Which Niagara Falls Canada attractions are worth visiting? — featuring GLASBO

0:00 I grew up near niagar Falls and I've done the majority of attractions over the years so you don't have to Falls has a lot of extra attractions that aren't necessarily connected with experiencing The Falls rather they're attractions that just keep you in town and keep you spending money but there

0:16 are some that are really good and provide that waterfall experience that you're probably looking for and so I've ranked these attractions with that in mind we'll start with the ones that you should just Skip and work our way up to the best I actually had videos on a lot of the places that I'm going to mention

0:31 so I'll put links to them Below in the description let's just start with the most obvious Clifton Hill I would recommend staying clear this place until you've done all the other attractions that you wanted to do I say that because Falls is actually pretty spread out and it can take a lot longer to get

0:44 from one attraction to the other for example it's a 14-minute drive from the floral show House to the niagar Glen Nature Center or a 25-minute walk from the power station and tunnel to the horn blower boat ride when you add up all this travel time between attractions it can really cut down the amount of time

1:00 you have to fit everything in speaking of which here's a tip to save you some time just skip the floral show House honestly it's kind of a waste of time it's really nice it's beautiful it's peaceful the flowers are beautiful but it's just a small Greenhouse just go to the greenhouse in your own town you

1:15 don't need to come to Falls to go through a small greenhouse and there's nothing here that is unique to Canada to Ontario or to Niagara Falls plus it's at the very south end and you'd have to kind of go out of your way to visit it so I would just skip it all together save your time save your money and save

1:30 your feet if you get the Falls pass niger's Fury is included with the package but don't waste your time on this the story and theater are very dated and the whole thing honestly kind of feels pointless I went into this thinking that I was going to get like a 4D IMAX type of experience but that's

1:46 not what you get at all and you'll be scratching your head at the end wondering like what did I just do next on the list is the floral clock this is just a clock with flowers on it don't go the Laura cord home Homestead is located on the nigar parkway between Falls and nigar on the lake it's an interesting and

2:06 important piece of Canadian history but the tour is just not worth the time or money you basically get to see four rooms in an old house and not like an old beautiful historic Victorian estate or anything like that it's just an old house the information they provide is interesting the tour guides are great

2:23 and if you like history you might enjoy learning about Laura Secord but I don't know if the tour and property are good enough to recommend they do have ice cream though so you could pull off and grab some ice cream on your drive between Niagara Falls and Niagara on the Lake if you want to do something similar

2:37 to this while you're in the Toronto Niagara area I would recommend going to Dunder Castle in Hamilton or going to castala in Toronto skylon Tower is pretty dated but it does give you some nice views of the falls and surrounding areas but if you're there to experience Falls and feel the mist and feel

2:53 the rumble of the water skylon tower is kind of counterintuitive to those experiences because you're actually pretty far away from the Falls I'd recommend recommend saving your money and going up the CN Tower in Toronto if you're headed that way I'm not into gambling so Falls viw Casino is a no for

3:07 me I don't see the appeal of this place at all for people wanting to experience the falls and Niagara Gorge this just doesn't offer anything other than gambling a food court restaurants and some shopping I'd say this is just another tourist trap thing if you want to shop there's a big outlet mall about

3:21 10 minutes away or save your shopping for Queen Street in Toronto and let's not even go into the hotel room costs and the gouging that happens there I think right now those hotels on like Falls viw Boulevard overlooking the Falls they charge something like $80 per night to park your car so it's very

3:37 costly but I'm that's not what this video is about Duffer islands is a beautiful Park made up of foot Bridges and small Islands on the way to the islands you'll pass an old Power Station and a barge that got swept down river back in 1918 you can even take a path through the trees that reaches the bank

3:52 of the Niagara River keep in mind you're above the falls and I would not recommend going in there cuz the currents are quite strong this is actually a really nice area away from the crowds but I'm not sure I could recommend this if you're only in town for a couple of days there are some

4:05 truly stunning natural locations in Falls which I would recommend you check out instead I'll get to those a little later in the video Queenston Park is Rich with history and natural beauty it's actually where the Bruce Trail starts which is the longest foot path in Canada it ends in toomore which is on

4:21 the tip of the Bruce Peninsula the park was the location of a major battle during the War of 1812 and there's a nice memorial honoring those who fought plus there's a huge Monument to General Brock which is cool to see if you're into history this might be worth a stop but otherwise I'm not sure I would

4:35 recommend stopping here it is after all just a park and uh I'm sure you've been to a park before it does have a nice playground though for kids so if you do need some time to just get out stretch your legs let kids run around this could be a nice spot the Welling canal connects Lake Erie to Lake Ontario and

