Niagara Falls

You’ll rarely find a site as breathtaking and majestic as Niagara Falls. Located in a strait between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, and shared by the United States and Canada, the Falls have become a popular vacation spot for families and honeymooners alike.

You can view the Falls year round from observation points on both the American and Canadian sides of the Niagara River. But a visit to Niagara Falls on a summer night will reveal a dazzling display of lights and fireworks. The roar of the Falls and the gently cool mist impresses young and old alike.

Did You Know?

The height of Falls is approximately 170 feet (or 52 meters)
A colossal 150,000 gallons of water crashes down every second!
The "Horseshoe Falls" got its name in 1721
The crest line of the Horseshoe Falls is approximately 2,200 feet (or 670 meters) wide
The plunge pool beneath the Falls is 35 metres (100 ft.) deep
The falls have moved back seven miles within the last 12,500 years!
The falls will continue to erode, but at a slower rate due to flow control and diversion for hydro-power generation

View our guide below to see how you can experience the best of Niagara Falls! Find the most popular attractions and the best ways to view the Falls. Check out our gallery of amazing photos or view the Falls live right now on our Live Cam! If you're interested in the history and knowing more about Niagara Falls, check out the extensive Facts & History section!

Feature Image: "Niagara Falls" by Artur Staszewski / Flickr / CC BY 2.0