What more can anyone say about Niagara Falls that has not already been said before!

Well for starters, length of brink: 2600 feet, height: 167 feet
volume of water: 600,000 U.S. gallons per second.

Located in Ontario, Canada and New York, USA, Niagara Falls has been a popular tourist destination for years. From honeymooners to the typical sightseer, Niagara Falls draws many an individual to its powerful display of awesome beauty.

The oldest American state park, Niagara Falls State Park is home to the American Falls. The American Falls are slightly higher than the Canadian Falls by about 4 meters.

The Canadian Falls is also referred to as Horseshoe Falls due to their shape. This particular set of falls was the site where many adventurous people took an exciting trip down the falls in a wooden barrel. Obviously, the trip was one way and exciting, especially the big splash at the end of the journey into the Maid of the Mist pool.

"Double Decker Bus Tour" A double decker bus filling with passengers eager to see the sights of the Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada.

Robert Overcracker rides a jetski over the brink of the Horseshoe Falls to help promote awareness for the homeless. His parachute did not open and Robert ended up promoting better parachutes. He plunged to his death and his body was never recovered. An Egyptian tourist captured this amazing image.

The local area surrounding the falls is just as entertaining with an entire gamut of activities. Historic battlefields dating back to the War of 1812 offer an afternoon of exploration and education. Museums, forts, and taverns provide a look into a life that was totally different from what we know and expect.

The gorgeous beauty of Niagara Falls can be enjoyed in the brightness of daytime hours or in the still of the night amidst a bevy of rainbow colored lights. Whether you decide to enjoy the sights from a helicopter, boat, bus, or on foot, you will never forget this sight. Fireworks scheduled throughout the summer season add to the spectacular effect.

Niagara Falls has undergone a transformation into a true vacation hotspot with boat rides:
Take the time to visit the beauty of this blue green river, to explore the crashing waters from behind the rocks, or to travel the waters for yourself.

adventure parks, fine dining, and even casinos.

Ontario's Niagara Parks

Ontario's Niagara Parks was established on May 24th 1888, to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of Niagara Falls, the Niagara Gorge and the Niagara River in Niagara, Ontario Canada. Today, the Niagara Parks consists of 3,099 acres stretching 35 miles (56km) along the Niagara River between Fort Erie and Niagara on the Lake. From natural majestic beauty of the Falls of Niagara...to the manicured green lawns and emerald parks...to the excitement of many exhilarating attractions, the Niagara Parks is one of the finest and most stunningly beautiful parks in North America. Discover the world-famous rose collections, spectacular flowering trees and shrubs and gorgeous annual baskets. From North America's largest daffodil displays to Heritage kitchen gardens, gardening and flower enthusiasts can always find something new to appreciate.The jewels in the Niagara Parks system are Queen Victoria Park , Queenston Heights Park, the Niagara Glen and Kings Bridge Park. Cost to enter the park is free.

If you're visiting Niagara, you've probably discovered that all roads lead to St. Catharines the Garden City of Niagara. Our region is known for its waterfalls and wineries, but as you'll discover there's a whole world of vibrant culture, outstanding beauty and world-class recreation awaiting you in St. Catharines – all of which makes our city the place to visit when you need a little Niagara! A Niagara Falls Bed and Breakfast, Bala Place B&B in St. Catharines is your home away from home, Bala Place B&B is just 1 mile from Old Port Dalhousie and St. Catharines Marina
plus just a short 10 to 15 minutes drive to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara Falls, Welland Canal Museum & Lock 3 and over 40 wineries.

St.Catharines the lovely "Garden City" is situated in the heart of the Niagara Fruit belt. The city is home to the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta and to the popular Niagara Grape and Wine Festival and much more. Whether it's your destination of choice or the home base for your Niagara getaway, St. Catharines is right where you want to be.
St. Catharines is a city with a rich past, exciting future and a spirit of wonder in the present. Lying between the shores of Lake Ontario and the cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment, St. Catharines is surrounded by vineyards, orchards and all that Niagara has to offer, whether a destination of choice or a home base to an Niagara Adventure, Ontario's Garden City is right where you want to be.

In St. Catharines you'll find a wide variety of excellent accommodations from economy motels and family inns to major hotels and quaint Bed and Breakfasts like Bala Place. From your comfortable accommodations or lodging you can explore the city at your leisure or take a short country drive around Niagara to Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Grimsby, or Long Beach.

Travel time from Toronto international airport is only an hour and 45 minutes, from Hamilton or Buffalo airports only 45 minutes to one hour by airport bus or rental car.