May "24" Victoria Day Long Weekend May 20th - 23rd 2011
May 24th Victoria Day Weekend gives families time to spend together and celebrate the holiday. Local residents and vacationers will be happy to know that there are many low cost and even free events and activities happening in and around the city.
Added to that, May 30th is Memoral day is the US and Niagara Falls will have a lot of things going on that weekend as well for American travelers coming to Canada.
Below we have listed some family activities worth checking out.
Free Events In Niagara Falls During May and Victoria Day Long Weekend 2011
No matter what time of the year you are traveling, getting free stuff is always a great thing! There are many popular attractions and several events throughout Niagara that are free to take part in.
The Falls: The thing that made Niagara Falls the place to see is, of course, the Falls themselves. Niagara Falls on the Canadian side has kilometers of paved sidewalks running along the Niagara River giving visitors spectacular views the whole way along. You can even get within a few feet from the brink of the Horseshoe Falls at the Table Rock Welcome Center .
Annual Spring Show at Floral Showhouse: Discover paradise at the Floral Showhouse during this Easter Long weekend. Located just ½ a mile from the Horseshoe Falls, on some of the most beautiful gardens maintained by the Niagara Parks, the Flower Showhouse Spring Show displays include Collections of orchids, succulents and other tropical plant species.
Location: 7145 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls Times: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily More Info: Paid parking is available.
Fireworks Over The Falls Beginning Friday May 20th at Queen Victoria park in Niagara Falls the Free Coca Cola Concert begins.
Music starts a 8pm and fireworks over the Falls sponsored by Pizza Pizza will start a 10pm (weather Permitting)
Another fireworks display will take place at 10pm on Monday May 23rd.
This sets off another season of concerts and Fireworks on Fridays along with Fireworks on Sundays til the end of the summer.
Niagara Falls May 24 Victoria Day Long Weekend Family Events
The Niagara Food & Wine Expo This show is a premier international tasting event featuring wines, beers and spirits from around the globe and stunning regional wines direct from neighbouring vineyards. These delectable samples will be served alongside fresh, local cuisine prepared by top area restaurants.
Brought to you by the producers of the highly acclaimed Gourmet Food & Wine Expo, InterVin International Wine Awards and VINES Magazine this event is a cooperative effort supported by numerous industry professionals, associates and partners. Taking place annually on the May Memorial Day weekend, the Expo envelops Niagara-area residents, visitors and tourists in the international ambiance that this event brings to the city. Be part of this groundbreaking venture and join us at the annual Niagara Food & Wine Expo.
The newly constructed, state-of-the-art, environmentally designed Scotiabank Convention Centre plays host to this spectacular event. Situated in the internationally renowned destination of Niagara Falls, this cutting edge facility is the first of its kind in Ontario and provides a stunning backdrop for this world-class event.
Location: Scotiabank Convention Centre 6380 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls When: Friday, May 27th or Saturday, May 28th or Sunday, May 29th Visit the Niagara Food & Wine Expo Website for show times. Cost: General Admission - $12 per person More Info: Parking will be available onsite for a nominal fee.
Horse & Carriage Rides In Niagara Falls Isn't this romantic? Enjoy the sights of Niagara Parks from the comfort of a horse-drawn carriage. Two relaxing tours are available: meandering through the 99-acre Botanical Gardens, or beside the Falls through Queen Victoria Park.
The Queen Victoria Park/Falls tour is available year-round, weather depending, and departs from beside the Queen Victoria Place Gift Shop.
The Botanical Gardens tours run through the summer and depart from the south-west side of the Butterfly Conservatory.
It is not necessary to make reservations. Tickets are available at the Queen Victoria Place Gift Shop or the Butterfly Conservatory Gift Shop.
Rates & Schedule (Shown in Canadian funds before taxes).
Queen Victoria Park: per carriage rates - each carriage carries up to 6 people.
•15 minute tour $45.00•45 minute tour $107.00•80 minute tour (from the Falls to Dufferin Island Conservation Area) $170.00Year-round, weather permitting. Tours begin daily at 10:00 a.m.
Dinner Theatre – “Oh Canada Eh!”
From April 16 - October 22 the Oh Canada Eh! Dinner Theatre will host their annual Oh Canada Eh! Dinner Show.
More things to do during the May 24 and Memorial Day Long Weekends
On top of the above mentioned Easter Weekend activities, there are still many other things to do in Niagara Falls throughout the month of April.
Niagara Helicopters View the City and the waterfalls from high above in a Niagara Helicopter tour. Find out more on our Niagara Helicopter Tours page.
Indoor Skydiving Niagara Falls is home to the Niagara Free Fall Center, one of only a handfull of Skydiving simulators open to the public, it is a great place to get the feel of what it's like to jump out of an airplane without actually having to do so!Check out our page on the Niagara Freefall Center .
Accommodations in Niagara Falls
During busy holidays like Christmas, New Years and March Break, Niagara Falls Hotels quickly fill up. Even though they are busy there still are many deals to be found below.
If hotels aren't your thing, Niagara Falls offers motels, B&Bs, camping and RV parks and vacation rentals to meet your families travel needs. Check out our Accommodations Page for more places to stay.
Gas Prices If you are traveling to the Falls by car you may be intersted to find the current fuel prices in and around the city.
The Falls: The thing that made Niagara Falls the place to see is, of course, the Falls themselves. Niagara Falls on the Canadian side has kilometers of paved sidewalks running along the Niagara River giving visitors spectacular views the whole way along. You can even get within a few feet from the brink of the Horseshoe Falls at the 
Fireworks Over The Falls
The Niagara Food & Wine Expo
Niagara Helicopters 