Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Your daily guide to both sides of the Falls

Today's Weather 🌨️

NY side: Rain showers transitioning to likely snow showers, with a steady temperature around 37°F — and it's breezy, with southwest winds around 24 mph and gusts up to 48 mph. Ontario: Expect matching raw conditions — bundle up in a warm, waterproof layer on both sides of the border. Today is a hat, gloves, and wind-resistant jacket day. The Falls look absolutely dramatic in a snowstorm, so lean into it.

Eat Today 🍽️

Gadawski's — 🇺🇸 USA Side

It's St. Patrick's Day, it's a Tuesday, and it's snowing — which means you want somewhere warm, local, and unfussy. Gadawski's is your Western New York comfort-food institution, serving up pierogies, golombki, and legendary Friday fish fries (Lenten season is in full swing!). Pull up a seat, order the fish fry, and feel like a Niagara local for an afternoon.

Do Today 🎟️

Niagara Parks Power Station & Tunnel — 🇨🇦 Canada Side

On a blustery, snowy March day, going underground is a genius move. The Power Station is running a nighttime experience through March 31, where the beautifully lit main generator hall unveils never-before-shared details. This restored 1905 hydro plant drops you 180 feet down a glass elevator into a tunnel carved into the gorge bedrock — history and spectacle in one warm, sheltered package. Book ahead online; it sells out on weekends. niagaraparks.com

Stay Tonight 🛏️

The Brock Niagara Falls-Fallsview — 🇨🇦 Canada Side

This historic boutique hotel recently underwent a $15M renovation and remains the only Fallsview boutique hotel on the strip — meaning you get character and a Falls view without the convention-hotel vibe. Perfect for couples or solo travelers who want something intimate. Insider tip: The Prime Steakhouse on-site is rated #1 on TripAdvisor in Niagara Falls — dinner is already handled. thebrockhotelniagarafalls.com

Quick Tip 💡

March is prime fish fry season in Western New York, especially on Fridays during Lent — but tonight, it's St. Patrick's Day, and the US side is celebrating. Head to the Niagara Falls Convention Center area for green-tinged fun without the big-city crowds.

What's On This Week 📅

  • Mar 17 (Today) — St. Patrick's Day / Falls Illumination, Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls, ON. The Falls are lit every evening from dusk — tonight's glow hits different in the snow. (Free)

  • Mar 17–31 — USA250: Celebrating the American Vision, Castellani Art Museum, Niagara Falls, NY. A special exhibition celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary, featuring works by Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol, and more — and admission is free. (niagarafallsusa.com)

  • Through Mar 31 — Power Station After Dark, Niagara Parks Power Station, Niagara Falls, ON. Unprecedented nighttime access to the power station, with beautifully lit grounds of the main generator hall. (niagaraparks.com)

  • Through May 31 — "Unfinished Narratives" Art Exhibition, The Exchange, Niagara Falls, ON. Canadian visual artist Kevin Sloggett's work explores trauma, masculinity, and emotional survival through paintings that confront what is hidden or suppressed. ([n