Blogs from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, North America - page 23

Where I come from, waterfalls are common, so I had to see for myself, if Niagra would be that much more stupendous. When I reach there, even before actually seeing it, I could hear it's thunderous roar. Seeing it also was another great surprise, seeing it’s expanse, height, power and beauty really really impressed me. However, words can not do it justice, perhaps video clips could help, which I’m sorry I have none of. So I guess photos will have to suffice. Also on the way back to the bus station, came across a park with mini-replicas of famous landmarks. Enjoyed it, since I may not be able to see these places in real life. ... read more

We woke on Friday the 15th of September and went in search of the famous Niagara Falls. We managed to avoid the parking stations (including the apparant free one in Lonely Planet which is now $10) and found a secluded park for free about 1km from the falls. Whilst driving around looking for the car space we drove past the falls and it was amazing to see the spray coming off the water. Shane had to turn on the windscreen wipers and people on the side of the road were wearing attractive vinyl ponchos. Upon catching our first glimpse of the Falls we were both totally amazed by the power and amount of water going over every second. It is so much more amazing in person and thinking of all the people that have been over ... read more

We visited both the US and Canadian side of Niagara Falls. It is a huge amount of water going over the falls. Scott and I were drenched by the mist twice, once at the bottom of the US falls and the other time walking on the Canadian side. I was not impressed by the light show at night and the photos from night were not that great.... read more

So, we're back in Canada after an uneventful drive from Geneva, Ohio. The line-up at the Canada Customs was huge and lengthy and slow but when we got to the booth they let us through without any hold up. We took a room at a smaller older motel in downtown Niagara Falls. It is very adequate and price was for $69. Then we wnet for a meal at King Davids, a kosher Jewish restaurant and bakery just across the street. That was an interesting experience again. The tables are self serve after ordering at the counter so we had to claim a place along with a jewish couplde from Brooklyn. He wore a fez? the small cap and beard and she was very ordinary but so pleasant. He reminded me a little of Cyril from Lethridge's ... read more

Standing there amidst a throng of snap happy tourists from around globe, jostling for a clear, unfettered view among the crowds I thought how spectacular it would have been to experience Niagara Falls back when it was largely undiscovered save for the native people. To stumble across this awe inspiring natural feature on your hunt for carabou or as a unexpected cherry on the top of early explorations. I pondered what it would be like to experience Niagara in the absence of like minded traveling hordes. Experience it without Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, House of Horrors, Guinness Book of Records Museum, Ripley's Believe It or Not, Marineland, Imax, Niagara Casino, restaurant chains and much, much more. I concluded that it would have been decidely more agreeable. Sadly, In our ever increasingly ADHD and profit driven culture ... read more