July 2024

July 2024 Happy Canada Day! Photo from Sandra MacGregor Enjoy Canada Day in the Community! Happy Canada Day! Today we’re celebrating and sharing our pride in the beautiful country where we get to live, work and play! If you’re looking to celebrate Canada Day in the Niagara Falls Region, here are just a few of…

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July 2024 Happy Canada Day! Photo from Sandra MacGregor Enjoy Canada Day in the Community! Happy Canada Day!

Today we're celebrating and sharing our pride in the beautiful country where we get to live, work and play! If you're looking to celebrate Canada Day in the Niagara Falls Region, here are just a few of the events happening today: Two Nation Celebration Watch as special illuminations bathe Niagara Falls in patriotic colours as spectacular fireworks shows light up the night sky, beginning at 10 p.m. The dazzling shows will unfold to the beat of top Canadian and American musicians synced by Kiss 98.5FM.

Enjoy this special celebration of unity and national pride, commemorating Canada Day on July 1 and Independence Day on July 4. Photo from Niagara Parks Canada Day Celebrations in Downtown Welland Merritt Park and King Street, Welland Experience a full day and night in true community spirit! Merritt Park 2 to 6 p.m.: During the day enjoy arts and culture activities, sports hub, kids fun zone, interactive experience areas, local vendors and food trucks Merritt Park Amphitheatre 7 p.m.: Enjoy the music of Shawn Brady and Northern Sons with guests Madhatters.

Stay for fireworks following the concert! Photo from City of Welland  West Lincoln Canada Day Celebration Leisureplex Township Park – 2543 South Grimsby Road. 6, Smithville The Township of West Lincoln is hosting a spectacular Canada Day event, featuring fun activities for the whole family, headlined by Practically Hip, Canada’s number one Hip tribute, and capped off with a fireworks display by Garden City Display Fireworks, Inc. at 10 p.m. sharp. The activities start at 3 p.m., with the Main Stage performances starting at 6:30 p.m.

Photo from West Lincoln  Canada Day at Niagara-on-the-Lake Several locations, Niagara-on-the-Lake Niagara-on-the-Lake is celebrating Canada Day 2024 with events including: Free admission and all-day activities at Fort George Live music and entertainment, tiny museum and antique car display at Simcoe Park A giant "Cake Parade" at 3 p.m. with the 41st Regiment Fife & Drum Corps on Queen Street leading to Simcoe Park Photo from Friends of Fort George History Inspired: The Niagara Falls Region has a rich and important history. This summer is the perfect time to explore more of it! Here are a some historical experiences to take in this season: Rekindling All Our Relations Audio Tour Ongoing Niagara Glen Nature Centre – 3050 Niagara River Parkway Free for the public, this unique self-guided hiking experience in the stunning Niagara Glen merges nature, culture, and storytelling into a profound exploration of Indigenous wisdom and connection.

Discover the Indigenous connections to the nature all around you!   Photo from Niagara Parks Battle of Chippawa July 5, 2024 Chippawa Battlefield – Niagara River Parkway The Battle of Chippawa, fought on July 5, 1814, was the opening engagement of the Niagara campaign of 1814, the longest and bloodiest military operation of the War of 1812. The annual commemorative service in honour of all those who served during the battle will take place at the Battle of Chippawa memorial on Friday, July 5 at 7 p.m. Additionally, you can retrace the events of the Battle of Chippawa in a self-guided walking tour of this preserved battlefield anytime.

Photo from Niagara Parks Haunted Ghost Tours at Old Fort Erie July 6, 2024 Old Fort Erie – 350 Lakeshore Rd, Fort Erie On July 6, visitors will step back in time as they are exposed to the frightening and entertaining tales of the ghosts of soldiers past. Follow a guided tour by lantern light through the winding pathways of the Old Fort after dark, where costumed interpreters will help bring to life the stories and secrets of the many British, American soldiers and First Nations warriors who perished at Old Fort Erie. Photo from Niagara Parks Heritage Trail Pass Until September 2, 2024 Various locations The Heritage Trail Pass includes single admission to six heritage sites!

