A Visit to Niagara Falls
by thestickman on 28/02/09 at 6:28 am
Last weekend was the second annual ‘Family Day’ holiday here in Ontario, Canada, so for fun we went to Niagara Falls to view the main attraction there, the Falls. The Niagara River was still mostly covered in ice but it is beginning to break-up. Springtime is coming.
“Family Day” is a new holiday in Canada, celebrated by just three provinces so far, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario. The third Monday of February, this is only the second occurrence of this new and controversial perennial holiday. Because this is a provincial holiday and not a federal one, all government offices and agencies remained open for business. Only about 1/3 of the citizens of the three provinces enjoyed this holiday off. This is a bit of a concern and may be remedied in the future for all of Canada. A ‘family holiday’ that only three provinces and only one-third of its resident enjoy is hardly fair.
Niagara River Between Canada and The United States
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The visible falls on the upper-right is the American Falls. During the summer months, ferry boats ply up and down the Niagara River to the whirlpool as the base of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. I have ridden this boat ride many times from the American side, but have yet to make the trip from the Canadian side of the river. The technical border between The United States and Canada is in the middle of the Niagara River, but the boats from both sides actually cross this imaginary border on its course to the base of the Canadian Falls.
Rainbow Bridge, with the American Niagara Falls in the Distance
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Horseshoe Falls, From Just Above the Edge
Niagara Falls is several waterfalls actually. The American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls are on the U.S. side of the river, and the larger Horseshoe Falls is the Canadian falls. There are several islands in the river above the falls on the American ownership, the largest being Luna Island. On the American side there are footbridges that you can walk out onto the islands and get close to the Niagara River’s edge.
Horseshoe Falls, Canadian Falls
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Edge of The Horseshoe Falls, Near the Precipice
Some distance upriver we watch the water disappear over the Horseshoe Falls and continue down the Niagara River.
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C Jordan
Feb 28th, 2009
Interesting piece and you took some good pictures there.
weegysgram
Feb 28th, 2009
I have been to the falls on both sides and it is so wonderful. I visited once in the winter and vowed I would never do it again lol it is just way to cold but I love it there in July and August in fact my family and I are hoping to go this summer.Great job on your part and some really great photos.
Joshua Miguel
Feb 28th, 2009
Such a beautiful place. tnx for the share.
AC Hamilton III
Feb 28th, 2009
Wow! Thanks for that awesome and intriguing guided tour. You have now inspired me that this is a worthy visit for the future. I never thought it to be a big deal in the past, but your pictures with great narration have squelched that thought.
CutestPrincess
Feb 28th, 2009
my favorite falls… that’s the place i want to visit before i die!
Lostash
Feb 28th, 2009
Certainly a place to visit in the future. Great shots too.
jo oliver
Feb 28th, 2009
Wow. Great job with the pics, and thanks for the info. Niagara Falls is on the top of my list for places to go. Hope I get there one day.
Kalaiselvan
Mar 1st, 2009
Interesting Piece of Information.. Great Pictures
R J Evans
Mar 1st, 2009
We recently had a cold snap in the UK and the whole country pretty much ground to a halt. God help us if we were ever to experience the sort of cold you guys get!
Tusaani
Mar 1st, 2009
I’ve been many times : )
It is a truly beautiful area!
valli
Mar 1st, 2009
Beautiful place and pictures.
Louie Jerome
Mar 2nd, 2009
Beautiful pictures and interesting article
JOSELITO B BISENIO
Mar 2nd, 2009
yah, great pictures!
Edward J Rodrigues
Mar 4th, 2009
Interesting article…but excellent pictures…
Betty Carew
Mar 4th, 2009
I have been there numerous times and it is always breathtaking no mtter how many times you see it. Excellent article and great pics
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Thanks and best of luck!
thestickman
Jan 12th, 2011
Gratitude!! Gee… looking at these images again tells me that we must go again this year and, with my NEW sweet digital camera could get clearer images with more clarity & detail… The camera I was using for these, also digital, was beginning to suffer some moisture-related problems and was not focusing as sharply as it is supposed to…
Niagara Falls Girl
Feb 14th, 2011
Thanks for the pictures. I’ve never seen Niagara Falls covered in snow before. I love it.
thestickman
Feb 14th, 2011
Thanks!