The warm weather has finally arrived in Niagara – a region that’s home to a number of amazing outdoor destinations you’ll want to experience this spring and summer. So when you’re booking your upcoming Niagara Falls getaway, make sure to fit some of these beautiful outdoor destinations into your itinerary!
Niagara Glen
If you’re looking for a great place to hike while visiting Niagara Falls, check out the beautiful Niagara Glen. Located deep in the Niagara Gorge, the Niagara Glen consists of 4km of paths that wind through a pristine pocket of Carolinian Forest. The area has an abundance of wild flora and fauna, prehistoric geological formations, and spots from which to view the rapid waters of the mighty Niagara River and Niagara River Whirlpool.
You can also embark on a guided hiking tour of the Niagara Glen with experienced Niagara Parks Naturalists who will teach you all about the geology, plant and animal life that can be found in the area. The tours run from May through August and leave at 11am and 2pm.
And if an exciting bouldering experience is what you’re after, then make sure to register for a Bouldering Permit to discover the amazing Niagara Glen Bouldering Trail.
Hornblower Niagara Cruises
Officially opening for the season on May 5th, Hornblower Niagara Cruises offers thrilling boat rides to the base of the American Falls and into the basin of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Hornblower will take you as close as possible to these amazing natural waterfalls so that you can experience their thundering roar and awe-inspiring power.
Choose between any of these amazing Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat rides:
- Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour
- Voyage to the Falls Evening Boat Tour
- Falls Illumination Cruise
- Falls Fireworks Cruise
Experience one of Niagara’s most iconic attractions on a Hornblower Niagara Cruises boat ride!
Queen Victoria Park
Located just steps away from the Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls – Fallsview hotel, Queen Victoria Park is a must-visit outdoor destination in Niagara. The park is situated right across the street from the breathtaking Canadian Horseshoe Falls and features a valuable collection of unique native and international plants and beautiful gardens. A visit to Queen Victoria Park, will also connect you with:
- Rock garden, hanging baskets, hybrid tea rose garden, and carpet bedding displays
- Park benches and well-groomed lawns
- In spring, over 500,000 daffodils in bloom
- Magnolia trees, tulips, and other beautiful blooms
Queen Victoria Park is the perfect place to visit if you want to sit and relax near Niagara Falls, go for a beautiful stroll, enjoy a picnic, or just soak up the sunshine in nature.
Niagara-on-the-Lake
The Niagara Region is Canada’s largest wine growing region, home to an abundance of amazing wineries that offer premium VQA wines and incredible tour and tasting experiences. The wine region of Niagara-on-the-Lake is also a picturesque area that offers beautiful sights and outdoor areas that are definitely worth exploring.
From small boutiques to medium-sized operations and large estates, Niagara has so many amazing wineries just waiting to be experienced. And because the region possesses a unique micro-climate that makes for one-of-a-kind growing conditions, Niagara wines are unlike anything you’ve ever had before.
Some great Niagara wineries to visit include:
- Jackson Triggs Niagara Estate
- Inniskillin
- Wayne Gretzky Estates
- Peller Estates
- Ravine Vineyard
- Trius Winery
- Konzelmann Estate Winery
Incredible outdoor experiences await visitors of all ages in Niagara Falls!