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Experience our Christmas Wonderland from the comfort of your own vehicle. Drive through the Safari this holiday season to enjoy one of Canada’s biggest and brightest holiday light displays with friends and family from as low as  $24.95.  This incredible 3km Winter Wonderland is a 45min to 1 hour-long driving adventure through the illuminated streets of  Safari Niagara . Breathtaking, exciting and full of holiday magic… see you at the Safari Lights! Tune into 90.1FM for our Holiday music.

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Ontario's Top 5 Winter Light Attractions

Each winter the holidays brighten up our lives inside and out. From the joy we feel when seeing loved ones to the decorations arranged all throughout the house, this time of year is filled with many special moments. One tradition that especially speaks to this is visiting the various holiday light shows that exist across our province.

Many communities across Ontario offer unique holiday light experiences, some within a short distance from home. Check out our five favourite Winter Light displays below and get in the holiday spirit. ‘Tis the season after all!

Glow Gardens – Stevensville, Ontario

The park you know and love as Safari Niagara has been transformed into a magical land of pretty sights and over a million glowing lights. This 3 km drive-thru experience will entertain you at every turn as you drive by reindeer, teddy bears, ornaments and much more! The whole family will love a special interactive game played throughout the park. Glow Gardens runs until January 2, 2021. Be sure to check the event calendar and enjoy the show!

The Winter Festival of Lights – Niagara Falls, Ontario

Canada’s largest free outdoor light festival, this annual tradition consists of 3 million lights that are situated along the Niagara Parkway, Dufferin Island and across Niagara Falls, Ontario. With its wide-open park spaces and the ability to view the lights from your car, The Winter Festival of Lights allows you to feel comfortable and safe as you take in the incredible sights. A tradition for many, guests can enjoy this breathtaking experience until January 10, 2021.

Interested in visiting the display? Travel with Journeys by CAA Niagara on the Niagara Festival of Lights tour .

The Burlington Festival of Lights - Burlington, Ontario

Located in along the shores of Lake Ontario, the Burlington Festival of Lights is just a short drive from Niagara. Enjoy a nice walk through Spencer Smith Park admiring 60 unique light displays with your family and friends. Now in its 25 th year, this experience is sure to provide you with many great memories over the Holidays. The Burlington Festival of Lights is free of charge and runs daily from November 27, 2020 to January 8, 2021 from 4 pm to midnight.  

Bingemans Gift of Lights – Kitchener, Ontario

Stretching across 2.5 kms, this family-friendly drive-thru holiday light display consists of two spectacular light tunnels and over 300 incredible light displays. Make your drive through the park even more festive by listening to Holiday classic on a special radio station, Gift of Lights Radio at 103.3 FM. Tickets to Bingemans Gift of Lights must be purchased in advance, and guests can choose to drive or walk the park.

Interested in visiting the display? Travel with Journeys by CAA Niagara on the Gift of Lights tour*.

Blue Mountain’s Enchanted Evenings - Collingwood, Ontario

Blue Mountain Village is filled with holiday magic. Surround yourself with spectacular lights, sensational sounds and enjoy the most wonderful time of the year. While you are there, you will definitely want to take a stroll through the beautiful walking paths, home to trees lit with more than 1 million lights. Enchanted Evenings run from dusk to 10pm, are free of charge and are pet friendly. Join in on the fun until January 3, 2021!

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Safari Niagara: Safari Lights

By family fun toronto | december 4, 2023.

Make this holiday season a special one by experiencing dazzling holiday lights at the Safari Lights drive-thru adventure at Safari Niagara, complete with immersive light tunnels, luminous motion lights, and whimsical animal light displays. Enjoy it safely from the comfort of your car and listen to your favourite Christmas tunes as you drive down the path.

When: November 17, 2023 – January 7, 2024 Time: Nov 17 – Dec 17: Thursday-Sunday; Dec 18 – Jan 1 Daily 5:00-9:00pm; January 4-7 Thursday – Sunday 5:00-8:00pm; Closed December 24, 25 and 31 Where: Safari Niagara, 2821 Stevensville Rd, Fort Erie Website:   www.safariniagara.com

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Get ready to embark on a dazzling holiday lights trail like no other! The Safari Lights experience at Safari Niagara promises to be a “once in a lifetime” experience.

