Niagara Falls, formed when Niagara the mighty river plunges over a cliff, offer a stunning representation of the force of nature in full swing.
The rushing green colored waters of Niagara Falls make a tremendous sound when hits the bottom.
The Niagara River is about 58 kilometers / 36 miles long. It drains Lake Erie into Lake Ontario and form Niagara Falls in its course.
Niagara Falls, with a width of 1203 meters / 3947 feet and a height of 51 meters / 167 feet, is definitely the most famous one in the world!
Niagara Falls is consisted of three adjacent waterfalls: Horseshoe Fall, American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls Those three combined, form the highest flow rate of any waterfall in North America
Definitely the largest of the three waterfalls that make up the Niagara Falls. Ninety percent of the Niagara River flows over this one.
It is located between: Terrapin Point on Goat Island, New York, United States and Table Rock, Ontario, Canada.
Terrapin Point
Goat Island
Table Rock
American Falls is the middle one of the three waterfalls of Niagara Falls. Its height from the top of the Falls to the river is 57 meters / 188 feet.
Bridal Veil Falls is the smallest of the three waterfalls. Has a total vertical drop of 55 meters / 181 feet.
The majestic waterfall straddle the international border between Canada’s Niagara Falls, Ontario, and United States’s Niagara Falls, New York.
Goat Island is what separates the Niagara Falls Canada from the Niagara Falls US and Bridal Veil.
Two international bridges connect the twin cities of Niagara Falls, from Ontario and New York:
Definitely, the most complete views of Niagara Falls are from the Canadian shore. This is because the waterfalls are facing that way.
In Canada, The Queen Park Victoria, extends from the brink of the Canadian Falls to the Rainbow Bridge. Certainly this is a great location for viewing the Niagara Falls and night fireworks.
Also, you can access and enjoy at Niagara Falls:
In Niagara Falls Canada, the bus route WeGo transits along the Niagara River from Table Rock to Queenston Heights Park. Has thirteen different stops. It will take you closer to the following attractions:
In Niagara Falls New York, the Niagara Scenic Trolley makes a circular route from the Niagara Discovery Center to Goat Island. It’s a 3 miles circular route and has 6 stops. Also, provides information about each area passing by and tips for checking out the park’s most popular attractions.
During the winter months the attractions at Niagara Falls are open with the exception of the:
In Spring, at Niagara Falls, are fewer tourists and warming temperatures, also beautiful colorful blooms at the botanical gardens.
During July and August, at Niagara Falls some attractions have really long waiting lines. So, the best time to visit is in the early morning or late afternoon. The free Discover Niagara Shuttle is in full operation making it easy to get from one attraction to another.
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During this season Niagara Falls has the plummeting temps but also constitutes harvest season at local wineries
The Niagara Falls is located on the Niagara River, between two twin cities: Niagara Falls Ontario, and Niagara Falls New York.
The falls are at 17 miles / 27 kilometers north-northwest of Buffalo, New York, and 75 miles / 121 kilometers south-southeast of Toronto.
Canada, Toronto, Lester Pearson International airport is 78 miles / 125 kilometers to the Falls. It serves only U.S. domestic travel. Even more, offer shuttle service (Niagara Airbus) to and from Niagara falls. Due to traffic conditions, it may take up to 90 minutes or more to get to the Rainbow bridge.
US, New York, Buffalo / Niagara International Airport is 25 miles / 41 kilometers to Niagara Falls. It serves many international flights. Also, offer shuttle service to and from Niagara falls in 35 minutes drive you’ll get to Rainbow bridge.
In Niagara Falls Canada: Train services (VIA Rail or Go Transit) are available from the train station that is at 2.6 kilometers / 1.6 miles North of the Rainbow Bridge.
In Niagara Falls New York: Train services (AMTRAK) are available from the train station that is at 2.6 kilometers / 1.6 miles from the Rainbow Bridge.
To get close to the Falls and parks use your favorite mapping software or GPS.
Niagara Falls Canada: 6650 Niagara Parkway. (River Rd) Niagara Falls, ON L2G 0L0. You will get beside the Horseshoe Falls. Park near the “Table Rock House” adjacent to the Horseshoe Falls.
Niagara Falls New York: 24 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY, 14303. This will bring you at the entrance to the park. Also, here is the base of the bridge to Goat Island. Park on Goat Island or near the Rainbow Bridge at the Niagara Reservation State.
Niagara Falls Canada – Bus terminal at 3.3 Km / 2 miles from the Horseshoe Falls.
Niagara Falls New York – Bus terminal at 1 Km / 6 miles from the Rainbow Bridge.
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