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Niagara Falls, Ontario

Niagara Falls is a city in Ontario, Canada, adjacent to, and named after, Niagara Falls. As of the 2021 census, the city had a population of 94,415.

Type CityPopulation 94,415

Why go

  • City in Ontario, Canada.
  • 2 curated must-see attractions on record, including Louis Tussauds Waxworks.
  • 2 hand-picked places to stay.

History

Niagara Falls is a city in Ontario, Canada, adjacent to, and named after, Niagara Falls. As of the 2021 census, the city had a population of 94,415. The city is located on the Niagara Peninsula along the western bank of the Niagara River, which forms part of the Canada–United States border, with the other side being the twin city of Niagara Falls, New York. Niagara Falls is within the Regional Municipality of Niagara and a part of the St. Catharines - Niagara Census Metropolitan Area (CMA).

Must-see attractions

Where to stay

4800 Bender St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3K1, Canada
Indoor
6546 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3W2, Canada
Indoor

Airports

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 34 km to the centre
Buffalo, NY, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 10 airlines (Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 20 destinations incl. Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Orlando, Baltimore… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Toronto (96 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 20 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) 12 km to the centre
Niagara Falls, NY, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Fort Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach, Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 5 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Niagara District Airport (YCM) 13 km to the centre
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Niagara City Cruises
Ferry terminal · 1.6 km from the centre · Hornblower Niagara City Cruises
Outdoor
Maid of the Mist
Ferry terminal · 1.8 km from the centre · Maid of the Mist
Outdoor
Bridge-It
Ferry route · City of Thorold
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Niagara Falls, Ontario — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Niagara City Cruises, 1.6 km); routes include Bridge-It.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Niagara Falls, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Regional buses plus the WEGO tourist shuttle along the falls. · Fares: Cash or app

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

About two hours to Niagara Falls; GO Transit also runs trains and buses on this route. · Toronto, Ontario guide →
Coach / shuttle operator
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Fractional · Praetor 500, Citation CJ3+, Legacy 450 · Canada's fractional-ownership operator, based in Calgary.
Charter, management · Light to large-cabin · Toronto-based charter and aircraft management.
Charter · Learjet, Challenger · Vancouver-based charter operator.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, Challenger, Global · Canada's largest business-aviation company: charter, management and FBOs in Toronto, Montréal, Calgary and Vancouver.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.

Tours & experiences