Welcome to the Niagara Region
Ontario, Canada
Discover natural beauty, historic towns, and world-famous attractions in the Niagara Region.
About the Niagara Region
The Niagara Region is located in southern Ontario and is best known for the breathtaking Niagara Falls. Beyond the falls, the region offers charming towns, scenic landscapes, vineyards, and a rich history. It is a popular destination for visitors of all ages throughout the year.
Top Attractions
Niagara Falls – One of the most famous waterfalls in the world
Niagara-on-the-Lake – A historic town known for its shops, theaters, and heritage buildings
Niagara Parks – Scenic parks, gardens, and walking trails along the Niagara River
Clifton Hill – A lively area with family-friendly entertainment and attractions
Outdoor Activities
Visitors can enjoy many outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, boating, nature walks and of course Horseback riding at HorsePlay Niagara. The Niagara Escarpment and nearby conservation areas offer beautiful views and opportunities to explore nature.
Visit the Niagara Peninsula Conservation site for information on their many recreational actives which include horseback riding along the Gord Harry Trail with HorsePlay Niagara. https://npca.ca/
Food and Wine
The Niagara Region is known for its fresh local food and vineyards. Many restaurants use locally grown ingredients, and the area is especially famous for grape growing and wine making.
Best Time to Visit
The Niagara Region is great to visit in any season:
Summer offers warm weather and open attractions
Fall features colorful leaves and harvest season
Winter provides icy views of the falls and fewer crowds
Spring brings blooming flowers and mild weather
Historical Sites and Museums in the Niagara Region (Ontario)
Fort George National Historic Site – An important War of 1812 military post with exhibits and historical demonstrations.
Website: https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/fortgeorgeLaura Secord Homestead – The restored home of Laura Secord, highlighting her role in Canadian history.
Website: https://www.niagaraparks.com/visit/heritage/laura-secord-homestead/Old Fort Erie
– A historic fort and battlefield from the War of 1812, offering tours and reenactments.
Website: https://www.niagaraparks.com/visit/heritage/old-fort-erie/Battle of Chippawa Battlefield – A preserved War of 1812 battlefield with interpretive displays.
Website: https://www.niagaraparks.com/visit/heritage/battle-of-chippawa/
– A historic fort and battlefield from the War of 1812, offering tours and reenactments.Niagara Region Wineries
Peller Estates Winery – One of Niagara’s most established wineries with tours, tastings, and culinary experiences.
Website: https://www.peller.comTrius Winery & Restaurant – Popular winery with a restaurant and experiential tastings.
Website: https://www.triuswines.comTwo Sisters Vineyards – Known for wines and on-site Kitchen 76 restaurant.
Website: https://www.twosistersvineyards.caWayne Gretzky Estates Winery & Distillery – Winery and distillery featuring tastings, tours, and events.
Website: https://www.waynegretzkyestates.comPillitteri Estates Winery
– Family-owned winery famous for its icewines.
Website: https://www.pillitteri.ca
– Family-owned winery famous for its icewines.From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Niagara Falls | |
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| Location | Niagara River into the Niagara Gorge; border of New York, United States, and Ontario, Canada |
| Coordinates | 43.0799°N 79.0747°WCoordinates: 43.0799°N 79.0747°W |
| Type | Cataract |
| Total height | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Number of drops | 3 |
| Watercourse | Niagara River |
| Average flow rate | 85,000 cu ft/s (2,400 m3/s) |
Niagara Falls /naɪˈæɡrə, naɪˈæɡərə/ is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the border between the province of Ontario in Canada and the state of New York in the United States. The largest of the three is Horseshoe Falls, also known as Canadian Falls, which straddles the international border of the two countries.[1] The smaller American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls lie within the United States. Bridal Veil Falls is separated from Horseshoe Falls by Goat Island and from American Falls by Luna Island, with both islands situated in New York.
Flowing north as part of the Niagara River, which drains Lake Erie into Lake Ontario, the combined falls have the highest flow rate of any waterfall in North America that has a vertical drop of more than 50 m (160 ft). During peak daytime tourist hours, more than 168,000 m3 (six million cubic feet) of water goes over the crest of the falls every minute.[2] Horseshoe Falls is the most powerful waterfall in North America, as measured by flow rate.[3] Niagara Falls is famed for its beauty and is a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Balancing recreational, commercial, and industrial uses has been a challenge for the stewards of the falls since the 19th century.
Niagara Falls is located 27 km (17 mi) north-northwest of Buffalo, New York, and 121 km (75 mi) south-southeast of Toronto, between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York. Niagara Falls was formed when glaciers receded at the end of the Wisconsin glaciation (the last ice age), and water from the newly formed Great Lakes carved a path over and through the Niagara Escarpment en route to the Atlantic Ocean.