Riviera Theatre
Skylon Tower
Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises
Chateau des Charmes
- Located just 10 miles from downtown Niagara Falls, N.Y., the Riviera Theatre is a circa-1926 restored movie palace with stunning Italian Renaissance architecture that regularly entertains groups in a variety of spaces. The 1,150-seat main auditorium is well suited for large award ceremonies or general sessions, and its stage comfortably fits 75 guests for a seated dinner. The facility also houses a lounge that can accommodate up to 40 people. A $2 million expansion is under way at the facility (expected to be completed in fall 2009), which will add meeting breakout rooms and a 100-seat theater. www.rivieratheatre.org
Skylon Tower
- For a bird’s-eye view of the falls, groups head up to the Skylon Tower, located 520 feet above Niagara Falls, Ontario, for dinner or strolling receptions. On its tippy top sits the group-friendly Revolving Dining Room, which rotates 360 degrees about once an hour, giving diners a full view of the falls as well as the city lights. For private functions, planners can rent out the Summit Suite Dining Room from mid-October to mid-May, where groups of up to 100 can fit classroom style, 225 reception style and up to 175 for a seated dinner. www.skylon.com
Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises
- Celebrating its 21st year on the water, Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises, located about 20 minutes outside Niagara Falls, N.Y., tours groups around several area locks on a two-hour boat cruise highlighting many of the area’s historical sights. The company’s two boats, the Lockview IV and the Lockview V, can accommodate up to 150 people for a dinner or reception. www.llecc.com
Chateau des Charmes
- Established in 1978 and featuring not only a winery but also a visitor’s center, Chateau des Charmes is a group favorite in Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario. Visitors can relax while sipping vino in the Vineyard Courtyard (able to accommodate up to 500 guests) surrounded by rose gardens. Groups venturing inside can choose from the Chateau’s variety of spaces, ranging from St. David’s Bench Vineyard Room with its ability to hold up to 60 people for a sit-down dinner, to The Estate Room, which can hold up to 50 people and features an oak wine bar. www.chateaudescharmes.com