What’s Open On Clifton Hill For Winter Holidays

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The Clifton Hill promenade is a major facet of the Niagara Falls Tourism experience this upcoming season. Though most people have always considered our street a Summer destination, Winter can be just as captivating with many exciting indoor venues to choose from. We like to think of ourselves as a “year round” destination with many inside activities to keep you warm and cozy. 

While experiencing Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls, these options should be at the top of your mind for the Holiday Season. We encourage that visitors reference the most current COVID-19 regulations, individual business websites and social media accounts for more details, as circumstances can shift without warning.

Effective October 25th, 2021 the government of Ontario released A Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term.

This plan outlines Ontario’s cautious and gradual approach to lifting remaining public health and workplace safety measures by March 2022. It will be guided by the ongoing assessment of key public health and health care indicators and supported by local or regional tailored responses to COVID-19.

Effective October 25, 2021 at 12:01 a.m., capacity limits have been lifted in the vast majority of settings where proof of vaccination is required, such as:

  • restaurants, bars, and other food or drink establishments
  • indoor areas of sports and recreational facilities such as gyms and where personal physical fitness trainers provide instruction
  • casinos, bingo halls, and other gaming establishments
  • indoor meeting and event spaces

Limits will also be lifted in certain outdoor settings.

The government will also allow other settings to lift capacity limits and physical distancing requirements if they choose to require proof of vaccination, including:

  • indoor areas of museums, galleries, aquariums, zoos, science centres, landmarks, historic sites, botanical gardens and similar attractions
  • indoor areas of amusement parks
  • indoor areas of fairs, rural exhibitions, festivals
  • indoor tour and guide services

Proof of Vaccination

As of September 22, 2021, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (two doses, plus 14 days) with photo ID is required to access the certain public settings and facilities, click here for full details.

Ontario also intends to allow for greater capacity at organized public events such as Remembrance Day ceremonies and Santa Claus parades with more details coming in the near future.


Niagara Skywheel

Niagara Skywheel
SkyWheel ChristmasChristmas EveChristmasBoxing Day
Hours (Heated)11am-Midnight10am-Midnight10am-Midnight
SkyWheel New YearsNew Years EveNew Years DaySun, Jan 2nd
Hours (Heated)10am-2am10am-2am10am-Midnight

SPECIAL HOLIDAY DEAL!

FOR A LIMITED TIME! ORDER YOUR SKYWHEEL TICKETS ONLINE AND SAVE $1 DOLLAR OFF!


Ticket Pricing At Gate:
Adults: $14.00 CDN +tax
Child: $7.00 CDN +tax
Child is 12 and under

TICKETS ARE TO BE PURCHASED ON-SITE IN-PERSON
*Prices do not include applicable tax.


Niagara Speedway

Niagara Speedway
Niagara Speedway ChristmasChristmas EveChristmasBoxing Day
Hours (Weather Dependent)Closed2pm-10pm2pm-10pm
Niagara Speedway New YearsNew Years EveNew Years DaySun, Jan 2nd
Hours (Weather Dependent)2pm-10pm2pm-10pm2pm-10pm

Ticket Pricing:
Driver $12.00 (Per ~5 Minute Race)
Rider $4.00 (Per ~5 Minute Race)

TICKETS ARE TO BE PURCHASED ON-SITE IN-PERSON
*Prices do not include applicable tax.

Requirements:
Height Restriction, Driver minimum height 58″ (147.32 cm or 4’10”) and maximum height 78″ (198.12 cm)
Height Restriction, Rider minimum height 40″ (101.6 cm or 3’4″) and maximum height 60″ (152.4 cm)
​To carry a passenger, the driver must be a minimum of 18 years of age, or the parent or legal guardian of the passenger.


Great Canadian Midway

Great Canadian Midway
Midway ChristmasChristmas EveChristmasBoxing Day
Hours10am-Midnight10am-Midnight10am-2am
Midway New YearsNew Years EveNew Years DaySun, Jan 2nd
Hours10am-2am10am-2am10am-2am

Midway Token Prices: Dollar (CAD $)Token Payout
Taxes are included in prices.$1.002
 $2.004
 $5.0010
 $10.0022
 $20.0050
 $30.00*80
 $40.00*115
 $50.00*150
*$30/$40/$50 packages are available only through a Midway Cashier. Each game is between 1-4 tokens to play. 

GAME TOKENS ARE TO BE PURCHASED ON-SITE IN-PERSON
*Prices do not include applicable tax.


