Niagara Falls, Ontario

Since we were driving upstate for a wedding, Jay and I figured we'd stop at beautiful Niagara Falls, Ontario. The Falls, which is made up of both the American and Canadian Falls, has great water attractions and views that kept us busy for a couple days.

The Canadian Falls (aka Horseshoe Falls) is 2,600 ft. in length and 167 ft. in height. 600,000 gallons of water flow over these falls every second!

I loved learning about the daredevils of Niagara Falls. In 1901 Annie Taylor, a 63-year-old school teacher, was the first person to conquer the falls in a barrel. She and her cat survived the fall together with only a few minor bruises. Jay and I considering going over the falls, but unfortunately we left our barrel at home.

The American Falls (aka Bridalveil Falls) is 1,060 ft. in length and 176 ft. in height. 150,000 gallons of water flow over these falls every second.

Of course we had to take the Maid of the Mist boat ride which takes you to the base of the American Falls and to the basin of the Horseshoe Falls. Ponchos were provided since you get absolutely soaked!

The Maid of the Mist is the longest running tourist attraction in North American, with it's first ride in 1846. We learned there have been several distinguished passengers of the Mist such as Teddy Roosevelt, Marilyn Monroe, Princess Diana, and Jimmy Carter.

We were constantly getting wet by the mist.

This picture may not look like much, but The Journey Behind the Falls allows you to actually walk through tunnels behind the Horseshoe Falls. It was amazing to hear the power of the water crashing down. Again ponchos were provided and definitely necessary.

The squirrel and I share a snack.

Apparently Canadian squirrels aren't afraid of people. This one was pretty chubby though, so maybe he was too fat to run away.

A couple pretty pictures in Niagara.

Jay and I splurged on a nice dinner with a view at the Terrapin Grille. Here we were given a sample of ice wine which is very poplular in the Niagara Falls area. It's a type of dessert wine produced from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine...very interesting.

We happen to catch the fireworks illuminations over the falls.

Hanging out on Clifton Hill...lots of stimulation on this street!