September 2025 Newsletter

September 2025

September 2025 Photo from Niagara Parks Soak in the End of Summer in the Niagara Region Summer is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean the Niagara Region is slowing down anytime soon. Take in the best that September has to offer all across Niagara. Keep reading to learn more about the exciting experiences…

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September 2025 Photo from Niagara Parks Soak in the End of Summer in the Niagara Region Summer is coming to a close, but that doesn't mean the Niagara Region is slowing down anytime soon. Take in the best that September has to offer all across Niagara. Keep reading to learn more about the exciting experiences you can take part in!  Niagara Takes Flight: A Soaring Adventure!

Prepare for the adventure of a lifetime! This brand new, fully-immersive flying theatre ride takes you to the skies for a breathtaking journey along the Niagara River corridor. You'll soar across 56 kilometres of parkland, from the shores of Lake Ontario to the edge of Lake Erie, as breathtaking landscapes unfold beneath you.

Gliding over swirling rapids and steep rock faces, past lush forests and through dramatic battles that changed the course of history all before getting closer than ever to the thundering Horseshoe Falls. Be one of the first to experience it! Learn more about Niagara Takes Flight.

Photo from Niagara Parks Release Your Own Monarch Butterfly! 🦋 Did you know that monarch butterflies migrate? At the end of the summer, a special generation of monarch butterflies are born that will travel from North America to California and Mexico for the winter. As part of your Majestic Monarch experience you can tag, release and monitor your own butterfly.

Monarchs are iconic orange, black and white butterflies classified as a “species of special concern” under Ontario’s Endangered Species Act. The tags allow researchers to effectively track monarch migration patterns and document changes and trends in their behaviour. How cool! 🗓 September 20 & 21, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Butterflies will be released hourly (while supplies last) Release your butterfly. Photo from Niagara Parks  The Night of Art The Night of Art is back in the City of Niagara Falls this September. Join in on the 14th Annual event on Thursday, September 18, from 6-10 p.m. at the Niagara Falls Exchange. 🎨 Expect live art installations from amazing local artists, dynamic performances, artisanal vendors, food trucks and licensed beverages, and creative energy around every corner.

Experience a night of art, culture and community. Photo from Niagara Falls Exchange  Misty City Music Festival Introducing Misty City Music Festival — where some of North America’s finest rock and country artists will come together to create a truly unforgettable weekend. Featuring two stages and performances across both days, Misty City promises to offer an abundance of world-class live music for everyone to enjoy.

Coming September 5 + 6! See the lineup and buy tickets. Photo from Misty City Music Festival  St.

Catherine's Farmer's Market Come experience the City of St. Catharines crowd-pleasing Farmers Market to find everything Niagara grows, bakes, and makes in our community! The Farmers Market hosts special events and attractions throughout the year, including the annual Music in the Square concert series, the Market Discovery Table, and Winter at the Market. Visit the market.

Photo from St. Catherine's Farmers Market  Partner Spotlight! We work closely with many great businesses, destinations and attractions in the Region.

Skylon Tower is always one of our favourites!   September Events September brings the start of fall, but not just yet! Niagara has lots of incredible events to soak up the last of the beautiful summer weather. Check out some of the events in the Niagara Region below.

Find even more experiences on our website! Visit the Destination Niagara Region Website   Paws on the Trail September 6, 2025 Memorial Park, 370 King Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake Grab your leash and your favourite pup and join us for the 4th Annual Upper Canada Heritage Trail Dog Walk and Doggie Fun Day! Be sure to check out the vendors on-site offering a range of services and products for your pet.

And of course, have a photo taken at the famous Dog Kissing Booth! Donations (cash or cheques) to the Trail are welcome. The Dog Walk offers two distances to walk: 2K and 4K.

All proceeds from Paws on the Trail go to support the ongoing rehabilitation of the Heritage Trail.  Join the walk with your four-legged friend. Photo from Niagara Now  25th Annual NOTL Golf Classic September 11, 2025 Royal Niagara Golf Club The Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Classic Tournament 2025 will be held at the Royal Niagara Golf Club, and we are pleased to continue to offer Sponsorship opportunities. You will receive 18 holes of golf with a sponsored cart, a free sponsored lunch from and dinner at the Community Centre, Niagara-on-the-Lake after the tournament.

Hit the fairways. Photo from Kaneff Golf  Terry Fox Run September 14, 2025 Simcoe Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake The annual Terry Fox Run has become a fall tradition in Canada, with more than 650 communities fundraising for cancer research.  Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Run for Terry.

Photo from the Terry Fox Foundation  Historical Bike Tour September 14, 2025 Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum Join the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum for their 10 km (6.2 mi) tour which gives you an overview of the Town’s early history with stops at significant sites, including The Commons, Fort George, Navy Hall, the Dock Area, and Fort Mississauga. The tour starts and ends at the Museum. Join the tour.

Photo from Niagara Museum  Wellness Weekends: Watercolour Painting September 27 + 28, 2025 Niagara Glen Come paint with us at one of the most scenic locations around: the Niagara Gorge. Learn to make a stunning watercolour painting with a pro! Weather permitting, the workshop will be held outside or indoors, each location with a first-class view of the Niagara River.

