Niagara Falls Hotels

The big waterfall can be accessed from both the Canadian and the American side.

One of the southernmost points of the Province of Ontario, the City of Niagara Falls shares it border with another Niagara Falls, in New York State.  The Niagara Falls Ontario side offers much more to the sightseer, while the Niagara Falls, New York side caters to those that are continuing their journey into the United States.

The biggest and most visited attraction is the Niagara Falls, itself. Accessed south of Downtown and either the Bus Terminal or VIA Rail Station, there are semi-regular shuttle buses that operate directly to the Falls.  The best view of the entire falls area is from the Canadian side, however, if you really want to be near the water itself, the New York Side is best.  That is a short walk over Goat Island.

Another attraction, the Clifton Hill tourist area, begins at the top of Clifton Hill and follows a steep hill to the end at the Falls.  There are countless shops, museums, hotels, motels, restaurants, and so forth.  Many hours can be spent visiting each location and if you have someone that tires easily, or children prepare yourself for a long walk back up the hill!

Niagara Square is the local shopping mall, and shoppers can also go to Optimist Park, where there is a Walmart and Zehrs (grocery store).

For international travellers crossing the border, it is essential that you carry proper documentation, so that you won't be delayed unnecessarily at the border! Passports are not required for American and Canadian citizens, but it's becoming the norm to carry one anyway, regardless where you reside. Proof of citizenship IS required! It is not sufficient to tell Customs Officers that one is of Canadian or American citizenship; you will be required to prove it.

If you currently don't have a passport, you should have available an original birth certificate or a naturalization certificate detailing your Canadian or American citizenship. Drivers licenses, Social Insurance/Social Security cards, and provincial health cards are NOT sufficient!

Your local phone book can list telephone numbers of US or Canadian consulate offices for details on crossing requirements.