An enchanting winter tradition is about to return to Niagara Falls; the Winter Festival of Lights! The much-loved festival will delight visitors from November 18, 2023 through January 7, 2024.

For more than 40 years, Canada’s largest FREE outdoor light festival has brought a sense of magic and charm to a getaway in Niagara Falls. Many of the displays are a short walk or drive from the Skyline Hotel & Waterpark making it the perfect evening activity to enjoy after splashing the day away at Fallsview Indoor Waterpark on a Hotel Waterpark Package.

Lighting The Way

More than 75 illumination displays and 3 million LED lights will be on brilliant display along an 8km stretch of the Niagara Parkway, in Dufferin Islands and across the tourist districts. Visitors can drive or walk through the popular festival route to experience the outdoor, self-guided event. Displays are grouped in themes including Royal Promenade which features Princess and Knight, Lilac tree, lotus flower, fairytale village, Frosted Falls home to Elf, Candy Canes, Gingerbread House and family, and the Great Canadian North with Mama Polar Bear and Cub, stalagmites and the popular Royal Canadian Mounted Police. One of the most popular illuminations areas is Dufferin Islands which offers a wildlife collection including some of the most iconic displays. Flying geese, wooly mammoth, harvest moon, inukshuks, wolves, swans, bears, and Noah’s Ark are on view.

Niagara Falls Fireworks Displays

The festival will also offer spectacular fireworks displays above the Falls. A signature experience and attraction, displays will light the sky on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm during the festival and expand to nightly displays during the Christmas holidays. Two displays are scheduled on New Year’s Eve; 8:00pm and 12:00am.

November: 18, 24-25 at 8:00pm
December: 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-31 at 8:00pm
December 31 -New Year’s Eve: Two displays – 8:00pm and 12:00am
January: 1-7 at 8:00pm

Sparkling Illumination Displays

The Canadian Horseshoe and American Falls will come alive each night with a special illumination show that will captivate viewers. The display produced by the Niagara Falls Illumination Board showcases colour palettes and movements inspired by the festival’s spectacular displays and winter in the north. The Northern Lights, fierce blizzard storms and falling snow are mimicked by the show. The display is part of the regular nightly illumination of the Falls, with the five-minute lighting display playing at the top of the hour, at 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm each evening during the festival dates.

Hot Chocolate Trail

A sweet addition to the Festival last year is returning; the Niagara Falls Hot Chocolate Trail. Participating Niagara Falls Hotels and restaurants throughout the tourist district will be offering specialty cups of the decadent drink. Visitors can expect classic combinations and exciting flavours like mint, orange, s’mores, and flavoured marshmallows. Some venues are offering spiked versions featuring flavoured liquers or add-in’s making this an exciting addition for guests of all ages. The Hot Chocolate Trail is available each day of the festival and some of the participating venues include Hershey’s Chocolate World, and Niagara Distillery which are steps from our hotel, on the 20-acre Falls Avenue Resort.

Mark your calendars and get set to explore the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights- Reserve your stay for family-friendly fun!

UPDATE: Beginning September 1, 2023 movie night will be available Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.

Our popular family movie nights in the courtyard are back!

Guests are encouraged to join us in our indoor courtyard to enjoy a family-friendly movie.  Bring your blankets, pillow and snacks to courtyard 2 for a night of free entertainment featuring a current family movie. Some of the popular titles include Encanto, Tangled, Cars 3, Inside Out, Despicable Me, Happy Feet, Monsters Inc, Moana and many others!  Movies are available to guests of the Skyline Hotel & Waterpark most nights throughout the year when the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark is open, and the selections are rotated to ensure that guests staying multiple nights can enjoy more than one movie!

This is the perfect end to a day spent at Waterpark! Reserve a Hotel Waterpark Package featuring hotel accommodations and 4 waterpark passes for the ultimate family getaway in Niagara Falls!

Planning to visit Fallsview Indoor Waterpark this Summer?  Make it the highlight of your family summer vacation to Niagara Falls with a few handy tips on how to pack for your Waterpark Getaway. These are a few of the travel-tested tips that Waterpark fans have shared with us and include a few items that you need to know in advance.

What To Pack

If your plan is to head to the Waterpark as soon as you arrive, you may prefer to wear your swimsuits under your street clothes to save time changing. If this doesn’t suit your family, change rooms are available at the Waterpark.

Experienced Fallsview Waterpark guests recommend packing a small “Waterpark” bag with essentials that is separate from your luggage. If you have reserved a Hotel Waterpark Package at Skyline Hotel & Waterpark, this will allow you to store your luggage at the hotel and head to the Waterpark with ease if your room is not ready for check-in. Suggestions to include are towels, an extra change of clothes, swim diapers and diaper changing supplies (if required), water shoes or flip-flops, and floatation devices (approved by the Ministry of Transportation/Coast Guard).

