nothing! This street isn’t just for kids, but for the whole family — and that includes mom! She will feel young again at the Great Canadian Midway, she will love the view from the Niagara SkyWheel, she’ll enjoy a challenging round of miniature golf at Dinosaur Adventure Golf, and then you can treat her to lunch at Boston Pizza Clifton Hill, which includes an online Family Meal Deal option for added savings.

3. Hornblower Niagara Cruises 

The Hornblower Niagara Cruises is a magical boat ride to the Falls, in which you can choose from a couple different options such as a daytime cruise, a Falls illumination cruise, and because Mother’s Day falls on a Sunday, you can even choose a Falls fireworks cruise. The Niagara Falls fireworks schedule can be seen here.

4. Niagara-on-the-Lake

It’s been described as the “prettiest town in Ontario“, and it really is! Mom will take a step back to the 19th century here, with quaint bed & breakfast hotels, restaurants, spas, and shopping. Horse-drawn carriage rides abound, and you can even take in a play at the Shaw Festival.

5. Visit a winery

Visit www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com for a full list of events happening not just on Mother’s Day, but throughout the year as well. Events happening such as “Sip and Sizzle” feature over 20 wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake that offer a unique grilled food and VQA wine pairing. It’s a relaxing and great way to treat mom to something special this Mother’s Day.

6. Skylon Tower 

The Skylon Tower is a great choice for mom because you can take her to lunch at the “Summit Suite Buffet”, dinner at the famous revolving Dining Room. or simply just to take in a view from 775 feet above the Niagara Falls on the Observation Deck.

7. Take a hike/bike ride

Niagara is well-known for natural adventure with hiking the Niagara Glen, or taking a bike ride along the Niagara River Recreation Trail. The Niagara Parks also offers daily guided hiking tours that leave from the Niagara Glen Nature Centre from 11 am – 2 pm during the Spring and Summer. Call 905-354-6678 for details.

8. Dufferin Islands 

Dufferin Islands is a gorgeous park located just minutes from the Horseshoe Falls. It’s the perfect spot to treat mom to a picnic, for children to feed the geese or for a family walk and picture opportunity. It features 10 acres of paradise with several islands connected by bridges and pathways. She will love the scenery, peace and serenity that this hideaway spot will bring.

9. Butterfly Conservatory

Located on the grounds of the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, it’s just 10 minutes north of Niagara Falls. The Butterfly Conservatory features over 2000 tropical butterflies that float freely among exotic blossoms and greenery. The paths wind through a tropical environment including gorgeous waterfalls and colorful scenery. It is a self-guided tour and mom will love the peacefulness and tranquility that the building provides.

10. Shopping!

What mom doesn’t like to shop? Niagara Falls has the Canada One Factory Outlet for amazing savings, the newest addition of Canada’s largest open-air mall, the Outlet Collection at Niagara, and all our Niagara-on-the-Lake boutiques. Even the Fallsview Casino Resort has a collection of unique shops in the Galleria for one-of-a-kind items.

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Come to Niagara Falls for Mother’s Day

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Reasons to take Mom to Niagara Falls for Mother’s Day
There is no better place to bring mom than Niagara Falls for Mother’s Day. The weather forecast is starting to warm up, and with so many beautiful spots to take her, you won’t run short of places to take her in this city. In Canada, Mother’s Day is the third largest greeting card holiday (following Valentine’s Day and Christmas), so it’s a big one to show mom that you care. Here’s just a couple of great spots in Niagara Falls to take her…so grab the camera and get ready to treat her to something special!
The Butterfly Conservatory:
Located on the grounds of the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, it’s just 10 minutes north of Niagara Falls. The Butterfly Conservatory features over 2000 tropical butterflies that float freely among exotic blossoms and greenery. The paths wind through a tropical environment including gorgeous waterfalls and colorful scenery. It is a self-guided tour and mom will love the peacefulness and tranquility that the building provides. Adults are $13.95 and Children ages 6-12 are $9.10. Children 5 and under are free!

The Niagara SkyWheel:
This Mother’s Day, treat mom to a 175 foot ride in the sky inside North America’s largest observation wheel, the Niagara SkyWheel! Rated as one of Trip Advisor’s top Niagara Falls attractions, it’s easy to see why as you will be treated to memorable views of Niagara Falls and the entire landscape. It is a world-class ride that features fully enclosed gondolas, each climate-controlled for your comfort. The Niagara SkyWheel is also wheelchair accessible. There is no better way to snap incredible birds-eye photos than aboard this remarkable structure! Adults are only $10.99 and Children ages 3-12 are $6.99. Children 2 and under are free!

