A Memorable Stop - With Access To Both Sides Of The Border

Not very often can one destination be easily accessable from both the USA as well as Canada. (Travelling by land there is still not need for a Passport until 1 Jun 2009). When this special place is a one-of-a-kind picturesque site that benefits everyone, it makes for a definite must-see.

I am talking about Niagara Falls, Ontario and Niagara Falls, New York. You can see the Falls from either side of the border but the Vista from Canada is more spectacular because you can see the Three massive waterfalls make up the panarama.

‘Canadian Horseshoe Falls’ is the largest but the ‘American Falls’ and the ‘Bridal Veil Falls’ compliment the picture. Niagara Falls is 17 miles from Buffalo and 75 miles from Toronto.


This feast for the eyes is nothing short of awesome. From the colourful expansive gardens and parklands, to strolling the many pathways, to feeling the force of the Falls – both from above and from below the surface and even over the Falls, to experiencing the ‘Roar of the Falls’ on the Maid of the Mist boat tour, to climbing the tower, to enjoying numerous rides and attactions and so much more. Everywhere the panaramic view is absolutely mesmerizing.

After the latest ‘Ice Age’, the glaciers receded forming the Great Lakes which carved a path through the Niagara Escarpment en route to the Atlantic. The Impressive, world’s most powerful and very wide Niagara Falls resulted from this transformation. Over 6 million cubic feet of water fall every minute. This hypnotic natural wonder has been a valuable source of hydroelectric power for both Ontario and New York and a challenge for environment preservation since the early 1800’s.


Falls Fact: Did you know the flow of water over the American Falls was stopped completely during the summer of 1969? (Great photos too).


The official site for Niagara Falls, Canada has over 100 more incredible photos plus Tourism and attractions.


Read Additional history on this incredible place.