August 2024

August 2024 Enjoy August Long in the Community! The long weekend is almost here! Harness those weekend vibes with these upcoming events: Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival August 2-5, 2024 Several locations in Port Colborne 2024 celebrates the 46th Annual Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival, offering activities and attractions for the whole family with a…

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August 2024 Enjoy August Long in the Community! The long weekend is almost here! Harness those weekend vibes with these upcoming events: Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival August 2-5, 2024 Several locations in Port Colborne 2024 celebrates the 46th Annual Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival, offering activities and attractions for the whole family with a four-day celebration of the history and heritage along the Welland Canal.

Enjoy Ontario's largest outdoor classic car show, an indoor craft show, kids' zone, festival food, shopping kiosks, the Patio on West, vessels, recreation zone and Canal Days Concert Series, along with the Port Colborne Historical & Marine Museum! Photo from Canal Days Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza August 3 & 4, 2024 Fireman’s Park The Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza features music, nonstop entertainment, cultural heritage presentations, traditional Filipino games, sports, a food expo, vendors and exhibits, community spotlights, and more! On top of it all, this is a free entrance outdoor event for all to see and enjoy.  The annual event takes place this Saturday and Sunday from 9AM-9PM at Fireman’s Park in Niagara Falls.

Photo from Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza  Journey of Flavours – A Taste of Tuscany August 4, 2024 Two Sisters Vineyards Estate Picture a day where you journey through the Estate to artisanal stations, each inspired by the flavours of Tuscany. You'll be transported with exquisite dĂ©cor and an ambiance only elevated by award-winning wines. Enjoy the sunshine and the idyllic vineyard views as you indulge in delightful moments with friends and loved ones, accompanied by live music throughout the day, courtesy of Sensation Live Music.

Photo from West Lincoln Summer Loving! August is here! You still have time to make the most out of your summer in Niagara Falls!  With 12 municipalities, tons of parks and an incredible natural wonder (the Falls, obviously), there’s so much to experience.   Get started with planning your perfect escape on our website.

Enjoy everything August has to offer, including:   My Mulan Dance Show August 9-11, 16-18 Fallsview Theatre, Niagara Falls Convention Centre My Mulan Fantasy Dance Drama tells the story of a modern girl named Michelle who falters in her confidence during an audition. With a storyline that is expertly woven together across time and space, Michelle follows Mulan’s journey to find herself and dance with confidence again. The play features top musicians, dancers, and stage artists from China, the United States, and Canada for a 90-minute show with 16 dance segments across 6 acts.

Photo from My Mulan Dance Show Fife & Drum Muster & Soldiers’ Field Day August 17 & 18 Fort George National Historic Site Join us for the 25th anniversary of our annual Fife & Drum Muster and Soldiers' Field Day! Fife and drum corps and infantry units converge at Fort George National Historic Site, showcasing the military music and drills of the early 19th century. This weekend-long event has become an annual tradition at Fort George, and is packed with firing demonstrations, music, and entertainment.

Photo from Parks Canada Niagara Irish Festival August 23 & 24 Firemen’s Park Come to celebrate Irish Music and culture in beautiful Niagara Falls, Canada! “The best little Irish music festival in North America!” – Niagara Irish Festival 2024 will feature local musicians from the Niagara region. It will be headlined by international Irish recording artist and performer PADDYMAN.  Photo from Niagara Irish Festival Hack Your Trip To Niagara: The roar of Niagara Falls, the lush green parks, and expansive lakes make for endless memories, but navigating crowds and costs can be daunting when planning your trip to visit.  Don’t worry! We’ve put together tips on how to hack your trip to Niagara.

Check out the blog to make the most of your trip with less traffic, more savings, and a few hidden gems!💎 Hack Your Trip to Niagara Jelly Roll in Niagara Falls Thank you to everyone who entered our contest for Jelly Roll tickets in July! Here’s what our winner had to say: “Jelly Roll put on an incredible show! The atmosphere in the Meridian Centre is always great but this night was truly amazing.

