Contributed by: Dani Klein | Last Date of Travel: July 2006
Kosher Info: Kosher food in the Niagara region can only be found on the Canadian side, or in Buffalo (about 20+ min. away). Directly near the falls there is a dairy restaurant: King David Bakery which carries decent pizza, sandwiches, Israeli products, and bakery items. Chabad recommends Mendy’s Kosher Niagara, although I was not there. Here are Chabad’s listings for the area: Kosher Niagara.
Tourist Info: The falls are breathtakingly beautiful no matter who you are. There are fun activities on both the American and Canadian sides, however the fun tourist-y atmosphere exists by the hotels and attractions on the Canadian side of the Rainbow Bridge. Best time to visit is July 1-4, as July 1st is Canadian Independence Day and July 4th is American Independence Day, all 4 days are used to celebrate both countries; fireworks each night around 10pm.
American Attractions:
Canadian Attractions:
- Maid of the Mist
- Journey Behind the Falls
- Skylon Tower
- Casino Niagara
- Sir Adam Beck Hydroelectricity Power Plant
Jewish Info: There isn’t much history here. Contact the Chabad of Niagara which can help you with minyanim, mikvah, Shabbat, and food situations.
King david Pizza is closed due to a fire. There is a new place called “Niagara Kosher Pizza” located at 5930 Victoria Ave, in Niagara Falls canada. phone: 289.296.4000 or email info@niagarakosherpizza.com http://www.niagarakosherpizza.com