Category: Niagara Falls Hotels

Today, Niagara’s iconic Casino Niagara is celebrating 25 years of gaming action!  The 95,000 square-foot venue opened its doors on December 9, 1996 and changed the course of tourism in the city.

Originally constructed as an interim location while a larger venue was in planning, Casino Niagara quickly became a venue for year-round fun and excitement. Establishing a loyal following of visitors from both Canada and the United States, the Casino has welcomed more than 100 million visitors since its opening.

Just the second Casino to open in Ontario at the time (after Casino Windsor in 1994) Casino Niagara’s 1,300 slot machines, 40 gaming tables, and Poker Room remains a popular choice and when the larger Fallsview Casino Resort opened in 2004, and the community rallied to keep Casino Niagara in place. The commitment was repaid with a $12 million renovation in 2005, and $7 million renovation in 2017.

In addition to gaming action spread across two action packed floors, the first Niagara Casino is also home to an eclectic mix of restaurants and dining options including LEV2L Sports Bar & Entertainment. A go-to with 50 HD plasma screens that keeps guests in the action for all of the edge-of-your-seat games!

More than just fun and games, the Casino corporation holds a strong commitment to the community and has supported more than 170 charities and nonprofits within the Niagara Region through financial donations, and employee volunteer hours.

Casino Niagara is situated on Falls Avenue across from Niagara Falls, with indoor connections to the Sheraton Fallsview and Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls-Fallsview Hotels, attractions and restaurants.

Celebrations for the 25th anniversary include a special menu at LEV2L, a social media contest, and Niagara Falls will be lit in green and gold on December 9th at 10:00pm.

Plan a stay in Niagara Falls and visit Casino Niagara to see why it is “Just Plain More Fun”!

Niagara Falls is a world class destination home to attractions, entertainment, accommodations and dining and it is the place to be to welcome in the New Year.  There is an exciting variety of options to help visitors close out the year in style, however you wish to mark the occasion!

Fallsview Hotel Accommodations

For those looking for a different perspective for the night and then an inspirational morning, choose a Fallsview Hotel and more specifically a Fallsview room or suite. With breathtaking views of Niagara Falls, these rooms create a spectacular evening for your New Year’s Eve celebration. You will be able to experience the Falls Illumination and fireworks displays from the comfort of your room. Exceptional options include Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa; rated #1 Fallsview Hotel in Niagara Falls on TripAdvisor, Sheraton Fallsview which offers the Best Fallsview Guaranteed, Marriott on the Falls, and Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls-Fallsview.  These hotels provide different yet equally stunning views of the natural wonder.

Fallsview Dining

Some of the finest restaurants in Niagara Falls have special menus planned for December 31.  Enjoy exquisite cuisine and spectacular views of Niagara Falls; the perfect ingredients for a memorable end to the year.  These restaurants have created two seating times and delicious prix fixe menus, to fit into your plans for the night.

Prime Steakhouse – the #1 restaurant in Niagara Falls on Tripadvisor, located at Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls-Fallsview offers a 3-course prix fixe menu.

• Early Seating – 4:30pm-6:00pm
• Second Seating – 6:30pm-11:00pm
• Kids Pricing is available for the early seating

Massimo’s Italian Fallsview Restaurant – #1 Italian restaurant in Niagara Falls, located at Sheraton Fallsview has created a 3-course prix fixe menu.

• Early Seating – 4:30pm-6:00pm
• Late Seating – 6:45pm-11:15pm (includes toast at midnight, late night snack, DJ & Dancing

Morton’s Grille Niagara Falls, located at Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa has a special 4-course dinner planned overlooking the Falls.

• Early Seating – 4:30pm-7:00pm
• Late Seating – 7:30pm-11:30pm and features a complimentary champagne toast and party favours

Milestones on the Falls, located at Marriott on the Falls will offer their regular dinner menu until 7:15pm and then welcome the new year with a 4-course prix fixe menu.

• Starting at 8:00pm

Fallsview Restaurant, located at Sheraton Fallsview is hosting a sumptuous Fallsview Buffet dinner.

