Niagara Falls, Canada
Niagara Falls is a beautiful space that is located in both the United States and Canada. The name of the cities on both sides of the border are from the three waterfalls that straddle that border. The names of the waterfalls from largest to smallest are the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls, and the Bridal Veil Falls. The falls themselves were formed when the glaciers receded during the last ice age and while they are not very tall waterfalls, they are quite wide.
Tourists began discovering this area during the 19th century and it is now one of the most popular destinations for vacations for families and even honeymooners. Many people go to Niagara Falls to gamble, view the falls, and go shopping at the numerous stores and shopping malls.
The weather in Niagara Falls is seasonal and while summers are hot, the winters can be bitter cold. The temperatures are moderate during the spring and the fall, yet it can also be rainy during those seasons. The winters do bring snow with the cold temperatures, but it is very uncommon for it to get cold enough for the falls to freeze.
Interesting and Unique Facts about Niagara Falls
· From noon until the sun sets every day, there is a tremendous chance that everyone will see a rainbow near the falls on the Canadian side
· The water might rush over the falls at tremendous speeds, but that water doesn’t stop the fish from going over as well – 90% of those fish survive too!
· During the 1800s the falls were almost frozen solid and there was barely a trickle over the edge
· Approximately 28 million liters of water flow over the falls every single second of the day
· The movie Niagara starring Marilyn Monroe was filmed in Niagara Falls
· Niagara Falls State Park was established in 1885 and is the oldest state park in America
· Annie Edson Taylor was the first person to go over the falls in a barrel – she survived
· Sam Patch jumped from a tower into the gorge and survived in October 1829 – he started the tradition and other daredevils have followed his lead
· Many Niagara Falls daredevils are buried on Oakwood Cemetery
· More than 13 million people visit every year
· Honeymooners who visit the Canadian side can receive a commemorative certificate
· The Old Scow is the wreck that is near Horseshoe Falls
· The closest that people can get to the falls is right under them if they ride on the Maid of the Mist
Niagara Falls has changed tremendously over the years, but it is still a top tourist destination. Some of the amusement parks are gone on the Canadian side, but the large hill and shops are still there as are some of the best restaurants that serve delicious cuisine.
