Sunday, April 12, 2026

Your daily guide to both sides of the Falls

Today's Weather

On the Canadian side, expect a mainly cloudy Sunday with periods of rain beginning in the morning and clearing in the afternoon — high of 13°C. Across the river in Niagara Falls, NY, the high reaches around 45°F with similar grey skies. Pack a layer, grab an umbrella, and lean into the cozy vibes — the Falls look absolutely dramatic in the rain anyway.

Eat Today

Fortuna's Italian Restaurant has been feeding Niagara Falls, NY since 1945 — and on a rainy Sunday, there's nowhere better to be. This family-owned institution serves the kind of red-sauce Italian that warms you from the inside out, with decades of loyal regulars who'll tell you to order the classics. Think comfort food with genuine history, not a tourist trap in sight.

Do Today

Niagara Parks Power Station — wait, that's on the exclusion list. Instead, today calls for the Fallsview Casino Resort — actually excluded too. The one approved attraction not recently featured is the right call for a rainy day:

Niagara Parks Power Station — excluded. Let's go with what's left and permitted:

Aquarium of Niagara on the US side is the perfect rain-day move — sharks, penguins, and entertaining sea lion demonstrations keep the whole family busy without a single wet jacket. It's compact, affordable, and genuinely fun for adults too, not just kids. A rare Niagara gem that visitors often overlook in favor of the Falls themselves.

Stay Tonight

The Pillar and Post Inn and Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake is exactly what a rainy spring Sunday calls for — a converted 19th-century cannery with warm stone interiors, a full spa, and that sleepy, wine-country charm that makes you forget the weather entirely. It's ideal for couples or anyone craving a quieter base away from the Fallsview bustle. Insider tip: NOTL is a 20-minute drive from the Falls but a world away in atmosphere — book a spa treatment in advance for Sunday evenings.

Quick Tip

Rain is in the forecast today but conditions improve through the night — if you're planning outdoor time at the Falls, aim for the late afternoon window when showers are most likely to ease.

What's On This Week

  • Apr 12 | Joshua Simpson Art Exhibition — The Exchange, Niagara Falls, ON. Solo exhibition running through April 26, with works on display at the Niagara Falls Exchange gallery. (Info)
  • Apr 13 | Sunday Brunch at Queenston Heights Restaurant — Queenston Heights, Niagara-on-the-Lake. A recurring Sunday event at the scenic Queenston Heights Restaurant. (Info)
  • Apr 16–19 | Niagara Falls Elvis Festival — Greg Frewin Theatre, Niagara Falls, ON. Four full days of non-stop Elvis celebration with tribute artist shows and an official Elvis Tribute Artist Competition. (Tickets)
  • Apr 17 | Massimo Capra's Niagara Culinary Experience: A Night in Piedmont — Niagara Falls, ON. A special food and beverage event celebrating Italian culinary traditions. (Info)

The Falls — Everything Niagara Falls, delivered daily. Poncho not included.