Family Travel Attractions
Bingemans ( in Kitchener)
Planning a family trip has never been easier and more fun! Our specially designed packages offer a variety of physical and educational activities available year-round, including our 3-story Play Structure, Rock & Ropes Course and Bowling. Visit our Glenridge Golf Course or Big Splash, Waterloo Region’s largest outdoor waterpark.
425 Bingemans Centre Drive; Kitchener, Ontario
519-744-1231
www.bingemans.com
Planning a family trip has never been easier and more fun! Our specially designed packages offer a variety of physical and educational activities available year-round, including our 3-story Play Structure, Rock & Ropes Course and Bowling. Visit our Glenridge Golf Course or Big Splash, Waterloo Region’s largest outdoor waterpark.
425 Bingemans Centre Drive; Kitchener, Ontario
519-744-1231
www.bingemans.com
Bird Kingdom
Take an unforgettable journey through the world’s largest indoor, free-flying aviary! Experience the enchanting splendor of the Lost Kingdom where guests will have unique opportunities to interact with spectacular birds and reptiles from around the world in our accessible, multilevel rainforest. A soaring adventure for the whole family!
Located: 5651 River Road, Niagara Falls, ON
phone: 905-356-8888 ext. 232
www.birdkingdom.ca
Take an unforgettable journey through the world’s largest indoor, free-flying aviary! Experience the enchanting splendor of the Lost Kingdom where guests will have unique opportunities to interact with spectacular birds and reptiles from around the world in our accessible, multilevel rainforest. A soaring adventure for the whole family!
Located: 5651 River Road, Niagara Falls, ON
phone: 905-356-8888 ext. 232
www.birdkingdom.ca
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
(in the Greater Waterloo Region)
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is where learning takes flight! Marvel at thousands of free-flying butterflies as you explore a lush tropical garden of floral canopies and cascading waterfalls. Students will enjoy an Interpreter-led journey through the Butterfly Conservatory as well as a curriculum-based classroom session.
Virtual Programming: Join our Nature Interpreter on a virtual tour through the Butterfly Conservatory and get up close in a Live Insect Encounter. Have your questions answered in a Live Q&A Session. This virtual program provides an interactive and educational experience for all ages!
2500 Kossuth Road; Cambridge, Ontario
519-653-1234 x 100
www.cambridgebutterfly.com
(in the Greater Waterloo Region)
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is where learning takes flight! Marvel at thousands of free-flying butterflies as you explore a lush tropical garden of floral canopies and cascading waterfalls. Students will enjoy an Interpreter-led journey through the Butterfly Conservatory as well as a curriculum-based classroom session.
Virtual Programming: Join our Nature Interpreter on a virtual tour through the Butterfly Conservatory and get up close in a Live Insect Encounter. Have your questions answered in a Live Q&A Session. This virtual program provides an interactive and educational experience for all ages!
2500 Kossuth Road; Cambridge, Ontario
519-653-1234 x 100
www.cambridgebutterfly.com
NIAGARA FALLS FIREWORKS & ILLUMINATION
The Niagara Falls Summer Fireworks Series kicks off on May 16 at 10:00 PM and runs every night until October 13, 2025.
The fireworks over the Falls will awe audiences for five minutes with a captivating display, and the show is extended to nine minutes on Canada Day (July 1), Independence Day (July 4), and New Year's Eve (Dec 31). Experience the magic of fireworks like never before. As Canada’s longest-running fireworks series, Niagara Falls lights up the sky all summer, during the Winter Festival of Lights, and on select holidays throughout the year.
Paired with the nightly Falls illumination, it’s a stunning show.
www.niagarafallstourism.com/fireworks
The Niagara Falls Summer Fireworks Series kicks off on May 16 at 10:00 PM and runs every night until October 13, 2025.
The fireworks over the Falls will awe audiences for five minutes with a captivating display, and the show is extended to nine minutes on Canada Day (July 1), Independence Day (July 4), and New Year's Eve (Dec 31). Experience the magic of fireworks like never before. As Canada’s longest-running fireworks series, Niagara Falls lights up the sky all summer, during the Winter Festival of Lights, and on select holidays throughout the year.
