Best Time to Visit Niagara Falls

Although Niagara falls are open 24 x 7, 365 days a year, there are certain seasons when the number of tourists flocking this honeymoon paradise is the highest. During the peak seasons, there is a large crowd (nearly 14 mn people visit this place per year!) and the enjoyment may be little, if you're not used to see such a huge crowd. As per what my knowledge, there is no wrong time to visit this magnificent water fall, as it is open for people throughout the year. Officially, you should visit Niagara falls considering the best weather conditions that prevail from mid May until mid September, especially if you're going with your family members that include kids and even your pet.

You don't want to trouble them in harsh weather conditions, right? If you're with a group of friends, you can enjoy some flexibility in choosing the visiting month. For instance, you can visit it in winters when the weather may be harsh, but then you will get the opportunity to see some phenomenal mist and great scenery above this natural wonder of the world. Now, when it comes to figuring out the best time to visit Niagara falls, different individuals will have varied opinions. For many people comfort and hassle free environment is what is preferred and hence, they must consider a time in winters. But then they'll have to be ready to face tough weather conditions. Moreover, not many locations are open in winter. Since number of tourists in winter are low, hotel prices are cheaper. But as already stressed earlier, it will require some real guts to visit this place in freezing temperatures. Due to low number of visitors in winters, you will have plenty of options to bargain for hotel prices or accommodations but the weather is mostly misty, even though the waterfall may have slowed down. If you can't roam about a lot in the winters, the indoor activities in Niagara falls area are perennially active. Casinos and shopping are major attractions indoors and you can enjoy them irrespective of weather conditions.

Even April and October are good months to visit Niagara falls, as crowd is relatively less and so people who want to enjoy these falls without too much rush, can visit it in these months. Regarding weather, as its nature is unpredictable, you don't know if it is going to be a hit or a miss!

Your decision regarding the ideal time to visit Niagara falls can't be merely dependent on weather conditions and hassle free environment. Your personal and professional commitments, your office leaves and ticket bookings also matter a lot. You must plan everything in advance so that you don't have to face problems in the final stages of your tour. No matter when you go for visiting this natural marvel, you won't forget the memories captured here. It is ideally the best place for newly wed couples.

Niagara Travel Tour Facts

• Niagara falls are situated between NY and Toronto and these together are called "honeymoon cities". The view from Canadian side is more panoramic and most of the Niagara falls attractions are on Canadian side.
• Don't miss to see the falls from both sides of the border. It is spectacular sight. Passports are mandatory so do carry them.
• The most popular attraction, "Maid of the Mist" boats are an amazing journey for anyone. The boats are taken right up to the base of the falls and this makes it absolutely spectacular! You are given waterproof jackets as you'll become wet on the boat ride.
• There are other attractions in the Niagara falls like IMAX theater and Marineland.

The Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Niagara Falls Tourism help people in making their journey to this amazingly beautiful place comfortable by operating three travel information centers. One of the visitor information centers is located at 5355 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls, ON, the other at 2100 Goderich St. Fort Erie ON and the third in St. Catharines (Westbound Q.E.W. Garden City Skyway). These information centers are well equipped with necessary maps and guides to help you enjoy your journey. The staff in such places know everything about the area and so you can inquire them in case of help.

It is said there is never a dull day in Niagara. If you are now deciding to visit Niagara falls, then be ready for a spectacular experience of a life-time. To get all updated information about Niagara falls, you can visit official tourism websites of Ontario and Niagara Tourism. Plan your visit well and have loads of fun!