4:49 provides a route around Niagara Falls for ships thanks to the Wellen Canal ships have access to the Atlantic Ocean and the midwestern United States around the Midway point there is a great museum and viewing platform where you can watch the ships travel through the locks although it's interesting and an amazing

5:04 engineering feat and I actually really enjoyed it I I traveled along the whole well and Canal and it is cool if you have time I would do it but I'm not sure I would go out of my way to leave Niagara Falls and go and do it I think maybe this would be a great stop as you're coming into town or leaving town

5:17 and going back to Toronto the incline railway is a very convenient way to get from the Horseshoe Falls up to the big hotels on Falls viw Boulevard and tickets to the railway are included with your Niagara Falls pass so definitely take advantage it can save you time and save your feet because the only other

5:33 way that I know of to get to Falls viw Boulevard from The Falls is via Murray Street which is a bit of a walk from the Horseshoe Falls and then it's uphill along Murray Street to get up to Fallsview Boulevard so it can be a bit of a hike for people especially if you've been walking all day so take

5:49 advantage of the incline railway and as a bonus the incline railway has some really great views from the rail car itself but then also once you get off there's some viewing platforms up there and they provide some great views at the bottom of of the incline railway is the Table Rock Center this is the main

6:03 tourist info area with food restaurants restrooms shops and it's where you can buy your Niger Falls pass the entrance to Journey behind the Falls is located inside here as well this isn't really an attraction but you'll likely need to stop here at some point especially if you plan to do Journey behind the Falls

6:18 The Butterfly Conservatory doesn't have anything to do with Niagara Falls but I will confess this was actually kind of cool I've never seen or been to something like this before so it was better than I expected if you're traveling with kids I think they'll enjoy this too but again it has nothing

6:31 to do with anything it's just a greenhouse full of butterflies so I'll let you decide for yourself if it's worth adding to the itinerary but I genuinely had a good time there we thought it was pretty cool the Royal Botanical Gardens are right next to the Butterfly Conservatory the gardens are

6:45 beautiful and it's a nice experience walking through it but you know it's not really any different than any other botanical gardens there's nothing I can point to that makes it unique to Niger Falls in all honesty I think I've been to better botanical gardens it's still it is beautiful they they take care of

7:01 it and it's Immaculate but there are other Gardens even in the Niagara region that you could enjoy and not have to stop at the Botanical Gardens nigar on the lake for instance has amazing Gardens throughout the whole town the boulevards and parks are full of flowers and while you're in Southern Ontario

7:16 during the summer you'll likely see lots of other beautiful gardens on your travels so I wouldn't recommend stopping here unless you have time to kill or you just really love Gardens and you want to take some time to explore the gardens there's also a counter service restaurant here and I would imagine that

7:31 it doesn't ever get too busy so this could be a place to stop to grab a bite to eat it's a beautiful location within the Botanical Gardens and it looked promising as we ordered but the sandwiches and the kids food that we got was mediocre it's fine for grabbing a quick bite a cold drink but uh don't

7:46 expect too much here the tiny church and Country Market are located along the Niagara Parkway between Niagara Falls and Niagara on the Lake this is actually a pretty fun stop the tiny church is obviously a novelty but it's fun to go inside and it's all free free parking to but the reason to stop is the apple pie

8:02 and the apple crisp at the market it's delicious the market also sells fresh produce the setting is nice too with the Niagara Parkway out front and beautiful vineyards as a backdrop you could grab a seat on the covered porch and enjoy a nice pastry ice cream and it's a nice change of pace from Falls

8:17 Whitewater walk takes you 230 ft down and through a long tunnel to the bottom of the gorge as you approach the end of the tunnel you can actually start to feel and hear the massive class 6 Rapids in front of you these are some of the most powerful Rapids in the world world they're pretty impressive to see

8:31 in person the video definitely doesn't do it justice and I think this experience is worth a visit I wouldn't go as far as to say that this is a must do but definitely deserves a spot near the top year list the niagar Glenn Nature Center was a big surprise for me I did this recently for the first time

8:44 and I was actually very impressed this is another Niagara Gorge and River experience like the Whitewater walk except here you can experience the area and probably the most natural setting in Niagra Falls if you could only pick one Whitewater walk or Niagara Glenn you'd have to decide if you would prefer the

8:59 Big Rapids and an easy stroll on a boardwalk or have more of a non-tourist experience with calmer Waters and a rugged hiking trail personally I would pick Niagara Glenn all day I've always thought about what Niagara Falls could have been like if it was developed as a national park instead of a tourist trap

9:15 and this is probably the best experience for that I've done a lot of hiking and outdoor experiences in Ontario from the Bruce Peninsula to alonquin park and this is honestly one of the coolest hikes I've done and the reason for that is because it's so unique you just don't find this kind of gorge in River

