Archive for the ‘Niagara Parks’ Category
Every summer, one of the best free events to enjoy in Niagara Falls is the fireworks display on Friday, Sunday and holiday night beginning at 10pm. It’s always a joy to grab a blanket, lay out on the lawn and watch a spectacular fireworks show. Beginning May 17, the start of the Victoria Day weekend, [...]
One of the biggest treasures here in Niagara is the environment. Beautiful vineyards, awe-inspiring wildlife and thunderous waterfalls all combine to showcase the beauty of this region. For these reasons, it’s important that we understand the need for environmental preservation, especially on Earth Day this Saturday, April 20th. The Marriott Gateway on the Falls understands [...]
Starting February 9, the Butterfly Conservatory will be once again hosting their venomous animal exhibit. Kevin Dungey, aka “Caiman Kevin”, from Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo of Ottawa, will be leading educational presentations on venomous animal from around the world. The presentations will include scorpions, highly poisonous toads, tarantula, rattlesnakes, vipers and one King Cobra. The [...]
What do you get when you have some of the toughest hockey players in the world in a 500-metre long course racing at speeds of up to 70km/h? The Red Bull Crashed Ice! As part of the Red Bull Crashed Ice World Series, Niagara Falls is joining the list of hosts that includes cities from [...]
Niagara Parks is asking you to come and see the brilliant colours of autumn on this guided tour of the Niagara Glen where the Parks Naturalists will teach you techniques for identifying trees and any other plants and animals you may come across in the Glen. Proper footwear required. Bicycle rentals are available seasonally at the new [...]
Coming this Friday the 13th, Old Fort Erie will be hosting one of their Friday Night Frights. While these are held periodically throughout the summer, there is no better time to get scared than on Friday the 13th. Explore the history of the old Fort, while also hearing all the untold stories of the gruesome [...]