This experience will completely transform the safari park into a glowing wonderland.

Drive through 3 kilometres of “luminous colour changing motion lights and winding light tunnels, complete with your favourite holiday scenes and displays,” the description says.

This year’s experience promises to be bigger and brighter than ever before.

According to Safari Niagara, thousands of additional twinkling lights, and unique displays have been incorporated into this year’s trail.

The best part is that you’ll be navigating this incredible place from the comfort of your car — the experience is approximately one hour long.

You’ll be able to listen and sing along to holiday tunes as you twist and turn your way through the glowing tunnels.

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There are also snack combos available for purchase, so you can munch on something delicious while you cruise.

If you aren’t familiar with Safari Niagara, it’s home to over 1,000 animals from around the world.

This park is open for animal encounters from June to the end of October.

Safari Niagara is more than a fun place to visit. It’s considered a “life boat” for the species that call this place home.

The safari park is described as a “Conservation Ark.” Its role is to educate and promote the conservation of these animals whose populations in the wild are declining.

There won’t be any live animals to see during the Safari Lights experience, but it’s safe to say that it will leave you feeling equally as delighted.

Safari Lights at Safari Niagara

When : November 17th, 2023 until January 7th, 2024 (hours vary) Where : 2821 Stevensville Road, Fort Erie Cost : $19.95+ per vehicle

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A Guide to the Winter Festival of Lights in Niagara Falls (2023)

The Winter Festival of Lights in Niagara Falls is Canada’s largest lights festival !

Celebrating 41 years in 2023, the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights is running from November 18, 2023 – January 7, 2024. 

That’s 51 nights of twinkling lights , including 75 light displays and 3 million lights!

As an added bonus, you can also bundle up and get a hot chocolate on the Niagara Falls Hot Chocolate Trail during all 51 nights of the Winter Festival of Lights! This year also includes 26 nights of fireworks in Niagara Falls, so there’s plenty to see and enjoy!

The best part is? The Winter Festival of Lights is FREE !

This 8 km route along the Niagara Parkway, Fallsview Boulevard, Queen Victoria Park, and through Dufferin Islands is a surefire way to get into the Christmas spirit in Niagara Falls .

Animated lit installation and larger-than-life displays and projections light up Niagara Falls unlike any other time of the year. Stroll through the parks, take a scenic drive along the Winter Festival of Lights route , or enjoy the dazzling lights from any number of restaurants and hotels !

Be sure to stick around (or come back!) for the fireworks in Niagara Falls , starting at 8:00 pm on special evenings. Be sure to check out the illuminated falls, and follow the Hot Chocolate Trail to keep you warm and cozy.

Capture the magic of the holiday season at the Winter Festival of Lights in Niagara Falls!

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What’s happening at the Winter Festival of Lights:

• 51 nights of dazzling lights!
• “Sparkling Winter Lights” Falls Illumination
• 26 Nights of Fireworks
• Niagara Falls Hot Chocolate Trail
• Santa Meet & Greet with a FREE PHOTO
• Niagara City Cruises Light Up the Night Voyage to the Falls

Niagara Helicopters Winter Nights and Lights Experience

About the Winter Festival of Lights in Niagara Falls

Founded in 1982, the Winter Festival of Lights (also known as the Ontario Power Generation Winter Festival of Lights) has become Canada’s largest illumination festival. What has once been solely light displays has evolved to include markets, entertainment, and special events throughout its various displays. 

This unique winter festival was originally created to extend the tourist season in Niagara Falls, which was once considered a summer-only destination! This amazing light festival now attracts over one million visitors every year.

Providing fun for all ages with family-friendly displays, the Winter Festival of Lights expands every year. There are now more than 75 large light displays, dozens of trees wrapped in light strands, a 40 foot light tunnel, castle, and so much more!

The Winter Festival of Lights transforms Niagara Falls into a winter wonderland, and it’s especially magical during snowfall! A dazzling array of colours are on display throughout Niagara Falls, and my favourite area, Dufferin Islands.

You can find millions of lights and animated displays all throughout the Falls, between Clifton Hill, Dufferin Islands, and everywhere in between.

Dufferin Islands Display

The Dufferin Islands display is my favourite part of the Winter Festival of Lights! 