We recommend you pack towels from home as complimentary towels are not available at the Waterpark. If you’ve forgotten a towel, a variety are available for purchase in the Waterpark.

Digital lockers are available to rent via self-serve kiosks that only accept credit and debit cards, so plastic payment options are suggested.

What Not To Pack

Like most Waterparks, Fallsview does have a list of items that are not permitted. These include outside pool toys or balls. The park does provide a limited number of lifejackets and beach balls. Mats and tubes for use on the slides are provided.

Long jewelry, swimsuits with metal buckles, zippers, rivets, dangling laces, and lifejackets are not permitted on any slide.

Outside food and drink is also not permitted. The Beach Club is located on-site so you can purchase snacks and drinks. If you’ve forgotten an important item, see guest services which can assist with swimwear, swim diapers, and other essentials for your convenience.

What To Know

Take a moment to review the hours of operation at Fallsview Waterpark, watch for dates that have early access for Waterpark Package guests. This time is exclusive for guests staying at the participating hotels to enter before the park opens to the public.

Safety is of the utmost concern at Fallsview Indoor Waterpark so various rules and height requirements are in place to ensure that everyone has fun but remains safe. Different slides have different height requirements so be sure to check the Waterpark FAQ’s to determine what attractions your child can and can’t use. For instance, children less than 48 inches in height can’t use the Extreme Mat Racers slide.

As a family-friendly attraction, the waterpark does maintain rules about appropriate swim attire. Please keep this in mind when choosing your swimsuit for your day at the waterpark.

Make a splash this Summer, and travel with ease! Reserve your Niagara Falls Hotel Waterpark Package, grab your swimsuit and towel and visit us at Niagara’s best indoor waterpark for a spectacular time!

Experience an incredible fireworks display as they illuminate the night sky above Niagara Falls once again!

Prepare to be captivated by these brilliant fireworks displays for an astonishing 144 consecutive nights! Displays can be viewed every night at 10:00pm, from Friday, May 19, 2023, until Monday, October 9, 2023.

This extraordinary fireworks series is Canada’s longest-running FREE event, and offers an iconic experience complemented by nightly illumination displays that transform the famous Falls into a mesmerizing rainbow of colors.

Attending a fireworks show at Niagara Falls is an enchanting and truly magical experience.  The majestic Falls serve as an impeccable backdrop, amplifying the sheer beauty of the display.

There are numerous vantage points available to witness these signature fireworks displays, just steps from Skyline Hotel & Waterpark!

Book your getaway now and experience the iconic fireworks series in person!

We are celebrating the holidays with a little magic and a whole lot of fun!

Guests who reserve a Hotel Waterpark Package on select dates during the holidays will receive tickets to a nightly Mega Magic show with international award-winning magician Mike D’Urzo.  The limited-time engagement will run from December 26 through January 7 (no show on December 31)

Our Hotel Waterpark Package includes one night accommodation and four passes for Fallsview Indoor Waterpark. Skyline is directly connected to the 3-acre waterpark via climate controlled skywalk for ease and comfort. Sure to add thrills to your holiday getaway the waterpark offers 16 thrilling waterslides, a 1,000-gallon tipping bucket, giant indoor wave pool, year-round outdoor activity pool, plunge bowl, and more.

During your visit to Niagara Falls experience some of the city’s best Fallsview dining with Kids Eat Free Dinner at Fallsview Restaurant!  Indulge in a delicious buffet dinner with a sumptuous variety of selections, and experience spectacular views of the Horseshoe and American Falls.  Kids Eat Free Dinner is available each night except December 31. Receive a child’s dinner buffet free with the purchase of an adult buffet dinner at regular price. (valid for children 12yrs & under, only at Fallsview Restaurant, not valid on December 31)

Make your Niagara Falls experience even more special by taking in the twinkling lights and illuminated displays of the 40^th annual Winter Festival of Lights.  More than 3 million lights and 75 displays will shine along an 8km stretch of the Niagara Parkway, Dufferin Islands and across the tourist districts.  Visitors can drive or walk through the popular festival route to experience the outdoor, self-guided event, which is Canada’s largest and longest-running FREE outdoor light festival.  To warm up a night touring the illuminations be sure to take part in the sweetest new addition to the Festival, the Niagara Falls Hot Chocolate Trail. Enjoy decadent and unique flavours of hot chocolate at participating venues across the tourist district, including Hershey’s Chocolate World and at Niagara Vines in the lobby of Sheraton Fallsview steps from our hotel.

In celebration of the festival’s anniversary, fireworks displays will light the sky above the Falls nightly at 8:00pm on Friday and Saturday nights, and then nightly from December 23-January 7 (except December 25). On New Year’s Eve two displays will brighten the night; 8:00pm and midnight.

