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I was not sure whether to put Niagara Falls under "Things to Do" or "Tourist Traps." The falls are certainly one of the most awesome natural sights in North America, and something that all visitors to the Toronto or Buffalo areas should see. However, the area surrounding the falls, specifically the town of Niagara Falls, Ontario, is one big tourist trap. There are many attractions and activities that I consider tacky for an otherwise beautiful area, such as high-rise hotels, casinos, and so called family-oriented attractions such as wax museums, theme restaurants, and places of that sort. Leave a Comment
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Niagara Falls actually consists of two sets of falls: the Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side, and the American Falls on the American side. Both sets of falls are separated by Goat Island, which is American territory.
The Horseshoe Falls are much larger and more impressive than the American Falls. They are shaped like a horseshoe, and are 2,625 feet (800 meters) wide and 164 feet (50 meters) high. Leave a Comment
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The Niagara River connects Lake Erie to Lake Ontario. As the river approaches the falls, impressive rapids begin to form.
Upriver from the falls, hydroelectric plants syphon off a substantial part of the river's water to turn their turbines. This has actually decreased erosion at the falls. In the early 1900s, the falls eroded by as much three feet (one meter) per year. Nowadays, the erosion is down to one foot (30 centimeters) per year. Leave a Comment
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The 520-foot (160-meter) Skylon Tower offers spectacular views of Niagara Falls from its observation deck and revolving restaurant. The tower is actually 775 feet (236 meters) above the bottom of the falls, as it was constructed on a high hill next to the falls. Leave a Comment
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Visitors to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls can take a ride on the Maid of the Mist. The boat makes frequent departures from the jetty at the bottom of Clifton Hill to struggle against the current to reach the foot of the Horseshoe Falls. Raincoats are supplied, as passengers can expect to get wet in the mists from the falls. Leave a Comment
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Shopping area near the falls. All this Kitsch!
You risk more being trampled here than at the falls!
The price of "souvenirs" is of course proportional to the "uglyness".
Look at people, make a bit of "tourist ethnology" (do not forget you belong to this population!) ;
You are trapped !
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October 06 Understaffed, rude inefficient service because of staffing, food and drink overpriced - $9 for a bottle of water.
The cafe at the Lake itself, is the only place to buy refreshments and the hotel charges according to its monopoly.
If you are on a day trip to the Lake stop off in the village and buy your refreshments at the supermarket or other food stores. You'll have a greater choice at cheaper prices
Apart from the supermarket the village is renowned for its bakery. There are also coffee shops and an information centre.
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The Rainbow Bridge spans the Niagara River and connects Canada (left) and the United States (right). Visitors to Niagara Falls are allowed to cross the bridge by foot, to get a unique perspective of the falls to the south. Leave a Comment
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The huge volume of water cascading over Niagara Falls causes clouds of mist to rise, which in turn causes perpetual rainbows. The falls, combined with the rainbows, make great photographic opportunities. Leave a Comment
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I hope you never run out of film on a hot tourist spot. The price for a 135-36/200 go's up to CAD 13.95 Leave a Comment
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