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Marineland
Niagara Falls
Amusement park and Aquarium
Review
of the best Niagara Falls attractions with pictures
Explore Marineland, Amusement Park and Aquarium
Marineland Niagara Falls is a great family amusement park and aquarium, and among the best Niagara Falls and Ontario attractions. Marineland is one of the few theme parks that offers a full day fun and is very popular among kids.
This is why some advance planning may be required.
Direction
to Marineland
Niagara Falls
Visiting Marineland Niagara Falls
When visiting Marineland theme park, bring comfortable shoes and light clothes, sunscreen and a hat (if it is hot outside). There is a lot of walking in front of you.
If you are visiting Marineland Niagara Falls with smaller kids, and you forgot a stroller or wagon, don't worry. There is a limited number of strollers available so be there early.
The
closest
hotels where you can stay are only a mile away, like Embassy, Marriott, Hilton, The Oakes...
Many of these luxurious hotels are offering great Niagara Falls vacation packages, where Marineland is one of the few family getaways that provides fun and entertainment for the whole family.
Vacation getaways are a good bargain, since they offer deals for many other Niagara Falls attractions, including: Maid of the Mist, and Journey Behind the Falls.
Tips when visiting Marineland Niagara Falls
It is good to know that you can bring your own food and drinks in the Marineland park. Saving money is a good idea, so there is more for other activities.
We personally prefer open areas, like picnic areas and parks, where you can eat and enjoy the scenery and nature.
Good, tasty homemade food, blanket on a green carpet, fresh air and nice company is always better than any restaurant.
Marineland Niagara Falls has neat picnic areas with tables, but before going there; check out the map for a location and the best spots.
Be aware that there are some restrictions for kids, like height requirement. Good idea is to check it out online or at the premise.
Also, you cannot, for safety reasons, ride a bike, scooter and roller blades inside the park.
Marineland Niagara Falls opens the door for tourists, in May, and is open from 10am till nightfall. Tickets have to be purchased before 5pm (6pm on weekends).
How to save on tickets for Marineland theme park
Marineland has a great deal where you can enjoy unlimited admission to the park’s attractions. If you purchase an admission ticket to the park and pay $5 CAN more, you can visit Marineland as many times as you want, for the full season, which ends in October.
Ask staff, for the discount pass, Marineland's Fun Card Season Pass, it is worth it.
The price is in a range of $38 CAN, for children 5-9 years of age is approx. $30 CAN. Tickets for kids under 5 years of age are free.
To be honest, I haven’t seen recently, of all Niagara Falls attractions, such a good deal.
What to see at Marineland theme park
Sea
Lions show in Marineland
Once inside the Marineland theme park, I definitely suggest The King Waldorf Stadium show, which you can see through the day. You can seat wherever you fill comfortable, but you cannot enter once the show starts. The show runs for 30min.
Lovely dolphins are making a great performance. They will show you so many tricks, astonishing flips and high flying bows.
Amazing
dolphins in Marineland theme park
The funniest show in Marineland is the seal performance.
You will have so much laugh, so it is a must to see.
One of the kid's favorite show is always a Killer Whale show, at Friendship Cove. You will be amazed seeing how they are jumping to incredible heights. Don’t miss it. There is additional charge, $8 CAN.
If you are using walkways, below the water’s surface, you can enter the enchanting world of whales.
Killer
Whales in
Marineland Niagara Falls
At the kiosk at Arctic Cove you can buy tickets and have unbelievable experience feeding and touching Beluga Whales. They are the most unique looking whales.
Beluga Whales are very friendly and playful mammals. Their appearance is interesting as they turn to a specific white color, as they age.
Beluga
Whales
in the pool
The Arctic cove is consisted of three pools, connected to each other, designed to reflect their ocean environment.
After the water attractions, take your kids where they can enjoy in feeding the fish, touching and feeding deer, watching black bears and elks. Marineland is perfect spot where you can explore and be in touch with wildlife.
Marineland Niagara Falls and thrilling rides
After you are done with the animal show, it is the time to challenge your excitement with the amusement rides. Marineland has a huge amusement park, with thrilling rides for all ages, including the world's largest steel roller coaster, Dragon Mountain, and the world's highest triple tower ride, Sky Screamer.
Younger kids will have a blast, and enjoy every minute.
Teenagers and older, who had experienced rides in other specialized amusement parks, will not be that excited.
The best rides for older kids and adults are:
- Topple Tower (48” height requirement)
- Sky Screamer – the world’s highest triple tower ride (48” height requirement)
- Dragon Mountain roller coaster - the world’s largest steel roller coaster (48” height requirement)
Sky
Screamer and Dragon Mountain
in Marineland Niagara Falls amusement park
The best rides for smaller kids are:
- Bumble Bee (for both parents and kids) – (minimum height requirement is 36”)
- Orca Screamer – kids Screamer version (minimum height requirement is 36”)
- Kandu’s Twister (minimum height requirement is 40”)
- Sky Hawk (minimum height requirement is 32”)
- Hurricane Cove (minimum height requirement is 42”)
Lots
of rides and fun
for the whole family in Marineland
Food and leisure in and around Marineland Niagara Falls
If you are hungry there is a restaurant next to the King Waldorf Stadium. There are lots of seating available, food is OK with reasonable prices, but not that healthy. It is always a good idea, to bring your own food or to check out one of many good Niagara Falls restaurants.
Whether you are looking for a family friendly restaurant or something a bit cozier, you will find it maybe a few blocks away.
... or maybe a casual dining in one of the world's recognized chain restaurants.
On the bank of the Welland River, there is a campground, with grassy meadows and lots of shades. You can rent a tent for $35 CAN, for 4 people and have a peaceful, relaxing day. Fishing, walking, golfing, playing with kids, is always an option if you are done with shows.
Directions to Marineland Niagara Falls:
For Travel Tips and Directions to Niagara Falls, Canada click here.Marineland address:
7657 Portage Road, Niagara Falls, Canada
If you are coming from Toronto/Hamilton:
- Follow Q.E.W Niagara and Q.E.W Fort Erie to the McLeod Road
- At the traffic lights at the end of the McLeod Road, exit ramp, turn left and follow the "Marineland" signs
If you are coming from the Rainbow Bridge:
- Follow Q.E.W Niagara and Q.E.W Fort Erie to the McLeod Road exit
- At the traffic lights at the end of the McLeod Road exit ramp, turn left and follow the "Marineland" signs
If you are coming from the Peace Bridge:
- Follow Q.E.W. Niagara to Lyons Creek Road exit and turn right
- Follow Lyons Creek Road to Stanley Avenue and turn left
- Follow Stanley Avenue to end (Marineland Parkway) and turn right at the lights
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