
Niagara Falls Travel Guide
Ontario, Canada
Niagara Falls is a Canadian city of about 82,000 people in Ontario, on the Niagara River beside the United States border. It is best known for its major waterfall and its location in the Niagara region.
The nearby Lake Ontario coastline provides several beaches within 25.1 kilometres of the city. Port Weller Beach is 17.7 kilometres away, while Michigan Beach, Mississauga Beach and Municipal Beach are each about 19 kilometres away.
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Weather in Niagara Falls
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Know before you go
Pays in CAD
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +1
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Canada for various service industries. The standard amount is usually 15-20% for good service.
Best time to visit Niagara Falls
Jan
1°15Feb
3°10Mar
8°13Apr
14°16May
19°12Jun
25°13Jul
28°13Aug
26°13Sep
24°8Oct
17°10Nov
9°11Dec
4°16Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Niagara Falls
Port Weller Beach
17.7 km away
Michigan Beach
19 km away
Mississauga Beach
19.1 km away
Municipal Beach
19.2 km away
Niagara Bar
21.6 km away
Bay Beach
24.8 km away
Pleasant Beach
24.9 km away
Sherkston Beaches
25.1 km away
Things to do in Niagara Falls
Skylon Tower
historic site
0.7 km
Marineland Canada
amusement park
2.8 km
Niagara Falls State Park
state park
1.7 km
Niagara SkyWheel
historic site
0.8 km
Bird Kingdom
zoo
1.4 km
Dufferin Islands
park
2.6 km
Casino Niagara
casino
1.1 km
Fallsview Indoor Waterpark
water park
1.1 km
Frequently asked Questions
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