Kate & Peter
Things To Do
CN Tower
Defining the Toronto skyline at 553.33m the CN Tower is Canada’s most recognizable and celebrated icon. Head to the observation deck and check out the Glass Floor, or brave EdgeWalk, the world’s highest full-circle hands-free walk on a 1.5 m-wide ledge encircling the top of the Tower’s main pod, 356m (116 storeys) above the ground. You could also try dining at the CN Tower's 350-metre high revolving restaurant which offers regional Canadian fare & panoramic views.
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
Traveling on moving glide paths, visitors enter the ocean realm and come face to face with thousands of fascinating fishes and menacing sea creatures, everything from barracudas, to rays, to jellyfish, octopi, moray eels and giant sharks!
Steam Whistle Brewery
A pilsner brewery in a historic brick railway roundhouse offering tours with tastings & a store.
Toronto Zoo
The Toronto Zoo is the largest zoo in Canada. It is divided into seven zoogeographic regions: Indo-Malaya, Africa, Americas, Tundra Trek, Australasia, Eurasia, and the Canadian Domain. It is currently home to over 5,000 animals (including invertebrates and fish) representing over 500 species.
Rogers Centre
Catch a Blue Jays baseball game at the Rogers Centre! The Blue Jays compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League East division. Don't bother paying for expensive tickets... the cheap seats at the top of the stadium are the most fun and where you can see the most action!
Toronto Islands
The Toronto Islands are made up of 15 islands in total, which feature many parks, beaches, yacht clubs, the grand Centreville Amusement Park, and even an airport. They are just a 13-minute ferry ride from from the city's downtown area. Ferries leave the city from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, located at the foot of Bay Street at Queens Quay. Go for a dip at one of the many swimming beaches on the Islands such as Centre Island Beach, Manitou Beach, Gibraltar Point Beach, Ward's Island Beach, or Hanlan's Point Beach (clothing optional here).
Sugar Beach
Located at the foot of Lower Jarvis Street adjacent to the Redpath Sugar Factory, Canada’s Sugar Beach is a whimsical park that transformed a surface parking lot in a former industrial area into Toronto’s second urban beach at the water’s edge. The park’s brightly coloured pink beach umbrellas and iconic candy-striped rock outcroppings welcome visitors to the waterfront neighbourhood of East Bayfront.
Distillery District
The pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres.
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Jousting, horsemanship & falconry plus a 4-course, utensil-free meal served in a castle-like space.
Trinity Bellwoods Park
A 14.6 hectare park on Queen Street West at Strachan Avenue once the home of Trinity College. The park sits atop the now buried Garrison Creek and features three ball diamonds, eight tennis courts, two volleyball courts, an artificial ice rink, a dog off-leash area, a picnic area, a wading pool and a children's playground. It's a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Pack a picnic or grab some street food, find a nice grassy spot and just chill...
St. Lawrence Market
All roads to good food lead to St. Lawrence Market, a city landmark more than two centuries old. Two hundred vendors sell everything from local mustard to fresh pasta, lobster to artisanal bread.
Kensington Market
Kensington Market is a walkable bohemian neighbourhood that draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops. Hipsters frequent trendy bars, cafes and international restaurants that range from casual to fine dining.
Nathan Phillips Square
Nathan Phillips Square is an urban plaza that forms the forecourt to Toronto City Hall. It is home to the insta-famous 'Toronto' sign. Photo opp, anyone?
Canada's Wonderland
Canada's Wonderland is a 134-hectare theme park located in Vaughan, Ontario, a suburb approximately 40 kilometres north of Downtown Toronto. It features more than 200 attractions, with 17 roller coasters, 2 children areas, a 20-acre water park and world class entertainment.
Toronto Eaton Centre
Shop till you drop! Covering two downtown city blocks and boasting more than 230 stores in a bright and airy retail space, the Toronto Eaton Centre welcomes millions of Canadians and international travelers every year, rivaling the CN Tower as the city's top tourist draw. Ladies, I highly recommend the Canadian boutique 'Aritizia' - it's my all-time favourite! You also can't beat the ultimate Canadian store 'Roots' for joggers, hoodies & socks.
