We went to Niagara Falls on the US side about 5 years. Though the views are spectacular (and I posted a few pics on my Instagram account earlier), but the beauty on the Canadian side is overwhelming. So, after moving to Canada, the first trip we took was spending a Sunday afternoon there…it is just about an hour-and-a-half drive from our place!
Niagara Falls is a common name of 3 falls – Horseshoe Falls (the largest), Ameircan Falls, and Bridalveil Falls (the smallest).
We arrived there around 3.30pm and parked our car at the Falls Parking Lot (there are many other options around too, you can check on the internet beforehand). At $22 for the day, it is a great option as it is just opposite the Horseshoe Falls.The beauty of the place is eye-catching as there are many hotels close by and the landscapes provide for an added charm. There is enough to spend even a day there as one can just stroll around along the falls for a couple of kilometers!
Just a few steps aways from the Horseshoe are the American Falls (the long ones on the left below) and Bridalveil Falls (the small one on the right) – both lie entirely on the US side.
The boats you see in the shots run from both the US and Canadian side – they are referred to as Maid of the Mist experience. We took the one from the US side when we visited earlier – it is an amazing experince as you would hear the craching waves by being as close to them as possibe, and soak up drops of powerful spray (be ready to get wet though you would be given a protective sheet for the body). We hope to take it again from this side someday. I also have to shot the night views of the falls since they illumite in different colors through high-intensity beams!
Being a major attraction in both countries, there are other ways to indule too…take the carriage ride for instance!If you feel tired or hungry, there is no dearth of outlets to enjoy the meal you prefer, or just shop for some souvenirs.
Btw, Canada is celerating its 150th year and all national parks across the nation have free entry this year…something we hope to leverage soon!We started back around 10 in the night, after witnessing the amazing fireworks over the falls. For more details for your trip, I suggest checking their site.
The beauty of Niagara is astonishing.
I first read about it in autobiography of Helen Keller.
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It sure is one of the best marvels of nature!
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Beautiful pictures ! Love the waterfall from the Canadian side
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Thanks, Himali. Happy to see you back here 🙂
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I’ve heard that Niagara falls look the best from Canada side, as it’s more naturally connected (city is built along the NF) to Canada than US. I’m not sure how much it’s true but I’ve seen some great photographs of NF from Canada side. I want to do the carriage ride someday. Also, a stroll along the Niagara Falls is always on the top of the list. 🙂
Lovely post and pictures! 🙂
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True, that’s what i would say too! Canadian experience of Niagara is a must…you won’t get that from the US side.
Hope you see it sometime.
Thanks for adding 🙂
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My hometown is 20 minutes away from the Falls so when company came to visit we would always go to Niagara falls so our company could see them. Every time they would visit in intermittent years we found ourselves visiting Niagara falls and we would drive past the falls on our way to my Aunts house. We can see that I am Niagara falls out but if I find myself in my hometown again it would be nice to visit Niagara falls again. It has been 24 years since I last saw them.
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Oh, that’s like a lifetime since you last saw them. You should definitely plan for a visit…you will not recognize the vicinity though 🙂
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Yes I am sure that it has grown some.
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Visited Niagara Falls when I was 5 but def need to make a trip to Canada again but really loved it there..so beautiful! Your pictures are stunning! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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My pleasure, Niagara is a must-see once you are in either US or Canada. It’s better from this side of the border though!
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Amazing you got to visit Niagara Falls again. Amazing shots, and it looks mighty. All that mist and a bit of rainbow too. I’m guessing you’ll go back at some point 😁
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I will surely go back multiple times…they are just like a neighbor for me now 🙂
I plan to do night photography too!
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Good idea. Go back for the photograph. And maybe also go back during a different season 🙂
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Yes, that’s what i plan to do…see it when it’s frozen 🙂
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Beautiful Niagara…… Captured so well too, Alok. The fall is so amazing 😍…… You must take full advantage of the 150 yrs free entry bit 😁 and keep us happy too with lovely posts
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Yes, some trips are lined-up…let’s see how much i can see this year 🙂
Thanks for appreciating.
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Beautiful photos! And please do take full advantage of the free entry tickets. And we’ll be able to experience Canada and all its national parks through your blog posts. 😀
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Hahaha, my trips will be every year i am here. So, i will have to buy pass next year anyway 🙂
I plan to make a few trips this year though.
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Ohh and I look forward to reading all those posts. 😊
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The Niagara falls look terrific and the angles of your shoot are impressive! The free entry sounds really wonderful and I hope u enjoy the advantage of being there at this time 🙂
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Yes, i hope to enjoy the free entry to some parks around.