Dufferin Islands:

If cost is a factor, Dufferin Islands is a gorgeous park located just minutes from the Horseshoe Falls. It’s the perfect spot to treat mom to a picnic, for children to feed the geese or for a family walk and picture opportunity. The best part? It’s free. It features 10 acres of paradise with several islands connected by bridges and pathways. She will love the scenery, peace and serenity that this hideaway spot will bring.
Take Her to Dinner

*Pictured Above: Kelsey’s patio is open! Daily entertainment on throughout the Spring and Summer. Mother’s Day performers from 12 pm to 10 pm.*
If you would rather treat mom to lunch or dinner rather than a picnic, take her to where all the excitement is this Mother’s Day; to Clifton Hill! As the “Street of Fun by the Falls”, we feature several restaurant options. Boston Pizza Clifton Hill has a wide selection of gourmet pizzas to choose from, as well as more than 100 other delicious menu items! Niagara’s only Kelsey’s Restaurant is located right at the peak of Clifton Hill, where you will find an extensive menu to please every palate. The patio is open, complete with live entertainment right through the Summer. Mom can relax, eat good food, while listening to the soothing sounds of our talented Niagara guitarists and their contemporary songs. These two options are situated just minutes from Mom’s favourite Niagara attraction of them all, the wonderous Niagara Falls!
Hornblower Niagara Cruises

And speaking of the Niagara Falls, while it’s opening date for this season is yet to be announced, tickets for the Hornblower Niagara Cruises can be purchased in advance online. Is there any better gift to give Mom than letting her be one of the first to ride Niagara’s newest attraction this year? As Canada’s only Niagara boat tour, it features two 700-passenger, state-of-the-art catamaran boats that will take Mom on an intimate tour that gets her as close as possible to the Niagara Falls. It begins at the Canadian docks at the base of the Great Gorge, past the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and into the very heart of the famous Horseshoe Falls.
Choose online between these tour options: “Voyage to the Falls Cruise”, “Falls Illumination Cruise”, or the “Falls Fireworks Cruise”. Each cruise is approximately a half hour and will be sure to be a unique and memorable gift for her.
Please contact 905-394-3040 or by email at: info@niagaracruises.com for any inquiries.
All us Mom’s want to spend Mother’s Day with the ones that we love, so there is no better gift than family time. This includes all the fun and excitement that the Clifton Hill Fun Pass  brings, complete with the family friendly savings in the wallet! Enjoy the Niagara SkyWheel, Movieland Wax Museum, Dinosaur Adventure Golf  or Wizard’s Golf, the all-new Wild West Coaster, Ghostblasters Dark Ride and a few bonus tokens to try your luck at the Great Canadian Midway!
Click on the photo below to get your passes in advance AND get another bonus Niagara SkyWheel admission completely free:

Chocolate, Candy and Fudge…OH MY!
Perhaps the best place to purchase a gift on Clifton Hill, and maybe even in Niagara Falls for Mother’s Day is at the Fantasy Fudge Factory! What’s Mother’s Day without chocolate? A visit to the Fantasy Fudge Factory offers over 20 decadent flavours of fudge, candy apples, toffee, brittle, beernuts, candy, chocolate-covered strawberries and so much more!

You can even custom create your own basket for mom as well — they just ask that you come into the store a few days before Mom’s special day to begin preparing a basket that she will love. Here’s an example of a custom basket:

The skies the limit of candy options here, but one thing is for sure….mom will want dessert!

If you are going to spend money this Mother’s Day, why not get something you know that Mom will want? Time with family, a getaway from everyday life and to be treated to something special. Here, you will be provided a bang for your buck; relaxing attractions with breathtaking views, a meal mom won’t have to cook and chocolates all within the beautiful scenery of one of the Greatest Wonders of the World, Niagara Falls!
Looking for an affordable hotel option in Niagara Falls for Mother’s Day? The Comfort Inn Clifton Hill offers affordability, a prime location, and a wide variety of hotel packages that can’t be beat, and are great ideas for Mother’s Day. Packages such at the Niagara Couples Getaway Package and the “Build A Package” are some of your best options. “Build-A-Package” lets you customize a package that you KNOW she will love!
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Happy Mother’s Day!

