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  Niagara Falls, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Niagara Falls, Ontario (2001 population 78,815) is a city on the Niagara River, in the Golden Horseshoe region.
The city is dominated by the Niagara Falls waterfalls on the Niagara River connecting Lake Ontario and Lake Erie.
Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls, New York are linked to major highways in Canada and the United States respectively, with the 400-Series highway the Queen Elizabeth Way acting as a major artery between Toronto, Ontario and Buffalo, New York.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Niagara_Falls,_Ontario   (1365 words)

  
 Niagara Falls State Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Niagara Falls State Park is located in the City of Niagara Falls, New York in Niagara County.
Niagara Falls State Park is the oldest state park in the United States.
The park also overlooks the Niagara Gorge and allows access to the Maid of the Mist tour boats, Cave of the Winds, Flight of the Angels, water jet rapids and other attractions of Niagara Falls.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Niagara_Falls_State_Park   (203 words)

  
 Niagara New York State Parks
Buckhorn Island State Park, 895 acres of marsh, meadows and woods and the last vestige of once vast marshlands and meadows that bordered the Niagara River, is classified as a park preserve.
Currently, the park is undergoing restoration to re-establish wetland cover and water levels and increase the diversity of native flora and fauna.
The park's 633 acres are comprised of a variety of habitats, including 400 acres of grasslands (pastures and hayfields), and 100 acres of woodlands, ponds and several wetland areas.
www.theoutdoorforum.com /NewYork/NiagaraParks.htm   (1321 words)

  
 Niagara Falls State Park - USA Tourist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Niagara Falls, New York lies on the US side of the river and Niagara Falls, Ontario is on the Canadian side.
The twin cities of Niagara Falls are known as the "Honeymoon Cities" because of their past popularity as a honeymoon destination for newly wed couples.
There are many other commercial tourist attractions at Niagara Falls especially on the Canadian side of the border where you can view the falls from the top of several towers or from a helicopter.
www.usatourist.com /english/places/newyork/niagara.html   (708 words)

  
 Niagara Falls State Park, New York State   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Although far from being the world's highest waterfalls, Niagara Falls holds the record for the largest volume of water passing over the falls per second and it does form a most impressive site.
The Niagara River flows from south to north connecting Lake Erie to Lake Ontario.
The town of Niagara Falls, New York State, lies north of the large city of Buffalo, New York State.
www.grouptravels.com /usa_can/ny/niagara.htm   (531 words)

  
 Niagara Falls, NY Hotels: Niagara Falls
Horseshoe Falls, on the Canadian side, is the widest, with a curving crest of 2,200 feet and a height of 176 feet.
Views of the falls were once blocked by mills and power plants, but those obstacles were cleared away with the creation in 1885 of the Niagara Falls State Park.
Power Vista, located 4.5 miles north of the falls on US 104, is the popular visitor center of the Niagara Power Project, the government agency in charge of hydroelectric power and distribution facilities for the region.
www.roomrate.com /attraction/poi/niagaraFalls.asp   (628 words)

  
 Article - Doggin' Niagara<<Back To July 2006 Newsletter Falls   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Niagara Falls reigns as one of the world's premier sightseeing destinations and your dog is welcome along.
Due to the crush of visitors around the edge of the Falls it is best to begin your explorations of Niagara Falls State Park with the dog in the early morning hours when it is easier to maneuver around to the various vantage points.
The northern-most park along the Niagara Gorge is the Earl W. Brydges Artpark in Lewiston, where the cocktail was invented by a local tavern owner.
www.hikewithyourdog.com /Articles/DogginNiagara.html   (1508 words)

  
 Adventures
Under an international treaty, the flow of water over Niagara Falls is reduced during the night to allow more of the water to flow into intakes to be used for electricity.
Besides creating the oldest state park in America, the law set a precedent for the protection of the nation’s natural resources and heralded a major change in basic attitudes toward nature.
The average height of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls is 167 feet with a crest line length of 2,500 feet and approximately 681,750 gallons per second or 90 percent of the water flows over it.
www.safarimotorcoaches.com /adventures/archive/04febmarch/niagara.html   (1578 words)