Ghost Blasters

Ghostblasters
GhostBlasters ChristmasChristmas EveChristmasBoxing Day
Hours11am-Midnight11am-Midnight11am-Midnight

GhostBlasters New YearsNew Years EveNew Years DaySun, Jan 2nd
Hours11am-1am11am-1am11am-11pm

Ticket Pricing:
Adult: $4.99
Child: $4.99 (12 and under)

TICKETS ARE TO BE PURCHASED ON-SITE IN-PERSON
*Prices do not include applicable tax.


Movieland Wax Museum

Movieland
Movieland ChristmasChristmas EveChristmasBoxing Day
Hours2pm-Midnight10am-Midnight 10am-Midnight
Movieland New YearsNew Years EveNew Years DaySun, Jan 2nd
Hours10am-1am10am-1am10am-11pm

Ticket Pricing:
Adult: $11.99
Child: $6.99 (12 and under)

TICKETS ARE TO BE PURCHASED ON-SITE IN-PERSON
*Prices do not include applicable tax.


Zombie Attack

Zombie Attack
Zombie ChristmasChristmas EveChristmasBoxing Day
Hours10:30am-Midnight10:30am-Midnight10:30am-Midnight
Zombie New YearsNew Years EveNew Years DaySun, Jan 2nd
Hours10:30am-1:30am10:30am-1:30am10:30am-11:30am

Ticket Pricing:
Adults: $7.99 CDN +tax
Child: $5.99 CDN +tax
Child is 12 and under

TICKETS ARE TO BE PURCHASED ON-SITE IN-PERSON
*Prices do not include applicable tax.


Wizards Golf

Wizards ChristmasChristmas EveChristmasBoxing Day
Hours10am-Midnight10am-Midnight10am- Midnight
Wizards New YearsNew Years EveNew Years DaySun, Jan 2nd
Hours10am-1am10am-1am10am-Midnight

Ticket Pricing:
Adults: $10.99 CDN +tax
Child: $6.99 CDN +tax
Non-Golfer: $3.99 CDN +tax
Child is 12 and under

TICKETS ARE TO BE PURCHASED ON-SITE IN-PERSON
*Prices do not include applicable tax.


Dinosaur Adventure Golf

Dinosaur Adventure Golf
Dino ChristmasChristmas EveChristmasBoxing Day
Hours (Weather Dependent) TBATBATBA

Dino New YearsNew Years EveNew Years DaySun, Jan 2nd
Hours (Weather Dependent) TBA TBA TBA

Ticket Pricing:
Adult $10.99
Child $6.99 (12 and under)

TICKETS ARE TO BE PURCHASED ON-SITE IN-PERSON
*Prices do not include applicable tax.

  • More than 4 people can golf at a hole.
  • One course can take strollers.
  • You can bring your own putter.

Wild West Coaster

Wild West Coaster
Wild West ChristmasChristmas EveChristmasBoxing Day
HoursTBA TBA TBA
Wild West New YearsNew Years EveNew Years DaySun, Jan 2nd
Hours TBA TBA TBA

Ticket Pricing:
Adults: $6.99 CDN +tax
Child: $4.99 CDN +tax
Child is 12 and under

TICKETS ARE TO BE PURCHASED ON-SITE IN-PERSON
*Prices do not include applicable tax.


Restaurants:

Dining is permitted with indoor and outdoor seating capacity limited to the number of people that can maintain 2 metres of physical distance. There are no limits to the number of people per table. Please inquire with restaurants directly for hours of operation as some venues may be closed a few days a week.

Kelsey’s Clifton Hill

Kelsey’s Clifton Hill
Kelsey’s Restaurant Christmas EveChristmasBoxing Day
Hours11am-11pm 11am-11pm 11am-11pm

Kelsey’s New YearsNew Years EveNew Years DaySun, Jan 2nd
Hours 11am-10pm 11am-10pm 11am-10pm


Wendy’s Clifton Hill

Wendy’s Clifton Hill
Wendy’s ChristmasChristmas EveChristmasBoxing Day
Hours11am-11pm11am-11pm11am- 11pm
Wendy’s New YearsNew Years EveNew Years DaySun, Jan 2nd
Hours 11am-11pm 11am-11pm 11am-11pm


Boston Pizza Clifton Hill

Boston Pizza Clifton Hill
Boston Pizza ChristmasChristmas EveChristmasBoxing Day
Hours11am-11pm11am-11pm11am-11pm
Boston Pizza New YearsNew Years EveNew Years DaySun, Jan 2nd
Hours 2pm-10pm 2pm-10pm 2pm-10pm


Tim Hortons Clifton Hill (Takeout Only)

