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It’s no secret that Niagara Falls, Canada, is internationally renowned for its awe-inspiring natural wonders and world-class entertainment. What many have yet to truly experience is the locally inspired cuisine and hundreds of years of history and culture. The parks and historic buildings in Niagara Falls all have a story to tell with new experiences created to immerse guests into the city. The Niagara Parks Power Station, built in 1905 to produce hydroelectricity by leveraging the power of the Niagara River, has been completely restored. This marvel of engineering and architecture opened to the public in July 2021 with interactive exhibits and restored artifacts. At night, the building comes to life with a breathtaking sound and light show. In July 2022, phase two of the attraction will give guests access to the tailrace tunnel leading to the thundering base of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. A visit to the Niagara Falls History Museum highlights the impact the Indigenous and Black communities made to the Niagara Region through the War of 1812 and the Underground Railroad. To discover the rich Indigenous history of Niagara Falls, guests can join an authentic guided tour with the Indigenous Niagara: Living Museum Tours. After exploring the nature and historic attractions, guests will be delighted to savor some of the best dining experiences in the country. The culinary scene in Niagara Falls offers critically acclaimed local cuisine and award-winning wines, craft brews, and spirits. At AG Inspired Cuisine, TripAdvisor’s 10 Best Restaurants in Canada, the Chef grows and harvests ingredients daily from the local farm, creating dishes authentic to the Niagara Falls terroir. A great place to “Blunch” is the Flour Mill Scratch Kitchen Restaurant, the most historic restaurant in Niagara Falls dating back to 1904 at the Old Stone Inn Boutique Hotel. Pair farm-fresh cuisine with breathtaking views of the brink of the Falls day or night at Niagara Parks’ Table Rock House Restaurant. At the Skylon Tower, guests are treated to continental cuisine in a revolving dining room 775 ft above the Falls for spectacular views all around. The Watermark, perched 33 stories above the Falls with floor to ceiling windows, is considered one of the city’s most romantic restaurants. Massimo’s Italian Fallsview Restaurant offers authentic Italian cuisine by Massimo Capra, one of Canada’s most celebrated chefs. As the Entertainment Capital of Canada, Niagara Falls boasts spectacular attractions, live music and theater venues, and the largest casino in Canada. The Fallsview Casino Resort is home to two state-of-the-art entertainment venues and 20 restaurants. For theater buffs, the famous Shaw Festival, one of North America’s finest cultural attractions, is only a short drive away in Niagara-on-the-Lake, also home to Niagara’s wine country.

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