Niagara Falls, Canada Fun Facts
Located in southeastern Ontario, Niagara Falls, Canada, is internationally renowned for its serene landscapes, striking natural beauty and variety of outdoor activities. It draws millions of visitors each year.
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One of Earth's Greatest Natural Wonders
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Niagara Falls is the second largest waterfall on Earth, with the first being Victoria Falls in southern Africa. The Canadian side of Niagara Falls, commonly called the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, drop an average of 188 feet into the Lower Niagara River.
Marvels of Winter
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If you happen to be traveling during the winter season, you can see the famous "ice bridge" that forms for miles. As the cold mist meets the cold water of the falls, ice formations build up at the banks. If it gets cold enough, the "ice bridge" extends across the entire river, from New York to Ontario.
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Fun History Fact
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In 1888, Niagara Falls became a real hot spot for winter sport, with more than 20,000 people sledding across the ice bridge that year. By 1912, when three tourists reportedly died as a result, visitors were no longer allowed to walk out on the bridge.
Tourism Statistics
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Every year, Niagara Falls, Canada, attracts more than 14 million tourists from all over the world. Ever since Aaron Burr's daughter selected this place to honeymoon in 1801, it has thrived as the honeymoon capital of the world.
Niagara-on-the-Lake Wineries
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Just 15 minutes north of the Horseshoe Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries are another big attraction. Located at a similar latitude to Napa Valley and the Bordeaux region of France, these vineyards have an ideal climate for growing the area's best wines, which include Niagara Fall's famous ice wines.
Famous Magic Trick
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In 1990, David Copperfield, the award-winning illusionist, performed a magic trick in which he appeared to float over the Horseshoe Falls.
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