Paired with the nightly Falls illumination, it’s a stunning show.
www.niagarafallstourism.com/fireworks
Fort George National Historic Site
Transport your family or classroom to a journey into the past with costumed interpreters and an authentic environment to Isaac Brock’s Headquarters at the onset of the War of 1812. Fort George offers a variety of programs (1, 2, 4 and 24 hours) available year round and tailored to all grades. Advance booking is required for all programs.
Located: 51 Queen Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
phone 905- 468-6614
www.parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/fortgeorge
wwwfacebook.com/FortGeorgeNHS
Transport your family or classroom to a journey into the past with costumed interpreters and an authentic environment to Isaac Brock’s Headquarters at the onset of the War of 1812. Fort George offers a variety of programs (1, 2, 4 and 24 hours) available year round and tailored to all grades. Advance booking is required for all programs.
Located: 51 Queen Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
phone 905- 468-6614
www.parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/fortgeorge
wwwfacebook.com/FortGeorgeNHS
Great Wolf Lodge
Enjoy more than 100,000 sq. ft indoor water park with 13 huge water slides, a giant wave pool, 4 swimming and activity pools, a giant water fort, a lazy river and 60,000-sq.-ft outdoor water park (weather permitting). Call about special family and school trip packages.
Located: 3950 Victoria Ave Niagara Falls,
Phone: 800-605-9653
Or 905.354.4888
www.greatwolf.com
Enjoy more than 100,000 sq. ft indoor water park with 13 huge water slides, a giant wave pool, 4 swimming and activity pools, a giant water fort, a lazy river and 60,000-sq.-ft outdoor water park (weather permitting). Call about special family and school trip packages.
Located: 3950 Victoria Ave Niagara Falls,
Phone: 800-605-9653
Or 905.354.4888
www.greatwolf.com
HMCS Haida National Historic Site
Seeking an authentic school or family trip? A program at HMCS Haida provides students an authentic experience aboard “Canada’s Most Decorated Warship” the only one left in the world! Explore how sailors lived and worked while defending our country at sea during the Second World War and the Korean War.
Our Site offers pre-build programs, self-directed programs and specialized programs. Open seasonally May through October (please check website for specific dates)
Located: Pier 9, 658 Catharine Street, North, Hamilton, Ontario
Phone: 905-526-6742
wwwparkscanada.gc.ca/haida
www.facebook.com/HaidaNHS
Seeking an authentic school or family trip? A program at HMCS Haida provides students an authentic experience aboard “Canada’s Most Decorated Warship” the only one left in the world! Explore how sailors lived and worked while defending our country at sea during the Second World War and the Korean War.
Our Site offers pre-build programs, self-directed programs and specialized programs. Open seasonally May through October (please check website for specific dates)
Located: Pier 9, 658 Catharine Street, North, Hamilton, Ontario
Phone: 905-526-6742
wwwparkscanada.gc.ca/haida
www.facebook.com/HaidaNHS
Historic Fort Erie
The year is 1812. You’re far from home in the unknown wilds of Upper Canada. The place is Fort Erie and all around are the sights and sounds of men preparing for battle. Step back into a time of red coats, black powder and gray fortress walls. Over 200 years of living history resides within, at Old Fort Erie.
Located: 350 Lakeshore Blvd, Fort Erie
Phone: 905-871-0540 or 1-877-NIA-PARK
www.niagaraparks.com
The year is 1812. You’re far from home in the unknown wilds of Upper Canada. The place is Fort Erie and all around are the sights and sounds of men preparing for battle. Step back into a time of red coats, black powder and gray fortress walls. Over 200 years of living history resides within, at Old Fort Erie.
Located: 350 Lakeshore Blvd, Fort Erie
Phone: 905-871-0540 or 1-877-NIA-PARK
www.niagaraparks.com
Homewood Suites by Hilton – Cambridge Waterloo
Our upscale Homewood Suites by Hilton® Cambridge-Waterloo hotel is the perfect home environment while enjoying all of the leisure activities southwestern Ontario has to offer. With easy access to Highway 401, spacious suites in a variety of options, a range of inclusive offerings such as daily hot full breakfast, WI-FI, parking, and in-suite kitchens, you’ll feel right at home!
