Falls Parking (Lot A), at Table Rock Welcome Centre is the closest parking lot to the Falls. For a complete guide to on where to park when visiting Niagara Falls, please visit our parking page.
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Niagara Falls IlluminationHundreds of LED lights are housed in three locations across the Niagara Gorge in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Together, these lights work to create a breathtaking view not to be missed, and are illuminated every night of the year beginning at dusk.
The Canadian side of Niagara Falls has a relatively less protected area than the American side, leaving more room for attractions and destinations for tourists. Here, you'll find plenty of places for your type of enjoyment – be it nature, adventure, or arts.
You can view the falls from both the American side and the Canadian side but, in our humble opinion, the best way to see them is from the Canadian side. This is where you can get up close and personal with Horseshoe Falls, the most impressive of the three falls that make up Niagara Falls.
If you take the boat from the American side it is called Maid of the Mist. However, it is virtually the same experience. Helpful? About 5 minutes to the American falls and about 15-20 to the Canadian falls.
What to do with four hours in Niagara Falls. With four hours in Niagara Falls, you will likely have time for two major Niagara Falls, a quick meal, and a stroll through the tourist centre. Get started with a Niagara Falls boat cruise and a walk along the lookout points.
You can make the most of a single day and see a lot of things, but if you prefer to take it all in stride, I recommend you do the two-day tour. Depending on the time you have, you can choose some attractions or others. But I assure you that there are many things to see and enjoy that you will want to visit again.
You will not get wet while viewing the spectacular waterfall from Niagara Parkway or Niagara Falls State Park. The misty spray from the Falls may get you slightly wet when you stand at the crest line of the Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side.