Niagara Falls
Family Fun Things to do with Kids in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
An all season destination, Niagara Falls that straddles US – Canadian border is a fantastic place to visit with kids. Listed below are 40 family fun activities that can be done in Canadian side of Niagara Falls, one of the best kid-friendly destinations in North America.
For 2017 Summer activities across Niagara Falls Region (St Catharines to Wainfleet), see Summer Fun in Niagara Falls Region!
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Count the colours in the double rainbow formed during the day and watch the fireworks at night over the illuminated Falls.
Cost: Free
Quiz kids on the three waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls or ask them to identify Bridal Veil Falls, American Falls and Horseshoe Falls.
Cost: Free
Go on a voyage to the falls with Hornblower Niagara Cruises and enjoy getting Falls water shower.
Cost: Adult: $19.95
Child (5-12yrs): $ 12.95; Children under 5 years old are free.
Count the number of butterflies that land on your family at Butterfly Conservatory.
Cost: Adult(13+): $14.25 + tax ; Child (6 -12): $9.25 + tax, Child (5-): Free
Learn how the Falls were formed at Niagara’s Fury.
Cost: Adult(13+): $14.25 + tax ; Child (6 -12): $9.25 + tax, Child (5-): Free
Walk through the tunnel that is a century old; hear the thunderous roar of the falling water and reach as close as possible to the falls at Journey Behind the Falls.
Cost: Adult (13+): $16.75 +tax, Child(6 – 12): $10.95 + tax, Under 5 Free.
Have fun going up and down in the temperature controlled gondola of Niagara Skywheel and see the stunning view of Niagara Falls. Clifton Hill attraction.
Cost: Adults(13+): $10.99 +tax Child (12 -): $6.99 +tax. There is a Clifton Hill fun pass available which includes 5 Clifton Hills attractions.
Ride the suspended aero car across Niagara river and see the whirlpool down below at Whirlpool Aero Car.
Cost: Adult(13+): $14.25 + tax ; Child (6 -12): $9.25 + tax, Child (5-): Free
See a category VI rapid at White Water Walk and learn about all the daredevils who attempted to cross the swirling river.
Cost: Adults(13+): $12.25 +tax;Child(6 – 12): $8.00 + tax, Under 5 Free.
Encounter killer whales, beluga whales, and dolphins at MarineLand.
Cost: Adults(13+): $45.95 +tax;Child(6 – 12): $38.95 + tax, Under 5 Free. Cheaper Online by $3.00
Learn about American invasion, the war and the history of Niagara Falls at Niagara Falls Museums.
Cost: Adult (20+): $5.00; Students (6-19):$4.00
Children (6-):Free
Enjoy chirping of the exotic birds, feed brilliantly coloured lorikeets at the Bird Kingdom.
Cost: Adults (16-54): $16.95; Seniors (55+): $14.95
Children (4-15 yrs): $9.00. Taxes extra. $3.95 less online for adults & seniors.
Zoom up 775 feet (~236 m) in 52 seconds aboard yellow bug elevator and view the mighty falls from the top at Skylon Tower.
Cost: Adult (13+): $10.79; Child (3-13):$6.47. Taxes included.
Tickets are costlier at the door than online.
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See world’s rarest egg, 2-headed animals, and authentic shrunken heads at Ripley’s Believe it or Not Odditorium.
Cost: Adult (13-64):$15.81; Child (6-12): $9.03. Under 5 – Free
Photo credit: Canadian Tourism Commission.
Navigate the the turbulent Niagara river, get drenched and have a blast at Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours.
Cost: Adult (13+):$61; Child (4/6-12): $51. Taxes extra.
At least 44 inches tall (avg. 6 yr old) for Wet Jet trip & 40 inches tall (avg. 4 yr old) for the Jet Dome trip.
See lovely flowers, koi fish, and shaped plant displays at the Floral Showhouse.
Cost: Adults(13+): $5.00 +tax;Child(6 – 12): $3.75 + tax, Under 5 Free.
Niagara’s Glen – Hiking with Kids
Enjoy a walk deep in the Great Gorge and explore Niagara’s flora and fauna at Niagara’s Glen.
Cost: Free
Promenade along the gorgeous flowers from all over the world , and enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride at Niagara Botanical Gardens.
Cost: Free. Horse Drawn Carriage ride: $18.50 per person for 40 minute ride.
Relax, have a picnic and feed the ducks at Dufferin Islands Park.
Cost: Free
Follow Niagara River and go for a family bike ride along the Niagara River Recreation Trail.
Cost: Free.
Tell the time at one of the largest horticultural clocks in the world at the Floral Clock.
Cost: Free
Check out all the 16 thrilling waterslides and play at jungle beach at Falls View Water Park.
