Niagara Falls Photo Gallery

No trip to Canada would be complete without visiting Niagara Falls and its surrounding attractions.

Niagara Falls is not only beautiful, but breathtaking as well.

In addition to the Falls, there is also much to see and do in and around Niagara Falls.

First, let’s look at some pictures of the actual falls and the beautifully landscaped flowers which surround the Falls area.

Note: These photos were taken during a trip to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, in August, 2012.

Niagara Falls is located between the borders of Ontario, Canada, and the state of New York, America.

• Water is diverted mostly at night via tunnels for attraction purposes.
• Some erosion has been lessened over years via dam and tunnel water diversion.
• There is tremendous power generated by Niagara Falls. The Niagara Plant, which consists of the Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant and the Lewiston Pump-Generating Plant generates powers most of NY and southeastern Canada.
• Water from the Falls comes Lake Erie, then eventually goes to lake Ontario then to the Atlantic Ocean.
• A barge stuck the Falls in 1918; 3 men were injured but survived.
• In 1901, Annie Taylor, a school teacher, went over falls at age 62 in a barrel, and survived
• In 1960, at the age of 7, Rodger Woodward accidentally plunged into Niagara Falls during a boating accident and survived

While visiting Niagara Falls, be sure to go on the Maid of the Mist boat tour. You will ride past the American and Bridal Veil Falls, and then ride into the mist spray, inside the curve of of the Horseshoe Falls.

Plastic ponchos are provided for all passengers. This is a breathtaking ride you won’t want to miss. Experience the thrill of the ride, the awesome scenery, and the spraying mist!

Niagara Parks’ Botanical Gardens was established in 1936 and is located 10 minutes north of Niagara Falls.

It is comprised of beautifully manicured gardens on 99 acres, and is maintained by the Niagara Parks horticulture staff.

Also part of the Botanical Gardens is the Flower Clock, which is created using up to 16,000 bedding plants. The floral design is changed twice a year.

Niagara on the Lake is a one of the prettiest towns in Ontario. It is very scenic and great to visit, packed with shops, restaurants, and of course, a beautiful lake.

In the town of Niagara On the Lake, there is a status of John Bernard Shaw, Irish playwright and co-founder of the London School of Economics. His main talent was in drama, and he wrote over 60 plays. The Niagara-on-the-Lake theater specializes in plays by Bernard Shaw.

While doing some sightseeing, there are some interesting things to see along the way, like this upside-down house:

The Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Show is located 10 minutes from Niagara Falls and is held in a 250-seat log cabin theater. It's a fun show for the whole family and something to check out while you are in Canada: