We have 2 days to see Niagara Falls next month and I cannot figure out which side to stay on. The Canada side seems to have better views and the touristy Clifton Hill stuff, but I’ve also read that the NY side has better hiking trails and you can get way closer to the actual falls at the state park. We have passports so crossing the border isn’t an issue.
For those who’ve been to both, which side did you prefer sleeping on? We’re not big on wax museums and chain restaurants so if the Canada side is just that, maybe NY is better for us. Also is the Maid of the Mist still running or is it the Hornblower now? Getting confused by old info online.
Definitely the Canadian side is where you want to be if you only have to go to one side. The horseshoe fall has a better, closer, spectacular and dramatic view from there. The tunnels take you under the fall; the boats take you as close as possible to the mighty waters as well. The magnolias filled park associated, including the IMAX theatre, is something one should not miss, in their lifetime :-)! The American side is also nice, to admire the rainbow of the midst and stroll in the park. Oh, on the Canadian side you may want to go to Niagara-on-the-Fall… in case you like good wine; and butterflies!
I love the Canadian side, beautiful drive up the Niagara parkway. I believe the view of the falls is better from Canadian side. There are two boats to view the falls, Hornblower on Canadian side and Maid of the Mist on American side. No real need to walk Clifton hill if you don’t want museums.
Visited Niagra falls" 3 weeks ago. Both side have a good view. Take the boat ride (worth it). Canadian side have some good hiking trils. Make sure to take your “Passport” with you.