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7 Ways To Stay Warm On Clifton Hill

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It’s Spring, and though its warmer during the day, there’s no way to avoid the chilly evenings. That being said, Clifton Hill has you covered — literally!! We have so many methods to remain warm, so don’t be discouraged; gather the whole family and have a good time.

1. Niagara SkyWheel

The Niagara SkyWheel is entirely enclosed and has climate-controlled heating. You will be able to shoot stunning shots of Niagara Falls in the winter without risking frostbite on your fingers and toes. Each gondola seats up to eight persons.


2. Great Canadian Midway

At the Great Canadian Midway, we offer over 300 arcade games to keep everyone in your family entertained. You may spend hours inside as the facility is open until 12:00 am during the week and until 2:00am during the weekend throughout the winter. The Cosmic Coaster and the Ghostblasters Dark Ride are both located on this Midway. With the Midway Token Offer, you’ll save on your next visit(available online only).

Afterwards, warm yourself up with a hot bowl of chili at the adjoining Wendy’s restaurant with a fantastic view overlooking Clifton Hill and Queen Victoria Park.


3. Zombie Attack

Zombie Attack is one of Clifton Hill’s top attractions, and utilizing your trigger finger on this entertaining ride will surely make you sweat! In this multi-sensory adventure ride with real-time 6D visuals, players must survive brain-hungry zombies. You are pitted against a slew of opponents to determine who will be proclaimed the ultimate zombie bashing champion.


4. Tim Hortons Clifton Hill

There’s no better way to stay warm than to visit Canada’s favourite global fast food restaurant for a hot coffee and a tasty meal. We’re right across the street from the Niagara SkyWheel. Tim Hortons Clifton Hill is one of Ontario’s biggest.


5. Strike Game Zone

Work up a sweat and your appetite at Strike Game Zone located inside Boston Pizza. This is a full 14-lane, 10 pin bowling alley which includes special bumper-rails that can be raised or lowered for each player, so that kids and new bowlers don’t have to throw gutter balls. Also, because we are located inside Boston Pizza, you can have a delicious meal delivered right to your table.


6. Wizards Golf

Come in out of the elements and enjoy an 18 hole indoor glow-in-the-dark miniature golf course. Wizards Golf will lead you down a set of stairs into a warm wonderland of fantasy, magic, and make-believe! Not only is the course wheelchair accessible (an elevator is on hand), but we have a coat rack available to hold all your jackets. Wizards Golf is also part of the Clifton Hill Fun Pass.


7. Movieland Wax Museum

You can warm up for as long as you wish in this self-guided wax museum. Take your time and take photos of your favourite movie stars in the films that made them famous. Have a seat in the mini theatre and watch a short black and white film.


8. Fun Pass Indoor Activities

Purchase the ultimate in savings, with the Clifton Hill Fun Pass. SIX of our attractions (ALL indoors) for only $34.95+HST for adults and $21.95+HST for children.

3 Must See Events This Winter in Niagara Falls

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 1. Ontario Power Generation Winter Festival of Lights

The Winter Festival of Lights is Canada’s premiere illumination festival, and has received a number of awards including being named one of the Top 100 Festivals on Ontario, Sponsor of the Year, Best Volunteer Program, Most Innovative Partnership, and the prestigious Events of Distinction Award from Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO). The American Bus Association has long recognized the OPG Winter Festival of Lights as one of its Top 100 internationally Known Events from 2005-2015.

There are many new additions this year, including a 3-D woolly mammoth light display. The mammoth display is part of the Canadian wildlife light displays at Dufferin Islands. This year’s festival will feature 400,000 lights in Dufferin Islands alone (an increase of last year’s 340,000).

Also new this year is the Deck the Falls walking tours along Fallsview Blvd., and other selected venues. One of the much-anticipated additions, Deck the Falls is a self-guided walking tour that allows visitors to admire Niagara’s finest hotel lobbies decorated in their holiday best. Attendees can take in the giant Lite Brite, listen to live musical performances and sample some holiday appetizers along the way.

For more information on everything fabulous this year please visit www.wfol.com 

*When: November 19, 2016 to January 31, 2017*

2. Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade

The 2016 Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade is a can’t miss family event that happens this year on Saturday, November 19th.

This year’s Parade will feature 12 marching bands, Superheroes, Stilt Walkers, and so much more!

The Parade Route begins at 11:00 am on Victoria Avenue at Armoury Street, and travels north along Victoria Avenue, turning right onto Valley Way, right onto Queen Street, and then ends just past the Niagara Falls City Hall.

During the Parade:

*The Salvation Army will be giving away free Hot Chocolate at the Roseberg Family Park.

*Free face painting, balloons. and caricatures at City Hall.

*Canada Post will be collecting letter to Santa long the parade route — so have them ready!

*Project SHARE will collect food donations along the route.

After the Parade:

*Meet and Greet with Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus.

*283 Performing Arts Company will provide entertainment.

*Zoosemobile and Kobbler Jay will be there.

For more information please visit www.niagarafalls.ca

*When: Saturday, November 19th, 2016 at 11:00 am*

3. Niagara Icewine Festival 

For three weekends in January, the Niagara Region is transformed into a wintry wonderland, celebrating one of Canada’s most cherished products – Ontario Icewine.

From Gala evening toasts to chestnut roasts, ornate ice bars, ice skating and winery tours, the 22nd Annual Niagara Icewine Festival offers plenty for every taste.

This year, celebrate 2017 at the Xerox Icewine Gala: Sugar and Spice, Everything Ice, an all-inclusive event held inside the Grand Halls at the Fallsview Casino Resort, Niagara Falls. This is the official kick-off to the Niagara Icewine Festival which features incredible culinary from the world-class Fallsview Casino Resort Chefs and over 100 VQA Icewines and table wines from over 35 award-winning wineries.

Experience the best of Niagara wineries over three weekends with the Discovery Pass program

The Niagara Icewine Festival Discovery Pass is your key to three weekends of wine and culinary adventures at wineries across Niagara. Discovery Pass holders can enjoy eight experiences per pass.

For more information please visit www.niagarawinefestivals.com 

*When: January 13 to January 29, 2017*

Need accommodations for an overnight stay for any of these exciting events ? Click here for a list of nearby Niagara Falls Hotels to choose from.

Grab ahold of a Clifton Hill Fun Pass for a fun-filled day visiting Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls. Clifton Hill is known around the world as the ‘Street of Fun by the Falls” — and for good reason! It’s impossible to be bored here. See what everyone is talking about for yourself! This discounted pass gives you access to 5 fantastic attractions at one LOW price.