Niagara Falls Outdoor Vacation Ideas

Canadian Rainbow Tour

Canadian Rainbow Tour

Where else can you experience the full majesty of the Falls packed into a four-hour experience?

It is safe to say that many tourists are drawn to Niagara Falls to experience the sheer miracle of the Falls. Therefore, it's not surprising that water is the focus of most of the outdoor activities.

Niagara Falls Canadian Rainbow Tour

• Canadian Rainbow Tour covers virtually everything of interest on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. From the Table Rock House to Queen Victory Park and the Niagara Power Plant, you'll see everything that makes the falls one of the most amazing wonders of the modern world.

Niagara River Recreation Trail

• Open year-round, The Niagara River Recreation Trail ambles through some of the most beautiful countryside in the world. The trail is a scenic, paved path extending 35 miles along the Canadian side of Niagara River. Whether you are a pedestrian, jogger or bicyclist, a jaunt along the trail makes a great outing.

Winter in Niagara Falls

• If bird watching is your thing, then you won't want to miss the congregation of thousands of gulls around the Falls during the months of November and December. A critical winter feeding area, Niagara River is also a major wintering area for numerous species of ducks, geese and swans.

Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist

• The Maid of the Mist has been showing visitors the splendor of Niagara Falls since 1846. This is an amazing ride through the mist of Niagara Falls, it will be an experience you will never forget. Don't forget to bring your camera; there are a lot of photo opportunities!

Niagara Falls Butterfly Conservatory

• The Butterfly Conservatory showcases a variety of butterflies from around the world living in a lush, rain forest-like environment. Pathways allow guests the opportunity to observe numerous species of butterflies fluttering among beautiful nectar-producing flora.

Niagara Falls Fishing Adventures

• The Niagara River provides year-round fishing for many species of fish, including Trout, Salmon, Musky and Small Mouth Bass. At Niagara Fishing Adventures, you will embark on a striking but challenging hike through the Niagara Gorge. The guides provide you with a fishing license, fishing rod with tackle and lunch after the excursion. (Individual and group reservations are required.)