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Post by jann0319 on Aug 13, 2015 19:24:35 GMT
Has anyone been to Niagra Falls in November? Is it worth going at that time?
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Post by christine58 on Aug 13, 2015 19:25:49 GMT
FYI.... It's Niagara.
Where are you headed?? Just to the Falls?? American side or Canadian?? It's beautiful weather here in western NY in November.
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Post by bearmom on Aug 13, 2015 19:26:45 GMT
We spent a night there on our way to New York, on the Candian side. It was pretty quiet, but the weather was nice (not too cold). Everything seemed to be open, that we wanted to go to anyway.
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Post by jann0319 on Aug 13, 2015 19:37:05 GMT
FYI.... It's Niagara. Where are you headed?? Just to the Falls?? American side or Canadian?? It's beautiful weather here in western NY in November. Sorry for some reason my phone is auto correcting jts. It would be the American side. |
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Post by cmhs on Aug 13, 2015 19:58:09 GMT
A coworker was just there last week and he said many of the attractions close up in October so you might be limited.
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Post by Basket1lady on Aug 13, 2015 20:23:51 GMT
I would think the trees would be mostly leafless by November. But the crowds would be low. If you want to do the cave walk and such, check to see that they are open. But the Falls are really magnificent, regardless of the season. I've seen photos of them frozen over and it really is incredible.
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Post by tanya2 on Aug 13, 2015 20:27:52 GMT
I would think its starting to get cold by then with the leaves mostly gone. Could possibly be snow. Pack accordingly!
Depending on when in November you're thinking, the christmas lights display might be out on the Canadian side:)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2015 22:06:13 GMT
Weather can be beautiful or very cold.
Are you coming just to see the falls? They won't be partially frozen by then but look amazing when they are!
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Post by jann0319 on Aug 13, 2015 22:10:38 GMT
Yes, I would only be there for 1 day. I haven't decided whether or not I will go yet. I can't decide if I'd rather see it in the summer. If the opportunity were to ever be there again.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2015 22:18:53 GMT
I think it's worth seeing.  . And if you are staying on the U.S. Side there isn't much there as far as trees and stuff go, so you won't be missing out on greenery. |
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Post by lumo on Aug 14, 2015 0:12:44 GMT
Weather can be beautiful or very cold. Are you coming just to see the falls? They won't be partially frozen by then but look amazing when they are! DH and I had to go to St Catharines for a funeral in February a few years back. We stopped by the Falls on our way up and they were partially frozen. It was magical to see...really beautiful. That said, it was so cold up there that the battery in my camera stopped working temporarily, so I only got a few pics. I'll try to find one to post, though. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2015 0:18:39 GMT
Weather can be beautiful or very cold. Are you coming just to see the falls? They won't be partially frozen by then but look amazing when they are! DH and I had to go to St Catharines for a funeral in February a few years back. We stopped by the Falls on our way up and they were partially frozen. It was really magical to see...really beautiful. That said, it was so cold up there that the battery in my camera stopped working temporarily, so I only got a few pics. I'll try to find one to post, though. You came to my city! |
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Post by heartcat on Aug 14, 2015 8:52:11 GMT
If you've never been to the Falls or have limited chances to go, I think it's worth going.
I have been often though and November is not a particularly nice time to go, the biggest bonus is that the crowds are fewer. It has usually not been cold enough for long enough, even if there is or has been snow, to get that magical look that you get later on in the winter.
It's usually just a bit too cold for walking around outside for any length of time, and I find it rather dreary (most of November in southern Ontario is like that). It's that transitional period between between fall and winter, there are no more leaves on the trees, but it's usually not quite 'winter' yet.
That said, there is always a beauty to the Falls themselves and they are quite impressive. And if you get a nice sunny day, it would still be beautiful. Likewise, if we get an early snowfall and some freezing, that really is incredible.
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Post by quiltz on Aug 14, 2015 14:13:48 GMT
If you are going to Niagara Falls, most of the action is on the Canadian side. Many things are open year round and definitely during the US Thanksgiving time. The Maid of the Mist (USA side) will be closed by then. There is the Seneca Casino and Goat Island has walking trails.
Check into the www.niagaraparks.com/niagara-falls-deals for special deals. In October, after the Cdn Thanksgiving, there are even cheaper deals.
Remember that you will require a passport to enter into Canada. |
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Post by jann0319 on Aug 14, 2015 14:22:38 GMT
Unfortunately it's looking like we would be there early November so it looks like the Christmas light thing they do won't be started just yet.
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Post by grinningcat on Aug 14, 2015 14:25:41 GMT
We often go down to Niagara in the off months. It's so much nicer down there without a gazillion tourists getting in the way. The weather is still rather nice as well... and the trees may or may not be bare... it totally depends.
I definitely say yes to going... but you have to come to the Canadian side.
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Post by J u l e e on Aug 14, 2015 14:34:24 GMT
We were just there this past week and there is lots of construction on the American side - due to be completed in the summer of 2016. There was a tall chain link fence all along the length of the park. You couldn't even stand on a bench to see over the fence. It was horrible. I'm guessing it will still be there in November.
I've been to see the falls in cold weather before - they are beautiful at any time of the year to me. But I agree that you have to see them from the Canadian side.
