Along with the stunning sights and world-class entertainment, Niagara Falls has a lot to offer in the way of educational experiences. Here are three upcoming events in Niagara Falls that are sure to be both fascinating and informative, making them perfect for people of all ages to enjoy:

Wild Ontario Exhibit at the Niagara Falls Butterfly Conservatory

From April 29-11, you can stop by the Niagara Falls Butterfly Conservatory to experience the brand new Wild Ontario Exhibit, which will showcase Ontario’s incredible biodiversity and diverse range of species. Learn about the:

• animals
• mammals
• birds
• reptiles
• amphibians
• fish 
• barn owl
• skunk
• wood turtle
• common toad
• yellow spotted salamander
• garter snake
• black widow

and more. Along with live animal exhibits, you can explore fascinating panel displays that focus on our province’s major ecosystems and species – both common and endangered.

Sidney Barnett’s Exploration of Egypt at the Niagara Falls History Museum

Niagara Falls Museum

It was in November of 1862 that adventurer Sidney Barnett wrote a fascinating lecture about a journey he took to Egypt collecting artefacts for the Niagara Falls History Museum. And now, Barnett’s hand-written notes have been added to the museum’s collection and will be performed as a lecture by local performer David Mackenzie on May 25.

Free Historical Walking Tour of Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is rich with history and on June 4th, you can experience it first-hand on a free historical walking tour of the city. Join the city’s official historian, Sherman Zavitz, for a mesmerizing walk through the past on an informative tour that starts at the corner of River Road and Bridge Street.

View of Skyline Inn from Fallsview Indoor Waterpark

The sky’s the limit for The Skyline Inn.

Already known as one of the top family hotels in Niagara Falls, the Skyline just received a prestigious award from one of the world’s largest online travel review communities.

The recently renovated Skyline — one of three sister hotels connected to the 20-acre Falls Avenue Resort entertainment complex — was recently granted a prestigious 2012 Certificate of Excellence Award from TripAdvisor.

The award recognizes the hotel in part for the large number of positive reviews on the TripAdvisor site it has received in 2012 from satisfied travellers.

Why don’t you come by for a weekend getaway with one of our family-friendly packages and see for yourself why so many people think we’re doing a great job?

June is here and with it comes the hottest pre-summer rates from Skyline Inn! Skyline Inn, Crowne Plaza and Sheraton Fallsview are celebrating the coming summer with these Hot Dates! The entire family will enjoy the Skyline Inn with an indoor walkway to the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, one of the top attractions in Niagara Falls, where you can find thrills for every age! Wateroark Packages are also available for Hot Dates!!

Click here to view the Hot Dates, Hot Rates in June!

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The Skyline Inn is one of Niagara’s most popular family hotels. Located on the 20 acre Falls Avenue Resort, and a short walk to the Falls, Skyline provides spacious, comfortable rooms ideal for family travel. The hotel also offers a direct indoor walkway to the 3 acre Fallsview Indoor Waterpark and hours of water fun. Join us in escaping the cold at the 84 degree waterpark with a Hotel Waterpark Package featuring accommodations and 4 two-day waterpark passes. To get the day off on a great start, enjoy breakfast for four at Perkins Family Restaurant and Bakery on site at the hotel.

Bunk Beds

There’s plenty of room for big families to stay together at the Skyline Inn, while allowing everyone to have their own space at the same time.

After a day out exploring the sights and attractions, the hotel’s Bunk Bed Family Suites help families unwind in style and comfort.

The rooms feature two queen-sized beds and a separate sleeping area with a bunk bed that has a double bunk on the bottom and a single on the top.

There are also two TVs in both sleeping areas – including a 19-inch flat screen in the bunk bed area – allowing guests to relax while watching different shows.

The Skyline Inn offers numerous family friendly packages that combine a stay at the hotel with great deals at area attractions and entertainment.

This year make it a Waterpark Holiday! Reserve a waterpark holiday package for arrival between December 24, 2011 and January 7, 2012 and receive $300 in dining, show and attractions passes.