  
 New York State Parks :: Niagara Falls State Park
Niagara Reservation State Park, which surrounds mighty Niagara Falls, is the oldest state park in the United States.
The park is made up of numerous islands, as well as the famous Prospect Point area.
The Niagara Scenic Trolley provides three-mile guided tours, stopping at the park's most scenic vistas and at such facilities as the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center (716) 278-1070, which tells the story of the creation of the falls with exhibits and a multiscreen theater presentation.
nysparks.state.ny.us /parks/info.asp?parkID=113   (203 words)

  
 Niagara Reservation State Park (Niagara Falls), New York State   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Canadian or Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side of the Niagara River are 2592 feet wide and 161 feet high.
Although far from being the world's highest waterfall, Niagara Falls holds the record for the largest volume of water passing over the falls per second and the spectacle forms a most impressive sight.
South (upstream) of the falls the river flows roughly at the same height as the surrounding land.
freespace.virgin.net /john.cletheroe/usa_can/ny/niagara.htm   (1152 words)

  
 Governor Pataki Announces Purchase of DeVeaux Campus
State Park that will allow the public to enjoy the five acres of old growth forest, two ball fields and acres of open space.
Niagara University has a year-to-year contract with a local baseball league for use of the baseball diamonds and these uses will be continued and encouraged by State Parks.
State Parks has indicated that some adaptive reuse may include relocating the Niagara Region Administrative offices to the new state park and/or the development of an education-oriented nature center.
www.niagara.edu /news2/news/DeVeaux.htm   (960 words)

  
 Travel : Meng's Travelling Home
Niagara Falls lies between Erie Lake and Ontario Lake, crossing the US and Canada, with Buffalo in the vicinity.
Not far away from the state park, we heard the sound of the falls.
Niagara Falls actually is consisted of two Falls, separated by Goat Island.
www.phy.duke.edu /~mrli/travel/NiagaraFalls.html   (607 words)

  
 Yi-Yun's Photo Album: Niagara Falls
The Canadian side of Niagara Falls Park is more well-planned than the Niagara Falls State Park on the American side.
In the Canadian park, plenty of flowers are planted according to different seasons.
On the contrary, the landscape in the Niagara Falls State Park is preserved in a natural way.
www.albany.edu /~yl7744/isp523/Final/niagara.html   (295 words)

  
 Niagara Falls travel guide - Wikitravel
Niagara Falls [1] is in Western New York state, in the United States of America.
Take the 190 to exit 22 (Niagara Falls Blvd.) and head south on the boulevard for a very little way until you hit Factory Outlet Boulevard at (I think) the first light off the exit.
There are several other nice looking hotels downtown by the Falls, and then a series of motels on Niagara Falls Boulevard, including several $20/night fleabag specials (where they really always charge you more than that anyway).
wikitravel.org /en/Niagara_Falls_(New_York)   (884 words)

  
 Lt.Governor Mary O. Donohue
Niagara Falls Mayor Irene J. Elia said, "The Robert Moses Parkway Trail is a missing piece in the outdoor recreation puzzle that provides unmatched vista of the Upper Niagara Region.
New York State Transportation Commissioner Joseph H. Boardman said, "The expansion of the Robert Moses Parkway Trail will enable visitors and tourists to experience a unique and scenic means of traveling to and from points along the Niagara River and within the city.
Numerous state agency projects are providing the foundation for an overall economic redevelopment plan being advanced by USA Niagara Development Corporation, a subsidiary of the Empire State Development Corporation created by Governor Pataki to prepare the plan for the city.
www.state.ny.us /governor/ltgov/press99/april24_2_02.htm   (738 words)