 

 

Christine Lynn

 

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La fête des mères à Niagara Falls

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72% des mères veulent plus…
Bien que nous célébrons des anniversaires et des fêtes ici, il y a toujours une journée spéciale à chaque année où nous commémorons toutes les mamans qui travaillent fort à élever leurs enfants, c’est la fête des mères! C’est un jour pour dire merci et de donner à son tour. Les fleurs sont un bon début, mais un sondage de Forbes dit que maman veut un petit peu plus cette année.
Une raison parfaite pour une évasion avec maman
Vous pouvez vraiment montrer à maman que vous l’aimez avec un voyage à Niagara Falls cette année. Gâtez-la avec un tour sur le mondialement célèbre SkyWheel de Niagara qui offre des vues splendides des chutes, quand elle descend elle se sentira comme elle vient de faire un mini-voyage au spa. On sait bien que les mamans méritent de prendre congé de la cuisine, et avec tout les superbes choix à Clifton Hill, les mamans qui aiment bien la pizza peuvent goûter une tranche d’une des pizzas de viande célèbres de Boston Pizza. Votre maman va également avoir beaucoup de choix sur le nouveau menu de Kelsey’s, alors qu’en bas de la rue Mama Mia se vente de sa cuisine Italienne extraordinaire. Cliquez ici si vous souhaitez voir plus de restaurants.
Chocolats, friandises et fudge, Oh là là!
Maintenant maman est toute pleine, heureuse, et elle a même gardé de la place pour le dessert!  Bien sûr, il y a des offres délicieux sur le menu du restaurant, ou bien vous pouvez descendre à quelques pas sur Clifton Hill, et juste à côté du Great Canadian Midway vous allez retrouver le Fudge Factory. Rappelez-vous du sondage dont on parlé plus tôt? Eh bien, 37% des mamans ont également dit qu’elles aimeraient des cadeaux de confits pour leur journée spéciale!  Vous retrouverez des friandises, et d’autres produits irrésistiblement délicieux, et peut-être une petite collation de supplémentaire pour plus tard.  Maman n’aura pas à se sentir coupable pur un peu plus de sucre dans son régime alimentaire, car Clifton Hill mène directement à la Promenade du Niagara où vous pouvez prendre une longue marche à côté des chutes dans les sentiers bordés de fleurs.
Bonnes nouvelles, mamans
La Fédération Nationale aux Détaillants dit qu’une personne normale va dépenser plus sur leur maman cette année!  Au total, les dépenses pourraient atteindre 18,6 milliards. Si vous allez dépenser l’argent, pourquoi ne pas procurer quelque chose

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“A Mothers Day in Niagara Falls”

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Mothers Day in Niagara Falls
72% Of Moms Want More …
 
Sure we have birthdays and holidays, but there is one special day each year, when all the hard work moms put into raising children is remembered, and it is Mother’s Day!  The day you get to say thank you, and give back to her.  Flowers are a good start, but a Forbes poll says mom wants a little bit more this year.
A Perfect Reason for a Getaway with Mom
You can really show mom you care with a trip to Niagara Falls this year.  Spoil her with a ride on the world famous Niagara Skywheel and all of it’s gorgeous views of the falls, when she gets off she will feel like she took a mini trip to the spa.  We all know moms deserve a break from the kitchen, and with the great options on Clifton Hill pizza loving moms can try a slice from one of Boston Pizza’s famous meat pies.  Your mom will also find a lot to choose from on Kelsey’s new menu, while up the street Mama Mia’s boasts amazing Italian cuisine.  If you would like to see more restaurants click here.
Chocolate, and Candy and Fudge OH MY!
Now mom is full, happy, and even held off for dessert! Of course there are scrumptious offerings on the restaurant’s menu, or you could wander a few steps down Clifton Hill, and beside the Great Canadian Midway is The Fudge Factory.  Remember the survey from earlier? Well 37% moms also mentioned they would love candied gifts for their special day! You will find treats, and other irresistibly delectable items, and maybe buy a little extra snack for later! Mom won’t have to feel bad about a little extra sugar in her diet, because Clifton Hill leads right to the Niagara Parkway where you can take a long walk through flower lined paths by the falls.
Good News Moms
The National Retailer Federation says the average person will be spending more on their mother this year! Total spending could reach 18.6 billion.  If you are going to spend the money why not get something you know mom will want, time with family, a get away from everyday life and to be treated to a little something special.  In Niagara Falls you get bang for your buck…Relaxing attractions with breath taking views, a meal she doesn’t have to cook, chocolates all back dropped in the beautiful scene of one of the greatest wonders of the world, Niagara Falls.
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