There are so many lighting displays here, including thousands of lights wrapped around trees, and larger-than-life Canadian wildlife like moose, polar bears, geese, wolves, a woolly mammoth, and a huge Inukshuk! 

Most people drive through the display at Dufferin Islands, but you can also park and walk around to enjoy the displays a bit more and take some great photos! While the trails are closing during the winter season, you can still get up close to many of the displays by the road.

Sparkling Winter Lights Falls Illumination

To celebrate the annual Winter Festival of Lights, a unique illumination light show “Sparkling Winter Lights” will transform Niagara Falls with movements inspired by winter in Canada. 

This includes a multi-colour light and water display, with displays including gentle snowfall, blizzards, frozen Falls, and the northern lights moving over snowy tundra.

The majestic Horseshoe Falls and American Falls will come to light every night with its tribute to the natural beauty that surrounds us. 

The Sparkling Winter Lights Falls Illumination is part of the regular nightly illumination of the Falls, with a special 6 minute light show projecting on the Falls three times on the hour, at 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, and 8:00 pm during the Winter Festival of Lights.

Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights Hot Chocolate Trail

One of the best parts about the Winter Festival of Lights in Niagara Falls is the Hot Chocolate Trail! 

This self-guided tour leads you to delicious stops around the Falls.

Taste chocolate concoctions created by chefs, mixologists, chocolatiers, and bakers across Niagara Falls. There are 17 stops to pick from and 23 unique flavours to sip and savour – including alcoholic options!

What’s better than strolling around Niagara Falls at night, with twinkling lights surrounding you and a warm cup of hot chocolate in your hands?

Check out the Hot Chocolate Trail map , and plot out your stops on your visit to Niagara Falls!

Santa Meet & Greet (with a FREE Photo!)

On select nights in December and after Christmas, you can get a photo with Santa (for free!) at Queen Victoria Place in Niagara Falls, right along the Niagara Parkway.

Meet with Santa and receive a complimentary digital photo to capture this long-standing holiday family tradition.

Location: Queen Victoria Place

Saturday, December 16 : 6pm-8pm Saturday, December 17: 6pm-8pm Saturday, December 18: 6pm-8pm Sunday, December 22: 6pm-8pm Monday, December 30: 6pm-8pm

Fireworks at the Winter Festival of Lights

The fireworks in Niagara Falls during the Winter Festival of Lights are scheduled for 26 nights this season!

November : 18th , 24th – 25th at 8:00pm December: 1st – 2nd, 8th – 9th, 15th – 16th, daily 22nd – 31st at 8:00pm December 31 (New Year’s Eve) at 12:00am January: daily from 1st  – 7th at 8:00pm

You can enjoy the fireworks from any number of locations, including an array of hotels.

My favourite spot to watch the fireworks is from the promenade across from Queen Victoria Park. The views are the closest and are the most unobstructed, and in my opinion, is the best spot to watch the fireworks in Niagara Falls !

Niagara City Cruises Night Cruise

Looking for a unique way to experience the Winter Festival of Lights and Falls Illumination? 

Light Up the Night Voyage to the Falls cruises are planned between November 18 – November 26, 2023! 

These special cruises take place during the evening hours (and they’re popular!) so if you want to see the magic of the Falls lit up at night, book your spot early with Niagara City Cruises !

If you’re looking for an amazing view of Niagara Falls during the holiday season, Niagara Helicopters is offering their Winter Nights and Lights Experience during the Winter Festival of Lights from November 18th – January 7th!

These special flights take place from sunset until 8:00 pm daily during this time. Take part in the first sunset helicopter tour over Niagara Falls; the perfect way to soak in the magic of the season and the Festival’s shimmering lights from above!

Winter Festival of Lights – Things to Know!

How long are the lights on for at the winter festival of lights.

The Winter Festival of Lights in Niagara Falls is from November 18th, 2023 – January 7th, 2024. The lights are on from 5:00 pm until 12:00 am daily.

Can you walk the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights?

While you technically could walk the entire 8 km stretch (!) of lighting displays at the Winter Festival of Lights, I would advise against it. 

It’s cold and dark during this time of year and won’t really make for an enjoyable experience. If you arrive early, and park anywhere from Clifton Hill, Table Rock, or Dufferin Islands, you can hop on the WeGo! 