Learn more. Photo from Niagara Parks  Best Deals: Hot Deals for Niagara Save big on your next stay in Niagara with Destination Niagara's BEST DEALS! Wyndham Grand Fallsview Hotel Enjoy hotel offers, including: Casino Getaway Package Family Getaway Package See here for more information.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview Lots of amazing hotel offers, including: 2 Night dining Package Romance Package Niagara Helicopter Package …and more! See here for more information. Wyndham Garden Niagara Falls Fallsview Great hotel packages to choose from, including: Fallsview Dining Package Romance Package Fun Zone Fun Centres Package Casino Package See here for more information.

All Best Deals are subject to change without notice.   With 12 municipalities, tons of parks and stunning nature (the Falls, parks, trails, etc.), there’s so much to experience in the Niagara Region!   Plan your perfect Niagara experience on our website.  Do you want to see your business featured in our newsletter? Join Niagara's Inbound Travel & Tourism Program by reaching out to connect@destinationniagarafalls.ca. FOLLOW US      

Soak in the End of Summer in the Niagara Region Summer is coming to a close, but that doesn't mean the Niagara Region is slowing down anytime soon. Keep reading to learn more about the exciting experiences you can take part in! 

Soak in the End of Summer in the Niagara Region

Summer is coming to a close, but that doesn't mean the Niagara Region is slowing down anytime soon.

Keep reading to learn more about the exciting experiences you can take part in!

Niagara Takes Flight: A Soaring Adventure!

Release Your Own Monarch Butterfly! 🦋 Did you know that monarch butterflies migrate?

Release Your Own Monarch Butterfly! 🦋

Did you know that monarch butterflies migrate?

🗓 September 20 & 21, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Butterflies will be released hourly

The Night of Art The Night of Art is back in the City of Niagara Falls this September.

The Night of Art is back in the City of Niagara Falls this September.

Join in on the 14th Annual event on Thursday, September 18, from 6-10 p.m. at the Niagara Falls Exchange.

🎨 Expect live art installations from amazing local artists, dynamic performances, artisanal vendors, food trucks and licensed beverages, and creative energy around every corner.

Photo from Niagara Falls Exchange 

Photo from Niagara Falls Exchange

Misty City Music Festival Introducing Misty City Music Festival — where some of North America’s finest rock and country artists will come together to create a truly unforgettable weekend.

Introducing Misty City Music Festival — where some of North America’s finest rock and country artists will come together to create a truly unforgettable weekend. Featuring two stages and performances across both days,

Misty City promises to offer an abundance of world-class live music for everyone to enjoy.

Photo from Misty City Music Festival 

Photo from Misty City Music Festival

Come experience the City of St.

Partner Spotlight! Skylon Tower is always one of our favourites!

September Events September brings the start of fall, but not just yet! Visit the Destination Niagara Region Website

September brings the start of fall, but not just yet!

Paws on the Trail September 6, 2025 Memorial Park, 370 King Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake Grab your leash and your favourite pup and join us for the 4th Annual Upper Canada Heritage Trail Dog Walk and Doggie Fun Day! Photo from Niagara Now 

Memorial Park, 370 King Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Grab your leash and your favourite pup and join us for the 4th Annual Upper Canada Heritage Trail Dog Walk and Doggie Fun Day!

All proceeds from Paws on the Trail go to support the ongoing rehabilitation of the Heritage Trail. 

Join the walk with your four-legged friend.

25th Annual NOTL Golf Classic September 11, 2025 Royal Niagara Golf Club The Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Classic Tournament 2025 will be held at the Royal Niagara Golf Club, and we are pleased to continue to offer Sponsorship opportunities. Photo from Kaneff Golf 

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Classic Tournament 2025 will be held at the Royal Niagara Golf Club, and we are pleased to continue to offer Sponsorship opportunities.

Terry Fox Run September 14, 2025 Simcoe Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake The annual Terry Fox Run has become a fall tradition in Canada, with more than 650 communities fundraising for cancer research.  Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Photo from the Terry Fox Foundation 

Simcoe Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake

The annual Terry Fox Run has become a fall tradition in Canada, with more than 650 communities fundraising for cancer research.

Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.

Photo from the Terry Fox Foundation

Historical Bike Tour September 14, 2025 Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum Join the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum for their 10 km (6.2 mi) tour which gives you an overview of the Town’s early history with stops at significant sites, including The Commons, Fort George, Navy Hall, the Dock Area, and Fort Mississauga. Photo from Niagara Museum 

Join the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum for their 10 km (6.2 mi) tour which gives you an overview of the Town’s early history with stops at significant sites, including The Commons, Fort George, Navy Hall, the Dock Area, and Fort Mississauga.

Wellness Weekends: Watercolour Painting September 27 + 28, 2025 Niagara Glen Come paint with us at one of the most scenic locations around: the Niagara Gorge. Photo from Niagara Parks 

Wellness Weekends: Watercolour Painting

Come paint with us at one of the most scenic locations around: the Niagara Gorge.

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!

Enjoy hotel offers, including:

Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview

Lots of amazing hotel offers, including:

All Best Deals are subject to change without notice.  

All Best Deals are subject to change without notice.

Wyndham Garden Niagara Falls Fallsview

Great hotel packages to choose from, including:

With 12 municipalities, tons of parks and stunning nature (the Falls, parks, trails, etc.), there’s so much to experience in the Niagara Region!   Plan your perfect Niagara experience on our website.  Do you want to see your business featured in our newsletter?

With 12 municipalities, tons of parks and stunning nature (the Falls, parks, trails, etc.), there’s so much to experience in the Niagara Region!  

Plan your perfect Niagara experience on our website.

Do you want to see your business featured in our newsletter?

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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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