Canada, Come See Niagara Falls From a Whole New Side
Niagara Falls, New York is welcoming our Canadian neighbors back with unforgettable views, locally crafted flavors and a new reason to cross the border.
Living near Niagara Falls can make it easy to forget just how extraordinary it is to have one of the world’s most famous destinations practically in your backyard. For visitors from Southern Ontario, an entirely different Niagara Falls experience is waiting just across the border in Niagara Falls, New York, and right now is a great time to rediscover it.
New York State recently launched its NY LOVES CANADA initiative, encouraging Canadian travelers to return, explore and take advantage of special opportunities throughout the state. The initiative comes after Canadian visitation to New York declined more than 26% in 2025 and is designed to remind our northern neighbours of something we have always known here in Niagara: Canada and Western New York are more than neighbours. We’re part of one shared destination.
For Canadians looking for a quick day trip, date night or late-summer adventure, you don’t need to travel far to experience Niagara Falls in an entirely new way.
See Niagara Falls From Up to 500 Feet Above New York
You’ve seen Niagara Falls from Canada.
You’ve probably walked along the Falls, taken photos from the overlook and watched the mist rise above the Niagara River.
But have you ever looked back toward Canada from hundreds of feet above Niagara Falls, New York?
The Live! On Air Fallsview Balloon Ride gives guests a completely different perspective on the destination.
Located at 454 Main Street in Niagara Falls, NY, the tethered helium balloon gently rises as high as 500 feet, offering sweeping 360-degree views of Niagara Falls, the Niagara River, the surrounding city and, on clear days, distant skylines including Toronto and Buffalo. The approximately 15-minute experience is designed for families, couples, photographers, adventure seekers and anyone searching for something new to do in Niagara Falls.
It’s not a traditional hot air balloon ride and it doesn’t float away from Niagara Falls. The balloon remains securely tethered while ascending above the city, giving riders the chance to slow down and take in a view of the region that’s difficult to experience anywhere else.
For Canadian visitors, there’s something particularly special about rising above New York and looking back across the international border toward home.
Two countries. One iconic view.
Start With One Flight. Then Take Another.
Of course, no Niagara Falls day trip is complete without somewhere great to eat.
That’s where Steelbound Niagara Falls comes in.
Located at 300 Third Street in downtown Niagara Falls, New York, Steelbound Brewery & Distillery combines locally brewed craft beer, house-made spirits, handcrafted cocktails and a menu filled with favorites including wings, burgers, shareables and more. Its downtown location makes it an easy addition to a day spent exploring Niagara Falls, USA.
And there’s an even better reason to pair the two experiences.
Introducing Flights & Flights
Enjoy a craft beer flight at Steelbound Niagara Falls, save your receipt and receive 50% off an eligible Live! On Air Fallsview Balloon Ride flight.
Yes, your first flight can help you save on your second.
Craft beer flight → Balloon flight.
It’s one of the easiest ways to turn a simple trip across the border into a full Niagara Falls experience.
Stop into Steelbound. Sample locally crafted beer. Grab something to eat. Then head over to Live! On Air and trade your seat at the table for a view from the sky.
Flights & Flights promotion is subject to applicable terms, availability and balloon operating conditions. Live! On Air flights are weather permitting.
A Different Kind of Niagara Falls Date Day
Looking for a date idea near Niagara Falls, Ontario, St. Catharines, Fort Erie or the rest of Southern Ontario?
Try this:
Your Niagara Falls USA Day Trip
Cross the border into Niagara Falls, New York
Take some time to explore the American side of Niagara Falls and experience the park, river and downtown from a different perspective.
Head to Steelbound Niagara Falls
Grab a meal and order a craft beer flight featuring locally brewed selections.
Save your Steelbound receipt
You’ll want it for what comes next.
Take your second flight
Head to Live! On Air Fallsview Balloon Ride and use your qualifying Steelbound receipt to receive 50% off your balloon flight.
See Niagara Falls from above
Rise hundreds of feet over Niagara Falls, NY and look across one of the world’s most recognizable international borders.
And if you’re visiting on a night when the Niagara Falls fireworks are scheduled, stay in the area afterward and experience the Falls after dark.
One border crossing. Two flights. A completely different Niagara Falls experience.
Why Visit the New York Side of Niagara Falls?
Canadian travelers don’t have to choose between loving the Canadian side and exploring the American side.
That’s the beauty of Niagara.
Crossing the border gives you access to another perspective on a destination you may already know well; new attractions, restaurants, views and experiences without requiring a major vacation.
Niagara Falls USA’s tourism district is home to attractions, dining and experiences that can easily be combined into a day trip or weekend getaway. The Niagara Falls USA Official Visitor Center also offers maps, brochures, coupons and itinerary assistance for visitors exploring the area.
Canadian citizens traveling into the United States should make sure they have an accepted border-crossing document before traveling. Current border information and document guidance are available through Niagara Falls USA and the appropriate government authorities.
New York Loves Canada – And So Does Niagara Falls
The connection between Ontario and Western New York has always been bigger than the river separating us.
Families cross it. Friends cross it. Businesses depend on it. Travelers have spent generations experiencing both sides of Niagara Falls.
New York State’s NY LOVES CANADA campaign is putting a renewed spotlight on that relationship, with tourism businesses across the state offering Canadians new reasons to visit.
Here in Niagara Falls, you don’t have to travel hundreds of miles to take advantage of that invitation.
Your next adventure may be sitting right across the bridge.
So grab your passport, bring your favorite people and come see Niagara Falls from our side for a change.
Better yet?
Make it a two-flight trip.
Start with a craft beer flight at Steelbound Niagara Falls.
Then take your Steelbound receipt to Live! On Air Fallsview Balloon Ride and save 50% on your next flight.
Because sometimes the best way to rediscover a place you thought you knew is to see it from 500 feet higher.
Plan Your Niagara Falls USA Adventure
Steelbound Niagara Falls
300 Third Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Live! On Air Fallsview Balloon Ride
454 Main Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
Balloon flights are weather permitting. Check current operating information before traveling.