Looking for somewhere fun and exciting to take your date where you can enjoy the warm weather, eat great food, and unleash your inner kid? Clifton Hill is the prime destination for first-time dates or long-time couples to go for entertainment. We combine fun activities, with the beautiful backdrop of the Falls.
See why we are the best time for a date on Clifton Hill with this list.
The kids are still in school for a couple more months, so take the opportunity to make the most of the alone time before the kids get out for summer vacation. Monday through Friday is a great time to enjoy all of Niagara’s best attractions without long wait times and excitable children running around. And now that Clifton Hill is extending into its Spring hours, we are now open late. Grab a sitter and stop by in the evening for a romantic evening of fun when the sun has set.
Niagara SkyWheel
Take your crush 175-feet up into the air for a view of the Niagara Falls unlike any other! The Niagara Skywheel gives you and that special someone a panoramic view of one of the world’s natural wonders for an unforgettable experience. The private, climate controlled gondolas make the ride more intimate, making it one of the perfect spots to steal a kiss and grab a selfie.
The Niagara SkyWheel operates all day into the very late evening. To get the best bang for your buck, purchase the Clifton Hill Fun Pass and get the SkyWheel plus an additional FIVE great attractions to make it the ultimate date out!
Niagara Speedway
The Niagara Speedway is not just the ideal attraction for adrenaline junkies hoping to test their driving skills, it’s also the perfect activity for a date. The Niagara Speedway is arguably the most popular attraction on Clifton Hill, so sometimes you can expect to wait a little while before it’s your turn to ride. But if you opt to come during the day on a weekday while the little ones are still at school, you might just have the racetrack all to yourselves!
Kelsey’s Restaurant
KELSEYS and its amazing outdoor patio has the best views overlooking the main promenade of Clifton Hill, Victoria Avenue and the Niagara Speedway. With a wide selection of delicious meal options and refreshing cocktails, wines, and 22 beers on tap, you’re bound to have a great time! Sit in one of our intimate booths, or a high-top around the bar; either way you’ll be treated to the perfect view and with great company.
Take in the Nightly Illumination Display
It doesn’t get much more romantic than watching Niagara Falls lit up in multiple gorgeous colours. A stroll down Clifton Hill, will take you to either the Oakes Garden Theatre or Queen Victoria Park, with either gracing you with a view that can’t be beat!
This month, the 2023 Niagara Falls Illumination series runs 8pm to 2am from April 1 to May 14th with special displays throughout the season:
| DATE | TIME | CAUSE | COLOUR(S) |
| April 17, 2023 | 10:00 – 10:15 | World Hemophilia Day 2023 | Red |
| April 18, 2023 | 10:00 – 10:15 | Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Campaign | Yellow |
| April 22, 2023 | Top of every hour for 15 minutes | Earth Day | Green |
| April 24, 2023 | 10:00 – 10:15 | Tourism Week | Green |
| April 25, 2023 | 10:45 – 11:00 | Israel’s 75th Independence Day | Blue, White |
| May 1, 2023 | 10:00 – 10:15 | Mental Health Awareness Month | Green |
| May 2, 2023 | 10:00 – 10:15 | Polish Constitution Day & Polish Heritage Month | White, Red |
| May 3, 2023 | 10:00 – 10:15 | Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week | Green |
| May 6, 2023 | 10:00 – 11:00 | Coronation of King Charles III | Green (emerald) |
| May 8, 2023 | 10:30 – 10:45 | World Ovarian Cancer Day | Teal |
| May 8, 2023 | 10:45 – 11:00 | Lung Cancer Action Week | Teal |
| May 9, 2023 | 10:00 – 10:15 | National Nursing Week | Blue |
| May 9, 2023 | 10:45 – 11:00 | Europe Day | Blue, Yellow |
| May 10, 2023 | 10:00 – 10:15 | Lupus Awareness Day | Purple |
| May 11, 2023 | 10:00 – 10:15 | Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day Community Awareness Event | Red, Yellow |
| May 12, 2023 | 10:15 – 10:30 | National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day | Purple |
Nightly shows 7 days per week plus special illuminations will give you and your date plenty of opportunities to steal a kiss under the stars amongst the most romantic backdrop.
Head to the Casino!
Open 24/7, it’s a great way to spend time with your significant other, while engaging in excitement, gambling, shopping, dining, and perhaps catching some live bands while you are there. The Fallsview Casino Resort also has back their concert venues to catch in a show. Be sure to check out who’s arriving via their entertainment calendar here.
Both casinos are easy walking distance from Clifton Hill, with Casino Niagara being only a 5-minute jaunt and Fallsview Casino being 15 minutes to all the glitz and glamour!