Oakes Hotel Overlooking Falls is located in the falls-view district of Niagara Falls and approximately 37 miles from Buffalo International Airport. This high-rise hotel is on the crest of the Niagara Escarpment. The hotel is within walking distance of the Skylon Tower and Maid of the Mist, one mile from the Butterfly Conservatory and Niagara Falls Casino, and nine miles from Niagara on the Lake.

Hotel amenities include the bar, swimming pool, whirlpool, fitness center, and concierge. The hotel also offers babysitting, 24-hour front desk service, express checkout, safety deposit, valet laundry service, parking, and room service.

All rooms feature clock radios, coffeemakers, and cable TV. Hairdryers are available upon request. An observation deck located in the 14th floor of the hotel available to all our hotel guests so they can view the Falls.

Oakes Hotel Overlooking Falls Property Information:

Rooms: 242
Floors: 21

Oakes Hotel Overlooking Falls Service

Car rental desk
Family rooms
Fitness facility
Golf
Swimming pool
Wheel chair access
Nonsmoking
Hot tub
First class

Oakes Hotel Overlooking Falls Reservation Policies:

Check-In: 1500
Check-Out: 1100

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Niagara Falls Events & Entertainment

Events

June

Annual Niagara Flower and Garden Show Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens
Together with Master Gardeners of Niagara. The Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture hosts a three-day garden extravaganza, entitled The Niagara Flower and Garden Show - "Visions from the Gardens". Visitors will have the opportunity to hear first-rate speakers, see "hands-on" demonstrations, and buy garden-related items, plants and other "must have" from the over 100 vendors who will be in attendance. Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens. Visitors will be able to walk the paths and take in the beauty of the Rose Garden, the Annual Display Garden, The Vegetable Garden, the Herb Garden and the Arboretum. A highlight of the show will be a botanical and contemporary art show.
Contact: 905-356-2241

Fort Erie Celtic Festival Old Fort Erie
Formerly known as the Loch Sloy Highland Games, the Fort Erie Celtic Festival has returned to its roots in Old Fort Erie. The Celtic Festival features pipe bands, demonstrations of all forms of Celtic dancing, music, and athletic events. Traditional Celtic foods and merchants are on site.
Contact: 905-356-2241

Annual Cruise the Falls Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada
PT Cruisers from 35 States and Canada, and even from Kent England, drive an estimated 100,000 miles collectively, for a three day meet & greet/ show & shine. Events included fireworks over the falls Friday evening, a police escorted tour through Niagara Falls, the LARGE show on Saturday followed by a 500+ PT Cruiser cruise to a private BBQ down Niagara Falls Blvd, passing both the American and Canadian falls. Awards given for "PTs of DISCTINCTION", "FURTHEST DRIVEN", "BEST NEONS", "BEST OF SHOW". There is also a PT Cruiser Concept display by Daimler Chrysler Canada, as well as a free lunch. Email: pt_sean@cruisethefalls.com

July

1: City of Niagara Falls-Annual Canada Day Celebration Optimist Park, Morrison St. & Dorchester Rd. Niagara Falls, ON
FREE ADMISSION, Parade begins at 11:00 a.m. from the Delta Bingo Hall on Drummond Rd. to Optimist Park on Morrison St. across the street from Zehrs Supermarket. 3 stages of entertainment for everyone; The Crowning of Miss Niagara, Lumberjack Show, The Annual Rod and Classic Car Show and much, much more!! ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD AND FESTIVITIES GALORE (11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Contact: Vito Scaringi, Community Development Coordinator, City of Niagara Falls, Parks, Recreation & Culture 905-356-7521 Ext. 4326

Battle of Lundy`s Lane and Chippawa (Centennial Event) Don Johnson Park, Spring Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Come witness the Battles that decided the fate of a Nation and forged the destiny of two Countries. See period camps, merchants, artisans, and battle re-enactments. Hourly tours of Drummond Hill Cemetary, tour the Lundy`s Lane Historical Museum, the Battle Ground Hotel Museum and much more!
Contact: Lundy`s Lane Historical Museum at Phone: (905) 358-5082