Thanks for the appreciation 🙂
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I can’t take my eyes from rhis place.so surreal,and you have great photographic skill.
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Pleasure to know, Neha. Thanks 😊
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Lovely pictures Alok. My favorite is the last one! The Maid Of the Mist is an out of this world experience!
Words can never express the beauty and charm of Niagara Falls albeit we try to make an attempt to describe this ephemeral experience. Each time you visit the Falls, the experience gets divine and delightful…it is incomparable…probably only close to visiting The Taj Mahal again and again…that is the only feeling I can link to…a strange vibration that tingles each nerve!
There was a time we stayed at Amherst (Buffalo) and could drive to Niagara Falls in the evening, just within 20 minutes…the experiences are precious!
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Wow, it must have been so amazing to live so close…we are not far too on the other side of it.
I’ve not been to Taj yet, but the longing to cover much of India is still there. Maybe someday i’ll just take a long break from work and travel to cover such precious sites.
Thanks for enriching this post 😊
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I love the rainbow, it must have been so special to see it in person. I bet the noise is so impressive as well!!
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Truly, the noise adds to the thrill and makes it all the more gigantic.
Thanks for this wonderful comment 😊
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Capturing that green in the first picture makes it very appealing.
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It is a world-famous attraction, so one can expect it 🙂
Thanks for stopping by.
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Gosh, it’s changed since I was there in the late 70s. I don’t remember all those hotels.
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Yeah, things change everyday these days 🙂
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The beauty of the Niagara Falls never ceases to amaze me. Beautiful photos and thank you for bringing back memories of our trip there 🙂
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My pleasure, good to share ☺️
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Stunning!
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I was not aware of the three falls information. The pics are breath taking. Every time, anytime I see, I go wow! 🙂
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Good to know, buddy. Thanks for adding.
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Wow! Those falls look fantastic. I’ve always loved watching waterfalls. There’s something scary and magical. All the best with the move to Canada! 🙂
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Thanks a lot, Cheryl.
There are times when I want to see all waterfalls around the world, but then there is too much on the list of places to see already 😊
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I can hear the song of those falls from here! Marvellous shots too.
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I am happy if my pics do that. Thanks a lot 😊
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Interesting’ post and amazing images.
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Thank you for reminding me with your wonderful post and images of the Niagara Falls that I still have to see them before I die!
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Hahaha, I am sure you will get to ☺️
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We had the opportunity of seeing this side of the Niagara falls in 2000.And it was breathtakingly beautiful. I love how it showers constantly on the roadside. Well captured. Thanks for sharing.
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Yes, that’s another point of enjoying the constant showers…I loved it!
Thanks for adding your experience too.
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I’ve never been to the falls, but it looks like a lot of fun. Beautiful photos. 🙂
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It sure is, one of the best places in the world!
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Wow visually stunning photos Alok. You make me wanna go there…
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Awesome clicks and a nice description of the fall. I have seen the falls from the U.S.side in 2009 but never got a chance to see it from the Canadian side. I live far in Calgary, Your post is encouraging me to go there and see from this side also.
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You should see it, there is nothing compared to the thrill while watching the Niagara falls.
Maybe some day i’ll come down and see you in Calgary 🙂
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Sure we can meet, My son lives in Toronto when I will visit him, I can see you.
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Sure, we are in Brampton…close to the airport 🙂
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Pictures look stunning. Hope you enjoyed the misty spray 😊
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Yes, that was so titillating. I enjoyed it the most 🙂
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Could you even think?? It looks absolutely stunning, Alok. Making a few plans to visit Canada soon 🙂 This should be on top of the list!
But you tempted me with Utah/Arizona!
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Each is to be visited for their respective appeal. I wouldn’t choose one over the other 🙂
If you come to Canada, please meet me – i am just an hour or so from Niagara.
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Your photographs are beautiful. I’ve never been to Niagara Falls, but I know your photos have done them justice.
Also: A belated welcome to Canada!
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Thank you so much, SS. Niagara is an experience that one should not miss in life…especially from Canada.
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Your images are gorgeous, they definitely bring back some memories! We were just there in July, and had an amazing time!Wish we had hung around long enough in the evenings to see the fireworks though! Thanks so much for sharing! Cheers!
Katie & DJ
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Glad to know you enjoyed there, it is a fabulous attraction.
Maybe the fireworks are supposed to happen another day for you both ☺️
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