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History of Niagara Falls
The Niagara Falls are voluminous waterfalls on the Niagara River, straddling the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York. The falls are 17 miles (27 km) north-northwest of Buffalo, New York and 75 miles (120 km) south-southeast of Toronto, Ontario, between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York.
Niagara Falls is composed of two major sections separated by Goat Island: Horseshoe Falls, the majority of which lies on the Canadian side of the border, and American Falls on the American side. The smaller Bridal Veil Falls are also located on the American side, separated from the main falls by Luna Island.
Niagara Falls were formed when glaciers receded at the end of the Wisconsin glaciation (the last ice age), and water from the newly-formed Great Lakes carved a path through the Niagara Escarpment en route to the Atlantic Ocean. While not exceptionally high, the Niagara Falls are very wide. More than six million cubic feet (168,000 m³) of water falls over the crest line every minute in high flow, and almost 4 million cubic feet (110,000 m³) on average. It is the most powerful waterfall in North America.
The Niagara Falls are renowned both for their beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Managing the balance between recreational, commercial, and industrial uses has been a challenge for the stewards of the falls since the 1800s.
Facts about Niagara Falls
- The American Falls from 70 - 100 feet (21 meters)
- The Horseshoe Falls are approx. 2,600 feet (792 m) wide.
- The American Falls are 1,060 feet (323 m) wide.
- Peak Water Flow is about 200'000 cubic feet of water every second.
Maid of the Mist Niagara Boat Cruise
The Maid of the Mist is a boat tour of Niagara Falls. (The actual boats used are each named Maid of the Mist, followed by a different Roman numeral in each case.) The boat starts off at a calm part of the Niagara River, near the Rainbow Bridge, and takes its passengers past the American and Bridal Veil Falls, then into the dense mist of spray inside the curve of the Horseshoe Falls. The tour is available starting from either the Canadian or U.S. side of the river, returning to the starting point in each case.
All passengers receive a blue Maid of the Mist poncho.
Maid of the Mist Photos
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Niagara Falls Travel Guides
Exploring Niagara: The Complete Guide to Niagara Falls and Vicinity
Release Date: 02/15/2007
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Niagara Falls: A Guide for Tourists
Release Date: 08/31/2005
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Niagara Falls Travel Guide
Release Date: 04/24/2009
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Western New York: An Explorer's Guide: From Niagara Falls and Southern Ontario to the Western Edge of the Finger Lakes, Second Edition (Explorer's Guides)
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Spectacular Niagara Falls Photos
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Hotel List for Niagara Falls
- Niagara Falls Hotels List
- Niagara Falls Hotels List
- City of Niagara Falls Canada - Maps of Niagara Falls and points within the City
- Maps of Niagara Falls and major points of interest within the City boundaries including our Interactive Mapping
Niagara Falls Videos on YouTube
Niagara Falls YouTube
What did you like best about the Niagara Falls?
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Horseshoe Falls Video
Horseshoe Falls YouTube
Niagara Falls Suicide Jumper Survives Plunge over Horseshoe Falls - 11 March 2009
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