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Marineland Niagara Falls - Full Day of Fun



Marineland Niagara Falls is a great family amusement park, and among the best Niagara Falls and Ontario Attractions. Marineland is one of the few theme parks that offer a full day fun, and is very popular among kids.

Marineland is unique by itself and requires lots of time, to see and experience majority of the shows.
This is why some advance planning may be required.

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Marineland 1 mile from Embassy, Hilton, Casino...


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. To rent a stroller be there early. Number of strollers is limited, so be sure to be among the first ones.

marineland niagaraThe closest hotels where you can stay are only a mile away, like Embassy, Marriott, Hilton, The Oakes...
They are among the Best Niagara Falls Hotels, standing high, just above Niagara Falls, between Skylon and Minolta Tower.

Many of these luxurious hotels are offeringNiagara 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 Niagara Falls Attractions, like: Maid of the Mist, Journey Behind the Falls, and more...


... a few tips when visiting Marineland Niagara Falls

It is good to know that you can bring your own food and drinks in the 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 then 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.

Info centers should always be your best friend, when looking for useful info and directions about Niagara Falls Attractions, deals or Tours.

Helping you is what we are trying to do also. Use our facts about Niagara Falls, and read some interesting articles about Niagara history.
Being familiar with a history of Niagara Region and Niagara Falls, your stay will definitely be more pleasant.



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.

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).

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 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.

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Sea Lions in Marineland


Once in, 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.

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Amazing Dolphins in Marineland


The funniest show in Marineland is the seals and their performance.
You will have so much laugh, so it is a must to see.

One of the kid's favorite shows is always Killer Whale, 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.

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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.

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Beluga Whales


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, so 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

Now it is the time to challenge your excitement with the amusement rides. Marineland has an 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)
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SkyScreamer and Dragon Mountain in Marineland Niagara Falls


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”)
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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.

Majority of the restaurants can be found either in or around Fallsview Casino, Skylon tower and high class hotels; like The KEG restaurant, Watermark on one side, and Clifton Hill restaurants on the other side.

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.

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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