Reading Time:  3 minutes - Looking for a mini getaway? Here are a few reasons to come for a little vacation right now on Clifton Hill, in Niagara Falls. Yes, even in the depths of winter, Clifton Hill is the ideal location for a weekend escape. To help you plan the best trip and make the most of it, check over this list of the top reasons for why Clifton Hill is ideal to visit in the winter. Get your camera apps updated and get your warm winter gear going! Get The Best Deals On Hotel Rooms FIND HOTELS Take a look around and you will find that in the Winter you can get a hotel room mid ..read more

Reading Time:  4 minutes - When most people think of a trip to the Niagara Falls, they think of a family vacation or a romantic trip with their partner. However, it’s also an exciting getaway option for a girls weekend — and if you are coming from Toronto it’s easily accessible via GO Transit (see schedule). Forget about the hassle of traffic and gas expenses; here are some ways to plan a getaway with your BFF to Niagara Falls this Spring. First Day of Spring is March 20th, 2023 FIRST STOP, CLIFTON HILL Girls just wanna have fun! And Clifton Hill is the touristy spot in Niagara Falls t ..read more

Reading Time:  2 minutes - Children like sliding down a snowy hill on a sled, and adults will enjoy channeling their inner kid to participate in the fun. Here are our recommendations for the greatest sledding, tobogganing, and snow tubing spots around Niagara Falls. Sledding Locations Throughout the Winter We receive a lot of snow in the region because we have a cooler winter climate and the lake effect from Lake Ontario and Lake Erie (the great lakes. ) We also have plenty of hills and slopes due to the Niagara Escarpment running along the entire region. Are you ready to spend some time ..read more

Reading Time:  4 minutes - Civil Marriage Ceremonies Special One-Day Wedding Event Planned for Valentine’s Day at Niagara Falls City Hall & History Museum Prospective newlyweds are invited to book their civil wedding ceremony on February 14th and enjoy a unique Valentine’s Day-themed wedding experience. The City of Niagara Falls is inviting residents and visitors to “Take The Plunge” with their significant other on Tuesday, February 14 at City Hall or the Niagara Falls History Museum. The City’s Clerks Department, which processes marriage licenses and performs daily civil wedding cer ..read more

Reading Time:  4 minutes - The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year, will be held on January 22nd, 2023, and will usher in the year of the Water Rabbit. What is the “Year of the Rabbit”?  The year 2023 is the Water Rabbits year. It begins on January 22, 2023, and concludes on February 9th, 2024. Every 60 years, a Water Rabbit year occurs. The Rabbit is the fourth of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac’s 12-year cycle. There is a Rabbit year every 12 years. The Chinese zodiac is divided into 12 blocks, similar to the western zodiac, except their temporal period is mea ..read more

Reading Time:  < 1 minute Did you know Clifton Hill has a TikTok account? TikTok is one of the most popular social networking apps for sharing videos, music, and other media. Clifton Hill has updated this popular app with a slew of entertaining videos. go check out our most current below and on our official TikTok page. 1. When you realize that the SKYWHEEL is part of the FUNPASS #niagaraskywheel #niagarafalls #discoveron #fyp #dance #niagaratourism 2. Are you hungry ? Lets go to clifton hill and eat!!! Us: #fyp #hungry #groupparty #cliftonhillfoodie #cliftonhill #niagarafalls #foo ..read more

Reading Time:  4 minutes - Every year Niagara Falls Winter Festival of lights ups their game by bringing in new displays, themes and colours to improve the overall experience and impress visitors throughout the winter season. This year’s Festival will continue and grow to 101 nights. The Dufferin Islands’ customary holiday loop will be accessible from November 12 to January 8, with all additional illuminations along the Niagara Parkway and BIA areas lighted during the Festival season. Below we share some of the newest WFOL elements to explore with your family and friends: New Displays L ..read more

Reading Time:  4 minutes - Legendary musician to Celebrate New State-of-the-Art 5,000-Seat Theatre during Grand Opening of OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino FEBRURY 25, 2023 8PM (Niagara Falls, ON) November 15, 2022 – Fallsview Casino Resort, Mohegan and the OLG are thrilled to announce one of the greatest singer/songwriter/composers of all time; Billy Joel will perform at the grand opening for the new OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on February 25, 2023 with a history-making performance – marking the next chapter in the songwriter’s longstanding relationship with Mohegan. One of the ..read more

Reading Time:  2 minutes - In Remembrance of Niagara Falls War Veteran, Russell Sanderson The Clifton Hill Cenotaph Russell Sanderson, who lived in Niagara Falls most of his life, passed away on February 10th, 2016 at the age of 90. Russell was a veteran of the Second World War and a former sniper and scout of The Black Watch Royal Highland Regiment of Canada. His wife, Marie, will still carry on the tradition of visiting the war memorial (located at the bottom of Clifton Hill at the entrance of Queen Victoria Park). He visited every year since 1986 to pay respects to the friends that ..read more

Reading Time:  < 1 minute Sometimes history can be uncovered right in front of your eyes. We’ve created a list of rare Niagara Falls historical pictures and locations where you can test your knowledge of the local history. See if you can recognize these Niagara Falls landmarks, and solve the question with the image, then verify your answers after submitting your quiz at the end! QUIZ START The post Quiz: Can You Guess The Correct Niagara Falls Historical Photo? appeared first on Niagara Falls Blog ..read more