Niagara Falls Canada 

This is the first thing that comes to one’s mind, when you talk about Canada/ Ontario/ Toronto tourism. It is estimated that more than thirty million people visit this famous tourist attraction every year.

How far is Niagara Falls from Toronto?

Niagara Falls from Toronto is around 130 km; one can drive there within 1.5 to 2.5 hours, depending on the traffic conditions.

Niagara Falls at Night

Daytrip: Do and Don’t

If you are visiting Toronto or (GTA) Greater Toronto Area, it is worthwhile to visit to this famous tourist attraction. It’s fun in nature, and you won’t regret going there. Whether its summer, winter or snow, this place always has something appealing for you.

But before you go there, use these tips and tricks.

Driving and Parking:

Please do:

• Research the area using google maps and select the places where you would like to visit. Niagara Falls is enormous so pick 5-10 places/spots where you would like to go
• Choose the parking place in advance. Usually, there is ample parking space
• Use GPS, if you are driving
• Start early and reach Niagara Falls early in the morning. Enjoy the morning breeze and the sound of the waterfall.

Please don’t:

• If you have selected parking space and have given address to GPS, recheck the address. Niagara Falls is on the border between the US and Canada. You may land on the US border if your GPS setting is set for the fastest route. There is always rush on the main roads in Niagara, so GPS may lead you to the way towards US border
• Adjust your GPS to avoid toll roads. Otherwise, it might take to road 407 during rush hours

Weather

Please do:

A view of Niagara Falls in Winter

• Check the weather for the whole day and keep necessary stuff depending upon weather such as warm clothes, sunscreen, umbrella, raincoat. You can also find these things from Niagara Falls, but of course, they will be expensive.
• You may visit Niagara Falls during winter whereas you will see all white but amazing views.

Please don’t:

• Park your car on open parking in Niagara Falls in winter or snowing weather. In the case of heavy snow, it would be difficult to clean your car, and it would be freezing when you get in.

Food

Please do:

• Carry a water bottle and drink a lot of water especially in the summer
• Enjoy Tim Horton’s coffee and snacks. Poutine is one of the quick sources of high energy
• Visit IHop for breakfast

Please don’t:

• Carry food items, as all kinds of food, is available in Niagara Falls in Canada. Mexican, Middle Eastern and Turkish, Indian, etc.

Things to Carry

Please do:

• Travel light and try to walk more. Carrying the stuff, you don’t need and walking – not a good idea.
• Carry a backpack for your water bottle and necessary stuff

Please don’t:

• Do shopping from Niagara when you reach there. Move your shopping time slot to the end. Enjoy the place, and then do your shopping. There are many gift shops, and you can find good souvenirs and gifts from there.

Photography at Niagara Falls Canada

Photographs are a quick way to remember and recall your beautiful experiences. Do bring a good camera/phone.

Niagara Falls Boat Tour

Please do:

• Take good pictures, places, people, yourself, and store them at a location in your computer where you can retrieve them easily.
• Photography opportunities:
  • Photos early in the morning;
  • Niagara Falls at night;
  • Niagara Falls in winter;
  • Photography during Niagara Falls boat tour
  • Pictures from Niagara Falls observatory tower

 Please don’t:

• Focus too much on taking pictures. Enjoy the place and if you really like the scene, take photos of the scenes, yourself and people around you. Don’t trade off your “Now” for “Future.”
• Take precautions while changing lens and cleaning Camera while you are near waterfall