Victoria Day Weekend in Niagara

Here are 10 amazing ways to spend Victoria Day in Niagara this year: 1. Take your family and friends to see the fireworks over the Falls On May 22nd this year fireworks will be purple every hour for 15 minutes for Victoria Day. For the Schedule of fireworks look here: https://www.niagarafallstourism.com/fireworks/ 2. Go to Fort George for Officer’s Day…

Here are 10 amazing ways to spend Victoria Day in Niagara this year:

4. Visit the Niagara Folk Arts Festival

Canada’s oldest continually running-heritage festival. Purchase tickets for the Underground Railroad Experience.

Website: http://folk-arts.ca/festival

5. Come experience the Virgil Stampede!

Join us for the 52nd Annual Virgil Stampede. Rides and midway open all weekend. Miniature horse show. Demolition Derby. Fireworks. Vendors and more!

http://www.virgilstampede.com

6. Enjoy Fireworks at Heartland Forest

Come to Heartland Forest for a night of fireworks and fun! $15 / car load, refreshments available.

Website: https://www.heartlandforest.org

7. Visit Safari Niagara

Visit Safari Niagara for its 16th birthday on May 19th!

Website: https://safariniagara.com/

8. Sip & Sizzle in Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Wineries

Sip & Sizzle away in the Month of May: Every weekend in May enjoy BBQs and fine wine.

Website: https://wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com/event/sip-sizzle/

9. Join the Victoria Day Free Family Celebrations in Welland

Mini-putt, inflatable pirate ships, magic shows and more! All at the Welland Victoria Day Celebrations

https://www.welland.ca/Leisure/eventsinfo/VictoriaDay.asp

10. Explore the Bruce Trail and Hike Niagara end to end!

Join the Niagara Bruce Trail Club on this amazing hike Victoria Day Weekend.

Cover this historic 80KM section of the Bruce Trail over three days enjoying panoramic views of vineyards, orchards and Lake Ontario. Rocky sections, heavily wooded areas and remnants of historic settlements – the Niagara section has it all. Registration is $40 for the entire weekend ($35 for 2, $20 for 1 day). Fee includes bus, checkpoints, light lunch on final day and badge. Contact event co-ordinator: Trudy Senesi, trudykp@becon.org

Website: http://niagarabrucetrail.club/wp/event-hikes/

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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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Here are 10 amazing ways to spend Victoria Day in Niagara this year:

1. Take your family and friends to see the fireworks over the Falls

2. Go to Fort George for Officer’s Day

3. Party in the Vineyard!