Polaroid of the week: Niagara Falls, Canada
Posted on 11. Aug, 2011 by jess in Canada, Canada, Destination Tips, Destinations, North America, Ontario, Photography, Polaroid of the Week
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After almost seven weeks in Ontario, we finally made the trip to Niagara Falls, and following the advice of nearly everyone we met, we chose to view the falls from the Canadian side rather than crossing the border and viewing them from the American side. This was the right choice – the views from the Canadian side are incredible! From here you watch the water flood over the side of the Bridal Veil falls on the American side and the Horseshoe Falls, as the Canadian Falls are called, which are 167ft high and shaped, as you might guess, in the form of a horseshoe (pictured here). The power of the water, the rush of the falls can be felt on a Maid of the Mist boat tour that will take you right up to the falls themselves. As we approached the Falls, the thunderous pounding sound takes over your hearing, the spray splashes at first, until it pours down from all sides into the boat. There you stand, floating just a few feet from the over 600,000 gallons of water that crash down the Horseshoe Falls every single second.
We darted from one side of the boat to the other, soaking wet, giggling, taking pictures, and enjoying a truly awe-inspiring experience at Niagara Falls!
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Annette | Bucket List Journey
11. Aug, 2011
Totally agree about the Canadian side, it was stunning. That photo makes me want to go back!
Dani
15. Aug, 2011
Thanks Annette! These waterfalls are very impressive
We had a fabulous day at the Falls and in the Niagara wine country. A detailed post will come soon.
Faith
12. Aug, 2011
Dani
15. Aug, 2011
It was hard to take pictures at times – depending on which side the wind came from. At night it was almost impossible because the mist was so strong & on the boat, when we got close to the Falls, it was a challenge not to ruin my camera
The viewing platforms on the American side are not very good at all – I’d recommend the Canadian side to everyone.
Claire
17. Aug, 2011
The falls are on the list. Gotta get there! We were supposed to go this summer, but elected for falls closer to home. Thanks for sharing!
Dani
20. Aug, 2011
Claire, you won’t regret it! I thought we had seen some spectacular waterfalls in Mexico and Central America but nothing came anywhere near to the Niagara Falls!!
Amy
21. Aug, 2011
The Niagara region is so beautiful. I sometimes wonder what can be done to better promote its beauties which I think are often underestimated with regard to the other provinces. There is nothing better for me than the early morning walks in the wonderful green spaces of this part of Canada.
Dani
21. Aug, 2011
Thanks Amy, we were surprised to find out how much more there is to the Niagara region other than just the Falls. Definitely a place worth spending a few days in.
Nomadic Samuel
22. Aug, 2011
This is a beautiful shot – it reminds me of when I visited many years ago.
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Dani
22. Aug, 2011
Thanks, Sam! The next big Falls we’ll visit are the Iguazu Falls in South America – looking forward to comparing them to the Niagara Falls!
Peter Giblett
22. Aug, 2011
As a native of Niagara Falls Ontario (Canada) I have to say thank you for liking our local wonder.
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Dani
22. Aug, 2011
Thanks Peter! It’s hard NOT to like the Niagara Falls
They are truly stunning!
Traveling Ted
22. Aug, 2011
Beautiful shot. I don’t think I have ever seen a photo from this perspective and it is impressive.
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Dani
22. Aug, 2011
Thanks Ted! We have to admit that we weren’t that impressed in the beginning, when we saw the Falls from the top, but once we got on the boat we were stunned! You can only get a real feeling for how mighty they are from the bottom of the Falls, I’d recommend the boat tour to anyone.
Jim
22. Aug, 2011
The only way to go for waterfalls, from the bottom. All that power crashing over isn’t the same from the top.
Dani
24. Aug, 2011
Absolutely true, Jim! In Mexico we visited a few waterfalls where you could walk behind the water, which was even more amazing.
Rodney
23. Aug, 2011
Did you guys visit St. Catharine’s? That’s where I (kind of) grew up.
Oh and you should be going to Angel Falls next! That’d be the second place I grew up in (not the jungle, though.
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Dani
24. Aug, 2011
We didn’t make it to St Catherine’s this time – there are just too many places
The Angel Falls are definitely on our list, they look amazing!
jade
25. Aug, 2011
I’ve always wanted to go and see this for myself- some day!!
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Dani
25. Aug, 2011
Jade – The Falls had been on both our ‘Must See’ lists for around 10 years before we made it happen
It was a long drive quite out of the way actually, but well worth it! (Just ignore the disneyland-like Niagara Falls village when you go..)
Ingrid Castillo
25. Nov, 2011
I sometimes wonder what can be done to better promote its beauties which I think are often underestimated with regard to the other provinces. Absolutely true, Jim! As a native of Niagara Falls Ontario (Canada) I have to say thank you for liking our local wonder. Claire, you won’t regret it!