Niagara is 150 kms from Toronto and has a population of 83,000. It exists mainly on tourism of the falls, and was discovered on the 1600's.
On arrival I boarded a helicopter with 3 others on the tour for a scenic flight over niagara and the 3 falls that make up "niagara falls" ( Americian falls, bridal falls and the canadian horse shoe falls). It was a clear, windy day and the flight was fantastic , I loved every minute of it esp when the helicopter banked when turning.It has been a highlight of the tour for me!
We then went into the falls area, and it was spectacular. The force of the falls is awesome and the fine mist that sprays over you as you walk along the path just adds to the excitement of niagara falls.
We all boarded the "maid of the mist" with our blue raincoats on and took position along the edge with cameras ready. It was so much fun getting saturated by the mist and spray off the powerful falls as the boat cruised up along side the largest fall- Canadian horse shoe fall. It was a fabulous experience and one not be missed if you ever travel this way.
Above the falls in the town of Niagara, there are several eateries and very tacky Los Vegas looking venues,opposite the falls is the USA border.We had a lovely lunch over looking the falls with 2 girls from the tour, who are teachers from Melb.
Tonight we are staying on the outskirts of Niagara, with lots of shops around us. So after a spa,walk and dinner it's off to bed after a wonderful day.
Cheers Leanne and Greg xx
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