Tim Horton’s Clifton Hill
Tim Horton’s ChristmasChristmas EveChristmasBoxing Day
Hours8am-11pm8am-11pm 8am-11pm
Tim Horton’s New YearsNew Years EveNew Years DaySun, Jan 2nd
Hours 8am-11pm 8am-11pm 8am-11pm


Sweets & Treats Clifton Hill

Crunchicreme (Sweets and Treats) Clifton Hill
Crunchicreme ChristmasChristmas EveChristmasBoxing Day
Hours4pm-Midnight11am-Midnight 11am-Midnight

Crunchicreme New YearsNew Years EveNew Years DaySun, Jan 2nd
Hours11am-2am 11am-2am 11am-11pm


Funnel Cakes Clifton Hill

Funnel Cakes Clifton Hill
Funnel Cakes ChristmasChristmas EveChristmasBoxing Day
Hours4pm-MidnightNoon-Midnight Noon-Midnight
Funnel Cakes New YearsNew Years EveNew Years DaySun, Jan 2nd
Hours11am-2am 11am-2am 11am-11pm


Clifton Hill Parking

Clifton Hill Parking Lot
Parking ChristmasChristmas EveChristmasBoxing Day
Hours10am-11:30pm9am-11:30pm 9am-11pm
Parking New YearsNew Years EveNew Years DaySun, Jan 2nd
Hours9am-2am 9am-1am 9am-11pm


Canada Trading Company

Canada Trading Company
Canada Trading ChristmasChristmas EveChristmasBoxing Day
Hours10am-Midnight10am-Midnight10am-Midnight
Canada Trading New YearsNew Years EveNew Years DaySun, Jan 2nd
Hours10am-1am10am-1am10am-Midnight


Fudge Factory Clifton Hill

Fudge Factory Clifton Hill
Fudge Factory ChristmasChristmas EveChristmasBoxing Day
Hours10am-Midnight10am-Midnight10am-Midnight
Fudge Factory New YearsNew Years EveNew Years DaySun, Jan 2nd
Hours10am-1am10am-1am10am-Midnight


Other Clifton Hill Attractions

Casino Niagara
Fallsview Waterpark
Ripley’s Museum
Greg Frewin Theatre

Due to new Covid restriction rules announced recently; Please verify hours and operating schedule with each individual attraction:

  • Casino Niagara on Clifton Hill
  • Skylon Tower
  • Bird Kingdom
  • Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks
  • Ripley’s Moving Theatre
  • Upside Down House
  • Hours of Frankenstein
  • Locomoland
  • Nightmare’s Fear Factory
  • Mystery Maze Clifton Hill

Celebrate the Holidays with Fireworks at Niagara Falls

This holiday season, fireworks will return with breathtaking displays above the Falls beginning December 26 and lasting every night until January 1, adding to the celebrations taking place across the city.

December 26-30th 2021 & January 1st, 2022 @10pm

December 31st, 2021 (New Years Eve) @9 p.m. and Midnight

Visitors to Niagara Falls may also enjoy the various holiday activities and end their day or overnight stay with fireworks. The fireworks displays may be seen from a variety of vantage positions. These include outdoor areas throughout Niagara Parks as well as interior areas for visitors at the various hotels and restaurants located in the tourism districts.

Unless otherwise specified, all performances begin at 9 p.m. The timetable of fireworks is subject to change. Fireworks displays, as always, are weather permitting and may be cancelled due to inclement weather.


Nearby Attractions


Nearby Parks

At this time Niagara Parks is open for walkthrough access only.


Golf Courses (Weather Dependent)


Go Train Niagara

Starting September 6, 2021 weekday express rail service between Niagara Falls and Union Station will be reinstated including one trip per day in each direction. For GoTrain schedules please click here.

Look for ticket packages that include round-trip GO Train fare with hop-on, hop-off access to the popular Niagara Falls WEGO bus service, which connects guests to attractions, hotels and restaurants throughout the tourism districts. Visit GOTransit for details on scheduling and tickets.


Canada-US Border

Starting August 9, 2021, Canada plans to begin allowing entry to American citizens and permanent residents, who are currently residing in the United States, and have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to entering Canada for non-essential travel.

Learn more about the requirements for entering Canada

On September 7, 2021, provided that the domestic epidemiologic situation remains favourable, the Government intends to open Canada’s borders to any fully vaccinated international travelers who have completed the full course of vaccination with a Government of Canada-accepted vaccine at least 14 days prior to entering Canada and who meet specific entry requirements.

Starting on November 8, 2021, the United States will be opening its land and sea border to non-essential fully vaccinated Canadian travellers.


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