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Touring Niagara Falls & Surrounding Area
by Clint Leung
Niagara Falls has certainly grown over the last thirty years.
When I was a kid, I remember that it was Niagara Falls itself as
the only real attraction here. This natural wonder of the world
consists of two main falls; the semi-circular shaped Horseshoe
Falls where daredevils in buckets have thrown themselves off and
the smaller American Falls to the left of it. The Floral Clock,
Maid of the Mist boat rides that take visitors up close to the
falls were already there as well as the cable gondola over the
whirlpool just minutes up north but that was about it. The
Minolta Tower was also there but the newer Skylon Tower had not
been built yet. Niagara Falls was still known as a honeymooner's
destination with hotels that had heart shaped jacuzzis and other
romantic features. Today, the Maid of the Mist and other original
attractions are still there but the city of Niagara Falls has
exploded with growth in hotels and tourist attractions including
a large casino added in recent years.
Niagara Falls is 30 minutes from the Buffalo airport and 90
minutes from the Toronto airport. Although there are hotels on
both the US and Canadian sides, most tourist facilities and
attractions are on the Canadian side. The best views of both
falls are from the Canadian side as well. There are hotels and
motels that suit every budget from large hotel chains, smaller
well known motel chains down to independents. The same with
restaurants as there's lots of fast food outlets up to the
classiest restaurants with views of the colored lit falls during
the evenings. Attractions now include high tech rides, an Imax
theatre, power jet boat rides and much more. Some folks say that
the growth of the touristy side of Niagara Falls has made the
destination a bit tackier with the addition of such attractions
as mini-golf, was museums and Ripley's Believe It or Not. This is
part of Niagara Falls trying to be something for everyone
including families.
Close by is Marineland which is the Canadian equivalent of the
Sea Worlds in Florida and California. This attraction is probably
the best of its kind in Canada with both marine and land animals.
In addition to excellent shows with the standard killer whales,
dolphins and sea lions, Marineland added Beluga whales from the
high Arctic. One often missed attraction is the nearby town of
Niagara-on-the-Lake which is an easy 10 minute drive north. This
town of quaint, elegant boutiques and the home of the Shaw
Festival theatre is totally different from the busier and more
touristy Niagara Falls. One should definitely pay a visit to
Niagara-on-the-Lake to enjoy a nice break from the crowds of the
falls area. For cyclists and inline skaters, there's a wonderful
trail not to be missed nearby.
For wine enthusiasts, there are numerous wineries in the
surrounding Niagara area in Ontario. Many of these wineries are
open to the public for taste samples as well as tours of their
orchards and facilities. The Niagara area is where the famous ice
wines of Ontario are made. If you haven't tried this premium
dessert wine made from frozen grapes picked in the middle of the
Canadian winter, there's ample opportunity to do so here in the
Niagara region at both the wineries that make them as well as the
many restaurants that feature them.
Niagara Falls is still a great attraction but there's much more
to see and do besides the usual touristy things so heavily
promoted. If you haven't been to Niagara Falls, it's definitely
worth a visit, especially if added on with a trip to Toronto. For
those who have been to Niagara Falls but haven't been for many
years, a return visit will reveal much more than ever before,
especially in the surrounding areas such as Niagara-on-the-Lake
that might have been missed out on prior trips.
About the Author:
Clint Leung is owner of Free Spirit Gallery
http://www.FreeSpiritGallery.ca , an online gallery specializing
in Inuit Eskimo and Northwest Native American art including
carvings, sculpture and prints. Free Spirit Gallery has numerous
information resource articles with photos of authentic Inuit and
Native Indian art as well as free eCards.
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Touring Niagara Falls & Surrounding Area
by Clint Leung
Niagara Falls has certainly grown over the last thirty years.
When I was a kid, I remember that it was Niagara Falls itself as
the only real attraction here. This natural wonder of the world
consists of two main falls; the semi-circular shaped Horseshoe
Falls where daredevils in buckets have thrown themselves off and
the smaller American Falls to the left of it. The Floral Clock,
Maid of the Mist boat rides that take visitors up close to the
falls were already there as well as the cable gondola over the
whirlpool just minutes up north but that was about it. The
Minolta Tower was also there but the newer Skylon Tower had not
been built yet. Niagara Falls was still known as a honeymooner's
destination with hotels that had heart shaped jacuzzis and other
romantic features. Today, the Maid of the Mist and other original
attractions are still there but the city of Niagara Falls has
exploded with growth in hotels and tourist attractions including
a large casino added in recent years.
Niagara Falls is 30 minutes from the Buffalo airport and 90
minutes from the Toronto airport. Although there are hotels on
both the US and Canadian sides, most tourist facilities and
attractions are on the Canadian side. The best views of both
falls are from the Canadian side as well. There are hotels and
motels that suit every budget from large hotel chains, smaller
well known motel chains down to independents. The same with
restaurants as there's lots of fast food outlets up to the
classiest restaurants with views of the colored lit falls during
the evenings. Attractions now include high tech rides, an Imax
theatre, power jet boat rides and much more. Some folks say that
the growth of the touristy side of Niagara Falls has made the
destination a bit tackier with the addition of such attractions
as mini-golf, was museums and Ripley's Believe It or Not. This is
part of Niagara Falls trying to be something for everyone
including families.
Close by is Marineland which is the Canadian equivalent of the
Sea Worlds in Florida and California. This attraction is probably
the best of its kind in Canada with both marine and land animals.
In addition to excellent shows with the standard killer whales,
dolphins and sea lions, Marineland added Beluga whales from the
high Arctic. One often missed attraction is the nearby town of
Niagara-on-the-Lake which is an easy 10 minute drive north. This
town of quaint, elegant boutiques and the home of the Shaw
Festival theatre is totally different from the busier and more
touristy Niagara Falls. One should definitely pay a visit to
Niagara-on-the-Lake to enjoy a nice break from the crowds of the
falls area. For cyclists and inline skaters, there's a wonderful
trail not to be missed nearby.
For wine enthusiasts, there are numerous wineries in the
surrounding Niagara area in Ontario. Many of these wineries are
open to the public for taste samples as well as tours of their
orchards and facilities. The Niagara area is where the famous ice
wines of Ontario are made. If you haven't tried this premium
dessert wine made from frozen grapes picked in the middle of the
Canadian winter, there's ample opportunity to do so here in the
Niagara region at both the wineries that make them as well as the
many restaurants that feature them.
Niagara Falls is still a great attraction but there's much more
to see and do besides the usual touristy things so heavily
promoted. If you haven't been to Niagara Falls, it's definitely
worth a visit, especially if added on with a trip to Toronto. For
those who have been to Niagara Falls but haven't been for many
years, a return visit will reveal much more than ever before,
especially in the surrounding areas such as Niagara-on-the-Lake
that might have been missed out on prior trips.
About the Author:
Clint Leung is owner of Free Spirit Gallery
http://www.FreeSpiritGallery.ca , an online gallery specializing
in Inuit Eskimo and Northwest Native American art including
carvings, sculpture and prints. Free Spirit Gallery has numerous
information resource articles with photos of authentic Inuit and
Native Indian art as well as free eCards.
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