Take a scenic river-side drive along the Niagara Parkway, between Fort Erie and Niagara-on-the-Lake, to explore these authentic historic sites: Old Fort Erie Laura Secord Homestead Mackenzie Printery McFarland House Fort George Brock's Monument at Queenston Heights Photo from Niagara Parks What's Happening in Niagara: Here are a few of our featured events for the month of July: Annual Summer Show Until September 8, 2024 Floral Showhouse, Niagara Falls Experience the enchanting beauty of the wilderness at Niagara Parks’ Annual Summer Show! This year’s natural forest theme brings the serene architecture of woodland gardens to life with a meticulously crafted landscape featuring ferns, grasses and wildflowers. See giant mushrooms and intricate arrangements of tree trunks, stumps, limbs, roots and rocks blend together seamlessly while capturing the essence of a magical natural forest. Photo from Niagara Parks Brunch By The Lake July 7, 2024 Charles Daley Park – 1969 N Service Road, Lincoln Dress up in your Sunday best and head to the lakeside for a morning of premium VQA wine, wine-based cocktails, and the return of the Brunch Battle!

Eight local culinary creators have paired with some of your favourite Niagara wineries to create incredible brunch pairings, and it’s up to you – and our panel of guest judges – to decide on the best of the best! Photo from Niagara Wine Festival Nikola Tesla Day International Festival July 13, 2024 Queen Victoria Park – 6345 Niagara River Parkway The annual event commemorates the life and achievements of Nikola Tesla with activities and attractions exploring Tesla's inventions, theories and experiments. The event also includes live music, dance shows, theatrical performances, food stalls and vendors.

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Enjoy Canada Day in the Community! If you're looking to celebrate Canada Day in the Niagara Falls Region, here are just a few of the events happening today:

Two Nation Celebration Watch as special illuminations bathe Niagara Falls in patriotic colours as spectacular fireworks shows light up the night sky, beginning at 10 p.m.

Watch as special illuminations bathe Niagara Falls in patriotic colours as spectacular fireworks shows light up the night sky, beginning at 10 p.m.

Canada Day Celebrations in Downtown Welland Merritt Park and King Street, Welland Experience a full day and night in true community spirit!

Canada Day Celebrations in Downtown Welland

Merritt Park and King Street, Welland

Experience a full day and night in true community spirit!

Merritt Park 2 to 6 p.m.: During the day enjoy arts and culture activities, sports hub, kids fun zone, interactive experience areas, local vendors and food trucks

Merritt Park Amphitheatre 7 p.m.: Enjoy the music of Shawn Brady and Northern Sons with guests Madhatters.

West Lincoln Canada Day Celebration Leisureplex Township Park – 2543 South Grimsby Road. 6, Smithville The Township of West Lincoln is hosting a spectacular Canada Day event, featuring fun activities for the whole family, headlined by Practically Hip, Canada’s number one Hip tribute, and capped off with a fireworks display by Garden City Display Fireworks, Inc. at 10 p.m. sharp.

West Lincoln Canada Day Celebration

Leisureplex Township Park – 2543 South Grimsby Road. 6, Smithville

The Township of West Lincoln is hosting a spectacular Canada Day event, featuring fun activities for the whole family, headlined by Practically Hip, Canada’s number one Hip tribute, and capped off with a fireworks display by Garden City Display Fireworks, Inc. at 10 p.m. sharp.

Canada Day at Niagara-on-the-Lake Several locations, Niagara-on-the-Lake Niagara-on-the-Lake is celebrating Canada Day 2024 with events including: Free admission and all-day activities at Fort George Live music and entertainment, tiny museum and antique car display at Simcoe Park A giant "Cake Parade" at 3 p.m. with the 41st Regiment Fife & Drum Corps on Queen Street leading to Simcoe Park

Canada Day at Niagara-on-the-Lake

Several locations, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Niagara-on-the-Lake is celebrating Canada Day 2024 with events including:

Photo from Friends of Fort George

History Inspired: The Niagara Falls Region has a rich and important history. Here are a some historical experiences to take in this season:

The Niagara Falls Region has a rich and important history.

