What to do in Niagara Falls in the summer

The small tourist town of Niagara falls in Southern Ontario attracts each year several visitors wanting to have a peek at the famous waterfall and the Niagara Gorge. Flowing from Lake Erie into Lake Ontario, the waterfall is visible from many different angles from pedestrian trails along the edge, from the Skylon Tower observation deck and numerous hotel balconies offer a stunning view of the popular attraction. The best way to experience the falls is to hop on the Hornblower Cruises boat and experience the power of the best natural wonders of the world up close, don’t forget your raincoat!

But if you ask us, after a few hours around the falls you kind of get the idea and might want to move on to other activities.

Niagara Weed & Wine Tours might just have exactly what you’ve been looking for. Just sit back and let the guides from Niagara Weed & Wine bring you a one-of-a-kind experience. Get high and drink wine, what more can one ask for?

The half-day (5 hours) tour starts around 11:00 am, pick-ups at your hotel can be arranged with the tour operators ahead of time to make sure you don’t need to drive intoxicated after your experience. Groups of 2-7 can embark on this journey that will take you around town in a luxury 7 seater Ford Transit XLT van. The first stop will be in Niagara Falls legal cannabis dispensary where you can purchase any cannabis-related product legally and set the mood right for the wine-tasting portion of your trip.

Here’s a quick list of some of the winery you may expect to visit:

• Between the Lines Winery
• Marynissen Estates Winery
• Pillitteri Estates Winery
• The Hare Wine Co.
• Lailey Winery
• Joseph’s Estate Winery
• Reif Estate Winery
• Trius Winery
• Peller Estates Winery

Photo by Kim Ellis

You can expect between 12 and 14 different wines tasting per guest of award-winning red, white wine, and some of the rarest ice wines in the world. A behind-the-scenes tour at one of the estate winery, and gourmet cheese and charcuterie will be included in your private tasting.

 A private guide will be with you during the whole tour to ensure every wine is explained in-depth. Learn how the grapes grow, all the techniques required to properly taste wine as well as the history of the estates you will be visiting during your journey.

Some picturesque locations around the city like Floral Clock, Queenston Heights Park, Gorge Scenic Lookout can be fitted in your trip to enable you to bring back tons of memories with you back home.

Finally, you’ll be given a 30-45 minutes break to enjoy the Old Town of Niagara-On-The-Lake which is considered one of the prettiest towns in Canada! Art galleries, tea rooms artisans shops and cafes are all within walking distance within the Old Town.

For more information about the Weed & Wine tour, visit the Website here.

Ever been to an Expo about Cannabis? Well, this might be your chance.

The Niagara Falls 420 Expo a community-based event featuring educational seminars, guest speakers, manufacturers and retailers and is considered the largest North America’s celebration of all things cannabis.

Celebrity autographs and photo sessions will be organized and free of charge with your admission fee, exhibitors such as Blossom Bakery, Hippie Grow Shop, Dagga, CCrxC, Tasty Buds and many more will be on-site ready to chat with you and presents exclusive products.

A designated smoking area will be on-site aka the “420 POT-IO” for those wanting to blaze during the expo. Outside food and drink won’t be permitted inside the Scotiabank Convention Centre but there is nothing to worry about, food and beverage vendors will be on-site to quench your thirst and take care of the munchies many of us fall victims of after smoking a doobie. Tickets go on sale in October 2021. Due to Covid-19 restrictions about public gatherings, the event will be postponed to Saturday, April 23rd, 2022. All purchased tickets from 2020-2021 will automatically be valid for the 2022 event. 

 Find more about the event here.

Planning a visit soon to Niagara Falls? Visit us at Leafythings to find dispensaries and deals available in the area.

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