800 Jamieson Pkwy, Cambridge, ON
Phone: (519) 651-2888
www.homewoodsuites3.hilton.com
Our upscale Homewood Suites by Hilton® Cambridge-Waterloo hotel is the perfect home environment while enjoying all of the leisure activities southwestern Ontario has to offer. With easy access to Highway 401, spacious suites in a variety of options, a range of inclusive offerings such as daily hot full breakfast, WI-FI, parking, and in-suite kitchens, you’ll feel right at home!
800 Jamieson Pkwy, Cambridge, ON
Phone: (519) 651-2888
www.homewoodsuites3.hilton.com
Jordan Historical Museum
The museum complex features a pioneer home furnished with original material, and a stone schoolhouse. Join costumed interpreters for a guided tour of the Fry House, which depicts the lifestyle of a Mennonite family in the 1830’s, then proceed to the one-room School House which was built in 1859. Travel back to the world of slates, pen and ink, and separate entrances for boys and girls!
Located: 3800 Main Street Jordan, ON.
Phone: 905-562-5242
Email: [email protected]
www.lincoln.ca
The museum complex features a pioneer home furnished with original material, and a stone schoolhouse. Join costumed interpreters for a guided tour of the Fry House, which depicts the lifestyle of a Mennonite family in the 1830’s, then proceed to the one-room School House which was built in 1859. Travel back to the world of slates, pen and ink, and separate entrances for boys and girls!
Located: 3800 Main Street Jordan, ON.
Phone: 905-562-5242
Email: [email protected]
www.lincoln.ca
Journey Behind The Falls
At Journey Behind the Falls, experience the awesome spectacle of one-fifth of the world’s fresh water crashing down to the basin below. Elevators descend 150 feet through bedrock to tunnels that lead to the Cataract Portal and the Great Falls Portal, which is one-third of the way behind the massive sheet of water.
Then you walk onto the Upper and Lower Observation Decks at the very foot of the Falls.
Located: Niagara Parks Commission, Niagara Falls, ON
905-354-1551
www.niagaraparks.com/visit/attractions/journey-behind-the-falls
At Journey Behind the Falls, experience the awesome spectacle of one-fifth of the world’s fresh water crashing down to the basin below. Elevators descend 150 feet through bedrock to tunnels that lead to the Cataract Portal and the Great Falls Portal, which is one-third of the way behind the massive sheet of water.
Then you walk onto the Upper and Lower Observation Decks at the very foot of the Falls.
Located: Niagara Parks Commission, Niagara Falls, ON
905-354-1551
www.niagaraparks.com/visit/attractions/journey-behind-the-falls
Laura Secord Homestead
Home of Canada’s Most Famous Heroine During the War of 1812, a brave woman set out on a perilous journey in the service of her country and stepped forever into the history and folklore of Niagara.
Travel back in time to her lovingly restored homestead. Guided tours are provided by qualified costumed interpreters. Light refreshments, ice cream, Laura Secord chocolates, and souvenirs are available.
Located: 29 Queenston St. in the Village of Queenston, Ontario, a 15-minute scenic drive north of the Falls along the Niagara Parkway.
Phone: 1-877-NIA-PARK or 905 371-0254 ext. 2.
www.niagaraparks.com/visit/heritage/laura-secord-homestead
Home of Canada’s Most Famous Heroine During the War of 1812, a brave woman set out on a perilous journey in the service of her country and stepped forever into the history and folklore of Niagara.
Travel back in time to her lovingly restored homestead. Guided tours are provided by qualified costumed interpreters. Light refreshments, ice cream, Laura Secord chocolates, and souvenirs are available.
Located: 29 Queenston St. in the Village of Queenston, Ontario, a 15-minute scenic drive north of the Falls along the Niagara Parkway.
Phone: 1-877-NIA-PARK or 905 371-0254 ext. 2.
www.niagaraparks.com/visit/heritage/laura-secord-homestead
Minolta Tower
A great view of the Falls and river atop the indoor and outdoor observation decks (525 ft. above Niagara gorge). Also: Thrill Ride Simulator ( simulated roller coaster ride through a volcano mine.)
Located: 6732 Fallsview Boulevard Niagara Falls, ON
Phone: 905-356-1501
www.niagaratower.com
A great view of the Falls and river atop the indoor and outdoor observation decks (525 ft. above Niagara gorge). Also: Thrill Ride Simulator ( simulated roller coaster ride through a volcano mine.)