The WeGo is a year-round shuttle service to various points in Niagara Falls. The WeGo pass is included with Niagara Parks attraction passes , and drops you off at various attractions around the Falls. 

You can also purchase a 24-hour pass for $12/adults and $8/children.The WeGo Green Line operates until late evening, so you can hop on and off at the major Winter Festival of Lights destinations!

One of my favourite things to do is drive through the lighting displays at the Dufferin Islands and along the parkway. You don’t have to get out of your vehicle at all to enjoy the displays!

Parking at the Winter Festival of Lights

The parking lot most people park at when visiting Niagara Falls is at the Table Rock Welcome Centre. Parking, however, is $35/day flat rate. 

If you have a Niagara Parks Annual Parking Pass ($40/year from the date of purchase and valid for two vehicles in the same household), you can park here as a part of your pass. 

Otherwise, you can park at the Skylon Tower for $15, at parking lots along Clifton Hill, independent parking lots, or at the Dufferin Islands ($5/hour), if you want to get out and check out some of the displays up close and personal!

If you’re staying in Niagara Falls in the Fallsview hotel area, you can hop on the Falls Incline Railway down to Table Rock. From here, you can take a left to the displays near Queen Victoria Park, or take a right and catch the WeGo to Dufferin Islands, or bundle up and take a 20 minute walk to Dufferin Islands. 

What is the best time to go to the Festival of Lights?

Personally, I love visiting the Winter Festival of Lights in December leading up to Christmas. 

If you visit on a weeknight, it will be quieter and easier to drive around the Dufferin Islands and Niagara Parkway. However, I love seeing people getting into the Christmas spirit in Niagara Falls and enjoying the millions of lights on display! 

If you visit on a weekend, it’s just as enjoyable, but be prepared for it to be busier. Stick around for the fireworks display to maximize your visit!

The busiest times for the Winter Festival of Lights is the week before Christmas, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. 

If there is a recent snowfall, chances are there will be more traffic too, since it’s so magical seeing the light displays against freshly fallen snow!

Is the Niagara Festival of Lights free?

The Winter Festival of Lights is one of the best free things to do in Niagara Falls .

However , you will notice if you drive through the Dufferin Islands that there are volunteers collecting donations upon exit. This isn’t mandatory at all, but if you enjoyed the lighting display, feel free to donate $5 or $10 to them so they can keep the annual event running for years to come!

We always donate $10/carload every year when we visit. It’s a beautiful experience for the entire family and is definitely worth donating to!

Be sure to stop by the Floral Showhouse to marvel at the stunning Annual Poinsettia Show . While this is a paid attraction ($8 adults/$5 children), this is surely the place to come and feel the magic of the season.

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I would love to see the Festival of Lights. I saw the falls years ago when I was passing through for a wedding. I’m ready to go back. Thank you so much for the inspiration!

Niagara Falls in the winter is magical! Definitely worth seeing at least once 🙂

Squeeee! This is stunning Sarah! Especially the way they light up the waterfall. That is flipping amazing. It’s pretty fab that there is a hot chocolate trail too. 🙂

Niagara Falls looks absolutely magical! I’d love to see winter illuminations like this on a trip. Thanks for sharing your experience!

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Winter Festival of Lights | Niagara Falls

Embrace the spirit of the holiday season with the 41st annual Winter Festival of Lights! Spanning a dazzling eight-kilometre stretch along the Niagara Parkway, this iconic festival weaves a magical spell, adorning trees, landscapes and the Falls themselves with millions of glistening, multi-coloured lights. Be captivated by the artistry of breathtaking displays as you stroll along illuminated paths, inspired by nature and created with eco-friendly LED technology.

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Begin your journey at Grand View Marketplace for an unforgettable welcome by the illuminated Falls. Be captivated by the brilliant installations that creating an atmosphere of pure enchantment. From sparkling holiday decor to dazzling light displays, every corner of Grand View Marketplace is illuminated with the festive spirit.

Just down the road toward the Niagara Parks Police building, be sure to check out a feature installation of a mother swan and her babies in a pond!

Explore a winter wonderland at Queen Victoria Place!

With the majestic Falls a stunning backdrop, the park is transformed into an enchanting realm that will warm your heart and fuel your imagination. Meander through fanciful winter sets and play amongst giant illuminated moose, polar bears and more interactive installations.

