OTHER ATTRACTIONS AROUND NIAGARA FALLS

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Marineland – a theme park with marine show, wildlife displays, and rides, is 1 km south of the falls. The daily marine shows includes performing killer whales, dolphins, harbor seals, and sea lions. Three separate aquariums house sharks, an ocean reef, and freshwater fish. Among many the many rides is Dragon Mountain, the world's largest steel-roller coaster. Open daily 9am 6pm. Admission: $39.95 Cad.

Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort – Canada's largest privately funded commercial development, crowns the city's skyline overlooking the Niagara Parks with picture-perfect views of both falls. Within the 1-billion 30-story complex is Canada's only casino wedding chapel, a glitzy theater, spa, shops, and for the gaming enthusiasts, 150 gaming tables, 3000 slot machines, and plenty of restaurant. Open 24 hours. Free (over 21 years old with valid I.D.)

Skylon Tower – rising 755 feet above the falls, Skylon Tower offers best view of the great Niagara Gorge and the entire city. The indoor-outdoor observation deck has visibility up to 130 km on a clear day. The lower level has a gaming arcade, and there is a 3-D theater within the compound. Opens 8am to midnight. Admission: $19.95 Cad.

Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory – contains one of North America's largest collection of free- flying butterflies – at least 2,000 are protected in climate controlled, rainforest-like conservatory. Open year round. Free admission. Opens 9 am -6pm.

GUIDE TOURS

Double Deck Tours- operates 4 to 5 hours in double-decker English buses. Tours operate daily from mid-May thru October and include most of the major sights of Niagara Falls. Fare includes admission to Journey Behind the Falls, Maid of the Mist, and a trip in the Whirlpool Aerocar. Admission: $56.50 Cad.

Niagara Helicopters Ltd. – takes you on a 12- minute flight over the giant whirlpool, up the Niagara Gorge, and past the American Falls, then banks around the curve of the Horseshoe Falls. Admission: $100 ad per person or $190 cad per couple.

Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours – goes around and hurdle white-water rapids on a one-hour thrill that follows Niagara canyons up to the wall of rolling waters, just below the falls. The tour departs from Niagara-on-the-Lake, Queenston –Lweiston, New York. Admission: $54 Cad.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS AROUND NIAGARA FALLS

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