| 21 NIAGARA CANADA MEETINGS ANYWHERE! DISCOVER MORE NIAGARA There’s so much going on in the Niagara Region that visitors will want to take time before or after their business event to explore more of what the region has to offer. Here are just a few ways to experience the region’s natural beauty, cultural richness and entertaining attractions. For over 13,000 years, Indigenous peoples have lived in the Niagara Region and along the Niagara River. Discover this rich heritage through the Indigenous Niagara Heritage and Legacy Tour offered by Niagara Parks. This immersive experience delves into authentic Indigenous culture, highlighting their pivotal contributions to Niagara and Canada’s history. Nestled along the picturesque Niagara Parkway, the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory is where over 2,000 vibrantly coloured butterflies fly freely in a rainforest setting. It’s one of North America’s largest glass-enclosed butterfly conservatories. Zipline to the Falls at Grand View Marketplace will impress even the most experienced thrillseekers. Guests will get a bird’s-eye view of the Niagara Gorge as they zip down 2,200 feet, past the American Falls, before landing on the observation deck near the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Fallsview Indoor Waterpark is 125,000 sq. ft. of family fun, featuring 16 exhilarating waterslides, plunge bowl, a mammoth 1,000-gallon tipping bucket, full-sized wave pool, year-round outdoor activity pool and sundeck and direct access to Falls Avenue Resort hotels. Clifton Hill offers non-stop attractions and fun activities for all ages, from sweet treats and themed eateries, to attractions like the Niagara SkyWheel, mini-golf, arcades, escape-room games and the wonders of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum. Scan the QR code to discover additional fun activities in Niagara Region. Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Shaw Festival honours the legacies of George Bernard Shaw and his contemporaries. Recognized as a leading theatre event in North America, the Shaw Festival presents a varied repertoire ideal for group excursions. The Underground Railroad and Niagara’s Freedom Trail comprised a network of brave individuals who sheltered and directed those seeking liberation from slavery. St. Catharines served as a crucial stop on this journey, with Harriet Tubman residing in the area during the 1850s. One of the Niagara Region’s best kept secrets is the selection of white sandy beaches along St. Catharines, Port Colborne and Fort Erie. Take a sunny day trip to Bay Beach in Fort Erie, which has undergone extensive renovations to provide an accessible and modern beach facility. Long Beach Conservation Area is perfect for swimming, fishing, boating, jet skiing and camping. The Niagara Region is a shopper’s delight, offering a blend of quaint boutiques, artisanal shops and designer retail outlets. Discover unique souvenirs at Table Rock Shop, designer brands and luxury items at The Outlet Collection at Niagara and one-of-a-kind fashions and homewares along Niagara-on-the-Lake’s picturesque main street. PHOTOS: NIAGARA PARKS; CLIFTON HILL
