Posted by: Melissa Trapani
Bored of the same routine? Want to spice things up in your relationship? Just want something different to do? It is hard when you are new to a city, unaware of what is in the area, and confused about where to go, but here are the top 5 things I would recommend to do in Niagara.
1. Port Dalhousie
Sunset at Port Dalhousie. Photo by Joe Ross.
Bring the kid out in you with a trip to Port Dalhousie where you can and go on the $0.05/ride carousel. This historic landmark has been around since 1921 and the price has not increased since. If you would rather go for a casual walk, Port has a pier that you can walk down and sit on the rocks to either watch the sunset or just catch up with some friends. If this doesn’t excite you, go to the opposite side of Port and walk the second pier, where your final destination is a lighthouse.
2. Decew Falls
Brock University has many trails behind the campus where the public can explore nature and view the beautiful waterfall just behind Thistle. This trail is a great way to relieve stress and take a deep breath of fresh air if you’re having a bad day or getting nervous for exams. Take your friends or go alone! Please be safe though, as the hike can be very steep at points and you wouldn’t want an accident to happen throughout your adventure.
3. A trip to Niagara Falls (Clifton Hill)
Niagara Falls is a great way to spend the entire day. Bring your friends out to some of the best known attractions in all of Niagara! From haunted houses to fun houses, mirror mazes to the Ferris wheel, there is something for everyone – young and not-so-young. While you’re there, at the bottom of the hill you will find the amazing Niagara Falls. A trip on Hornblower Niagara Cruises takes you right into the bay of Niagara Falls.
4. Niagara Gorge
Niagara gorge. Photo by Melissa Trapani.
Located at 3050 Niagara Parkway, you will find free parking and a trail that gets you close and personal to white water rapids. Be sure to bring your camera as this free trail holds many picture-perfect areas that you do not want to miss. It is recommended that you don’t leave this to the end of the day though, since it’s very easy to get lost! Avoid hiking after 8 p.m. so that you can see where you’re going.
5. A trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake
Horse and carriage ride in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Photo by Joe Ross.
Feel like shopping, going to wineries, or grabbing some of the finest local foods in Niagara? Niagara-on-the-Lake is the place you want to be! Queen Street holds many historic landmarks that many people enjoy reading up on and viewing. This street also holds many boutiques, restaurants, and live performances at the Shaw Festival. A short walk away is also Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours which is a thrilling ride for all ages. This attraction offers university and college students a discount rate, so be sure to tell them you go to Brock!
Hopefully this all helps you out this summer and gave you an extra boost to explore Niagara throughout your time here!
Melissa is a Goodman Social Media Ambassador and is in her third year of the BBA program at the Goodman School of Business.
