Disclosure: My family was invited to Marineland to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own.
My family was recently invited to check out MarineLand in Niagara Falls, Ontario. It’s always been a place that we wanted to visit and has been on our bucket list since we first saw their TV commercial. So instead of telling the kids, we were going to MarineLand, I decided to show them a video. As you can imagine I was greeted with screams of joy.
Parking
Parking at MarineLand is free and they also allow visitors to bring in their own food and beverages, which is great for families that are on a tight budget.
Current Admission Rates:
| Regular Rate ( 13+ yrs. )
$44.95 CDN Funds | Child ( 5-12 yrs. )
$37.95 CDN Funds |
| 4 years of age and under are FREE. |
Kiska
Kiska the killer whale is a show-off. While we watched from up top she skimmed around a bit but was standoffish. When we went down below where we could get a great view of her pool, she seemed to start almost posing to give us the best possible view and the best possible effect.
King Waldorf Stadium show
The King Waldorf Stadium show is conveniently located next to the main entrance. It features dolphins, beluga whales, sea lions, and walruses. This was my son’s favorite feature at MarineLand, it appeared to calm him. It’s not the first time, I’ve heard that dolphins appear to calm special needs kids and it really did seem to work for him. The show was making him laugh and giggle and clap along, and he really seemed to be enjoying himself.
The girls on the other hand had the time of their life with the Belugas. My family had the opportunity to feed and pet the Belugas. It was an amazing time for all of us. To feel their skin and see them almost smirk at you while you feed them food is special. But even better was watching them act and seeing how smart they were.
They know you have fish for them, they know how much you have and they specifically wait for it. They know when you have no more and it is amusing watching them turn around and leave the second you have nothing more for them. The funny part is you could see the intelligence and the humor in their eyes. In all honesty between the show and the Belugas, there was not much that could compare with the fun that we had at those two exhibits.
I would love to visit Marineland again! it has been sooo long I think almost 20 years since I have last gone. Actually the roller coaster at marineland was my first ever roller coaster that i went on
This looks so fun! I bet my daughter would love it!
OMG this looks like so much family fun!! Never ever been there!
Looks like SO Much fun! My kids have been dying to go..
I have never heard of Marian-land. Now I have.
Like zoos, there is some controversy over animal care, especially involving whales. I was so sad to learn of some of the behind the scenes issues.
There is always going to be some controversy over animal care, differing belief systems between various groups guarantees that. I will say this, what we saw makes us comfortable with the way they are cared for.
Been a long time since I was at Marineland, still looks amazing
I need to take my kids here. They would love it
I have not gone to Marineland and I do not plan to go! I watched the documentary Blackfish on Netflix and was horrified by what I saw! Anyone who wants to go should watch this documentary!
There are a couple of points really, there is a lot to Marineland besides just the large sea life, including rides etc.
What is important to realize though is that like all Documentaries (I have seen and enjoyed quite a few) they all are designed to showcase a singular specific perspective.
Before we went we checked out the recent investigation into the park and made sure that everything with the park was above board and that everything was clean and animals well cared for. The way our kids enjoyed it suggests it was a good choice.
Supporting the amusement park gives them more money to keep animals in captivity! They are confined in small pools for their entire lives and usually have the entire ocean to roam. That is NOT being well cared for! Watch the movie Blackfish before you support something that you don’t understand!
Hi,the video sure has a catchy tune,I enjoyed looking at your photos.Maybe someday I will visit.
My kids love to watch the video over and over.
I love Marineland. WE used to go there every year when the children were younger.
My daughter would love to see the killer whale! She loves all things aquatic.
This looks like a amazing place. My kids and I would really enjoy visiting here.
Seems like a great time you had connecting with the Belugas.
Whales are so beautiful!
that is so fabulous that all of the kids had an event that they were thrilled with
I live fairly close to Marine Land, so I would love to take my my girls for a visit. Thanks for the great, informative blog post!
My family and I just went to Marine Land on the 23 of August and had a great day. First time my boys got to see all of the animals up close in real life and they even got to touch and feed the Belugas
I have never been to a Marine Land, look like a ton of fun!
Oh man I need a vacation this looks like an Awesome place to visit.
It looks like you had a lot of fun there! I haven’t been to an aquatic show since I was a kid.
Now that looks like fun!
I’ve never visited Niagra Falls but Marineland would be on my list if I made it there…I think it is great that Marineland allows people to bring in their own food to help with costs.
No sorry, totally do not agree with keeping these beautiful animals in capitivity
There are two different schools of though on this whole idea. One says they should never be kept. The other is that this is how we teach kids about these beautiful animals (and they truly are beautiful). However making sure they are well taken care of if they are in captivity is a major factor as well. Also some of the animals are also rescued and recovering from accidents in the wild (some, but not all of these can eventually be returned to the wild)
Part of that equation also is the fact that a good many of these animals are born in captivity and many would be incapable of surviving in the wild even if they were released.
The kiddies I think would enjoy marineland.
there a reason the call them killer whales..not me buddy
There are plenty of other animals to check out as well. The Beluga Whales are beautiful and really seem smart and almost mischievous. The dolphins and seals in the main show are great as well. But reality is that even the killer whale did not appear aggressive (though I would not be jumping in the water with her personally lol)
This looks awesome! I wish I lived closer!