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Niagara Falls will once again be transformed into a Winter Wonderland of twinkling lights and displays! The 2022/23 festival is a milestone year as Canada’s largest and longest-running FREE outdoor light festival celebrates its 40th anniversary!

Experience the enchanting displays when they brighten the night from November 12, 2022-February 20, 2023, an incredible 101 nights of lights.  More than 3 million lights and more than 75 displays will shine along an 8km stretch of the Niagara Parkway, Dufferin Islands, and across the tourist districts.  Visitors can drive or walk through the popular festival route to experience the outdoor, self-guided event. Our hotel is a short distance from many of the vibrant displays, and experiencing the festival in person is the perfect way to add some magic to a Niagara Falls getaway that is sure to thrill guests of all ages.

To celebrate this year’s milestone, the festival has announced a number of new experiences for visitors. They include 40 nights of free indoor family entertainment, special illumination of the Falls every night, free photos with Santa in December, and new displays and themed illumination areas including the Royal Promenade, Frosted Falls, Enchanted Forest and Great Canadian North.

Making the experience even more special, the festival will feature 40 nights of spectacular fireworks displays above the Falls. Displays will take place on Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00pm during the Festival dates and on consecutive nights during the Holidays from December 23-January 7 (excluding December 25). Two displays will mark New Year’s Eve, one at 8:00pm and another at midnight.

The Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights is an annual tradition for many visitors, and to mark the anniversary, organizers are holding an Instagram photo contest. Visitors are asked to post their photos from the 80’s, 90’s, 2000’s with the hashtag #wfol40 for the chance to win an overnight getaway in Niagara Falls to experience the festival.

Experience the excitement of the Winter Festival of Lights with a stay at Skyline Hotel & Waterpark!

A large component of any family getaway is where you decide to eat. In Niagara Falls there are endless choices with a multitude of cuisines and menus available.  When you are a guest of Skyline Hotel & Waterpark, you are steps from many of the top Niagara Falls restaurants for families.

Perkins Family Restaurant

Located at our Hotel, Perkins Family Restaurant offers a wide selection of family favourite appetizers, entrees, and desserts for each meal of the day. Their menu features their famous all-day breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, salads, pasta, and seafood. Perkins also features an extensive Kids Menu and an exceptional dessert menu. Their fresh baked pies, pastries, and cookies are a long-time favourite of those in the tourist district.

Fallsview Buffet Restaurant

Located at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, Fallsview Buffet Restaurant has two special family dining offers available; Character Breakfasts and Kids Eat Free Dinner.  Join Princesses Anna and Elsa as they Meet & Greet guests at the restaurant from 8:00am-9:00am on Saturdays and Sundays until August 7.  The Character Breakfasts are an exciting start to the day with a delicious breakfast buffet that will keep the whole family powering through your visit to Niagara Falls.  If buffet sounds like a great start and the kids aren’t interested in a character meet & greet, the restaurant does offer buffet brunch daily.  If a special dinner fits into your plan, the restaurant is featuring a Kids Eat Free Buffet Dinner each night from 5:00pm to close.  Receive a child buffet dinner free with the purchase of an adult buffet dinner.  This offer is available for guests 12yrs and under. Recognized for its extensive buffet and spectacular views of Niagara Falls, the Fallsview Restaurant makes for a great option, especially when dealing with picky eaters.

Hard Rock Cafe

Another great option is Hard Rock Café Niagara Falls. With its rock and roll theme, priceless musical artifacts, and an extensive menu of food and drink options, it is a great spot to dine and introduce the kids to some icons in music history. A recent renovation welcomed a Canadian collection of artifacts with pieces from RUSH, Alanis Morissette, Shania Twain and more.

Rainforest Cafe

Did you know that the only Rainforest Cafe in Canada is steps from our hotel?  With a large menu of wraps, salads, burgers, sandwiches, and pasta there will be something for everyone to enjoy and the surroundings are even more impressive. Entering below an 80 volcano, you dine under a simulated rainforest canopy in the company of animatronic creatures including a family of Elephants, Gorillas, and a Snake. The incredible atmosphere also includes an indoor thunderstorm every 20 minutes, complete with lightning, thunder and rainwall.

Hershey’s Chocolate World

No trip to Niagara Falls is complete without a stop at Hershey’s Chocolate World Niagara Falls.  The only store of its kind in Canada, it is 7,000 sq feet of chocolate heaven. This unique retail attraction, features a wide selection of treats, packaged items and exclusive products. Hershey’s Milk Chocolate covered strawberries, freshly baked mouth-watering cookies, and thick milkshakes topped with whip cream and a signature Hershey’s Kiss are among the favourites for a decadent dessert, but the solid 5lbs Milk Chocolate Bar is a showstopper.

Dining with little ones can be a challenge, but with a plethora of Restaurants in Niagara Falls steps from the Hotel in the tourist district, there is an option for everyone to enjoy.

