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Usher in the new year with Niagara Parks

This year, toast to new beginnings in 2025 while surrounded by the breathtaking, iconic views of Niagara Falls
Niagara-on-the-Lake Local Staff
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New Year's celebrations at Niagara ParksImage supplied by Niagara Parks

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NIAGARA PARKS
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Niagara Parks invites guests to usher in the New Year with unforgettable celebrations and one-of-a-kind experiences. From exploring the mesmerizing Winter Festival of Lights to visiting the historic Niagara Parks Power Station + Tunnel, indulging in a mouth-watering dinner at Table Rock House Restaurant or scenic brunch at Queenston Heights Restaurant, there’s something for everyone. This year, toast to new beginnings in 2025 while surrounded by the breathtaking, iconic views of Niagara Falls.

Colourful New Year’s Eve Lights and Fireworks Displays

Start a New Year’s Eve tradition with a visit to the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights, presented by Niagara Falls Tourism. This enchanting, free winter spectacle boasts over three million twinkling lights and interactive exhibits, offering fun for all ages.

Warm up with a hot beverage while exploring Canada’s largest outdoor light festival with a stop along the self-guided Hot Chocolate Trail, featuring chocolatey concoctions created by chefs and culinary artists at some of the area’s top restaurants and bake shops.

The celebration will culminate with a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the night sky, starting at 8 p.m. and again at midnight. For more details on Niagara Parks’ New Year’s Eve light displays and fireworks, visit the full event schedule at niagaraparks.com/nye.

An Evening at the Niagara Parks Power Station 

Make the most out of 2024 with an electrifying experience at the Niagara Parks Power Station. For the first time, after exploring the colourfully lit, 2,200-foot Tunnel, guests can witness the extended New Year’s Eve firework display with a stunning panoramic view of the illuminated Horseshoe Falls. The magic begins at 8 p.m.

Explore the power station in a whole new light with an expanded evening experience, including flexible screenings of the award-winning sound and light show, Currents. There is a world of wonder and innovation to discover at the Power Station at Night. For more information, visit niagaraparks.com/power.

New Year’s Eve at Table Rock House Restaurant

As day turns to night, guests looking for an elegant dining experience can enjoy a gastronomic journey with the New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe menu at Table Rock House Restaurant. Niagara Parks’ newest chef, Chef Chris Totah, has curated an outstanding four course menu that pairs Niagara’s finest flavours with the perfect ambiance for a memorable end to 2024.

The night will begin with a special Inniskillin Sparkling Cuvée Wine Toast, followed by a savoury amuse bouche and a selection of irresistible starters. Then, a choice of six indulgent entrées, including lobster cannelloni, roasted quail, grilled beef tenderloin and a vegan grilled portobello mushroom, followed by extravagant dessert menu. This ticketed New Year’s Eve Dinner includes a two-hour dining experience and free parking at Table Rock Centre. Bookings are available between 5:30 and 9:15 p.m. with limited availability per timeslot.

To purchase tickets, please visit niagaraparks.com/nyedinner.

Brunch at Queenston Heights Restaurant 

Start off the New Year with the unique flavours of the Niagara region at Queenston Heights Restaurant. Enjoy a Feast On-certified, award-winning brunch featuring locally sourced delights. Indulge in classics like fresh Belgian waffles and eggs benedict, alongside lunch favourites such as carved meats, hot soups, pastas, salads and an extensive dessert buffet—all while taking in the sparkling winter views of the Niagara Escarpment.

New Year’s Brunch at Queenston Heights is served buffet-style, with two seatings at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on January 1, 2025. Reservations are required. To book, visit niagaraparks.com/newyearbrunch.

Plan your Niagara Holiday Getaway with GO

The GO Train service to Niagara will be available throughout the holidays, offering hassle-free travel to and from Niagara Falls. Enjoy bundled packages that include both the GO Train and WEGO Niagara Parks bus service, starting at $20. Kids 12 and under ride free on GO Transit, which means a bundled child ticket is even more affordable. For bundled packages, tickets and train schedules, please visit niagaraparks.com/GO.

Niagara Falls Wonder Pass

Embark on a winter adventure in Niagara Parks with the Niagara Falls Wonder Pass! One pass grants access to Niagara Parks’ top attractions, including the all-new tunnel experience at the Niagara Parks Power Station. Whether it’s standing in awe at the base of the world’s most powerful waterfall at Journey Behind the Falls, exploring Niagara’s power story or experiencing a lush tropical oasis full of free-flying butterflies, the Niagara Falls Wonder Pass is the best way to explore Canada’s top leisure destination.

For more information, please visit niagaraparks.com/deals.

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"New Year’s Eve in Niagara Falls with the Niagara Parks never disappoints," said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. “Come see spectacular fireworks, enjoy Canada’s largest lights festival, savour a world-class gastronomic experience, and marvel at the majesty of the iconic Falls in winter. There really is something for everyone! Welcome in 2025 alongside friends and family with an unforgettable, made-in-Ontario experience.”

“Niagara Parks invites guests to celebrate the arrival of 2025 with experiences that showcase the very best of the Niagara region,” said Bob Gale, Chair of Niagara Parks. “From dazzling fireworks over the iconic Falls and more than three million twinkling lights along the Niagara Parkway to exceptional culinary offerings, we look forward to welcoming the community and visitors alike for a New Year’s celebration that is truly and uniquely Niagara.”

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