Cost: Ages (2+): $44.95 + tax per guest. Children (2-): Free
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Play arcade games at Great Canadian Midway.
Free admission. Games are ticketed. Clifton Hill attraction.
Scream all the way through while you get totally freaked out at Nightmares Fear Factory.
For ages 8+.
Cost: Adult: $13.95; Child(12-): $10.25.
Ride the waves and slosh down the water slides at the 25,000 sq ft Americana Indoor Water Park.
Cost: All ages: $26.95+HST per person; Children under 12 months: Free.
Stay at the Great Wolf lodges and enjoy Water park, themed arcade games, explore an enchanted kingdom and more!
Cost: Varies – $$$$
Snap a picture with Captain Jack Sparrow at Movieland Wax Museum of the Stars or meet Harry Porter at Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks.
Cost: Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks: Adult (13-64): $13.99; Senior (65+): $10.99; child (6-12): $7.99
Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks: Get a combo ticket with other Ripley’s attractions in Niagara Falls.
Movieland Wax Museum of the Stars (Clifton Hill attraction.)- Adults: $10.99 +tax; Child (12-): $6.99 +tax
Play a round of mini golf at Dinosaur Adventure Golf or at Glow in the dark Wizard’s Golf. Clifton Hill attractions.
Cost: Adults: $9.99 +tax; Child (12-): $6.99 +tax
Shoot the ghosts while you as you ride the spooky Ghost Blasters Dark Ride. Clifton Hill attraction.
Cost: Adult/Child: $4.99 + tax
Go on a 6D motion ride at Wild West Coaster. Clifton Hill attraction.
Cost: Adults: $6.99 +tax; Child (12-): $4.99 +tax
See the IMAX® film, Niagara: Miracles, Myths & Magic and examine the true artifacts used by the daredevils who plunged over the Horseshoe falls at Niagara IMAX® Theatre.
Cost: Movie/Daredevil Exhibit – Adult (13+): $14.50/$9.28 + taxes; Child(4 -12): 9.00/$7.54 + taxes.
Combo option available. Tickets are cheaper online.
See the Upside Down House.
Cost: From outside – Free; To tour: Adults(13+): $7.99; Kids(5-12): $6.99
Eat chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate at Hershey’s Chocolate World Niagara Falls and take pictures with the giant Hershey’s ’Kisses character.
Cost: Depends on what you buy.
Enjoy the sweet smell of roses, the exquisite rock garden or have a picnic at the Queen Victoria Gardens all while enjoying awesome views of the Falls.
Cost: Free
Taste yummy fresh fruit chocolate dips or delicious decadent chocolate treats at Pop & Lollies Candy Shop.
Cost: Depends on what you buy.
Be amazed by the mind boggling magic show by the International Grand Champion of Magic, Greg Ferwin at Greg Ferwin Theatre.
Cost: Adults(16+): $29.95 – $54.95 & Child(4-16): $19.95 – $34.95.
Take a 62 second ride from Fallsview tourist area to Table Rock welcome centre in the Niagara Incline Railway.
Cost: Ages (6+): $5.00 round trip & $2.50 one way.
Treat yourselves and the kids to mouth-watering fudge as you watch gourmet candies being made at the Fudge Factory. Clifton Hill attraction.
Cost: Depends on what you buy.
Race side by side and enjoy a racing experience at Niagara G0-Karts.
Cost: 6 laps – $23.90; 1 lap – $4.50
Passenger: Ride Free and must be a minimum 3 ft tall.
Soars high and fast above gorge from the Grand View Marketplace toward the breathtaking natural phenomenon of Niagara Falls at WildPlay’s MistRider Zipline to the Falls. Ages 7+.
Cost: $49.99
Have a fun and thrilling experience of suspended obstacles and ziplines high above the world-famous whirlpool and Niagara gorge at WildPlay’s Whirlpool Adventure Course. Ages 5+/7+/14+
Cost: Classic from $39.99; Kids $19.99
While you are in Niagara Falls, travel north along Niagara Parkway and visit Brock Monument in Queenston Heights Park and Fort George in Niagara-on-the-Lake to learn about the war that was once fought by the “children of a common mother“. In addition to the very important lesson on US and Canadian history, a climb to the top of the 56-metre column (Brock Monument) will be rewarded by the magnificent view of Lake Ontario in the north and Niagara Falls in the south.
Cost: Brock Monument: Admission to climb the monument is $4.50 for adults and $3.50 for children.
Fort George: Adult $ 11.70; Senior $ 10.05; Youth $ 5.80; Family/Group $ 29.40
Make another trip to Niagara Falls in winter – enjoy natural ice sculptures framing the falls and see the spectacular light displays during Winter Festival of Lights.
Cost: Free
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