We are grateful that we had such awesome seats but I am sure every seat in the house was a perfect one that night. Definitely a concert to remember.”—Alysia K Special shout out to our local friends from 1NE Entertainment, Dave Grand and Gerard Grand, for making this concert possible. Photo from Dave Grand See the Sights with Niagara Airbus Niagara Airbus is available for door-to-door airport shuttle service plus daily winery tours and sightseeing!

Check out these tour options: TOUR W – Wine Country Tour: Experience a guided bus tour of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Region Tours and tastings at some of our finest Niagara wineries; Pillitteri Estates, Beautiful Niagara College Teaching Winery and Brewery, and Lakeview Estates. Free time for lunch and shopping in lovely Niagara-on-the-Lake. *During the winter months, your tour will include the Journey Behind the Falls experience and a lunch buffet featuring a seasonal menu TOUR A – Niagara Falls Sightseeing with Lunch: This insightful five-hour guided tour includes: Views of the Upper Rapids & Horseshoe Falls from the Table Rock Ride up close to the roaring Falls on the Niagara City Cruises Boat. A Buffet lunch at the Fallsview Restaurant, followed by the Scenic Niagara Parkway: the Floral Clock, Botanical Gardens, Queenston Heights and the Niagara Gorge.

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Choose from: Apocalypse Lazer Tag, Galaxy Lazer Tag, Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf, Haunted Hallway, Torture Chamber and Maze of Mirrors See here for more information. Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview Starting at $345 per night Stay until September 1, 2024 Luxurious two-room suite accommodations  Free Made-to-Order Breakfast Complimentary Evening Reception including two alcoholic drinks  $30 Voucher for Fallsview Dining at the Keg Steakhouse + Bar  $20 dining voucher at TGI Fridays Restaurant & Bar  $20 dining voucher at IHOP Restaurant See here for more information. Wyndham Garden Niagara Falls Fallsview Comfortable, spacious accommodations  Hotel packages to choose from, including a Romance Package, Fallsview Dining Package, Fun Zone Attractions Package or Casino Package.

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Enjoy August Long in the Community! Harness those weekend vibes with these upcoming events:

Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival August 2-5, 2024 Several locations in Port Colborne 2024 celebrates the 46th Annual Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival, offering activities and attractions for the whole family with a four-day celebration of the history and heritage along the Welland Canal.

Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival

Several locations in Port Colborne

2024 celebrates the 46th Annual Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival, offering activities and attractions for the whole family with a four-day celebration of the history and heritage along the Welland Canal.

Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza August 3 & 4, 2024 Fireman’s Park The Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza features music, nonstop entertainment, cultural heritage presentations, traditional Filipino games, sports, a food expo, vendors and exhibits, community spotlights, and more!

The Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza features music, nonstop entertainment, cultural heritage presentations, traditional Filipino games, sports, a food expo, vendors and exhibits, community spotlights, and more!

On top of it all, this is a free entrance outdoor event for all to see and enjoy. 

The annual event takes place this Saturday and Sunday from 9AM-9PM at Fireman’s Park in Niagara Falls.

Photo from Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza 

Photo from Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza

Journey of Flavours – A Taste of Tuscany August 4, 2024 Two Sisters Vineyards Estate Picture a day where you journey through the Estate to artisanal stations, each inspired by the flavours of Tuscany.

Journey of Flavours – A Taste of Tuscany

Picture a day where you journey through the Estate to artisanal stations, each inspired by the flavours of Tuscany.

Summer Loving! Enjoy everything August has to offer, including:  

You still have time to make the most out of your summer in Niagara Falls! 

With 12 municipalities, tons of parks and an incredible natural wonder (the Falls, obviously), there’s so much to experience.  

Get started with planning your perfect escape on our website.

Enjoy everything August has to offer, including: 

My Mulan Dance Show August 9-11, 16-18 Fallsview Theatre, Niagara Falls Convention Centre My Mulan Fantasy Dance Drama tells the story of a modern girl named Michelle who falters in her confidence during an audition. Photo from My Mulan Dance Show

Fallsview Theatre, Niagara Falls Convention Centre

My Mulan Fantasy Dance Drama tells the story of a modern girl named Michelle who falters in her confidence during an audition.