Rekindling All Our Relations Audio Tour Ongoing Niagara Glen Nature Centre – 3050 Niagara River Parkway Free for the public, this unique self-guided hiking experience in the stunning Niagara Glen merges nature, culture, and storytelling into a profound exploration of Indigenous wisdom and connection. Discover the Indigenous connections to the nature all around you!   Photo from Niagara Parks

Rekindling All Our Relations Audio Tour

Niagara Glen Nature Centre – 3050 Niagara River Parkway

Free for the public, this unique self-guided hiking experience in the stunning Niagara Glen merges nature, culture, and storytelling into a profound exploration of Indigenous wisdom and connection. Discover the Indigenous connections to the nature all around you!

Battle of Chippawa July 5, 2024 Chippawa Battlefield – Niagara River Parkway The Battle of Chippawa, fought on July 5, 1814, was the opening engagement of the Niagara campaign of 1814, the longest and bloodiest military operation of the War of 1812. Photo from Niagara Parks

Chippawa Battlefield – Niagara River Parkway

The Battle of Chippawa, fought on July 5, 1814, was the opening engagement of the Niagara campaign of 1814, the longest and bloodiest military operation of the War of 1812.

Haunted Ghost Tours at Old Fort Erie July 6, 2024 Old Fort Erie – 350 Lakeshore Rd, Fort Erie On July 6, visitors will step back in time as they are exposed to the frightening and entertaining tales of the ghosts of soldiers past.

Haunted Ghost Tours at Old Fort Erie

Old Fort Erie – 350 Lakeshore Rd, Fort Erie

On July 6, visitors will step back in time as they are exposed to the frightening and entertaining tales of the ghosts of soldiers past.

Heritage Trail Pass Until September 2, 2024 Various locations The Heritage Trail Pass includes single admission to six heritage sites! Take a scenic river-side drive along the Niagara Parkway, between Fort Erie and Niagara-on-the-Lake, to explore these authentic historic sites: Old Fort Erie Laura Secord Homestead Mackenzie Printery McFarland House Fort George Brock's Monument at Queenston Heights Photo from Niagara Parks

The Heritage Trail Pass includes single admission to six heritage sites! Take a scenic river-side drive along the Niagara Parkway, between Fort Erie and Niagara-on-the-Lake, to explore these authentic historic sites:

What's Happening in Niagara: Here are a few of our featured events for the month of July:

Here are a few of our featured events for the month of July:

Annual Summer Show Until September 8, 2024 Floral Showhouse, Niagara Falls Experience the enchanting beauty of the wilderness at Niagara Parks’ Annual Summer Show! See giant mushrooms and intricate arrangements of tree trunks, stumps, limbs, roots and rocks blend together seamlessly while capturing the essence of a magical natural forest. Photo from Niagara Parks

Floral Showhouse, Niagara Falls

Experience the enchanting beauty of the wilderness at Niagara Parks’ Annual Summer Show!

See giant mushrooms and intricate arrangements of tree trunks, stumps, limbs, roots and rocks blend together seamlessly while capturing the essence of a magical natural forest.

Brunch By The Lake July 7, 2024 Charles Daley Park – 1969 N Service Road, Lincoln Dress up in your Sunday best and head to the lakeside for a morning of premium VQA wine, wine-based cocktails, and the return of the Brunch Battle! Photo from Niagara Wine Festival

Charles Daley Park – 1969 N Service Road, Lincoln

Dress up in your Sunday best and head to the lakeside for a morning of premium VQA wine, wine-based cocktails, and the return of the Brunch Battle!

Nikola Tesla Day International Festival July 13, 2024 Queen Victoria Park – 6345 Niagara River Parkway The annual event commemorates the life and achievements of Nikola Tesla with activities and attractions exploring Tesla's inventions, theories and experiments. Photo from Nikola Tesla Day International Festival

Nikola Tesla Day International Festival

Queen Victoria Park – 6345 Niagara River Parkway

The annual event commemorates the life and achievements of Nikola Tesla with activities and attractions exploring Tesla's inventions, theories and experiments.

Best Deals: Hot Deals for Niagara Save big on your next stay in Niagara with Destination Niagara's BEST DEALS!

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.  

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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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