August

Annual Niagara Bigga Tomatafest
The main Sunday Family Day event includes entertainment at the Queenston Heights Band Shell, a food Fair in the two Pavilions- a bocce tournament in the Park- children`s activities with inflatable air bounce rides- ballons and games- special interest groups such as the Niagara Nutritionists Healthy Living Programs- Master Gardeners of Niagara- a prize wheel- a giant tomato weight-off competitiion- and the highly celebrated tomato stomping contest.
Contact: Carol Stewart-Kirkby at the Niagara Falls United Way Office

September

Annual Blues in the Park Fireman`s Park, Mountain Rd, Niagara Falls
An outdoor blues festival where all profits go towards the many charities of the Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemans Association. Children under 12 years of age are free. Runs Friday 5:00pm to 11:00pm and Saturday 3:00pm to 11:00pm. Discounts available for tickets purchased in advance.
Contact: 905-658-8219
Email: info@bluesinthepark.con

Niagara Wine & Food Classic Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls ON
Join us in Niagara for a spectacular wine and culinary event held during the autumn wine harvest. Your luxurious weekend registration includes premium Grand Tasting receptions, food and wine pairing events, celebrity chef cooking demonstrations and a passport tour of the Niagara Wine Route...all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Niagara Falls. To request a complimentary information and registration kit for the next Niagara Wine and Food Classic, please call Niagara Falls Tourism at 1-800-563-2557 (1-800-56FALLS)
Contact: 1-800-563-2557 or 905-356-6061 Fax: 905-356-5567

October

Art by the Falls -Annual Falls Festival Art & Craft Show Optimist Hall & Park, Morrison St. & Dorchester Rd, Niagara Falls Ontario
Over 100 juried designers and craftspeople from across Ontario participate in this two day event. Entertainment for both children & adults. Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm Admission Price: $3.00
Contact: Cathy Henderson 905-227-7248

Casino Niagara International Marathon Buffalo N.Y. , Niagara Falls On.
Starting in Buffalo N.Y. the marathon runs for five miles in the USA before crossing the Peace Bridge to the Historic town of Fort Erie, then heads north on the beautiful Niagara River Parkway to finish at the magnificent Niagara Falls.
Contact: Jim Ralston, Race Director 905-356-9460

December

Annual `Festival of Lights` Cheerleading Championship Niagara Falls Memorial Arena, 5145 Centre Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Friday from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Times are subject to change. Contact: Nick Nero, 24 Grove Street , Welland, Ontario L3B 4B4 at 1-905-734-9518 (905-734-3444 Fax)

Art by the Falls Annual Christmas Art & Craft Show Optimist Hall, Dorchester and Morrison Street in Niagara Falls, Ontario
Juried designers and craftspeople from across Ontario participate in this two day event - last minute Christmas shopping at its best! Admission price: $2, Seniors & Students over 12: $2, Wheelchair access and washrooms. 10am - 4pm
Contact: Cathy Henderson 905-227-7248 or fax 905-227-8037
Email:

Ice Festival Niagara/Niagara Falls Ice Festival City of Niagara Falls & Niagara, Stage at Holiday Inn
Ice and Snow carvings on display at the Holiday Inn by the Falls. Also, we invite the community to participate with their children and friends of all ages to make their own snowman to win prizes. Enter at Website or by mail. Admission: $Free Prizes
Contact: 905-371-2718

New Years Eve in the Park
Welcome in the New Year 2005 with the Winter Festival of Lights New Year`s Eve Outdoor Concert Extravaganza in Queen Victoria Park!!
Contact: 1-800-563-2557 or 905-374-1616

Several major horticultural floral displays occur throughout the year, including:

Spring Show

Mid January to Easter. Primula, Calceolaria, Cyclamen, Cineraria, Schizanthus, Forced bulbs and Shrubs.

Easter Display

Easter Weekend, lasting 2-3 weeks. Easter lilies, Forced Spring bulbs, Schizanthus.

