Thursday, March 19, 2026
Your daily guide to both sides of the Falls
Today's Weather
NY side: cloudy skies with highs in the mid-30s°F — classic late-winter Niagara. Ontario side: expect highs around 4–5°C with lows hovering just above freezing. The good news? March 19 is statistically one of the drier days of the month — so while it's cold and grey, you may dodge the worst of it. Layer up, wear grippy shoes, and treat a warm restaurant like the destination it is today.
Eat Today
Fortuna's Italian Restaurant — Niagara Falls, NY
A family-owned institution since 1945, Fortuna's is exactly what a cold Thursday calls for: old-school Italian comfort food with handmade gnocchi that's been perfecting itself for eight decades. Pull up a chair, order the gnocchi, and pretend you're in a Scorsese film. It's affordable, it's local, and it'll warm you from the inside out. No reservations needed — just show up hungry.
Do Today
Niagara Parks Power Station & Tunnel — Niagara Falls, ON
On a cold, grey March day, going underground is a genius move. The Power Station is a magnificently restored 1905 hydroelectric plant with a 180-foot glass elevator that drops you into a tunnel right at the river's edge — equal parts history lesson and jaw-dropper. Adults $33 CAD. Book online ahead of time; morning slots on weekdays are the least crowded.
Stay Tonight
The Giacomo, Ascend Hotel Collection — Niagara Falls, NY
The Giacomo is the best boutique on the US side, full stop — a beautifully restored historic property with a 19th-floor Skye View Room that punches well above its price point. Perfect for couples or solo travelers who want character over cookie-cutter. Insider tip: the US side is dramatically less crowded than Canada in the off-season, so you'll get attentive service and easy parking.
Quick Tip
March is prime fish fry season in Western New York — especially on Fridays during Lent. Hit up a local spot tomorrow for the full WNY experience: beer-battered cod or haddock, fried to perfection, with fries and coleslaw.
What's On This Week
Mar 2–31 — USA250: Celebrating the American Vision, Castellani Art Museum, Niagara Falls, NY. A free exhibition featuring works by Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol and more, celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
Thursdays, Jan 8–Apr 2 — Winter Dining Series, Table Rock House Restaurant, Niagara Falls, ON. A seasonal dining event right at the brink of Horseshoe Falls. (niagaraparks.com)
Mar 20 — Eid Prayer, Niagara Falls Convention Centre, Niagara Falls, ON. (fallsconventions.com)
Mar 22 — American Revolution Speaker Series, Old Fort Erie, Fort Erie, ON. Professor Mark G. Spencer explores the legacy of the Revolutionary Era; tickets $15, sessions at 2:00 p.m. (destinationniagarafalls.ca)
Mar 28 — Adam Growe Quiz Show, The Exchange, Niagara Falls, ON. Stand-up comedy meets trivia night — audience members can win prizes and even play along on their phones. ([Tickets on Eventbrite](https://www.eventb