A visit to Niagara Falls is a must for anyone visiting Ontario, Canada. They are absolutely spectacular close up and the noise is deafening. A ride on the maid of the Mist is an experience and the tour underneath the falls. The resort of Niagara Falls is quite commercialised and i would recommend that a stay in Niagara on the Lake would make for a more relaxed tranquil break.It reminded me very much of Stratford in the UK. There is more than enough to do for a short break, and if you are the adventureous type the speed boat ride shooting the rapids and whirlpools is a must.

Most of the larger hotels offer falls views from the rooms but these are more expensive and we found them fully booked if not booked before hand. We spent a very entertaining evening in the enormous casino in the middle of the resort, limiting ourselves to a set budget.

The fireworks display and light show on the Friday and Saturday evenings was spectacular over the falls and all in all it was a great weekend away. The cheaest flights were through the Canadian Experience company and their coices of hotel catered for all budgets.

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