Dundas Square
A public square at the southeast corner of the intersection of Yonge Street and Dundas Street East in Downtown Toronto. It's basically the smaller Canadian version of Times Square.
Queen Street West
Named the second coolest neighbourhood in the world by Vogue magazine, the uber-trendy two-kilometre Queen Street strip between Bathurst and Gladstone is home to some of the city’s most cutting edge boutiques among the art galleries and hip bars and restaurants.
Hockey Hall of Fame
Dedicated to the history of ice hockey, it is a museum and a hall of fame. It holds exhibits about players, teams, National Hockey League records, memorabilia and NHL trophies, including the Stanley Cup.
Royal Ontario Museum
The Royal Ontario Museum is a museum of art, world culture and natural history. It is one of the largest museums in North America and the largest in Canada. It attracts more than one million visitors every year, making the ROM the most-visited museum in Canada.
Terroni
Casual-chic eatery in a former court house, with classic Southern Italian fare & thin-crust pizzas.
O.Noir
Blind staff serves French-Italian fare in total darkness & surprise dishes test patrons' taste buds.
Mildred's Temple Kitchen
Relaxed & modern brunch spot. Best pancakes in the city!
Guu Izakaya
Restaurant with lively atmosphere serving small plates of Japanese eats, plus sake, cocktails & beer; very friendly staff.
Planta Yorkville
Internationally inspired vegan dishes served in a stylish setting with soaring ceilings.
Cibo Wine Bar
Authentic Italian restaurant and wine bar.
Grand Electric Taqueria
Best tacos in the city! Grand Electric Taqueria is the little sibling to the original Grand Electric restaurant just a little further west, and has almost the exact same menu. This version of Grand Electric embraces more of a grab-and-go style, but still serves booze. Located right near Trinity Bellwoods Park, this is the perfect option for delicious picnic food!
Lady Marmalade
Inventive breakfasts & globally inspired lunches served in a bright, art-filled space.
Bar Raval
Grant van Gameron's Spanish pinxtos bar features Gaudi-esque wood panels & a Barcelona feel.
Bar Isabel
Spanish-influenced, creative plates & craft beers in a cozy space with an old-world vibe.
Canoe
A stylish, swanky space on the 54th floor, with inventive Canadian cuisine & exceptional views.
Chantecler
Cozy, exposed-brick setting with inventive French small plates & signature cocktails.
School
Chic eatery with industrial decor & 2 patios, serving creative brunch, lunch & dinner, plus drinks. If you've never had one before, you need to try a caesar!
Hemingway's
Casual pub with an all-year rooftop patio, 24 draft beers & pub eats.
The Loose Moose
2nd-floor spot with rustic tables, vintage signs & many beers on tap, plus tacos, burgers & snacks.
Bier Markt
Upmarket brasserie with 150+ brands of beer, plus dancing & a Belgian menu of seasonal fare.
Sky Yard @ The Drake Hotel
Trendy all-season rooftop patio in the Drake Hotel with same menu as restaurant downstairs.
The Porch
Bustling, seasonal rooftop venue for cocktails, pub snacks & brunch fare featuring panoramic views.
Baro
Creative Latin dishes & cocktails served in a restored three-storey building with eclectic decor.
The Ossington
Low-key watering hole with a salvaged bar & wooden benches, plus basic eats & nightly events.
Patria
Classic Spanish cuisine (from tapas to paella), wine & cocktails served in a stylish, airy setting.
Grace O’Malley’s
Cover bands play Wednesday to Saturday at this Irish-themed bar with pints & pub grub.
Real Sports Bar
Boisterous, sprawling sports bar with some 200 TVs, 100-plus beer taps & elevated pub grub.
2 Cats
Casual nightclub that plays 70's, 80's and 90's tunes.
Pizza Wine Disco
A restaurant serving up Italian eats that turns into a full blown discotheque at night.
Oasis @ Wayne Gretzky's
Casual rooftop patio above restaurant & sports bar devoted to hockey great Wayne Gretzky
Hornblower (formerly Maid of the Mist) Voyage to the Falls
Be prepared, you are going to get wet! But don't worry, they supply rain ponchos.