9:30 anywhere else in Ontario that I'm aware of for sure it's one of a kind I hiked the whirpool trail but I screwed up and I only paid for 2 hours of parking I should have given myself more time because I stopped constantly to film I didn't even make it to the end of the trail and I had to turn back early so

9:45 don't make that same mistake give yourself plenty of time to do the hike because you'll want to stop often to enjoy the views keep in mind that the trail gets very rugged and can be challenging at times so don't go unprepared good shoes and water are a must Falls and nigar on the lake

10:00 are like total opposites and that's a very good thing I would actually recommend that you stay here and not in Niagara Falls you should stay here eat here and just drive into falls for the day on the lake is located at the mouth of the river where it meets Lake Ontario known for its

10:15 historical significance its well-preserved 19th century architecture beautiful turn of the century hotels and in as well as its wineries Gardens restaurants and attractions this town has earned its reputation as one of Canada's prettiest towns the Town dates back to the 18th century and was the

10:31 original capital of Upper Canada and nagron Lake still feels like a British Outpost the architectural Heritage of the town is endlessly fascinating with Georgian Victorian and Edwardian Styles walking through the streets feels like strolling through a living museum Queen Street is the main thorough fair in town

10:47 where you'll find beautiful shops perfectly manicured Gardens and the World War I Memorial built in the 1920s to honor the town's residents who died during battle Niger on the lake is a must do the whirlpool aoar is a over 100 years old and takes you half a kilometer across the Niger Gorge over the

11:03 whirlpool and Rapids below for me this is a Musto it's really fun a little thrilling depending on your tolerance for Heights and dangling from wire cables but the views and experience are very unique and hard to match anywhere else it's a very different perspective on the whole River Gorge and I thought

11:20 it was just a lot of fun even before you board the cable car the views are amazing but they get even better once you're out over the water the tour guides are great they they provide lots of info as you make your way cross but honestly I don't think many people are listening to them because everyone is

11:33 just looking at the amazing views and the swirling Whirlpool directly below make sure you do this one on your trip this one requires a passport so plan ahead but you can actually walk across the Rainbow Bridge to the US side of the falls or just walk out onto the bridge for some of the best views of all three

11:47 waterfalls this one is pretty basic but the views are amazing but if you do go all the way across to the US side the American Falls are only about a 5 to 10 minute walk away I'd say this is a must do just because of the views plus you know you're getting gouged at every every turn in Niagara Falls so at least

12:02 this one is almost free it's about a $5 fee to walk across I've done the jet boats before and I loved it I don't have any footage from when I wrote it personally but I would say that this is a must do you really get an appreciation for just how big and powerful the Rapids are in the river plus the jet boats are

12:16 insanely powerful so this is just thrilling and fun we rode in one of the open air jet boats and you definitely get wet but if you're visiting Falls to experience the power of all that water then the jet boats is a great firsthand experience I think the blower SL made ofe Mist as a no-brainer is for

12:32 sure a must and will get you as close as you'll ever get to the falls you'll get absolutely soaked so make sure you pick a warm day and bring a pair of sandals Journey behind the Falls is another classic attraction I'd say this is a must do as well and gets you almost as close to the falls as the Hornblower

12:46 boat ride I think some people think that you can see out from behind the Falls but you definitely can't you basically get a view of the backside of water the Highlight is stepping out onto the viewing platform and feeling the Mist coming off the Falls The Falls feel huge and Power powerful from this perspective

13:01 and I think this is the one of the best experiences of Niagara Falls it's one thing to stand at the railing on the Niagara Parkway and look out at the Falls but it's a completely different experience to go down to the bottom the parks power station and tunnel is one of the newest or maybe the newest

13:16 attraction at Falls for your money time and experience I'd say this is one of the best things to do at Falls the overall experience Feels Like A Cut Above the Rest I think they did a great job presenting this restored piece of history and they did it without silly gimmicks or dumb 360 videos that mean

13:32 nothing although I I think they do have some light show at night but I haven't experienced that so I don't know maybe that's a little gimmicky but it feels like a genuine effort to present a really cool piece of industrial history the power station alone is super interesting and the old machinery and

13:45 architecture is awesome to explore but it gets even better when you board the elevator and head down to the tunnel when the doors open and you see this massive cavernous tunnel and you feel the cold damp air it's a wow moment for sure it was a wow moment for me anyway when you get to the into the tunnel and

14:00 walk out to the viewing platform you get a great view of all the waterfalls and you stay a little drier than Journey behind the Falls this is a must do and for sure one of my favorite things to do in Niagara Falls anyway that's my list hope you found it helpful see you next time