Your guide to fall fun at Niagara Parks
Your guide to fall fun at Niagara Parks
A new season brings new opportunities to enjoy timeless favourites at Niagara Parks. From one-of-a-kind attractions to fascinating heritage sites, pristine natural spaces and locally sourced culinary experiences, there’s no shortage of things to do throughout the season.
Celebrate Niagara’s transition to fall and take in the season’s vibrant colours by exploring new and refreshed experiences at Niagara Parks. Here’s our guide to help you enjoy all there is to see and do this fall at Ontario’s only 56-kilometre outdoor adventure museum!
Enjoy fall blooms at the Annual Mum Show
Step into a lush fall paradise at our Annual Chrysanthemum Show inside the iconic Floral Showhouse. This year’s show features 1,350 mums in 35 varieties accented by 200 display plants that include blue star ferns, asparagus ferns, Boston ferns, birds of paradise and palms.
For 75 years, visitors from around the world have enjoyed the stunning oasis of the Floral Showhouse, just a short walk south from Niagara Falls and Table Rock Centre. Collections of orchids, succulents and other tropical plant species are on display throughout the year, along with floral shows that reflect the changing seasons.
The Annual Chrysanthemum Show runs until November 14.
Connect with nature
Admire the beauty of fall and connect with nature along the paved 56-kilometre Niagara River Recreation Trail. Hike the Niagara Glen and see the perfect fall scene of changing leaves overlooking the incredible Niagara River and Whirlpool below. Visit the Niagara Glen Nature Centre or the Whirlpool Aero Car for an unforgettable, panoramic view of the fall colours within the Niagara Gorge.
As always, our outdoor experiences are free to explore. From hiking and cycling to tranquil garden walks, there’s no shortage of wonder to discover during the fall!
Feel the charge of the Niagara Parks Power Station at night
Experience Niagara’s newest must-see attraction from an incredible perspective with Currents: Niagara’s Power Transformed. This one-of-a-kind nighttime experience combines interactive media, lights, sound and a breathtaking musical score that transforms the heart of the station into a magical cathedral of power.
Play around freely and explore your surroundings throughout this immersive experience. Your movement and interaction guide the mesmerizing sights and sounds that will engage your senses in this unforgettable adventure inside the Niagara Parks Power Station. Like a drop of water that plunges from the falls, you are the incredible force that guides the awe-inspiring sequences of Currents.
Educational weekend fun for the little ones
Educational weekend fun for the little ones
Enrich your little inventor’s weekend with our Little Inventors Workshops inside the all-new Niagara Parks Power Station. Hosted twice-daily on Saturdays and Sundays, these free workshops feature STEM-related activities designed to inspire young minds to explore their curiosity and creativity through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Access to these empowering workshops is included with regular child admission to the Niagara Parks Power Station!
Learn moreTaste fall flavours at Table Rock House Restaurant
Savour the tastes of the season with our fall menu at Table Rock House Restaurant. From a delicious butternut squash and goat cheese Bauletti pasta to a mouth-watering cedar plank salmon, the menu features the best of fall’s bounty and brings an abundance of fresh, locally sourced ingredients to the table.
Craft beer fan? Join Chef Elbert for our exclusive Craft Beer Dinner featuring delicious comfort foods and fall favourites. Each course is paired with an Ontario craft beer from breweries like Bench Brewing Company in Beamsville and Silversmith Brewing Company in Virgil.
Experience the beauty and magic of 2,000 butterflies
The perfect indoor activity for those cold fall days! Step inside one of the largest glass-enclosed butterfly conservatories in North America and discover a tropical garden oasis. The Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory features over 2,000 vibrantly coloured butterflies fluttering freely throughout winding pathways adorned with lush vegetation and trickling waterfalls.
Explore 180 metres of meandering pathways surrounded by towering tropical plants and gorgeous blooms. You’ll find feeding trays where butterflies gather for an up-close look, specially curated blooms that attract these fascinating creatures, and a picturesque waterfall creating a beautiful rainforest atmosphere. You can also experience a fascinating stage of the butterfly’s life cycle at the emergence window!
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