The Niagara Parks Commission was established in 1885 to control the lands and buildings immediately surrounding the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. When you stay at Comfort Inn Clifton Hill you’ll be minutes away from some of the most interesting and unique natural features and attractions provided by the commission. Isn’t it time to get back to nature and enjoy the many beautiful sites at Niagara Falls?
Butterfly ConservatoryEnjoy some of the most beautiful butterflies in their natural habitat. Come and explore a network of intricate pathways and see this spectacular butterfly paradise virtually come to life before your eyes. At this amazing Butterfly Conservatory you’ll watch butterflies open their breathtakingly-beautiful iridescent wings, as they flutter through the moist air of this lush, exotic, tropical rainforest setting. Location: 5.6 miles/9.0 km North of Comfort Inn Clifton Hill. |
Journey Behind The FallsSee Niagara Falls from a unique perspective. When you Journey Behind The Falls you’ll emerge far below the rim of the brink, feel the mist on your face and experience the strength and power of the cascading waters first hand. Hear the deafening roar of the majestic Niagara River as it plunges more than thirteen stories down creating the turbulent swirls below. Location: 0.2 miles/0.3 km South of Comfort Inn Clifton Hill. |
Whirlpool AerocarThrilling, exciting, and mesmerizing describe the amazing Whirlpool Aerocar. Not made for the squeamish, this ride provides an exhilarating experience for all you daredevils. When you ride over rushing waters, high above the swirling torrents you’ll feel both terrified and amazed all at once. It’s an awesome ride you’ll never forget. Location: 3.7 miles/6.0 km North of Comfort Inn Clifton Hill. |
Niagara Falls Botanical GardensStroll down winding footpaths through 40 hectares (99 acres) of beautifully manicured gardens. This spectacular botanical garden features a world-famous rose garden with over 2,400 variety, as well as perennials, rhododendrons, azaleas, herb and vegetable plantings. Guests can ride on a horse and carriage viewing an outstanding collection of ornamental trees, shrubs, and a formal parterre garden. Established in 1936, this breathtaking garden is a unique and wonderful part of Niagara Falls that you won’t want to miss. Location: 5.6 miles/9.0 km North of Comfort Inn Clifton Hill. |
Niagara GlenDesignated as a Nature Reserve, this spectacularly deep gorge is truly a hikers’ dream. Travel down steep rugged terrain to the unique counter-clockwise rush of the whirlpool below. Hikers will enjoy 4 km (2.5 mi) trails of wild flora and fauna (plants and animals) – and they’ll view the magnificent beauty of the Carolinian Forest and follow the Niagara River as it slowly erodes its way through the Niagara Escarpment. Location: 3.9 km North East of Comfort Inn Clifton Hill. |
Queen Victoria ParkWhile in Niagara Falls don’t forget to enjoy a casual stroll through Queen Victoria Park. Bounded by the Niagara escarpment and the Niagara River, Queen Victoria Park is truly beautiful to behold. With a unique collection of native and international plant life, a substantial rock garden, as well as a wondrous Hybrid T Rose garden and two gorgeous carpet-bedding sections, this park will be a favourite for anyone with a green thumb. (Most of the plant materials are labeled for a tourist’s benefit.) Park benches provide a relaxing break and breathtaking scenery for absolutely everyone. Location: Within one block of Comfort Inn Clifton Hill. |
Dufferin IslandsIf picnicking, hiking and fishing are more your style, then the Dufferin Islands are perfect for you. With ten acres of parkland, Dufferin Island are a rare and natural paradise amidst a bustling city. Located just above the Falls, this naturalized area contains many fish species, bird feeding stations, bird boxes, as well as indigenous vegetation appropriate for its natural environment. All you fishermen, be sure to bring your fishing pole, but don’t forget there’s he “catch and release” program in effect for this beautiful island. Location: 2.0 miles/3.2 km South of Comfort Inn Clifton Hill. |
White Water WalkDiscover some of the wildest stretches of white water rapids that exist today. Downstream from the falls, in a gorge deeply cut by millions of years of rapid waters lays a true gem. You’ll stroll beside some of the most incredible whitewaters and marvel at the shier force as trillions of gallons pass through this deep and narrow passageway. It’s so breathtakingly special to behold. Location: 3.7 miles/6.0 km North of Comfort Inn Clifton Hill. |
Niagara Falls FuryNiagara’s Fury hits Niagara This Summer! Niagara’s Fury is part of a major renovation that is underway at Table Rock: a historic building being restored to its classical splendor. Found next to the brink of the Falls, this central focal point of Niagara Parks annually houses over 8 million visitors when they come to the Falls. Here is where you should come to be amazed by the magnificence of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, take an incredible Journey Behind the Falls, or enjoy a variety of shopping and dining options. Location: 0.6 miles/1.0 km South East of Comfort Inn Clifton Hill. Inside the Table Rock complex. |