• Early Seating– 5:00pm-7:30pm – Kids Pricing (ages 4-12) available
• Late Seating – 8:45pm-9:30pm – includes late night snack, DJ and dancing, midnight toast (No Kids pricing is available for the second seating)

Learn more about New Years Eve Dining

New Year’s Day Brunch

Start the year off an a great note with a delicious New Year’s Day Brunch at the Fallsview Restaurant!  The menu includes made to order Omelet station, Carving station and a pasta station in addition to a wide selection of sweet and savoury brunch, salads, desserts and more.

However you choose to mark New Year’s Eve, you are best to not wait in making your reservations, as most hotels and restaurants in Niagara Falls are seeing a strong demand.

Make Your Reservations today!

An incredible lantern and light festival will shine bright in Niagara Falls from November 18, 2021 through February 27, 2022.

The Seasky International Light Show is a scenic walking trail experience illuminated by over 30 giant themed displays. The exhibits represent nature, magic, holiday festivities, culture and whimsy and are each created by skilled artisans.  Displays consist of dozens of LED light sculptures and thousands of lights which create a magical and up-lifting family experience in Niagara Falls this winter.

Set on a wooded lot, the immersive walking trail is just over 1.2 kilometres in length and guests on an average spend about 90 minutes to wonder through the brilliant illuminations. Experience the beauty of nature stopping to take photos along the way of the spectacular works of art that include pandas, dragons, cherry blossoms, magical constellations, songbirds, candyland and dinosaurs.

Seasky Light Show is an international show with many of the  displays showcased at light festivals in 40 countries around the world. Many of the illuminations have been featured by many well known international brands including Disney, Coca-Cola, Hello Kitty and more.

Purchase your Tickets today and experience the incredible displays!

For more information, visit lightshowinternational.ca

Niagara Falls Marriott on the Falls Hotel is excited to announce that three of Canada’s most acclaimed artists will be performing at the Hotel in December as part of the new Niagara Falls Music Live event! 

The Jim Cuddy Trio, Chantal Kreviazuk, and David Wilcox will take to the stage over the course of 3 shows as part of the new city-wide music celebration. From December 27, 2021 through January 1, 2022, Niagara Falls will be transformed into a destination for live music. The event features a mix of ticketed and non-ticketed concerts and an exciting array of music genres. The week-long initiative will see more than 75 shows hosted at 20 venues throughout Niagara Falls in addition to the Marriott on the Falls. The exciting lineup features headlining artists in large scale ticketed shows, and small intimate performances from some of the best provincial and local artists.

The concert lineup at Marriott on the Falls Hotel features:

• Chantal Kreviazuk – December 27
• David Wilcox – December 29
• Jim Cuddy Trio – December 30

General Admission Tickets for these concerts are available in a Music Live Hotel Package which include:

• One or Two Night’s Hotel Accommodations at a choice of 4 premier Niagara Falls Hotels: Marriott on the Falls, Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsivew Hotel & Spa, Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, Niagara Falls Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls-Fallsview
• 2 Concert Tickets when you book a package
• Free access to Live Local Performers at select entertainment venues
• $20.00 Dining Gift Card for one of our Fallsview Restaurants (Prime Steakhouse, Massimo’s Italian Fallsview Restaurant, Morton’s Grille and Milestones on The Falls)
• $20.00 Spa Credit at Christienne Fallsview Spa or Serenity Spa

The One Night Package is a 50% savings versus purchasing ticket only, and a Two Night Package is a 100% savings!

Hotel Packages including VIP Tickets with guaranteed seating in the first 10 rows are available for $40.00 more per ticket.  Individual concert tickets are also available for each of the shows.

In addition to large scale shows at Marriott on the Falls Hotel, Niagara Falls Music Live features a ticketed New Year’s Eve Concert at Scotiabank Convention Centre-which is directly across from the hotel-with Canadian country rock icons Blue Rodeo, singer/songwriter Serena Ryder and JUNO Awards 2021 Breakthrough Group of the Year, Crown Lands. The Hotels listed above have a Hotel Package with New Year’s Eve Concert Tickets – which saves 50% versus ticket only purchases. These shows add to the lineup which already includes Canadian rockers The Trews who will play December 28 at the Convention Centre.

Throughout the course of the event, guests will find live music at additional venues including Hard Rock Café, Niagara Brewing Company, Niagara Distillery & BBQ, Morton’s Grille and Hard Rock Club.

Don’t miss your chance to see these artists in Niagara Falls, Reserve Your Hotel Package for the ultimate music getaway!

A new week-long celebration of live music is coming to Niagara Falls from December 27, 2021 through January 1, 2022!