Located: 6732 Fallsview Boulevard Niagara Falls, ON
Phone: 905-356-1501
www.niagaratower.com
Niagara: Miracles, Myths and Magic
Get ready to brave the raging waters as IMAX® takes you on a heart-pounding ride over Niagara Falls.
Travel back in time to learn of its 12,000-year history and experience the death-defying stunts performed by daredevils who challenged the fury of Niagara Falls.
Located Inside the GREG FREWIN THEATRICAL CENTRE at 5781 Ellen Avenue, Niagara Falls, Ontario,
Phone: (866) 870-3002
www.niagaramovie.com
Get ready to brave the raging waters as IMAX® takes you on a heart-pounding ride over Niagara Falls.
Travel back in time to learn of its 12,000-year history and experience the death-defying stunts performed by daredevils who challenged the fury of Niagara Falls.
Located Inside the GREG FREWIN THEATRICAL CENTRE at 5781 Ellen Avenue, Niagara Falls, Ontario,
Phone: (866) 870-3002
www.niagaramovie.com
Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory
The Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory houses over 2,000 free-flying tropical butterflies in a lush, rainforest setting, complete with waterfalls and pools. Educational programs provide insight into the life cycle of butterflies, from eggs to caterpillars, pupae, and their emergence as fully-grown butterflies, offering an in-depth understanding of this delicate process.
Visitors can observe butterflies fluttering, soaring, and feeding on nectar and pollen. The Conservatory is housed on the grounds of the renowned Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens and School of Horticulture, comprising 99 acres of award-winning landscapes.
Located: 2565 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, ON – follow the Niagara Parkway north to the Botanical Gardens.
Phone: 1-877-642-7275 ext. 2
Email: [email protected]
www.niagaraparks.com
The Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory houses over 2,000 free-flying tropical butterflies in a lush, rainforest setting, complete with waterfalls and pools. Educational programs provide insight into the life cycle of butterflies, from eggs to caterpillars, pupae, and their emergence as fully-grown butterflies, offering an in-depth understanding of this delicate process.
Visitors can observe butterflies fluttering, soaring, and feeding on nectar and pollen. The Conservatory is housed on the grounds of the renowned Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens and School of Horticulture, comprising 99 acres of award-winning landscapes.
Located: 2565 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, ON – follow the Niagara Parkway north to the Botanical Gardens.
Phone: 1-877-642-7275 ext. 2
Email: [email protected]
www.niagaraparks.com
Niagara Parks
BOTANICAL GARDENS One hundred acres of beautifully maintained gardens. Science & nature store on site. Open year-round. Admission is Free
Located: Follow the Niagara Parkway north, to the Gardens. Niagara Falls, ON
Phone: 1-877-NIA-PARK or 905 371-0254 ext. 2.
www.niagaraparks.com
BOTANICAL GARDENS One hundred acres of beautifully maintained gardens. Science & nature store on site. Open year-round. Admission is Free
Located: Follow the Niagara Parkway north, to the Gardens. Niagara Falls, ON
Phone: 1-877-NIA-PARK or 905 371-0254 ext. 2.
www.niagaraparks.com
Niagara Parks Power Station & Tunnel
Explore the Niagara Parks Power Station, the first major power plant on the Canadian side of the Niagara River. Discover its history through immersive exhibits, including the impressive Tesla Coil, and restored artifacts.
Enjoy a guided tour or a self-guided bilingual audio tour with engaging historical and technical insights about the power station. Then, descend 180 feet below ground to access the 2,200-foot tunnel for an extraordinary view of the Falls.
Located: 7005 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, ON – just south of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.
Phone: 1-877-642-7275 ext. 2
Email: [email protected]
www.niagaraparks.com
Explore the Niagara Parks Power Station, the first major power plant on the Canadian side of the Niagara River. Discover its history through immersive exhibits, including the impressive Tesla Coil, and restored artifacts.
Enjoy a guided tour or a self-guided bilingual audio tour with engaging historical and technical insights about the power station. Then, descend 180 feet below ground to access the 2,200-foot tunnel for an extraordinary view of the Falls.