Journey Behind the Falls
Descend 150 ft. by elevator, where a short tunnel gives you access to two outdoor observation decks and two portals located directly behind the Falls. Make sure you take a waterproof camera!
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours
Speed across the churning Niagara Whirlpool aboard a jet boat that can skim over the surface. Prepare to get wet on the adventurous boat ride, which is a high-adrenaline alternative to slower sightseeing boats. You’ll see a side of Niagara Falls that many visitors miss, from big waves to swirling water.
WildPlay MistRider Zipline to The Falls
On four parallel ziplines that face the American and Canadian Horseshoe Falls, riders dangle from a precarious 67 metre high vantage point. Our fully-guided experience adds thrill to the breathtaking panorama as gravity floats riders 670 metres, at speeds of 70+ kph (40+ mph), along the edge the vast Niagara river gorge to the Falls observation landing.
Niagara SkyWheel
As one of Canada’s largest observation wheels, The SkyWheel towers 175 ft over the Niagara Falls horizon, treating guests to unsurpassed views of the Horseshoe and American Falls, the Niagara River, Niagara Parks and other landmarks. The ride duration varies from 8-12 minutes with spectacular aerial views for miles in every direction. Evening rides offer dazzling views of the glittering lights of Clifton Hill and the surrounding Niagara skyline.
Waves Indoor Waterpark
Waves Indoor Waterpark offers 25,000 sq. ft. of splash-tacular family fun! The amazing retractable glass roof provides all the advantages of the great outdoors with all the protection for year-round enjoyment. Waves features a wave pool, water slides up to three-storeys high, kiddie pool, giant tipping bucket and more.
Fallsview Indoor Waterpark
The Fallsview Indoor Waterpark is 3 acres of action-packed water fun directly at the Falls. The Waterpark features 16 of the fastest waterslides around, a mammoth Beach House Rain Fortress complete with a 1,000 gallon tipping bucket, an huge wave pool, year-round outdoor activity pool and sundeck, private Cabana rentals, plunge bowl, two oversized adult only Jacuzzis, Tiny Tot play area, and a Beach Club featuring light snacks.
Skylon Tower
The Skylon Tower includes indoor/outdoor observation of the Falls from 233 meters, two great dining rooms both overlooking the Falls The Skylon Tower Summitt Suite Buffet Dining Room and the Skylon Tower Revolving Dining Room. At the base, Niagara’s largest indoor amusement area, Skylon Fun Centre, complete with a food court and 4D Theatre.
Nightmares Fear Factory
So the legend goes, this was once a coffin factory – and it’s haunted by the ghost of its eccentric former proprietor, who doesn’t like trespassers. It claims to be ‘the scariest attraction in Niagara Falls’, and you can hear the screams from outside.
Niagara Falls History Museum
Housing a vast collection of Niagara Falls history, the Museum provides a showcase for the unique history of the famous city.
Bird Kingdom
Bird Kingdom is the World’s Largest Free-Flying Indoor Aviary. Encounter Exotic Birds, Animals and Reptiles. This World Class Attraction is located a 5 minute Walk from Niagara Falls.
Movieland Wax Museum
A walk through Movieland is a like a walk through entertainment history. Snap a selfie next to your favourite movie, television and music stars!
Dinosaur Adventure Golf
As one of the nation’s largest miniature golf courses, Dinosaur Adventure Golf features two 18-hole courses: 'Raptor' and 'T-Rex', 3 distinct decorative ponds with fast-moving rapids and bubblers, a 50 foot high “active” steam-erupting volcano and 50 astonishingly realistic and life-sized dinosaurs - many which loom over 30 feet high. Located behind the Niagara SkyWheel.
Great Canadian Midway
Featuring over 300 games, The Great Canadian Midway entertainment complex is always a family favourite. Here you’ll find the best in interactive games, the Wild West Coaster Motion Simulator and the spooky Ghost Blasters Dark Ride.
Niagara Falls Fireworks
The Falls are lit up each night with colourful lights and most evenings in the summer have a fantastic fireworks display. Make your way down to the falls when the sun goes down to watch. But be sure to get there early, it fills up and you need to scout your spot and stick to it.