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Post by jann0319 on Aug 14, 2015 14:37:27 GMT
We were just there this past week and there is lots of construction on the American side - due to be completed in the summer of 2016. There was a tall chain link fence all along the length of the park. You couldn't even stand on a bench to see over the fence. It was horrible. I'm guessing it will still be there in November. I've been to see the falls in cold weather before - they are beautiful at any time of the year to me. But I agree that you have to see them from the Canadian side. Ugh! So were you able to see anything? Unfortunately we will not be able to travel to the Canadian side. I have 2 friends coming from Germany and renting a car. They are worried that it will be to complicated. |
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Post by quiltz on Aug 14, 2015 15:22:28 GMT
Ugh! So were you able to see anything? Unfortunately we will not be able to travel to the Canadian side. I have 2 friends coming from Germany and renting a car. They are worried that it will be to complicated. It shouldn't be complicated with your German friends driving over with a rented car. Go to the www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca website. You can go to this site to see the requirements of USA visitors.
I strongly suggest that the car is clear of any additional baggage/stuff, simply what you require for your day trip. I would not bring in any food as there are plenty of places to purchase food in the area. The CBSA has the right to inspect everyone and every vehicle. There are so many international visitors at the Rainbow Bridge crossing.
Identification requirements for international visitors
The Government of Canada requires that all travellers carry a valid passport because it is the only reliable and universally-accepted travel and identification document for the purpose of international travel.
International transportation companies such as airlines may require travellers to present a passport. Therefore, travellers may face delays or may not be allowed to board the aircraft or other mode of transportation, if they present other documents.
When you enter Canada, a border services officer may ask to see your passport and a valid visa (if you are arriving from a country for which one is required). We remind all travellers you must carry proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate, a certificate of citizenship or naturalization or a Certificate of Indian Status along with photo identification.
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Post by pudgygroundhog on Aug 14, 2015 15:29:32 GMT
It shouldn't be more complicated with German visitors - they don't require a visa for Canada. I agree, you should plan to visit the Canadian side if possible. Especially in light of what Julee said.
We visited last May and we parked on the US side and walked across the Rainbow Bridge into Canada - no issues (we all had our passports). The advantage of November is a lot less people so I can't picture driving or walking in/out of Canada being a problem.
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Post by J u l e e on Aug 14, 2015 16:38:21 GMT
You could see the falls through the chain link fence, but that was the whole experience - looking through a chain link fence. You couldn't really even take photos.
I had forgotten you could walk across the bridge. We paid $10.00 to park. Then turned right around, got into our car to go across the border, and paid another $18.00 to park over there. We should have just left our car in the parking lot on the American side and walked over. We ended up in the car line for customs for close to an hour combined. Definitely walk over with just your passports. Your friends should have no problem.
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Post by jann0319 on Aug 14, 2015 21:21:11 GMT
Thanks for all the feedback! Now I have to try and convince my friends that crossing the border shouldn't be to hard!
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Post by Windy on Aug 14, 2015 22:52:35 GMT
There should not be any problem for your friends to get over the border. We once took our daughter's punk rock boyfriend (orange hair, many piercings, etc.) and it was fine.
The weather "could" be beautiful then. They might be set up for Christmas then or at least starting. The season usually starts Nov.1 now. If you have the chance and might not get back - GO!
Linda a WNYer
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Post by penny on Aug 14, 2015 23:23:06 GMT
Niagara Falls State park on the American side is really nice... I'm a Canadian and only went to it for the first time a couple years ago - I love it! Oldest State Park in the U.S., you can get close to the falls and river, has bridges to islands in the middle of the river, and a nice building to warm up in... www.niagarafallsstatepark.com |
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Post by jann0319 on Aug 14, 2015 23:31:23 GMT
Looks like they are willing to go to the Canadian side! Thanks so much everyone!
Now if anyone has any tips/advice is love it!
Thanks everyone!
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Post by penny on Aug 14, 2015 23:50:28 GMT
These pictures are from the State Park... The Canadian Falls... Looking down the river at the American falls and bridge, and the islands above the American Falls that you can walk to (they were renovating them during this visit in 2012)... The birds and squirrels are friendly, and there's a really nice restaurant down the river on the American side in Lewiston with views overlooking the river... The restaurant is called Water Street Landing link |
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Post by tanya2 on Aug 17, 2015 6:07:40 GMT
Penny thanks for posting those pictures! I've never seen the falls from the American side before
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Post by bratkar on Aug 17, 2015 15:10:42 GMT
Weather can be beautiful or very cold. Are you coming just to see the falls? They won't be partially frozen by then but look amazing when they are! DH and I had to go to St Catharines for a funeral in February a few years back. We stopped by the Falls on our way up and they were partially frozen. It was magical to see...really beautiful. That said, it was so cold up there that the battery in my camera stopped working temporarily, so I only got a few pics. I'll try to find one to post, though. We love to go up there when they are frozen. (Canadian side) Its helps we are only 4 hours from there. When digital first became popular, we took a camera up there that used MINI CD's to record the pictures. Didn't realize it till we got home and loaded them to the computer what the cold did to the camera and pictures. It really changed the pictures color. I'll have to see if I still have them saved somewhere easily accessible. We have never been in November, we tend to go up any time from Jan-April. I have only ever been there during the summer once, and I hated all the crowds. But we've never found all that much to do on the American side for more than an hour or so to view the falls from that side. kelli |
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. And if you are staying on the U.S. Side there isn't much there as far as trees and stuff go, so you won't be missing out on greenery. 
