Niagara Falls

7th June 2019

Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, between the Canadian Ontario province and the US New York state. The largest is Horseshoe or Canadian Falls, which straddles the international border between Canada and the US.

Located on the Niagara River, which drains Lake Erie into Lake Ontario, the combined falls have the highest flow rate of any waterfall in North America. During peak daytime hours, more than 168,000 m3 of water goes over the crest of the falls every minute. Horseshoe Falls is the most powerful waterfall in North America, as measured by flow rate. [Wikipedia]

Horseshoe Falls from the Skylon Tower

Horseshoe Falls from the Skylon Tower with 'Hornblower' the cruise ship sailing towards the spray.

Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, between the Canadian Ontario province and the US New York state. The largest is Horseshoe or Canadian Falls, which straddles the international border between Canada and the US.

Located on the Niagara River, which drains Lake Erie into Lake Ontario, the combined falls have the highest flow rate of any waterfall in North America. During peak daytime hours, more than 168,000 m3 of water goes over the crest of the falls every minute. Horseshoe Falls is the most powerful waterfall in North America, as measured by flow rate. [Wikipedia]

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The smaller American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls

The smaller American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls lie entirely within the US. Bridal Veil Falls are separated from Horseshoe Falls by Goat Island and from American Falls by Luna Island.

[Wikipedia]

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The Niagara Falls viewpoint within feet of the Horseshoe Falls.

Here at the Niagara Falls viewpoint (Niagara Pkwy) you can stand within feet of the Horseshoe Falls.

The verdant green colour of the water flowing over the Niagara Falls is a byproduct of the estimated 60 tonnes/minute of dissolved salts and "rock flour" (very finely ground rock) generated by the erosive force of the Niagara River itself. [Wikipedia]

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Horseshoe Falls has a vertical drop of more than 50 metres.

Horseshoe Falls has a vertical drop of more than 50 metres.

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'Maid of the Mist' boat cruise which carries passengers into the rapids immediately below the falls

The oldest and best known tourist attraction at Niagara Falls is the 'Maid of the Mist' boat cruise which has carried passengers into the rapids immediately below the falls since 1846. Cruise boats operate from boat docks on both sides of the falls, with the 'Maid of the Mist' operating from the American side and 'Hornblower Cruises' from the Canadian side. [Wikipedia]

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Journey Behind the Falls observation platform and series of tunnels near the bottom of the Horseshoe Falls

Journey Behind the Falls is an unguided tour that consists of an observation platform and series of tunnels near the bottom of the Horseshoe Falls. The tunnels and platform are accessed by elevators from the street level entrance.

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'Maid of the Mist' cruise boat passing the American Falls

'Maid of the Mist' cruise boat passing the American Falls on the US side of the Niagara River.