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Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is one of North America's most famous sights, with boat trips that sail close to the thundering water. Nearby Niagara-on-the-Lake is a charming wine town, and Toronto is just over an hour away. Many tours continue across Canada to Montreal and the Rockies at Banff and Lake Louise.

Region: Canada

Trip types on sale: Train Tour, Sightseeing.

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Best time to go

May to October for boat trips and touring; the falls are dramatic and partly frozen in winter.

Who it suits

Couples, families and touring holidaymakers.

Getting there

Non-stop flights from London and several UK regional airports to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) take about 8 hours, followed by a drive of about 1 hour 30 minutes to the falls.

Practical

  • Time: 5 hours behind the UK most of the year; Banff is 7 hours behind and Vancouver 8 hours behind.
  • Currency: Canadian dollar
  • Language: English; French is widely spoken in Quebec.

Typical daytime highs

  • Spring (March to May). Typical daytime highs around 12 to 19°C in spring (March to May).
  • Summer (June to August). Typical daytime highs around 25 to 28°C in summer (June to August).
  • Autumn (September to November). Typical daytime highs around 14 to 21°C in autumn (September to November).
  • Winter (December to February). Typical daytime highs around -2 to 1°C in winter (December to February).

These are typical ranges, not a forecast.

Things to do

  • Take a boat trip to the foot of the falls
  • Walk behind the falls
  • Visit Niagara-on-the-Lake's wineries
  • Go up the CN Tower in Toronto
  • See Lake Louise in the Rockies

Questions

How far is Niagara Falls from Toronto?

About 1 hour 30 minutes by road.

How long is the flight to Toronto?

About 8 hours non-stop from London.

UK passport holders should check the latest entry requirements on GOV.UK foreign travel advice before booking.