The Bonus includes:

• Two $40 Fallsview Dining Gift Cards – one valid at the Rainbow Room by Massimo Capra, one valid at the Fallsview Restaurant
• Kids Eat Free Breakfast at the Fallsview Restaurant
• Four Tickets to Danny Zzzz Hypnotist Show
• Four passes to 4D moving theatre featuring Happy Feet and SpongeBob SquarePants
• Four passes to Tour Bus SWAT Team
• Four passes to Wild Safari Mini Golf
• Four passes to Jungle Friends Funhouse
• Four passes to Traffic Slam Bumper Cars
• Four passes to MGM Great Movie Experience

Waterpark Holiday Packages featuring two days of waterfun for 4 guests start at just $199.00, while hotel stays start at $119.00. Don’t forget about… our free family friendly movies each night in the indoor courtyard and our indoor skywalk to the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark!

Book Your Waterpark Holiday Package Now »

It’s a combination of two favourite past times for many – catching a drive-in movie and camping.

At the end of the day when many of its guests have returned to the hotel after sightseeing or splashing around at the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, the Skyline Inn transforms its large enclosed courtyard into big movie theatre.

Children can camp out with their families and catch popular blockbusters on the big screen, just as they would in their own living rooms.

Movies are shown most nights of the year while the waterpark is open and are regularly rotated to make sure guests can catch a variety of films during their stay.

Don’t forget to check with front desk staff to find out what’s showing at a courtyard near you!

Where in the world is Cha Cha?!

Rainforest Café Cha! Cha! Contest

This summer Rainforest Café is bringing you the “Where in the World is Cha! Cha!?” contest. Entering the contest is simple; bring Cha! Cha! alongside you on your summer adventures, take a picture with Cha! Cha! then upload it to the Rainforest Café Facebook page or RainforestCafe.com. In order to win you’ll need to get the help of your friends and family to vote on your picture! To get even more votes try promoting your picture any way you can (ex. Facebook, Twitter, email, etc). The winner of the contest receives a trip for 4 to Walt Disney World!

You need a Cha! Cha! to take pictures with, get one at any Rainforest Café for only $5.99 for a limited time only!

Contest information

• Pictures can be uploaded between the dates of July 1^st to August 14^th
• Voting takes place daily between August 15^th and September 5^th

Prizes

Grand Prize: Trip to Orlando, FL for 4:

• Walt Disney World Resort Theme Park Passes
• $2000 in Airline Ticket Vouchers
• Hotel Accommodations for 3 Nights – $500,
• $100 T-REX gift card
• $100 Rainforest Cafe gift card.

2nd Place Prize (1): Trip to San Antonio, TX for 4:

• $1500 in Airline Ticket Vouchers
• Hotel Accommodations for 2 nights – $300
• SeaWorld Single Day Tickets – $200
• $100 Rainforest Cafe gift card
• Landry’s, Inc $100 gift card

3^rd Place Prize (1): $500 American Express gift card

4^th Place Prize (1): $250 Rainforest Café gift card

5^th-14^th Place: $25 Rainforest Café gift card

Fallsview Indoor Waterpark Package

The ideal family getaway, the Skyline Inn has one night waterpark packages available featuring hotel accommodations and 4 two-day waterpark passes from only $139.00.

March and April dates are available, but will go fast – Book Now!

$250 in Free Offers with Niagara Falls Splash-a-palooza 2011

Falls Avenue Resort Welcomes Guests with Bonus Attractions, Dining Passes valued at $250

The Falls Avenue Resort, Niagara Falls Ontario is the place to be for Family Day and March Break. The largest Indoor Waterpark and Hotel Complex in North America, the Resort has a special bonus for guests arriving during the break – $250 in attractions, dining and show passes – Free!

Guest who reserve either a Fallsview Indoor Waterpark Hotel Package or a hotel stay at one of the 4 premier hotels on Falls Avenue and arrive February 18-21 or March 11-20, 2011 will receive $250 in bonus passes for 4 guests. The “Splashapalooza” bonus includes: a $40 Fallsview Dining Gift Card, passes for 4 guests to Adventure City attractions featuring Tour Bus SWAT Team, Combat Bumper Cars, Wild Safari Mini Golf, Jungle Fun Funhouse, MGM Movie Experience, and two movie each at 4-D Moving Theatre. In addition, the Fallsview Restaurant at the Sheraton Fallsview, will once again welcome families with their popular kids eat free offer (with a paying adult).

The 20 acre Resort will also extend free family activities once again. Plan Your Fun has become a fixture on the resort during the Family Day weekend and March Break. Events include free family friendly movies at Planet Hollywood, Face Painting, meet and greets with Pink Panther and the Hershey Kiss, and nightly shows featuring Master Hypnotist Danny Zzzz.

For more information or to make a reservation visit www.NiagaraFallsHotels.com