From festivals, to restraurants, to sporting events and all of the attractions, take in Niagara before the mist even hits your face here on our blog. Find the most recent blog posts here and find even more as you go!
Victoria Day in Niagara
In Canada, Victoria Day started in 1845 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday on May 24th, as the mother of Confederation. The Canadian government marked that the Monday before May 25th would be the day every year that Canadians would honour Queen Victoria’s Birthday, as well as celebrate the reigning sovereign’s birthday as well.
To most Canadians however, Victoria Day means shaking off the spring time showers of April and kicking off the summer season! Niagara Falls is the perfect place to celebrate Victoria Day with lots of exciting attractions and great outdoor activities, not to mention the famous firework display over the Falls!
There are some different ways to celebrate the long weekend here in Niagara Falls. For a more action packed long weekend, why not try your luck at the Casino and then walk down Clifton Hill and ride on the SkyWheel for a perfect view of the Falls. Be prepared to wait in some lines and have it a little crowded; this option seems to be a visitor favourite.
Or if you are looking for a different way to celebrate your long weekend, a hike through the Niagara Gorge would be a great nice weather activity or a walk along the Niagara parkway. Of course, after that you would need to wet your whistle with some patio drinks along Lundy’s Lane at the Croft Lounge at The Best Western Plus Cairn Croft!
This year, the GO train will be running from Toronto to Niagara throughout the whole Victoria Day weekend! Plan your visit with the train schedule and avoid the traffic that usually follows the holidays.
Niagara Falls Coca Cola Concert Series
2013 marks the 20th anniversary of Canada’s longest running firework series, right here in Niagara Falls. If you have ever seen the fireworks as they launch up into the dark sky and burst into spectacular colours over the magnificent Niagara Falls, then you know why this series has been running for so long. And if you haven’t experienced this for yourself, this year is the perfect year to do so.
Starting on May 17th and going all summer long, every Friday, Sunday and Holiday, you can enjoy a free concert in Queen Victoria Park before the beautiful fireworks display. The Coca Cola Concert series will begin at 8pm, showcasing some of Niagara’s favourite local talent. As the band plays, the sky will darken and by the end of their show, the sky will be perfect for the 10pm firework show. Don’t miss out on the opportunity this summer to hear great bands and see beautiful fireworks!
Abbamania in Niagara Falls
If rocking out to songs like Mama Mia and Dancing Queen is up your alley then we have found the perfect show for you! Abbamania, an international ABBA cover band, is playing right here in Niagara Falls at the Greg Frewin Theatre. While researching this event, a few pictures came up of the four performers… the resemblance is uncanny; George Hutchinson as Bjorn, Danny Gluckstein as Benny, Laura Jeffery as Agnetha and Katrina Wallis as Frida!
This show features 21 of ABBA’s hits, complete with full costume changes, choreography and a live band! The Show is May 10th, 2013. Tickets range from $19 to $35 and you can include dinner for $24. For more information or to order your tickets, contact the Greg Frewin Box Office 1-866-871-8462
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