This looks like such a wonderful place to go to, I’ve never been to anything even remotely like it!!
My husband and I are all about the water parks and rides.. would LOVE to go!!
Wow, looks like such a fun place! I love Belugas and Killer Whales… I’ve heard of MarineLand and seen commercials for the place, but I have never been. Maybe I will check it out online. Thanks.
I remember going there as a child. It’s been so long.
Marineland! They used to have one of these in California…didn’t know they had them anywhere else.
I didn’t know this place existed. Thank you for sharing. I like to hear about good family-friendly places to visit.
That looks like a lot of fun! I think I would enjoy visiting there.
lookslike so much fun! My family would love to go!
Never been there but looks likes loads of fun.. I LOVE the fact it says you can bring outside food & drinks as not everyone can afford park food prices!
Wow, those whales are incredible! Thanks for sharing.
This looks like it was a lot of fun. I live in South Florida, we have Miami Seaquarium nearby and the Big Sea World in Orlando.
I love going to places like this, though I must say that for a family it is an expensive outing – we have 7 kids (all adults now) it’s not only the entrance fees but eating & treats inside too. Some places do have picnic areas which I think is super.
This sounds amazing!!! What a great time for you and the family!
Oh that looks so fun! I would love to bring the family! We have never been out there….will have to put it on our to do list!
Marineland sure has grown, and has so many attractions that it didn’t have when I visited there as a child years and years ago. We went to Marineland on one of our family vacations and I still have such fond memories.
I haven’t been there for such a long time, but I remember the Belugas, they were my favourite out of the whole park!
What a cool blog post! I would love to see those awesome marine animals formyself!
We just went to Marineland and you’re right, it is a great adventure!
This place looks fantastic. I always go to any sea worlds or aquariums when I go to a new city…I find so much relaxation and awe watching the sea creatures.
Looks so nice. I have never been that far north. Hoping to get an RV and take a year long adventure in a couple of years. Well, three after the oldest graduates.
Sounds like an awesome experience. I would love to go someday.
This sounds like a lot of fun for the whole family. My grandchildren would love this.
Looks like fun. I haven’t been there since I was a kid.
I haven’t been to Ontario nor was I aware of them even having a Marineland. Will have to suggest it to my son who loves the sea.for his family
It looks like a great place to take the whole family!
I like the amusement rides! Thank you for sharing.
I don’t recall ever seeing a Belugas. I’d also like to feel their skin and see them almost smirk at you while you feed, but even better was watching them act and seeing how smart they are.
Very interesting, I have never been to Ontario but looks very fun!
I especially like that they let you bring your own food and beverages. All the theme parks I’ve been to charge so much for food & beverages! This would make this one an affordable theme park for most people.
I love the policy about allowing outside food & drink- that just makes sense for any family friendly business.
never been there but looks like a great attraction for the whole family
What a great place to take the grandkids! Thanks for sharing it!
I remember going to Marineland humming the commercial. I always enjoyed watching the live shows, nothing like a good splashing by the whales
I wasn’t even aware that there was one in Ontario.
I love Marineland! It’s definitely time to revisit!
This looks like it would be a lot of fun for the whole family. Expensive, but fun!
Thanks for the review. I especially like that you included the cost and information such as there is free parking and you’re allowed to bring your own food and beverages. Very helpful.
Great. Looks like a fun place to visit.
I haven’t been to Marineland in years!! I remember it was a good and fun place to visit!! Had a blast there!
It has been a long time since I went there. I always liked it though. I have not been on a vacation in so long. Spending all extra funds doing home improvements.
This looks like it would be a lot of fun for the whole family. I like that parking at MarineLand is free and they also allow visitors to bring in their own food and beverages, which is great for families that are on a tight budget.
That place looks like there is so much to do,and is a lot of fun.I would love to take my family and visit there.
that looks so nice .fun .and educational
I have never been to Marineland, but we have seen the commercials for it multiple times and my kids are always asking to go. It sounds like it’s a great place for families to go together and have fun.
Looks like great fun! I love the whales! It reminds me of SeaWorld in Florida.
I took my kids there many years ago. We loved it, and would love to return.
I have not been to Niagara Falls, Ontario since I was a kid. I would love to visit again, especially to see Marineland. It looks like so much fun! 🙂
Oh, what a great place! This might be our next road trip – thank you for the review.
Grr, I was just in Toronto last weekend and Marineland was brought up. I was thinking of going on the way home. Guess I should have my son will be 5 next year and will cost…
So nostalgic!
God bless,
Miles
We used to go to MarineLand every year when I was little. I have to get the paperwork to go across the boarder so that I can take my daughter sometime!
I remember visiting Marineland when I was a child , I loved it, a lot has changed since I was there i bet
This place is amazing.We took our kids there and now I want to take our grandchild there too!
Used to love going to Marineland, haven’t been there in a very long time, need to go back again soon and see all the new and improved areas!!
Marineland truly is a visit I know will be memorable for sure