Located: 7005 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, ON – just south of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.
Phone: 1-877-642-7275 ext. 2
Email: [email protected]
www.niagaraparks.com
Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum
This museum is a collection of the strange, the odd, and the unbelievable. Hundreds of exhibits and illusions.
Located: 4960 Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls, ON
Phone: 905-356-2238
www.ripleys.com
This museum is a collection of the strange, the odd, and the unbelievable. Hundreds of exhibits and illusions.
Located: 4960 Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls, ON
Phone: 905-356-2238
www.ripleys.com
Safari Niagara
NEW white lion exhibit now open! Safari Niagara features over 750 exotic and domestic animals and birds; 150 acres of landscaped grounds; interactive shows and tours; feed stations throughout the park; a Gator Express tram Splashpad and playgrounds. A gift shop, restaurant and picnic areas are on-site.
Located: 2821 Stevensville Rd, Stevensville, ON (10 minutes from Niagara Falls)
Phone: 1-866-367-9669
www.safariniagara.com
NEW white lion exhibit now open! Safari Niagara features over 750 exotic and domestic animals and birds; 150 acres of landscaped grounds; interactive shows and tours; feed stations throughout the park; a Gator Express tram Splashpad and playgrounds. A gift shop, restaurant and picnic areas are on-site.
Located: 2821 Stevensville Rd, Stevensville, ON (10 minutes from Niagara Falls)
Phone: 1-866-367-9669
www.safariniagara.com
St. Jacob's Farmers Market
Located in Waterloo Region west of Toronto and within an hour and a half of Niagara Falls. It is renowned for Canada’s largest year around Farmers Market and the charming Village of St Jacobs, and is also home to a population of approx. 4,000 Old Order Mennonites who farm the surrounding countryside.
Located: · 550 King St N, Waterloo
Phone: 1-800- 567-1600
www.stjacobs.com
Located in Waterloo Region west of Toronto and within an hour and a half of Niagara Falls. It is renowned for Canada’s largest year around Farmers Market and the charming Village of St Jacobs, and is also home to a population of approx. 4,000 Old Order Mennonites who farm the surrounding countryside.
Located: · 550 King St N, Waterloo
Phone: 1-800- 567-1600
www.stjacobs.com
Stratford Festival - Family Adventure
Live Theatre at its best! There are lots of great choices for families.
Explore the Costume and Props Warehouse; one of the largest in North America, and full of incredible hand-stitched costumes and realistic props. Or catch a glimpse behind the scenes with a Festival Theatre Tour and learn how some of the magic is created on the stage. Take part in fun pre-performance activities that get you ready to see the show. Ask about special family rates!
Located: · 55 Queen St, Stratford, ON
Phone: 1-800- 567-1600
www.stratfordfestival.ca
Live Theatre at its best! There are lots of great choices for families.
Explore the Costume and Props Warehouse; one of the largest in North America, and full of incredible hand-stitched costumes and realistic props. Or catch a glimpse behind the scenes with a Festival Theatre Tour and learn how some of the magic is created on the stage. Take part in fun pre-performance activities that get you ready to see the show. Ask about special family rates!
Located: · 55 Queen St, Stratford, ON
Phone: 1-800- 567-1600
www.stratfordfestival.ca
Woodside National Historic Site
Looking for a unique family or school trip? Woodside NHS provides an immersive experience in the 1890s. The house brings the Victorian era of kerosene lamp, corsets and wood stoves to life and offers information about Prime Minister Mackenzie King.
The site offers pre-build programs and specialized programs.
Open: seasonally October through December (please check website for specific dates).
Located: 528 Wellington St., North, Kitchener, Ontario
Phone: 519-571-5684
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/woodside OR www.facebook.com/WoodsideNHS
Looking for a unique family or school trip? Woodside NHS provides an immersive experience in the 1890s. The house brings the Victorian era of kerosene lamp, corsets and wood stoves to life and offers information about Prime Minister Mackenzie King.
The site offers pre-build programs and specialized programs.
Open: seasonally October through December (please check website for specific dates).
Located: 528 Wellington St., North, Kitchener, Ontario
Phone: 519-571-5684
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/woodside OR www.facebook.com/WoodsideNHS