If you are a citizen of the United States, you do not need a passport to enter into Canada or the U.S when travelling by land or sea. However, you should carry proof of your citizenship, such as a birth certificate, certificate of citizenship or naturalization, as well as a photo ID. If you are a permanent resident of the U.S., you should bring your Permanent Resident Card (i.d. green card) with you.

Effective January 8, 2007 US citizens travelling by air between the United States and Canada will be required to present a valid US passport, Air Nexus card, or US Coast Gaurd Merchant Mariner Document.

For more information visit www.travel.state.gov or www.cbsa.gc.ca

Also try to contact the officials on the American side of the border because they will be the ones who let you back into the United States at the end of your visit. You can contact the Niagara Falls Convention and Vistors Bureau (in Niagara Falls, NY) at 1-800-421-5223 for further information about U.S. Customs.

For a listing of countries from which you would need a visa to enter Canada click below:

http://www.ci.gc.ca/english/visit/index.html

For more information about obtaining a visa click below:

http://www.ci.gc.ca/english/visit/index.html

For a complete listing of embassies, consulates and missions around the world click below:

http://www.ci.gc.ca/english/visit/index.html

Please visit this URL for more information regarding bridges crossing into Canada: www.niagarafallsbridges.com

There are several means to reach Niagara Falls via public transportation. Please visit these sites for more information about fares and schedules.

United States
Greyhound Bus Line
Amtrak

Canada
Greyhound Bus Line
VIA Rail

There are also full storage facilities at the Bus Terminal in Niagara Falls. You can contact the terminal at 905-357-2133 if you would like more information.

You can consult online map services such as MapQuest or MapBlast, or any other online map service that provides directions.

Casino Niagara has its own wonderful web site at this address: www.fallsviewcasinoresort.com. You should visit this web site and direct your inquiry to their support personal.

The fireworks are visible from both the American side of the Falls and the Canadian side of the Falls. Please visit this URL for more information on Friday Night Fireworks: http://www.niagaraparks.com/nfgg/fireworks.php

For more information regarding the illumination of the falls during the evenings, please consult this webpage: http://www.niagaraparks.com/nfgg/illumination.php

The Maid of the Mist boat tours run from mid-May until mid-October. They are located at the bottom of Clifton Hill on the Canadian side, in the Maid of the Mist Plaza. The Maid of the Mist may also be boarded from the American side of the Falls.

You do not need reservations for boat tickets. Boats leave approximately every 15 minutes. The Maid of the Mist is accessible to the physically challenged. For further information and departure times, please call the Maid of the Mist at (905) 358 - 0311. or visit www.maidofthemist.com

Please visit this site for more information on the Shaw Festival.

www.shawfest.com

Marineland features attractions that appeal to the entire family, with spectaular marine shows, unique wildlife displays and exciting amusement rides. All this fun and more is waiting for you in a beautifully landscaped setting, just one mile from the actual Falls.

Summer (July & August) admission hours are 9 am - 6 pm. Park activities continue until dusk. Off season hours are 10 am - 5 pm. Rides are open May 18 - September 29. Park is closed November to early April. Attractions vary with the season, and admission rates are adjusted accordingly. One price covers all Marineland attractions. Free parking. For information call (905) 356 - 9565. For group rates call (905) 356 - 2142.

For specific information regarding Niagara-on-the-Lake, please refer to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce which is responsible for promoting this lovely little town. You should visit their web site at www.niagaraonthelake.com

For more information on wineries in the Niagara Region, we would recommend that you visit www.wineroute.com. It is an excellent source of information on Niagara's Wine Country.

If you are interested in obtaining the very latest weather information for Niagara Falls, we would recommend that you visit Environment Canada at this address: www.infoniagara.com/other/weather.html

Niagara Falls is generally a year round destination. The best time to visit would be in early to mid June or September after the Labour Day weekend. If you can avoid weekends then you can take advantage of even lower room rates. Most shops and major attractions are open throughout the fall and winter season. There are exceptions to this, of course.

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