Trip to Niagara on the Lake through Scenic Route

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• Whirlpool Aero Car (Pass by)

  The Whirlpool Aero Car is a historic antique cable car that transports passengers across the Niagara Gorge at Niagara Falls, Ontario. Designed by Spanish engineer Leonardo Torres Quevedo, it has been in operation since 1916 and offers unique views of the massive Niagara Whirlpool and Class 6 whitewater rapids from roughly 250 feet (76 meters) above.

  Admission ticket free
• Niagara Glen Nature Areas (Pass by)

  The Niagara Glen Nature Areas is a 35-hectare nature reserve located deep within the Niagara Gorge, offering a rugged alternative to the commercialized tourist areas of Niagara Falls. This "hidden gem" features over 4 kilometers of well-marked trails that wind through a rare Carolinian Forest, past prehistoric rock formations, and along the turquoise waters of the Niagara River rapids.

  Admission ticket free
• 1
  Butterfly Conservatory

  The Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory is a butterfly house operated by the Niagara Parks Commission in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. It is located approximately 9 kilometres north of Niagara Falls on the grounds of the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture, which is 40 hectares in size.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  Sir Adam Beck Generating Station

  The site was the world's first hydroelectric megaproject, under the guidance of the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario, chaired by Sir Adam Beck. When built, it was the largest hydroelectric generating station in the world. The site would be renamed the Sir Adam Beck Generating Station in 1950. Adam Beck II began operations in 1954. This second site was the cause of the 1965 blackout in the northeastern part of North America, affecting 30M people. 'Big Becky', the world's largest boring machine at the time, was used for six years earlier this century to bore a replacement tunnel to supply water from the upper Niagara River over a distance of 10.2 kilometers. The tunnel itself was 14.4 meters in diameter. A 40M tour is available. This os an outside tour of the dam

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Floral Clock

  This popular, time-tested destination features a large clock face made of colorful flowerbeds.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Queenston Heights Park

  Landscaped city park housing the Brock & Laura Secord Monuments, picnic pavilions & a playground.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  The Niagara River offers a diverse array of scenic outlooks that cater to both adrenaline seekers and those looking for a quiet moment with nature. For the most powerful experience, Table Rock on the Canadian side and Terrapin Point on the American side provide front-row seats to the brink of the Horseshoe Falls, where the sheer volume of the water is most palpable. If you prefer a wide-angle perspective, the Prospect Point Observation Tower allows you to see all three falls simultaneously from a dramatic cantilevered position over the gorge, while the Skylon Tower provides a true bird’s-eye view of the entire river system stretching toward Lake Ontario.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Peller Estates Winery (Pass by)

  Peller Estates is one of Canada’s most iconic wineries, located in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Known for its "ultimate wine and food lover's playground" atmosphere, it has earned multiple "Winery of the Year" titles and is a leader in high-quality VQA wines.

  Admission ticket free
• Fort George National Historic Site of Canada (Pass by)

  Fort George was a military fortification in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada. The fort was used by the British Army, the Canadian militia, and the United States Army for a brief period. The fort was mostly destroyed during the War of 1812. The site of the fort has been a National Historic Site of Canada since 1921, and features a reconstruction of Fort George.

  Admission ticket free
• 6
  Niagara-on-the-Lake

  Niagara-on-the-Lake is a town in southern Ontario. It sits on the shores of Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Niagara River. It's known for its wineries and the summer Shaw Festival, a series of theatre productions. The flower-filled, tree-lined old town features 19th-century buildings, mainly along Queen Street. Near the river, 19th-century Fort George was built by the British to defend against American attacks.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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