Hydrangea Show

May. Hydrangeas, Delphiniums, Digitalis

Regal Geranium Show

June. Regal Geraniums, Fuchsia, Caladiums

Summer Show

July to Mid September. Geraniums, Coleus, Mixed Annuals

Hiemalis Begonia Show

Mid September, October. Rieger Begonias, Coleus

Chrysanthemum Show

November. Cascade, Exhibition and Bush Chrysanthemums

Christmas Show

November. Poinsettias, Cyclamen, Azaleas, Christmas Cactus

All dates are approximate and include set-up times. For show completion dates please call the Greenhouse at:

(1-877-642-7275)

Toll Free in North America

Within the local calling area dial 371-0254

Fax: 1-905-356-8448

Niagara Falls Destination Overview

The majestic rumble of the falls can be heard from miles away, but the sight itself never fails to cause the viewer to pause and gaze in wonder at the 600,000 gallon per second mass of hissing, frothing water crashing over a 170 foot cliff amid huge clouds of spray and mist. The Canadian Falls, is also called the Horseshoe Falls (because of its shape). A small body of land known as Goat Island divides the river into two channels. On one side is the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, and on the far side across the border is the smaller, American Falls. On sunny days rainbows rise just above the mists.

The Rainbow Bridge, the Queenston Bridge and the Bridge Street Bridge each span the distance between the cities of Niagara Falls, New York, USA and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada: two totally different worlds. Across the Canadian border in New York State, the area beyond Niagara Falls is filled with the charm and beauty of small rural towns. A State Park and a large industrial area of Niagara Falls, New York border the American Falls. In the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario (the Canadian side) can be found acre after acre of meticulously landscaped lawns and a profusion of colorful flower beds, all open at no charge to the public. There has been a tremendous building boom in recent years especially in the Oakes Drive and Fallsview area.

Hotels have been constructed, existing facilities modernized, and emphasis placed on esthetically pleasing architecture that blends with the incredibly beautiful natural features. One street, Clifton Avenue, retains a carnival midway atmosphere, but there is a definite advantage to having all of the congestion and glitz confined to one minute area. Controlled and planned growth has prevented the proliferation of this type of attraction elsewhere. Throughout the area, historical sites have been preserved. The Oakes mansion now serves as the headquarters of the Niagara Parks Commission, but its first floor remains as it was in the lifetime of philanthropist Sir Harry Oakes.

Fort Erie has been restored and welcomes visitors to reenactments of military life in the early 19th century. The Niagara Parks Commission operates a School of Horticulture on the grounds of its Botanical Gardens. Established in 1936, this is one of the few residential schools for apprentice gardeners. A greenhouse that is second to none is open year round with free admission and outstanding floral exhibits that change with the seasons. A family oriented vacation destination, Niagara Falls Ontario offers hundreds of acres of parks with broad lawns and shade trees; free boat launching areas; covered pavilions with picnic tables along the Niagara Parkway.

A recreation trail runs parallel to the Niagara River from Lake Erie ( site of Historic Fort Erie) in the south, to Lake Ontario (Fort George) and Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. This popular trail is used for jogging, biking, and walking, and has historic interpretative plaques placed along its length. The Falls are illuminated year round as an international project. The beautiful display of the various colors lighting the Falls is viewed nightly by many visitors. Friday night fireworks at the Falls are also a favorite.

Casino Niagara has become popular with thousands. Its attractive interior, excellent restaurants and interesting shops, combined with a wide variety of games of chance and a comedy club, have attracted patrons from the United States, Canada, and from other countries as well. June, 2004 marked the eagerly anticipated opening of a second casino in the Fallsview area. Named Niagara Fallsview, the casino is part of a luxury Resort complex which is lavishly appointed. The huge entry courtyard features three bridges to the front door, representing the three local bridges connecting Canada with the United States.

An extensive Galleria showcases a street-long expanse of exclusive boutiques. The casino portion of Niagara Fallsview spans 200,000 square feet on one floor. A 1500 seat theater adjoins the gaming area, where top name entertainment is scheduled throughout the year. The city's musical offerings span the tastes of a broad spectrum of visitors. The Hard Rock Café is usually filled to capacity with guests who enter along the "sidewalk of the stars" in which one finds personalized paving stones from many well known stage and screen personalities.

Niagara Concerts offers world class ballet, instrumental concerts, and symphony. Niagara-on-the Lake is a delightfully picturesque town of 13,000 at the northern end of the Falls, on the shores of Lake Ontario. It is graced with lovely 19th century homes set in beautiful gardens. There are many shops and boutiques to delight the visitor. The town has three theaters and is especially famous for its annual George Bernard Shaw festival.

Vineyards and wine tasting tours are another popular attraction. The Niagara Falls area is known for both winter and summer sports. Golf, hockey, skiing, fishing and boating are among these. Experience the magic of the Niagara region soon. It is an unforgettable travel destination: home of the famous Falls, and so much more!