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum
At Ripley’s Believe it or Not museum you’ll find over 500 mind-boggling displays of rare and amusing oddities. Here you’ll see some of the most incredible customs, unusual hobbies, and weirdest artefacts from around the world. Some family favourites include real human shrunken heads; stories of daredevils who have challenged the Falls and the dozens of interactive displays that let you feel, touch and experience the strange and bizarre.
Botanical Gardens
Niagara Parks' Botanical Gardens is located on the scenic Niagara Parkway and the Great Gorge, just a 10 minute drive north of the Niagara Falls. This beautiful garden setting is home to the Butterfly Conservatory and serves as the unique outdoor classroom for students attending the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture. Since 1936 visitors have been in awe of the 40 hectares (99 acres) of beautifully maintained gardens. Enjoy perennials, rhododendrons, azaleas, formal parterre garden, shade, herb and vegetable plantings, as well as our world-famous rose garden featuring over 2,400 roses.
Fallsview Casino Resort
Chance your luck on the slots, poker or table games, have a cocktail in one of the bars and people-watch, or dance at the Asian-influenced Dragonfly Nightclub, with its LED-video ceiling.
Niagara Glen
It's a great spot for a day hike located 8 km from the falls. Excellent hiking trails and if you are into rock climbing there are great spots for bouldering. It overlooks the Whirlpool on the Niagara River. Admission to the Niagara Glen is FREE.
Whirlpool Aero Car
Antique cable cars carrying visitors above the Niagara River & its unique whirlpool since 1916.
The Keg Fallsview
The Keg is a popular Canadian Steakhouse chain, but in Niagara Falls it takes it to a whole new level because of its view.
Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse
If you are into meat, you get all you can eat meat of all kinds and cuts. Don't fill up too much on the salad bar, you won't have room for all the tender cuts! Located at the Hilton Niagara Falls.
The Rainbow Room
Located on the 10th Floor of the Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls, Rainbow Room has another one of the best views in Niagara Falls looking down the US falls towards the Horseshoe. It has an extensive wine list to go with the seasonal menu created by check Massimo Capra.
Niagara Brewing Company
A huge corner pub with snacks, sandwiches, pizzas, and its own range of beers. Sample a flight of Canadian craft beers as you listen to live music and watch life go by on Clifton Hill.
Canyon Creek Chophouse
Enjoy a view of the Horseshoe Falls while dining off a contemporary Canadian menu. Located on the first floor of the Fallsview Casino and Resort.
Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery
Family-owned farm since the 1860s now operating as a winery with a tasting bar & weekend tours.
The Merchant Ale House
Cocktails, beer & casual fare are served at this laid-back hangout with regular live music.
Lake House Restaurant
Upscale, contemporary restaurant featuring Mediterranean specialties & lakeside outdoor seating.
Rozie's Breakfast Cafe
Local cuisine, Cafe, Diner, Canadian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
Inn on the Twenty Restaurant
The huge windows framing the Twenty Valley conservation area are reason enough to dine at this restaurant on Jordan's boutiques-lined Main Street. Regional specialties and local and organic produce are emphasized on a seasonal menu.
Zoom Leisure Bike Rental & Wine Tours
Bike rentals & wine tours in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake. Locks, helmets & maps included in all rentals. Either plan your own route and visit wineries of your choice at your own pace, or try one of their popular guided winery tours. They have brewery tours too!
The Olde Angel Inn
Situated in the heart of the historic district of Niagara-on-the-Lake. They have 5 cosy, comfortable historic rooms and are a short stroll to the Main Street and Shaw Festival Theatre; as well as a short drive to many of the local wineries. They offer hearty British Pub fare as well as 24 selections of draught beer on tap and 17 different wines by the glass. Live entertainment is provided on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights (Wednesday during peak season). Don't be fooled by their modest exterior; the patio/ beer garden is huge! Just be sure to keep an eye out for Eddie the skunk.
Peller Estates Winery And Restaurant
My favourite winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake! Beautiful views of the grounds from the back patio. Their fine dining restaurant offers farm-to-table cooking along with wines grown onsite.
Niagara Oast House Brewers
Canada's first farmhouse-focused craft brewery.
Two Sisters Vineyards
Luxurious winery eatery for intricate Italian cuisine, with stately decor & a patio with views.