Fife & Drum Muster & Soldiers’ Field Day August 17 & 18 Fort George National Historic Site Join us for the 25th anniversary of our annual Fife & Drum Muster and Soldiers' Field Day! Photo from Parks Canada

Fife & Drum Muster & Soldiers’ Field Day

Fort George National Historic Site

Join us for the 25th anniversary of our annual Fife & Drum Muster and Soldiers' Field Day!

Niagara Irish Festival August 23 & 24 Firemen’s Park Come to celebrate Irish Music and culture in beautiful Niagara Falls, Canada! “The best little Irish music festival in North America!” – Niagara Irish Festival 2024 will feature local musicians from the Niagara region. It will be headlined by international Irish recording artist and performer PADDYMAN.  Photo from Niagara Irish Festival

Come to celebrate Irish Music and culture in beautiful Niagara Falls, Canada! “The best little Irish music festival in North America!” – Niagara Irish Festival 2024 will feature local musicians from the Niagara region. It will be headlined by international Irish recording artist and performer PADDYMAN. 

Photo from Niagara Irish Festival

Hack Your Trip To Niagara: The roar of Niagara Falls, the lush green parks, and expansive lakes make for endless memories, but navigating crowds and costs can be daunting when planning your trip to visit.  Don’t worry! Check out the blog to make the most of your trip with less traffic, more savings, and a few hidden gems!💎 Hack Your Trip to Niagara

Check out the blog to make the most of your trip with less traffic, more savings, and a few hidden gems!đź’Ž

The roar of Niagara Falls, the lush green parks, and expansive lakes make for endless memories, but navigating crowds and costs can be daunting when planning your trip to visit. 

Jelly Roll in Niagara Falls Thank you to everyone who entered our contest for Jelly Roll tickets in July! Photo from Dave Grand

Thank you to everyone who entered our contest for Jelly Roll tickets in July! Here’s what our winner had to say:

“Jelly Roll put on an incredible show! Definitely a concert to remember.”—Alysia K

Special shout out to our local friends from 1NE Entertainment, Dave Grand and Gerard Grand, for making this concert possible.

See the Sights with Niagara Airbus Niagara Airbus is available for door-to-door airport shuttle service plus daily winery tours and sightseeing!

See the Sights with Niagara Airbus

Niagara Airbus is available for door-to-door airport shuttle service plus daily winery tours and sightseeing!

TOUR W – Wine Country Tour: Experience a guided bus tour of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Region Tours and tastings at some of our finest Niagara wineries; Pillitteri Estates, Beautiful Niagara College Teaching Winery and Brewery, and Lakeview Estates. Free time for lunch and shopping in lovely Niagara-on-the-Lake. *During the winter months, your tour will include the Journey Behind the Falls experience and a lunch buffet featuring a seasonal menu

TOUR A – Niagara Falls Sightseeing with Lunch: This insightful five-hour guided tour includes: Views of the Upper Rapids & Horseshoe Falls from the Table Rock Ride up close to the roaring Falls on the Niagara City Cruises Boat.

Best Deals: Hot Deals for Niagara

Save big on your next stay in Niagara with Destination Niagara's BEST DEALS!

Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview

All Best Deals are subject to change without notice.  

All Best Deals are subject to change without notice.

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Niagara Region: Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit for fewer crowds?

Weekday mornings outside peak summer and holiday weekends are typically quieter. Shoulder seasons (late spring and early fall) balance weather and crowd levels.

Do I need a passport to cross the border for viewpoints?

Crossing between Canada and the United States requires valid travel documents. Many experiences stay on one side—check your itinerary before you go.

Are the trails and gorge viewpoints family-friendly?

Many paths are accessible with proper footwear, but some gorge routes include stairs and uneven stone. Review trail notes and posted advisories before heading out.

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