Niagara Falls Music Live is a showcase of more than 75 live music performances at 20 venues across the city.  The Niagara Falls Music Live event is a mix of ticketed and non-ticketed shows, hosted in theatres, convention centres, restaurants and bars throughout Niagara Falls.  11+ events are scheduled each night and feature a talented and diverse mix of local, provincial and Canadian artists in intimate performances covering genres from rock to jazz.

Niagara Falls Music Live – New Year’s Eve

One of the showcase events is a ticketed New Year’s Eve concert at Scotiabank Convention Centre featuring Canadian icons Blue Rodeo, singer/songwriter Serena Ryder, and Crown Lands-the Juno Award Breakthough Group of the Year.

In addition to the New Year’s Eve concert, Niagara Falls Music Live will also feature Canadian rockers The Trews in a headlining show on December 28 at Scotiabank Convention Centre.  Tickets for Blue Rodeo and The Trews go on sale November 3.

With the easing of restrictions and capacity limits for venues, Niagara Falls Music Live will deliver excellent opportunities to experience exciting and talented artists during the holiday season.

More artist and show announcements are expected in the coming days, visit MusicLive.ca for all the details!

Reserve a Niagara Falls Hotel stay and be here when Niagara Falls Music Live artists take the stage!

Save the dates, one of Niagara Falls’ most spectacular events has been announced! The 2021/2022 Winter Festival of Lights will transform Niagara Falls into a winter wonderland beginning November 13, 2021 and running through February 21, 2022.  The Festival has nearly doubled in length this year, and will brighten the night for an incredible 101 nights.

Also new this year, is that the event will be presented in two parts, and will feature 28 new light displays (20 added in 2020 and 8 more this year).

The annual Niagara Falls tradition is Canada’s largest FREE outdoor light festival.  More than 75 light displays and more than 3 million lights adorn locations throughout the tourist district and a 6km section of the Niagara River Parkway including Dufferin Islands, and Queen Victoria Park.

Timeless installations will be on display and will be joined by 3D animals, fairy tale castle and a light tunnel.

Displays November 13-January 9 will feature popular 3D animals and holiday themed displays including giant gingerbread house, 20 foot Polar Bear and 8 new displays.

From January 10-February 21, love themed displays will take centre stage, 3D animals from Dufferin Islands will pop-up magically in other locations, and holiday themed installations will be replaced with new illuminations.

Just announced: fireworks are returning to Niagara Falls for a limited time to add to the magic of the holiday season. Experience brilliant displays light the sky over the Falls from December 26-January 1 at 10:00pm each night, with TWO displays on New Year’s Eve (9pm and midnight).

Book Your Niagara Falls Getaway Today and Experience the Magic of the Winter Festival of Lights!

As travel resumes, Expedia has released a list of top destinations in Canada and Niagara Falls is at the top of the list.

The popular online travel booking site revealed that based on hotel searches for travel dates before November 30, that Niagara Falls was the #1 searched destination for domestic travelers. This places Niagara Falls ahead of major cities including Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City.

According to Expedia, interest in city centres has increased, which is a shift over the past 18 months when destinations closer to outdoor sites saw the significant increases.

The arrival dates coincide with one of the most beautiful seasons to visit Niagara Falls as scenic parklands that surround the Falls transform into autumn colours.

While Expedia’s search list focused on arrivals before the end of November, Niagara Falls is a choice destination year-round. There is plenty of adventure to experience regardless of when you visit.  This includes the illumination display that bathes the Falls in a rainbow of colours every night starting at dusk which can be viewed from Fallsview Rooms & Suites. In addition, many of the city’s top attractions remain available year-round. Fallsview Indoor Waterpark is an ideal destination for weather-proof water fun and the new Niagara Park Power Station with its day or evening experiences just to name a couple of examples.  There are still many outdoor adventures that can be had during the seasonal transition as well.  A hike in the Niagara Glen, or cycling along the Niagara River Parkway are exciting options in the Fall, and if your travels bring you to Niagara later in the season, tours and tastings at Niagara’s award winning wineries can be enjoy at any point of the year, as can experiencing non-stop gaming action at the two Niagara Falls Casinos.

Plan Your Niagara Falls Visit Today and experience the best of Niagara Falls!