Feel the holiday spirit come to life in every corner of Queen Victoria Place. Then, warm up with a hot beverage at Queen Victoria Place Café or browse the Queen Victoria Place Gift Shop nearby.

Featured installations: 

• Optik , created by The Urban Conga in collaboration with Serge Maheu, produced by Init and tour produced by Creos
• Mi Casa, Your Casa 2.0 , created by Esrawe+ Cadena and tour produced by Creos
• November 18-December 22: Thursday to Sunday from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
• December 23-January 7: nightly from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm (closed December 25)

The interactive Optik and Mi Casa, Your Casa 2.0 displays are sponsored by Niagara Falls Tourism.

Set against the backdrop of the majestic Canadian Horseshoe Falls is Table Rock Centre, filled with a number of brilliant displays that set the stage for the perfect selfie. Don’t miss the joy of this enchanting stop along the route.

Stop by Table Rock House Restaurant to try our exclusive hot chocolate feature, part of the festival’s Hot Chocolate Trail!

Featured installation: 

• Forest of the Trees in Journey Behind the Falls concourse

Explore 10 acres of nature-themed displays inspired by this natural paradise. Whether you drive through or decide to park your car and explore by foot, this magical area is a key highlight for the whole family.

We hope you enjoy this year’s festival and members of our staff and volunteers look forward to wishing you a happy holidays. During the festival, if you enjoyed the show, consider a donation to help keep this annual tradition alive for years to come. Donations are voluntary and collected in Dufferin Islands.

• Archibald the Wise Owl

Step into the warmth of Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse for the Annual Poinsettia Show . Whimsical and inviting, you’ll find beautiful cyclamen, amaryllis, orchids and at the centre of attention, poinsettias!

Enjoy a special photo opportunity with Santa Claus and Winter Festival of Lights goodwill ambassadors, the Misty Kids, on select dates throughout the festival:

Santa Claus:

• December 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 –  6:00 to 8:00 PM

Misty Kids:

• November 18, 2023 to January 6, 2024 – Friday and Saturday nights from 4:00 to 8:00 PM
• December 22 to December 30, 2023 (excluding December 24 & 25) – Nightly from 4:00 to 8:00 PM

Don’t miss out on this Niagara tradition at the Floral Showhouse!

Visit the Sandie Bellows Plaza, in front of the Niagara Parks Power Station, for some festive photo opportunities and must-see interactive exhibits. While you’re there, play the piano…with your feet! Discover The Power of Play , one of this year’s new interactive installations at the Winter Festival of Lights.

Make it a night to remember with Currents: Niagara’s Power Transformed .  Catch this incredible sound and light show inside the heart of the station before it goes dark for the winter season on January 1, 2024.

• The Power of Play
• Light Tunnel

Hot Chocolate Trail

Warm up with a hot beverage as you explore the Winter Festival of Lights!

The self-guided Hot Chocolate Trail will lead you to delicious stops of chocolatey concoctions created by chocolatiers, chefs and mixologists at some of Niagara’s top restaurants and bake shops, including Niagara Parks’ Table Rock House Restaurant.

This year’s feature is a salted caramel hot chocolate made with Wayne Gretzky’s Salted Caramel Cream Whiskey, topped with whipped cream and hazelnut praline. A non-alcoholic  option is  also available.  

Available only for the duration of the Winter Festival of Lights, our exclusive features will perfectly complement your festival experience!  Try them before they’re gone for good!

Check out the full list of participating vendors here .

Where to Park & How to Get Around

Transportation within Niagara Parks and around the tourist areas of Niagara Falls is made simple with a number of available options. From the fully accessible WEGO bus system to convenient parking options, transportation throughout Niagara Parks has never been easier.

PAID PARKING

Paid parking is available across from Table Rock Centre and the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Paid parking is also available at the Floral Showhouse, Queen Victoria Place and Rapidsview parking lots.

WEGO TRANSPORTATION

The fully accessible, hop-on, hop-off WEGO transportation system is your ticket to easily getting around the Winter Festival of Lights. With stops at major display areas and lines that connect to other key destinations in Niagara, it all comes together at the brink of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and Table Rock Centre.

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Learn more about other Winter Festival of Lights activations throughout the city of Niagara Falls.

