Niagara Falls - The Canadian Side
March 19th 2008 03:08
Niagara Falls, Canada by Marco Soave, public domain photo. Thank you Marco for putting this into the public domain.
Niagara Falls is one of those iconic Canadian places that a lot of Canadians have never seen.
Where: South Ontario, less than 2 hours drive (about 75 miles, or about 120 kilometres) from Toronto's Lester B. Pearson International Airport, YYZ.
What's There: Mainly, the spectacular falls. The surrounding town has a lot of touristy tackiness to it, but the Falls are really something to see. Go on a weekday, try to avoid July, August, and long weekends, and you should be fine.
What Else is There: I am not interested in casinos but for the sake of truth in reporting, yes they do have a big one, I hear.
You can cross the border into the U.S.A. here.
You can get in a famous little boat called The Maid of the Mist and get up close and personal with the falls.
This part of Ontario is one of Canada's best areas for horticulture. It's got plants that you typically don't see elsewhere, a few beautiful gardens, and generally a green feeling.
Should You Go?
Yes if you can time your trip to avoid crowds.
Yes if you enjoy the marvels of nature.
Yes if you have a life list of the wonders of the world.
No if you would prefer to go canoeing on a quiet lake.
No if you only like shopping and just want to get to the nearest mall.
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