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August 3rd 2008
Published: August 24th 2008
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After spending a few days in cosmopolitain Toronto, we headed off towards "Niagara Falls". Over the internet, we'd booked to stay at the "Niagara Falls Motel". (Just a mile from the falls). Accomodation is really expensive in this area and this was cheaper than most. "We weren't suprised, to find that it was a grotty little place." However, after 12 months of travelling and having stayed in lo... Read Full Entry



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Skid soaked to the skin...Skid soaked to the skin...
Skid soaked to the skin...

You'd better put the camera away, before it gets water logged...
In 1848, Niagara Falls actually stopped flowing ..In 1848, Niagara Falls actually stopped flowing ..
In 1848, Niagara Falls actually stopped flowing ..

For 30 hours when ice fields from Lake Erie jammed at the source of the river...
The Cave of WindsThe Cave of Winds
The Cave of Winds

Located behind the Bridal Veil Falls. Walkways take visitors to the famous Hurricane Deck, 20ft from the falls.
Niagara FallsNiagara Falls
Niagara Falls

As seen from Falls Road.
George VIGeorge VI
George VI

located in Queen Victoria Park
Niagara Falls CityNiagara Falls City
Niagara Falls City

Clifton Street is well set up for tourists. Could end up costing you a fortune, if you have a couple of kids with you..
SkimSkim
Skim

Taking a well earned rest....
Scary!!!Scary!!!
Scary!!!

Lots to keep you entertained...
Believe it or not?Believe it or not?
Believe it or not?

It's Ripleys.....
Niagara Sky WheelNiagara Sky Wheel
Niagara Sky Wheel

All the fun of the fair...
Niagara, Niagara,
Niagara,

originates from the Neutral Indian name [b]"Ongniaahra"[/b] meaning [b]"Thunder of Waters"[/b]
Night at the FallsNight at the Falls
Night at the Falls

Just waiting for the music to start....
Sunset over the fallsSunset over the falls
Sunset over the falls

Waiting for the fireworks to begin.... Check out our video.
Lake OntarioLake Ontario
Lake Ontario

On our way to Hamilton.
TogethernessTogetherness
Togetherness

By the lake Ontario
Lake OntarioLake Ontario
Lake Ontario

Pondering our departure to the UK - But am I ready to go back home?
All PackedAll Packed
All Packed

And ready to go home after 12 months away...



12th August 2013
In 1848, Niagara Falls actually stopped flowing ..

1969 Film of Niagara Falls stopped flowing
1969 Film of Niagara Falls stopped flowing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN_D9ZQvb2U

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