Southwestern Ontario Family Attractions

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ATTRACTION NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND WEBSITE	Description of Attraction, Hours of Operation
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM 1072 Main Street East Hamilton, Ontario L8M 1N6 (905) 546-4848	Year Round - Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 4 pm, Sunday 1 pm to 4 pm. Closed Christmas, Boxing Day and New Years Day The Children's Museum is a hands on learning centre. Exhibits change and offer creative experiences for the whole family.
CONFEDERATION PARK Managed by Hamilton Region Conservation Authority P.O. Box 7099, 838 Mineral Springs Road Ancaster, Ontario L9G 3L3 Located at Confederation Drive and Centennial Parkway (Highway 20) in Hamilton 905-561-2293 1-800-555-8775	Seasonal - Daily Home to Wild Waterworks - water park with giant tube slides, wave pool, body slides and toddler wading pool. Adventure Village Mini-golf and batting cages. Beach, restaurants, camping and picnic areas.
DUNDURN CASTLE Dundurn Park, Yorkland Boulevard Hamilton, Ontario L8R 3H1 (905) 546-2872	Canada Day to Labour Day: Open daily 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Labour Day to Canada Day: Open Tuesday to Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year�s Day. Historical Home of one of Canada's First Premiers - Sir Allan MacNab. Costumed staff recreate mid 19th century life in Hamilton.

ATTRACTION NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER AND WEBSITE	Description of Attraction, Hours of Operation
ADVENTURE DOME 4943 Clifton Hill Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 3N5 (905) 357-4330	Open Daily, Year Round 4 Storey 70mm Movie Screen with 6 Channel Surround Sound continuous showing of thrilling rides on a motorcycle, snowmobile, dunebuggy, white water raft, and more
FUN HOUSE 4943 Clifton Hill Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 3N5 (905) 357-4330	Open Daily, Year Round Explore the Fun House and go through a crooked house, climb through nets, weave your way through a moving tunnel and more.
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS MUSEUM 4943 Clifton Hill Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 3N5 (905) 356-2299	Open Daily, Year Round Museum exhibits facinating displays of record setting events including feats and facts that will amaze and delight.
HAUNTED HOUSE 4943 Clifton Hill Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 3N5 (905) 357-4330	Open Daily, Year Round Newly updated Haunted House offers scares at every turn. Gruesome displays, ghosts, and ghouls to delight and fright.
JOURNEY BEHIND THE FALLS located Opposite Canadian Falls at the Table Rock Complex on the Niagara Parkway operated by the Niagara Parks Commission 1-877-NIA-PARK (642-7275) or (905) 371-0254 Web site: http://www.niagaraparks.com/ attract/journey-idx.html E-mail: npinfo@niagaraparks.com	Open Year round - daily times vary (closed Christmas Day) Go behind the Canadian Falls near its base - ride an elevator down 150 to tunnels that take you to observation decks and tunnels to view the water rushing past - raincoats provided Go to A Kid's Eye View of Niagara Falls in More Ways than One
MAID OF THE MIST located opposite American Falls on the Niagara Parkway operated by the Niagara Parks Commission 1-877-NIA-PARK (642-7275) or (905) 371-0254 E-mail: npinfo@niagaraparks.com	Open Late April to Late October daily - times vary Historical Boat ride that takes guest to the bottom of the American and Canadian Falls - raincoats provided - 1/2 hour ride - elevator from street level down to the Niagara Gorge. Go to A Kid's Eye View of Niagara Falls in More Ways than One
MARINELAND 7657 Portage Road, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X8 (905) 356-9565 WEB SITE: www. marinelandcanada.com See Travel News Article about this attraction Click below: Marineland lets Kids see Whales up Close	Late April to Early November 10 am to 4:30 pm. - Extended Summer Hours Animal Show and displays - whales, seals, dolphins, wildlife - deer, buffalo, elk, - Friendship Cove with Killer Whales and Beluga Whales. Beaching area where guests can Touch the Whales. Thrill Rides - Roller coasters, kiddy rides
MYSTERY MAZE 4943 Clifton Hill Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 3N5 (905) 357-4330	Open Daily, April to October - weather permitting Medival Maze - race against the clock to capture 3 castle towers and the hidden mystery sword.
NIAGARA GO-KARTS AND MINI-PUTT 7104 Kinsmen Court Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 3N4 (905) 356-9030	Open Daily - weather permitting March 1 to November 15 - Times vary One of the fastest Go-kart tracks in North America. 18 hole mini-putt. Slower go-karts for younger children. Arcade, Snack Bar and Picnic area.
NIAGARA HELICOPTERS LIMITED 3731 Victoria Ave. P.O. Box 636 Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada L2E 6V5 905-357-5672	Flights depart daily from 9 a.m. until sunset, weather permitting. Duration: 12 minutes (including boarding time). Helicopter flights over Niagara Falls - American and Canadian Falls - follows Niagara River
NIAGARA PARKS BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY located 9 km (5 miles) north of the Canadian Falls on the Niagara Parkway (towards Niagara-on-the-lake) operated by the Niagara Parks Commission 1-877-NIA-PARK (642-7275) or (905) 371-0254 Web site: http://www.niagaraparks.com/ attract/butterfly-idx.html E-mail: npinfo@niagaraparks.com	Open Year round - daily at 9:00 am. closing times vary (closed Christmas Day) Indoor Botanical Gardens in the world's largest glass conservatory -over 2000 free flying butterflies, exotic plants, Butterfly nursery, butterfly feeding trays - Summer outdoor gardens Go to A Kid's Eye View of Niagara Falls in More Ways than One
NIAGARA SPANISH AERO CAR located 4.5 km (3 miles) north of the Canadian Falls on the Niagara Parkway (towards Niagara-on-the-lake) operated by the Niagara Parks Commission 1-877-NIA-PARK (642-7275) or (905) 371-0254 Web site: http://www.niagaraparks.com/ attract/aero-idx.html E-mail: npinfo@niagaraparks.com	Open Year round - daily times vary (closed Christmas Day) Cable Car ride across the Niagara Gorge and Niagara Whirlpool, capacity of the car is 40 standing passengers and was built in 1913. Gift Shop and Restaurant.
RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT MUSEUM 4960 Clifton Hill Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 3N4 (905) 356-2238	Open Daily - Summer 9am - 2am, Fall / Spring 10am - 10pm, Fri-Sat til 12am, Winter: Weekdays 11am -7pm, Fri til 11pm, Weekends Open at 10am - Sat til 11am, Sun til 8 pm Museum exhibits the unusual with displays that showcase the collection of Robert Ripley discovered during his 19 world trips to 198 countries.
SKYLON TOWER 5200 Robinson Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 2A3 (905) 356-2651 or toll free 1 800-927-2251 Web Site: www.skylon.com See Travel News article for information on this attraction: A Kid's Eye View of Niagara Falls in More Ways than One, Ontario Canada	DAILY - Summer Hours - 8:00 a.m. to midnight Winter Hours - 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Observation Tower with outside elevators and indoor amusement park with simulator ride, Summit Suite Dining Room and Revolving Dining Room
WHIRLPOOL JET BOAT TOURS 61 Melville Street, P.O. Box 1215 Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S lJ0 (905) 468-4800 Toll Free - 1-800-438-4444	Daily - end of April to End of October Jet Boat tours along the Niagara River - Wet Jet Tour or "Jet Dome" Tour (enclosed boat) to view whirlpool up close and tour along the Niagara River Canyon.