Fireworks - Niagara Falls

When you go to Niagara Falls if you can schedule your visit to see the fireworks that take place over the falls, I would recommend that. Between the middle of May and the middle of October, the fireworks are every evening at 10 pm and it is a five minute show. If you are fortunate enough to have a hotel room that overlooks the falls, I would say at least one night just stand by your window and enjoy them from there.

We had a room at the Courtyard Marriott on Victoria, and the view was amazing as we seemed to be right where the fireworks were being let off so that was nice. We originally thought we might see the fireworks on the Friday evening, but we were lucky enough to be able to enjoy them two nights and both of them were from our room.

Here are a couple of pictures of some of the fireworks that we saw, and being able to see them very well from our room was nice. If the weather is just right and you have a room that is facing the falls, I would recommend checking the schedule for the fireworks and be prepared for a nice view. 

Niagara Falls normally has fireworks all year on a Friday night and then some other special events like New Years Eve, so you need to check to see when they are happening so that you don't miss the opportunity to see the show.

One of the spots that we found that was really good to watch the fireworks from if you want to be closer to them is near the base of Clifton Hill because the fireworks are set off between there and the Canadian Falls. If you can get down near the Niagara River, it is a nice experience, but you also have to be prepared for crowds because a lot of people will be down there to watch the fireworks.

Here is a short video of some of the fireworks that we saw. Fireworks

 

Bucket List Items

I think all of us have things on our bucket list that we would like to either do or events we would like to see. One of my bucket list items was to see an Il Divo concert because that is a group that I have loved listening to, and it is something that I have been able to relax to and it makes me happy.

Well, we found out that Il Divo was going to be preforming at the Falls View Casino Resort in October 2025 and of course I needed to find out the price of tickets and the cost of hotels. It didn’t take us very long to figure out that we could find a hotel in Niagara Falls as well as get some tickets for the concert so here is another item that I will be quickly checking off my bucket list.

It is so nice when you can see someone perform at the Falls View Casino Resort because it only seats 5,000 people so that isn’t a lot of people, and you do feel that you are close to the performers which is also a nice experience. One advantage of going to Niagara Falls to watch a performance is you also might be able to get a couple of days away from home to just spend some time together and relax and not think of all other things that you should be working on.

I had another group on my list and that was the Tenors and I have been able to check that off my list twice because once we did it in Toronto at Roy Thompson Hall and then the second time was in 2024 when we saw them at Falls View Casino Resort so that was wonderful.

Making sure that you can continue to check some of the smaller things off your bucket list is important. You might not be checking off the major things but at least getting some of the smaller things off the list is important and I have been able to continue to do just that. 

Niagara Falls in the winter

 If you are thinking about travelling to Niagara Falls, Ontario in the winter, there are a few things that you should take into consideration when planning your trip. Niagara Falls, Ontario in the winter is so different from what it is like in the summer. Here are some things that you will need to know:

1.    Weather – the weather in Niagara Falls can change pretty quickly in the winter, as it can get quite a bit of snow in a very short amount of time. This area can get snow squalls, and you will also find that there is a wind-chill that you are going to have to take into consideration. If you are going to want to see the actual falls during the winter, be prepared to get wet from the mist, and it is going to be very cold.

2.    Attractions – if there are specific attractions you want to see, make sure you check to see if they are open all year round or just at specific times. Also, if they are open all year round, make sure you check the hours because that will certainly be different from the summer hours. Another thing to check is if the attractions are only open on specific days in the winter because the number of visitors is way down compared to the summer.

3.    Restaurants – if there are certain restaurants that you enjoy going to make sure that you have checked their hours and even check what days they are open because some will only be open during part of the week, usually Thursday – Sunday, when there are more visitors.

4.    Hotels – this one is to check for deals that you can possibly find because the prices of hotel rooms will be considerably cheaper during the winter than in the summer. Also, if you can travel during the week, the prices will be cheaper than weekends rates as well. If you are driving and will be parking a vehicle, make sure that you check the price of parking at the hotel because that can really vary. Some hotels may charge you $20 a night during the winter, and other's may cost you $80 a night even in the winter.

5.    Parking – if you are just visiting for a day, make sure you check around to see the price of parking because it can vary. Parking right at the Falls is going to be more expensive than if you decide to park a little further away and do a bit of walking.

Going to Niagara Falls in the winter can be very enjoyable, but you just need to be prepared for things being different than they are when there are more tourists visiting. So, if you are considering a visit to Niagara Falls in the winter, make sure you do your homework first to ensure that you get the experience that you want out of the trip.