Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Your daily guide to both sides of the Falls

Today's Weather

Niagara Falls, NY: It's currently showery on the US side, with a high around 44°F and a 40% chance of rain. Layer up and keep an umbrella handy — this is not a poncho-optional situation.

Niagara Falls, ON: Tuesday looks cloudy with a 60% chance of flurries in the morning and a high of just 1°C. Wind chill will make it feel around –10°C in the morning, so yes, that winter coat is still earning its keep. Bundle up, buttercup.

Eat Today

Brass Brazilian Steakhouse is your answer to a cold April Tuesday — an all-you-can-eat churrasco feast on the Canadian side that'll warm you from the inside out. Gauchos carve tableside until you flip your card to red, which is honestly a life philosophy. Perfect for groups, big appetites, and anyone who needs a protein-forward pick-me-up after a blustery morning at the Falls.

Do Today

Niagara Parks Power Station is the perfect rainy-day move — step inside this jaw-dropping 1905 hydroelectric plant and let the immersive light and sound show do the heavy lifting. It's warm, it's dramatic, and the turbine hall alone is worth the price of admission. Cold and grey outside just means the atmospheric lighting hits even harder in here.

Stay Tonight

The Pillar and Post Inn and Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake is a 20-minute drive that feels like a world away — a converted 19th-century cannery with warm stone walls, a spa, and a wine-country atmosphere that's tailor-made for a cold spring evening. It's ideal for couples or anyone who wants to base themselves near NOTL's wineries and charming old town. Insider tip: book a spa treatment in advance — slots fill fast on chilly shoulder-season weekdays.

Quick Tip

Maid of the Mist opens mid-April — if you're planning to ride it this week, check maidofthemist.com for the exact launch date before you make the trip to Prospect Point.

What's On This Week

  • Apr 15 | Puscifer: The Normal Isn't Tour — OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls, ON. Wednesday night show, 8:00 PM. (Tickets)
  • Apr 16–19 | The Price Is Right Live! On Stage — OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls, ON. Running Thursday through Sunday — come on down! (Tickets)
  • Jan 25–May 24 | "Something More to Say" Portrait Exhibition — Atrium Gallery at The Exchange, Niagara Falls, ON. Curated by Emily Andrews, featuring five artists. (Info)
  • Apr 25 | Carly Pearce — OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls, ON. Grammy-winning country star, Saturday night. (Tickets)

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