Niagara Falls Travel Guide

The Niagara Falls is situated on the border of New York, USA and Ontario Province, Canada. The water here flows from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. From the foaming river, you can see an awe-inspiring display of nature’s power. The Niagara River connects Lake Ontario with Lake Erie, but the water plunged down about 170ft in a straight drop beefier getting there.

It is quite overwhelming the volume of water tumbling over the crest. About 170,000 cubic meters of water thunders over these falls every minute at the peak hours of the falls. There are three waterfalls that make up the Niagara Falls: Bridal Veil Falls, American Falls, and the Canadian Horseshoe Falls which is the most powerful and wisest of them all.

If you want to see the water plummets into the depths below, explore some vantage points or glide over the river. Board the Maid of the Mist to feel its prey. The Maid of the Mist was the first wooden steamboat to take people to the Niagara Falls, although they are now made of steel. Embark on a journey behind the falls of you want to get very close to the curtain of water. Here, you will hear and see the water temperature shiny past in front of you.

There is foaming water that squeezes its way through a narrow Gorge below the falls. This creates Whirlpool Rapids and you can get there by boarding a jet raft. Besides the fun nature has to offer, there are also several family entertainments you can have here. You can take your kids to visit the Sky wheel or the nearby themed arcades and attractions.

If you want to see the Niagara aquarium in a serene environment, you can cross the Rainbow Bridge. There is also a Botanical Garden on the Canadian side you can explore. In the 19th century village on Niagara Falls, you can have lunch, play golf, or browse boutique shops before setting out to discover the country in Ontario. A taxi or a shuttle bus can drop you back at the Niagara Falls in a short time. To admire the glorious landscape again, scale the Skylon Tower.

Niagara Falls is one of the world’s most photographed natural spectacles thanks to its splendor and easy accessibility. Any picture can’t capture the roar you will hear and the thrill you will feel when you are here. Niagara’s astonishing power will leave you with an impression that will definitely last you a lifetime.