Friday, March 9, 2012

Butterfly Conservatory

This past week my Cousin and his family from New Brunswick visited with us for March Break (their March Break is the week before ours).  His wife and kids have never been to Niagara Falls, and I have never been there in the Winter.  So off we went.  We spent the morning in the Butterfly Conservatory - what a wonderful place!  It is filled with butterflies from all over the world.  As you walk through the conservatory, the butterflies are everywhere in abundance, landing on all the exotic florals and on you.  We all had a fabulous time.

At the entrance to the conservatory is a giant iron sculture of a butterfly.  When I saw it, I couldn't help think that it would look awesome stitched - and here is the chart.


We then spent the afternoon by the Falls, behind the Falls and in a new attraction, Experience Niagara's Fury.  Aside from the weather (although the day we were there the weather was not bad), the Winter is actually a good time to visit the Falls.  There's  not that many people, no line ups, and no problem finding a parking spot.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Click here to view the photo album.                              






Have a great 
March Break!!
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6 comments:

  1. natalysneedleMarch 10, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    I was at the butterfly conservatory a couple of summers ago and loved it!! There is something magical about having so many butterflies surrounding you.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 10, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    What is "Experience Niagara's Fury"? Haven't heard of that one before.
    Christine

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  3. KathrinMarch 10, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    I never heard of it as well. I'm not sure if it's only offered in the Winter or if it's a new permanent attraction. Here's a link to the website http://www.niagarasfury.com/ You can also google for the Magic Pass, which has all 3 attractions for $25.00. We had a great day.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 11, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Thx. Not clear from the website. I take it that the experience is simulated, not actual vibration and mist from the Falls themselves? Was it worth it, in your opinion?

    The attractions I usually recommend are The Walk Behind the Falls and the Maid of the Mist ride (not this time of year, though!). I feel that both of those give you a good sense of the power of the falls that you don't get from looking from road level. I grew up in NF, so knew the area very well back in the 70s and 80s.
    Christine

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  5. KathrinMarch 11, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    It is simulated, yes. If I had only paid for the Fury, I would have been disappointed. But as part of the Magic Pass, I thoroughly enjoyed the day.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 11, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Worth remembering next time I play tour guide down that way. Thanks.
    Christine

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