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Imagine the delight and joy of your little one when they start their day in Niagara Falls with a visit from Princesses Elsa and Anna!

The Fallsview Restaurant is excited to announce that the Princesses will be visiting Niagara Falls on select dates to greet and interact with guests.

Elsa and Anna will be available for a Meet & Greet from 8:00 am-9:00 am on May 28th-30th, and on Saturday and Sunday Mornings each weekend until August 7.  Reservations are not required, though paid breakfast is required to participate.  The Fallsview Restaurant is located at the adjacent Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, and features spectacular views of Niagara Falls, and a delectable breakfast buffet to fuel a day of sightseeing and exploring.  The restaurant is also featuring Kids Eat Free Dinner each night from 5:00pm to close.  Receive one child buffet dinner free with the purchase of an adult dinner buffet (valid for children 12 years and under, dinner only).

The Princess meet & greets are an exciting addition to a family getaway in Niagara Falls.  The destination features attractions and entertainment for guests of all ages, and our Niagara Falls Hotel puts you in the centre of the excitement. With spacious guestrooms, family suites and bunk bed suites, Skyline makes for a comfortable host during your stay.  Reserve a Hotel Waterpark Package featuring accommodations and 4 waterpark passes and enjoy the thrills of Fallsview Indoor Waterpark. For weather-proof family fun, our hotel offers a convenient indoor walkway to the waterpark and the 20 acre Falls Avenue Resort Entertainment Complex which is home to attractions, and dining options including Adventure City Arcade, Rainforest Café, Hershey’s Chocolate World Niagara Falls, and more.  A stay at Skyline Hotel & Waterpark also puts you just a two-minute walk from Niagara Falls, and some of the top attractions in Niagara Falls such as Clifton Hill, Niagara City Cruises, and Niagara Parks.

To enhance your Niagara Falls getaway, take a short walk to the Falls to enjoy the nightly fireworks displays and Falls illumination.  Fireworks displays light the sky at 10:00 pm every night from May 20th to October 10th, while the Falls Illumination display can be viewed every night of the year starting at dusk.

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What’s a better start to summer than our friends at Breakfast Television coming back to Niagara Falls?  The lively, Toronto-based morning show will once again visit Niagara Falls for an exciting kick-off to Summer show, live from Niagara Falls on Friday, May 20th.

The show will be broadcast from Oakes Garden Theatre located across the street from us and features spectacular views of the Falls.  The show will be live from 6:00am to 10:00am.

Admission is FREE, get up early for your chance to be on Live TV with Co-Hosts Dina, Sid, Frank, Melanie, Tammie, Stephanie and Devo!  And enjoy free entertainment, fantastic giveaways and your chance to see the BT family in person!

Oakes Garden Stage is set directly in front of the Falls, and just steps from our location on Falls Avenue Resort.

Breakfast Television is no stranger to Niagara Falls, having broadcast from the destination on numerous occasions including multiple Live Eye segments from Fallsview Indoor Waterpark.

Special BT Viewer Rates are available at our sister hotel Sheraton Fallsview the night before the show.  Cityview Rooms are $99 and Fallsview Rooms are $149 for Thursday May 19.

Book a room reservation online or call 833-215-1234 and ask for the BT Viewer Rate.

March Break just got more entertaining!  We are excited to announce that guests staying with us by reserving a Hotel Waterpark Package for arrival between March 12-19 will be able to enjoy two new live adventures.

Guests will be able to experience nightly shows and morning Character Meet & Greets featuring some of their favourite characters live in person.  Each evening, Peter Pan & Friends along with winter princesses Elsa & Anna will transport guests to Neverland through live performances of classic Disney songs.  Hosted by popular characters, the evening shows with entertain guests with live music  followed by interactive activities and photo opportunities with the characters.  Shows are hosted at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel at 8:00pm (doors open at 7:30pm).

To get the day off to an amazing start, head to the Fallsview Restaurant to enjoy a character Meet & Greet from 8:00am – 9:00am on the same dates.  Meet the characters up close and in person as they visit with breakfast guests at the restaurant which is located at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel (Paid Breakfast is required to participate and is not included).

The new experiences are exciting additions to our Hotel Waterpark Package which offers 4 Fallsview Indoor Waterpark passes and one night hotel accommodations at our hotel. Take advantage of our convenient skywalk for direct indoor access to the waterpark for weatherproof family fun. Splash away in the Waterpark for a tropical getaway close to home where it is always a summer like 84 degrees. Experience the thrill of the 16 waterslides, giant indoor wave pool, Plunge Bowl, 1000 gallon tipping bucket, mammoth Beach House Rain Fortress, Tiny Tots Splash Area and more!

This March Break adventure is the ultimate one stop family destination that puts you steps from Niagara Falls, Clifton Hill, and exciting attractions.

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