When you see VQA Ontario on a bottle, it means the wine is made from 100% Ontario-grown grapes, which have been approved through a strict quality-assurance program. 

VQA stands for Vintners Quality Alliance. VQA Ontario is an independent authority that establishes and monitors the province’s “appellation of origin” system.

Yes. Niagara Falls, Canada, is a year round destination. We are a tourism desination, therefore, any area that has been designated as tourism are exempt from closing on statutory holidays. December 25th is the exeption-Niagara Parks attractions that operate year round will be closed. Visit our visitor information page for a complete list of statutory holidays.

Reservations are always recommended in advance. Especially, on weekends, all major holidays and in the summer months. If do not wish to make reservations in advance your choices may be limited in what would be available.

Yes. US currency is accepted at all most local attractions, restaurants and shops. Please visit the Currency & Exchange Rate page to learn further details on using your American money and the Canadian Dollar.

There are a few places very close to the border where you will be able to pick up American cell phone towers but beware as you will be bounced from tower to tower in this area. For the most part you will need to contact your service provider and add an international plan on for the length of your stay. This can easily be done online or through your providers app on your smart phone. If you do not set up an international plan please be sure to turn off roaming features for both phone and data as the roaming costs will be quite high.

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.

Yes. Many people travel from Toronto to Niagara Falls for the day. They either travel by bus, train or rent a car for the day. They may also book tours from Toronto that would include a Niagara Day trip.

6650 Niagara Parkway. (River Rd) Niagara Falls, ON L2G 0L0 will bring you right beside the Horseshoe Falls. Visit the parking page for information on where to park while you’re here.

In the winter, the daily high temperatures in December, January and February range from 2° to -0.9° degrees Celsius (36° to 30° degrees Fahrenheit). Nightly temperatures range from -4.5° to -8.2° degrees Celsius (24° to 17° degrees Fahrenheit).

Take a look at our Weathe​r Forecast page. If you aren’t arriving soon the page contains a chart which can help you get an idea of seasonal average temperatures.