The Niagara falls is situated in the border between the USA(New York) and Canada(Ontario). The name Niagara is derived from the branch of the local native residents who are called the Niagagarega people. The Niagara falls is the combined name in the area that consist of 3 waterfalls namely the “Canadian Horseshoe” falls, “American” Falls and the “Bridal Veil” falls
Aerial view of the Niagara Falls
The Niagara falls and the river is a legacy of the last ice age in the world and was formed towards the end of the Wisconsin Glaciation estimated some 12000 years ago.
The first sighting of the Niagara falls made known to the world was by French explorer Samuel de Champlain where members of his team reported the sighting during his exploration of Canada in 1604. Tourism became popular in the 18th century and soon became its main industry around the area.
The Canadian Horseshoe falls, the largest of the 3 waterfalls
The Amercian and Bridal Veil falls, the 2nd and 3rd largest waterfalls
The falls during the night time with lightings and fireworks
Getting there :
From Canada, the nearest airport is the Toronto Pearson international airport
From USA, the nearest airport is the Niagara Falls international airport