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and the wall of water so
Horseshoe Falls thick that it blocks out the Rainbow Bridge
Named for their shape, the daylight. This is the Journey From the elegant span of the
2,600-ft- (790-m-) wide and Behind the Falls, accessible Rainbow Bridge there are
188-ft- (57-m-) high Horseshoe via the Table Rock Welcome panoramic views over the
Falls are the mightiest of Centre. The center also falls. The bridge itself crosses
the Niagara waterfalls. houses Niagara’s Fury, an the gorge between Canada
exciting 4D simulation of the
Hydroelectric companies
and the US, and there is a
EXPERIENCE Ontario reducing erosion as a positive 2 onto it (cash is required). Here,
have harnessed its raw power,
small pedestrian toll to get
creation of the falls.
side effect. At night the falls
on sunny days, rainbows rise
are illuminated in a rainbow
through the spray, creating
amazing photo opportunities.
of colors, and firework shows
American Falls
are held nightly in the summer.
During the winter months,
side of the international
when crowds are smaller,
border, lays claim to this
the ice formations on the New York State, on the US
falls are quite spectacular. waterfall. Though vast, its
Stunning close-up views are 950-ft- (290-m-) wide crest
available from boat trips on the sees a fraction of the
Maid of the Mist or Hornblower volume of the water that
Niagara Cruises. Even better is carried over
is the walk down through a by Horseshoe Falls.
series of rocky tunnels that
lead behind Horseshoe Falls,
where the noise from the
American Falls
The Rainbow Bridge
connects the US and
Canadian sides of the
town of Niagara Falls.
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9 Botanical Gardens
and butterfly
Conservatory
4.3 miles (7km)
3
8 Niagara Glen
nature Reserve
4 miles (6.5km)
7 Whirlpool
Areo Car
2 miles (3.5km)

6 White 5 4
Water Walk
1.4 miles (2.3km)

Bird Kingdom is
Canada’s only indoor
aviary and features
over 400 exotic birds.
Clifton Hill is lined with a string
of fast-food restaurants
Town of Niagara Falls
and tourist attractions.
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