Advantages: Wineries, Victorian style small town
Disadvantages: Most things closed in winter

...Niagara Falls is one of those places that everyone 'needs' to visit when they are in the Toronto area. And while the Falls are interesting for first-timers, and the Casino seems to pack 'em in at night, the whole place just feels like a small Blackpool. A few hours is plenty to see all that is worthwhile in the Falls area. The real gem is a few miles down the road, a town called Niagara-On-The-Lake. The town has always had a Victorian feel to it, especially of late as more money is pumped into its development as a tourist area. It has strived to keep the 'small-town' image and feel, and it does it well. My favourite part of the town is the vineyards. The Niagara area makes the best wine in Canada, and has won many worldwide awards for its achievements. The wine-tour is a self-guided driving (go-figure!) or biking tour. It stops... Read review

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Advantages: breathtaking falls
Disadvantages: Clifton Hill area

...Niagara Falls is one of the most awe-inspiring sights that I have ever seen. Before you can see the falls you can hear the thunder of the water cascading over the edge. We were there in June 2000 and found the place to be one of contrasts. The Niagara Parkway which runs alongside the Falls and on north to Niagara on the Lake is undoubtedly one of the nicest stretches of road that I have ever travelled along. The area immediately next to the Falls is quite scenic with well manicured gardens and floral displays but only one block west at the Clifton Hill area you have what can only be described as tourist trash- a combination of hideous neon displays advertising Ripley’s’ believe it or not’ and Madame Tussauds etc - it is totally out of sync with the raw, natural beauty of the Falls and surrounding area to the north... Read review

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Advantages: fun for everyone, beautiful scenery, lots to do and see
Disadvantages: none at all!

...During our recent stay in Toronto, my husband and I decided to visit Niagara Falls as we had heard so much about it. Whatever we had heard though, could never do justice to the real experience of visiting Niagara Falls. It was one of the most fantastic experiences on our round the world travels and we both highly recommend it to everyone. We chose a local company, "Toronto Tours", as our tour guide. They were not the cheapest, but in comparison to other companies and tours, you got more for your money and they were certainly better value than others we looked at. They picked us up from our hotel promptly at 9am and immediately, Alec, our guide, made us feel relaxed and like we'd been friends for years! The bus held 20 people and by the end of the day, we were all on a first name basis and chatting away like old friends. The journey...