We finally got to see the world famous Niagara Falls and the only thing I have to say is, “That is a lot of water!” The weather was cloudy and damn cold! So cold in fact that some parts of the falls were iced up. The boat that normally takes you under the falls wasn’t operating because of the ice.
It’s kind cool that all I had to do was look over the Niagara River and see New York on the other side. I can see the US tourists on the US side of the falls. I waved to them but they didn’t wave back. I think it’s because they’re jealous because Canada’s side of the falls is a lot prettier. That, and we have a casino on our side. I was told that more US visitors come to the Canada to see the falls than Canadian visitors going to the US. Here are some photos.
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Damn it looks majestic … is it just me or the pictures seesm abit ‘dark’. Shot in the evening?
And it was cloudy.
I’ve never been to the Eastern part of Canada. In fact, the furthest east I’ve been in our country is Edmonton/Calgary. I have been to NY though.
Ahh ok, i was wondering where’s the sunshine … cloudy around this time of the year eh
Yeah, the American side view of the falls sucks compared to ours!
beautiful photos indeed.
What camera did you used john?
I bet that mist from the water creates a bit of a “cloudy” look to the pics. Either way, pics we can appreciate. Thanks for sharing, John.
Could’ve just been bad lighting
Nice pics..too bad you couldn’t go on the boat ride..boat ride is the bset
Not in the weather we’re having right now…the boat ride would be the coldest
I think its worth enduring a bit of cold for something as spectucular as that.
Great photos, John! I’m really enjoying the posts on your escapades this week.
blabEditor
It’s great to see John experiencing all the great attractions around my stomping grounds
Yeah its nice to dream….
Oh yeah I went to Niagra Falls when I visited Toronto and that area. It was very awesome, and like you said, very cold. April is a bad month to visit it seems like.
8th wonder of the world!!
I was there a couple of years ago on my roadtrip across the US, and I do agree with you John. That is a lot of water. When you consider how much more water is backing up behind it, several lake fulls of it, the mind boggles.
I was lucky enough to be there in August, so the weather was nice and warm. Even so, the mist still put a bit of a chill in the air.
John, is the Canadian tourist board paying you $300 for each review of Canada’s landmarks? THAT would be evil!
Kumiko
I wouldn’t be surprised if they actually did pay him.
However, if I were John, I’d probably charge a little more…now that’s evil to the nth power. 
Oh, he’s thought of ideas that are far more evil…believe me.
I can believe it
Cool pictures. Ive never been to Niagra Falls myself, but people Ive known that has visited all had the same thing to say as you “thats a lot of water”
It looks cool at night with the lights on it too.
nice pics
Been there twice in my life.. Awesome place. I got to take the boat. Also i walked down the cave, where you can see the fall from inside!
In Cantonese, water is money
Lots of water = lots of money.
Well thats probably why John went after all.
It was his first time there right?
Dan
Great photos of the falls. The falls on the Canada side are a bit nicier!! You will have to return some cold winter to see the falls when they are frozen!! Always nice to forget about business for a little bit and have some fun!!
caplondon
http://lasvegasfun.blogspot.com/
I believe the falls have only frozen over once….it may be more, but it’s not a regular occurance.
Cloudy and icy yet it STILL looks amazing. Great pictures, John — made me feel nostalgic a whole lot.
Did all that water really make you want to go take a wizz?
The falls are GREAT to visit during the Summer, you can go to the one side and stand in the mist to cool you down.
My friend does the sound at the Cirque Niagara that runs during the summer as well, it’s a very interesting show, (it’s currently setup in Woodbine in Toronto, you should check it out if you have time….amazing acrobatics.
While you’re at it, the Royal Ontario Museum, the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Ontario Science Center are all places close by that are worth checking out
There is not even 1/2 part of water in the world, imagine global warming problems been ignore for few 10years later. Just this part of water already can flood our whole city. Beauty and power of nature when u treat it nicely.
Damn the falls look awesome!
Definitely go back when it is warmer & take the boat ride.
Very cool pictures, I wouldn’t mind visiting the falls sometime. I’d be snapping pics left and right! Oh and I got a nice laugh outta “they didn’t wave back” hah
I’ve always wanted to go there, I’m surprised you havn’t been there allready John!
I live in Syracuse. Believe me, the weather is always crappy. It shocks me that anyone even lives here sometimes! Great pics, though. Come back when you can go on the boat. It’s well worth it, I promise.
gotta love america O_O
Niagara falls are neat, but Iguazu Falls are amazing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iguazu_Falls
I heard about those, they are yet another place to visit and spend the vuture blogging millions!
No night time pictures? They light up the falls in a display of colours! Though I guess if the weather isn’t great it won’t show up nicely. I noticed that one of the observation areas (next to the lower part of the falls) was either a) covered in snow or b) covered in ice..
Crazy
Awesome pictures john!
Good place for a hydro electric plant
En latinoamérica diríamos
“que …jazo de agua”
Niagra falls is something promising that everyone must see at least once in their lifetime. the size and the volume of it is amazing
I have never been there during winter time, looks nice
Considering that Niagara Falls is about 5 minutes from where I live I’m surprised I don’t get to see it more often. I try to make a trip over there at least once a year but it’s such a tourist trap now compared to how it was ten or fifteen years ago before the casinos. If you ever come back during the summer definitely take a trip on the maid of the mist boat ride under the falls. It’s very pretty because it showcases a lot of rainbows due to the sunlight coming through the mist. At night during the summer there are fireworks and a light show.
It surely looks like it’s the end of the world. And all those people there, waiting to be sorted and directed either to heaven or hell
Hey John – wish I would’ve known you’d be in town. I live about 10 minutes from Niagara Falls. The American side is unfortunately more ghetto but the Falls are truly stunning.
=^..^=
Wow, I’ve always wanted to see niagra falls, You’re one lucky man!
Great pictures man! Cool to see the diversity of your blog. You have everything on here, this seems like it’s a lot of your life!
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