Niagara Falls: The facts

Located at the international border between the Canadian Province of Ontario and New York State, Niagara Falls are an impressive natural wonder. The closer you get to them, the more extraordinary they look. This article presents the Falls from both the Canadian and American angle.

General information

Overview Niagara Falls are part of Niagara River which flows from Lake Erie in the south to Lake Ontario in the north. The river passes around Grand Island before going over the Falls and after that it narrows in the Niagara Gorge. The falls With a fascinating history and a wealthy cultural heritage, Niagara Falls consist of two major sections: the Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side and the American Falls on the American side. The Americans also own the Bridal Veil Falls which are separated by the main Falls through Luna Island. Beauty & purpose Niagara Falls are famous for their beauty as well as being an important hydro-energy source.

Niagara Falls the Canadian side

From the top of Skylon Tower (775 ft up) to the base of Horseshoe Falls (188 ft down), Niagara Falls are a breathtaking vacation destination that offers lots of attractions for all ages.
Exploration While admiring Niagara Falls can be done from many observation spots, there are various other ways to explore it. Visitors who want a close-up look to the Falls can embark on the Maid of the Mist which goes right up to the base, get a helicopter view or walk behind them at Journey Behind the Falls. For more adrenaline, visitors can experience the Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours.
Entertainment
At night time, the Falls are even more spectacular with the candy coloured illumination. Other than that, Niagara entertainment includes kid fun at Clifton Hill, top-notch golf courses, casinos, spas, cycling and hiking adventures plus country drives to Niagara-on-the-Lake. For more Canadian Niagara Falls information visit Niagarafallstourism.com

Niagara Falls the American side

On the opposite side, the Americans take pride in offering a wide range of attractions no matter what season you choose. Summer & winter events During summer, Niagara USA is chock-full of events, festivals and concerts. Many events also take place during fall and winter. Niagara Falls State Park, with over 400 acres of protected wildlife and lush landscape, can be visited all year-round. Wine connoisseurs can enjoy the Niagara Wine Trail and Wineries while golfers can bring their clubs along or rent a set to experience Niagara's best golf courses. If you plan on staying a few days, getting a rental car is recommended so you can visit everything the region has to offer. More information on American Niagara Falls tourism is available at Niagara-usa.com