Niagara Falls Homes

Looking for Niagara Falls Homes? This is a special city developed around the sensational Niagara Falls as it tumbles down the Niagara River connecting Lake Erie to Lake Ontario.  Calling itself the Honeymoon Capital of the World, Niagara Falls beckons visitors to the west bank of the river in Ontario, Canada.  Toronto is across Lake Ontario, about 80 miles north of the Niagara Region.  Fort Erie, Ridgeway and Crystal Beach are a short 20 minutes drive down the highway.

Home to 90,000 residents, the bustling Niagara Falls Homes community opens its arms to millions of tourists every year.  Real estate in Niagara Falls suits residents and vacationers.  Service industries and attractions – observation towers, high-rise hotels, shops and museums, amusement parks, casinos,  theaters and indoor waterparks—adorn the full-service community.  There are golf courses, parks, and trail systems, too.

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a town in southern Ontario. It sits on the shores of Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Niagara River. It’s known for its wineries and the summer Shaw Festival, a series of theatre productions. The flower-filled, tree-lined old town features 19th-century buildings, mainly along Queen Street. Near the river, 19th-century Fort George was built by the British to defend against American attacks.

Niagara Falls Ontario: Homes and Neighbourhoods

The City of Niagara Falls has defined 11 communities and 67 neighbourhoods.  Niagara Falls Homes span the centuries, adding to the great historical, architectural, and cultural variety available now.  Older homes have usually been upgraded over the decades.  New Niagara Falls homes, condominiums and townhomes have joined the cultural landscape.

Ask about the communities in Niagara Falls that fit your goals:

• Beaverdams
• Chippawa
• Crowland
• Drummond
• Elgin
• Grassybrook
• Northwest
• Queen Victoria
• Stamford
• Westlane
• Willoughby

Living in the Niagara Region

Economy

Niagara Falls is served by several highways, regional airports, rail service, bus service, and shuttles.  It is also very bicycle friendly.  An increasing number of businesses and companies have moved into the area, notably advanced manufacturing and technology companies.  Although the community began as a manufacturing hub, tourism became a valuable revenue source and travelers prefer to see the falls from the Canadian side.

Festivals and Events

A full calendar of festivals and events.  The Film Festival, Fine Arts and Music Festival, Woodworking Show, Sports and Hobby Expo, Home and Garden Show, Canada Day Celebration, Festival of Lights and many more destination events are among them.

Niagara Falls Homes have experienced revitalization in its downtown area on Queen Street and in the Clifton Hill and Fallsview areas.  Art galleries, boutiques, eateries, theater and nearby parks offer visitors many interesting getaways.  Several community centres host cultural activities, live music, museums, recreation centers and clubs.

Attractions

There’s a lot more to do in the Niagara Region.  Niagara Hornblower Cruises, Journey Behind the Falls, Fireworks, nightly illumination of Niagara Falls, helicopter rides and much more to be experienced.  Add the many attractions along the Niagara River and Parkway to keep people coming back.

Niagara Botanical Gardens to the Bird Kingdom, the WhiteWater Walk, Niagara Heritage Trail, the Butterfly Conservatory, and, of course, photo shoots at the Floral Clock are some more for the checklist.  Folks visit wax museums, haunted houses, Marineland Park, IMAX theater, Greg Frewin Magic Show—plus the many cultural districts.

Niagara Falls features many sports, active living centers and clubs.  Get out on the running track, trails for cycling, engage in soccer, revolver, archery, football, rugby, hockey and more.

Schools

Families owning Niagara Falls Homes are served by the District School Board of Niagara and the Niagara Catholic District School Board as well as private institutions.  Niagara College has campuses in the area and Brock University in St. Catharine’s is in the Niagara Region.

Real Estate Companies in Niagara Falls Ontario

For information about Niagara Falls Homes and real estate, contact D. W. Howard Realty Ltd, Brokerage at (905) 894-1703.