CONTINUE YOUR WINTER ADVENTURE

Unforgettable holidays.

Experience the magic of the holiday season in Niagara Falls with Niagara Parks.

ESCAPE THE COLD

When the temperatures dip below zero, the mist rising from the Horseshoe Falls transforms Niagara Parks into a sparkling winter wonderland.

THE PERFECT WINTER WEEKEND

A winter weekend in Niagara Falls offers an opportunity to see and explore Niagara Parks’ natural wonders in new and exciting ways.

AWAY YOU GO!

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Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights

Niagara Falls WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

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November 18, 2023 to January 7, 2024

The most enchanting of Niagara Falls attractions, the annual Winter Festival of Lights is Canada’s largest FREE outdoor light festival. Experience the spectacular displays with millions of lights and larger than life displays across the tourism districts.

“Sparkling Winter Lights” Falls Illumination

To celebrate the beauty and majesty of the winter season and the annual Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights, an illumination light show “Sparkling Winter Lights” has been produced for Niagara Falls Tourism by the Niagara Falls Illumination Board. The display features the subtle and sometimes harsh movements inspired by winter in the north. From gentle snowfalls to the aurora borealis gliding over snowy tundra, to blizzards and the frosted falls; winter’s spectacle is exciting and magical.

The mighty American and Canadian Horseshoe Falls will come to life every evening with this tribute to the natural beauty all around us. The display is part of the regular nightly illumination of the Falls, with the five-minute lighting display playing through on the hour, at 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm each evening between November 18, 2023 and January 7, 2024.

The Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights Hot Chocolate Trail

Warm up this winter season with a hot beverage while exploring the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights. This new self-guided trail will lead you to delicious stops of chocolatey concoctions created by chocolatiers, chefs and mixologists at some of the area’s excellent restaurants and bake shops across Niagara Falls. From classic combinations with mint, orange and s’mores to inventive cocktails like a Dulce De Leche or Naughty But Nice Hot Chocolate featuring unique homemade ingredients like flavoured marshmallows and even eyeball gummies, this new trail has 17 stops with 23 unique and delicious flavours to sip and savour (both non-alcoholic and alcoholic options).

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Tickets purchased online will reflect the seasonal pricing. Tickets purchased at the in season price are valid all season. Tickets purchased for Off-Season are only valid during those times. Children 2 and under are always free. Members can come on any day for Free. Call us about our Group discount rates. We also have special rates for Birthday Parties , Group Picnics , Schools and Day Camps.

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Admission rates at Safari Niagara are all-inclusive and include access to all of our shows, tours, presentations, and activities. We are proud to offer FREE admission to children 2 & under. Pricing varies depending on season. *Please note in Shoulder-Season not all attractions, food locations, or shows are open. Some animals may not be out depending on weather.

Tickets purchased online will reflect the seasonal pricing. Tickets purchased at the In-Season price are valid all season. Tickets purchased for Off-Season are only valid during those times. Children 2 and under are always free. Members can come on any day for Free. Call us about our Group discount rates . We also have special rates for Birthday Parties , Group Picnics , Schools and Day Camps.

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Do you love Safari Niagara? Purchase a season membership and visit all summer long. To find out more about our Season Membership program and learn about the many perks of being a membership holder, see below.

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Do you love Safari Niagara? Purchase a Season Membership and visit all summer long, as often as you like! Visit for an hour, or a whole day, whenever you want during our regular season. Skip the lines by entering through our exclusive Members Entrance at Guest Services. Discover more about our Membership program and learn about all the perks of the park below!

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• Safari Niagara is an all-inclusive park
• Enjoy unlimited access to Safari Niagara during our regular season, including activities, attractions, exhibits & more
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• 20% OFF* any 1 item at Lilies Boutique (located in the Garden Gallery)
• 20% OFF* Concert Admission
• 20% OFF* Safari Lights Admission
• $30 OFF Adventure Day Camp
• $20 OFF  Birthday Party Packages
• 10% OFF at Safari Niagara’s Gift Shop
• 10% OFF* at  Stevensville Garden Gallery
• 10% OFF our  Behind the Scenes  Tours
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• Enjoy unlimited access to daily educational  Keeper Talks
• Ride all day long on the Gator Express Tram
• Unlimited use of our Splash pad
• Furaha Fairgrounds, opened summer 2023 including 6 new kids carnival rides and patio eating area
• Stay tuned for new and exciting adventures for 2024

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Is there a cost to see the lights? There is no admission fee to see the many illuminations but donations are gratefully accepted. Festival Ambassadors are located in Dufferin Islands to accept your donation and answer any questions you may have. A $10 per car donation is suggested.

