Saturday, March 14, 2026

Your daily guide to both sides of the Falls

Today's Weather

NY side: Currently 29°F and mostly cloudy. Rain showers are likely later, turning breezy by evening — layer up and stash a rain jacket in your bag. Ontario side: High of 2°C with a mix of sun and cloud during the day, dropping to -2°C overnight with periods of snow. Bundle up, wear waterproof boots, and treat yourself — this is peak dramatic-Falls weather.

Eat Today

Elements on the Falls — niagaraparks.com — perched right on the Canadian gorge with floor-to-ceiling views of the Falls. Their weekend brunch is a warm refuge on a blustery March morning, and the view makes every bite taste better. Perfect for couples or anyone who wants a steamy window seat while the mist rolls in outside.

Do Today

Niagara SkyWheel, Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls, ON — cliftonhill.com — on a partly cloudy day like today, the rides through the gondola give you surreal panoramic views of the icy gorge with moody winter skies as your backdrop. It's operating today, March 14, so no need to wait for summer. Pro tip: go at dusk when the Skylon Tower illuminations fire up around 6 p.m. — the whole strip glows.

Stay Tonight

Marriott on the Falls, Niagara Falls, ON — marriott.com — ideally located steps from the brink of Horseshoe Falls, with Falls-view rooms worth every penny on a dramatic winter night. Great for couples and splurge-worthy family weekends alike. Insider tip: book a Falls-view room on a high floor and watch the nightly illuminations from your own window — they run until 10 p.m., and St. Patrick's Day green is coming up next!

Quick Tip

Planning to cross the border today? Rainbow Bridge foot and car traffic is typically lightest before 9 a.m. on Saturday mornings — beat the midday rush and you'll breeze through in minutes.

What's On This Week

  • Mar 15 — March Break at Crock A Doodle, Niagara Falls, ON. Kid-friendly ceramic painting studio — a perfect rainy-day March Break escape. (niagarafallstourism.com)
  • Mar 16–20 — "Like It Or Not" March Break Performance, Niagara Falls, ON. A live performing arts show running all week for March Break crowds. (niagarafallstourism.com)
  • Mar 16 — STK VIP Brunch – Kids Edition, Niagara Falls, ON. Upscale brunch goes family-friendly for March Break weekend. (niagarafallstourism.com)
  • Through Mar 31 — Niagara Parks Power Station After Dark, 6650 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, ON. An all-new nighttime experience inside the beautifully lit historic generator hall. (todocanada.ca) -