Autumn in Niagara is one of our favourite seasons, and the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel is celebrating the new season with an exciting Instagram giveaway.  This one-of-a-kind Spa Getaway includes luxe experiences so you can relax and literally soak in the view at Christienne Fallsview Spa, which is rated the #1 Spa in Ontario on TripAdvisor.

THE PRIZE:

• Spa Package for two with Hydrotherapy infinity tub at the Christienne Fallsview Spa
• One night’s accommodation in a new Sheraton Fallsview Corner Suite
• Breakfast in Bed
• 4 course dinner at Massimo’s Italian Fallsview Restaurant

TO ENTER:

1. Follow @sheratonfallsview on Instagram
2. Like the contest photo
3. Tag a Friend (1 Comment = 1 Entry)
4. Share in your story for 5 additional entrees!!

The lucky winner will be announced October 6th, 2021 and will be contacted through the Sheraton Fallsview Instagram account.

Ready for a getaway for two, choose Niagara Falls.  Here are our top suggestions for what to see, where to dine and how to explore the best of Niagara Falls during a couples getaway.

Niagara’s Top Experiences

Be among the first to visit the new Niagara Parks Power Station! The new attraction offers two experiences. During the day explore the re-purposed electricity generating station’s preserved artifacts and turbines, and when the sun sets take in the immersive multimedia light show set to a compelling music score.

For an iconic Niagara Falls moment you can’t go wrong with a tour to the base of the Falls on Niagara City Cruises.  The boat tour provides a view of a lifetime where you will see, hear and feel the power of the mighty Niagara Falls.

Try your hand at Niagara’s two casino venues.  Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara are open 24/7 and offer non-stop gaming excitement.  If your hotel accommodations are at Sheraton Fallsview Hotel or Niagara Falls Crowne Plaza – Fallsview, then you have a direct indoor connection to Casino Niagara.

An ideal afternoon in Niagara is to visit the famed Niagara Wine Route, home to exceptional wineries, stunning vineyards and award winning wines.  If you visit in the Fall, you’ll experience the annual grape harvest.

Exploring Niagara Falls

If your getaway brings you to Niagara in the Fall, take advantage of the colourful season and embrace the outdoors. Some of the best hiking, cycling and walking trails and paths are here.  Some of the most popular activities includes hiking along the Niagara River in the Niagara Glen, cycling on the Niagara Parkway, or strolling through the lush gardens of Queen Victoria Park or Dufferin Islands.

Dining in Niagara Falls

After a day of sightseeing and adventure enjoy an exceptional dinner at one of Niagara’s best restaurants.  Whether you prefer an elegant dining experience overlooking the Falls or casual cuisine there is an option to suit your style.  For an elevated meal with Niagara Falls at a stunning backdrop make your reservation at Prime Steakhouse for succulent steaks which is rated #1 restaurant in the city on TripAdvisor, or Massimo’s Italian Fallsview Restaurant; the best Italian restaurant in Niagara Falls. If your evening finds you in the Fallsview Entertainment district then Morton’s Grille and Milestones on the Falls are satisfying choices the overlook the Falls.  If casual fare suits the bill, exciting theme dining includes Hard Rock Café featuring an extensive food & drink menu surrounded my priceless music memorabilia.

Niagara Falls is a first class destination for a couples getaway.

Make your plans to visit and explore the best of Niagara. 

Canada’s largest wine festival will mark it’s 70th year when it kicks off on September 17!

An annual Fall tradition, the festival began as a celebration to mark Niagara’s grape harvest and the impact the industry has on the Niagara Region.  This year’s event is different than previous years with festivities at wineries spread over two weekends and accessible by purchasing a Grape & Wine Discovery Pass.

Passes are $49 per person and include 6 wine and food pairings at your choice of 20 participating wineries from Twenty Valley to Niagara-on-the-Lake, and are valid for experiences on September 18-19 and 25-26.  Discovery Passes can be purchased online in advance or at the wineries.

To make the most of your Grape & Wine weekend, festival insiders recommend that you plan your route in advance and reserve your spot at your preferred winery!

The 2021 festival also features a “Best of Montebello Concert Series” with The Caverners, The Figure Four, and JONESY.  The ticketed concerts are outdoor on the lawn at the St. Catharines First Ontario Performing Arts Centre on September 17/18.

Make a weekend of it, and reserve your stay in Niagara Falls!