What are the donations used for? The money collected at Dufferin Islands is allocated for light and display purchases, as well as ongoing maintenance.

Who collects the donations? All proceeds are collected by the Winter Festival of Lights, which is a not-for-profit corporation.

How long are the lights on? The Winter Festival of Lights runs from November 16, 2019 to January 12, 2020 and both the illumination of the falls and the Festival's illuminations are on from 5:00 pm to midnight.

Can you walk the entire Winter Wonderland lighting route? While you can walk the entire length of the Winter Wonderland lighting route along the Niagara Parkway, due to its length at over 5 km (3+ miles), we suggest you drive and then park in any of the parking lots located with the Parks to get a better view (or take pictures) of your favourite displays. View our area map.

When are your events and concerts occurring? To see a complete list of events and activities occurring during the Winter Festival of Lights, visit our Events Calendar .

Where can I park? A paid parking lot is available across from the Table Rock Complex along the Niagara Parkway; another ideal location is the Skylon Tower parking lot located on Murray Hill (a.k.a. Snowflake Hill).

When are the fireworks? Click here to see our fireworks & Illumination schedule .

• Adventure City
• American Falls
• Battle Ground Hotel Museum
• Bird Kingdom
• Botanical Gardens
• Bridal Veil Falls
• Bronto's Adventure Playland
• Butterfly Conservatory
• Canadian Falls
• Captain Jack’s Fun Center
• Casino Niagara
• Dinosaur Adventure Golf
• Dufferin Islands
• Falls Night Fireworks
• Fallsview Casino Resort
• Fallsview Indoor Waterpark
• Floral Clock
• Floral Showhouse
• The Fun House
• Ghost Blasters
• Great Canadian Midway
• Guinness World Records Museum
• The Haunted House
• Hornblower Niagara Cruises
• Hydro Power
• IMAX Theatre
• Journey Behind the Falls
• Kurtz Orchards Gourmet Marketplace
• Mackenzie Printery Museum
• Movieland Wax Museum
• Murals of Welland
• Mystery Maze
• Niagara Children's Museum
• Niagara Falls Art Gallery
• Niagara Falls History Museum
• Niagara Falls Fireworks
• Niagara Falls New Years Eve
• Niagara Falls Illumination & Fireworks
• Niagara FreeFall
• Niagara Go-Karts
• Niagara Greenhouse
• Niagara Helicopters
• Niagara in Winter
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• Nightmares Fear Factory
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• Rainbow Bridge
• Reg's Candy Kitchen
• Safari Niagara/Zooz
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• Souvenir City
• Strike Rock N’ Bowl
• The Old Scow
• The Tower Hotel (Minolta Tower)
• The Wedding Museum
• The Welland Canal
• Upside-Down-House
• Waves Indoor Waterpark
• The Whirlpool Aero Car
• Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours
• White Water Walk
• Wild West Coaster
• Willoughby Historical Museum
• Winter Festival of Lights
• Wonder Pass
• Zipline to the Falls
• Zombie Attack

Niagara Falls USA - Attractions

• Aquarium of Niagara
• Buffalo Zoo
• Castellani Art Museum at the Falls
• Cave of the Winds
• Devil's Hole State Park
• Fantasy Island
• Goat Island
• Maid of the Mist Boat Tour
• Niagara Adventure Theater
• Niagara Arts and Cultural Center
• Niagara Falls Adventure Park
• Niagara Falls State Park
• Niagara-USA Discovery Pass
• Niagara Falls State Park visitors Center
• Niagara Gorge Discovery Center
• Niagara Scenic Trolley
• Niagara Aerospace Museum
• Niagara's Wax Museum of History
• Niagara Whirlpool
• Observation Tower
• Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours
• The Rapids Theatre
• Seneca Niagara Casino
• Terrapin-Point
• Three Sisters Island
• Whirlpool Rapids Bridge
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