  
 Niagara Falls, mother-nature welcomes all
Niagara Falls, which has been the backdrop for honeymoons and weddings, for more than 200 years, now has also become a popular family destination.
The Niagara Aerospace Museum has more than 100 exhibits of airplanes, helicopters and rockets and is located right in downtown Niagara Falls a five minute ride from the Niagara Falls State Park The museum focuses on the rich aviation history of New York.
A visit to the Aquarium of Niagara is an opportunity for the younger set and their parents to dive into a world of 1,500 aquatic animals, including sharks, piranhas, California Sea Lions, Moray Eels and a colony of endangered Peruvian Penquins.
www.travellady.com /Issues/September05/1859aNiagaraFalls.htm   (787 words)

  
 GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR IMPROVEMENTS AT SCENIC NIAGARA FALLS STATE PARK
State Parks Commissioner Bernadette Castro said, "Niagara Falls is a national treasure and the jewel in the crown of New York State Parks.
City of Niagara Falls Mayor Irene Elia said, "The completion of these improvements is an important marker in what promises to be one of the most impressive examples in the state where environmental improvements will drive an economic resurgence.
USA Niagara Development Corporation Chairman Charles A. Gargano said, "Today's milestone is an example of the intensity of Governor Pataki's commitment to return Niagara Falls to the world class tourist destination it deserves to be.
www.state.ny.us /governor/press/03/june24_03.htm   (1275 words)

  
 Homepage
Niagara Falls, NY, June 6, 2006… Tim Seaman and Jolene Moore won the gold medals at the USA Track and Field Men’s and Women’s National 10K Racewalk Championships on Saturday, June 3
The National Championships are sponsored by the Niagara Walkers and the Niagara Association of USA Track and Field.
Niagara Falls State Park is the oldest state park in the nation.
www.usatf-niagara.org /racewalking03.htm   (676 words)

  
 Niagara Falls Roundup - I LOVE NEW YORK - The Official New York State Tourism Website   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Take a family stroll through the first state park in the nation, the Niagara Falls Reservation State Park, where you can see the Niagara River before it crashes 176 feet to the base.
Within walking distance is Wintergarden (716/286-4940), a majestic glass-enclosed tropical park with ponds, waterfalls, and an endless variety of trees and plants.
The Aquarium at Niagara Falls (716/285-3575) overlooks the Niagara River gorge and features 2000 marine specimens, including penguins, harbor seals, sharks and lion fish.
www.iloveny.state.ny.us /travel_ideas/family_niagara.asp   (344 words)

  
 Niagara Falls Reporter Opinion
Their favored home away from home has been the natural splendor of the Niagara Falls State Park -- at least until last summer, when a member of the Parks Police unceremoniously informed Mock that the Birdman and his avian partner were no longer welcome.
Soon after, a Parks Police officer interrupted one of his shows near the brink of the falls and told him he couldn't be there.
One park worker told him that the ban resulted from kids in another park tearing up the grass by recklessly driving similar scooters around the grounds.
www.niagarafallsreporter.com /citycide209.html   (1015 words)

  
 April 2003 - Niagara Falls   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Hennepin is reported to have dropped to his knees in prayer and muttered, "the universe does not afford its parallel." The French military, while perhaps appreciating the romantic sentiment, was more interested in building a fort to defend the natural trade route between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.
The "Free Niagara" crusade led to the creation of the Niagara Reservation, America's first state park in 1885.
The animals were observed scampering around the deck as the schooner slipped over the edge of the falls and smashed into hundreds of pieces on the rocks below.
www.hikewithyourdog.com /ParksoftheMonth/Apr2003.html   (1527 words)

  
 Niagara Falls - Wikimedia Commons
English: Niagara Falls is a major waterfall located on the border between the United States and Canada.
Polski: Wodospad Niagara leży na granicy między Stanami Zjednoczonymi a Kanadą; od niego biorą też nazwę dwa miasta leżące po dwóch stronach granicy.
The Falls are 'steaming', caused by the freezing temperatures
commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Niagara_Falls   (528 words)

  
 Info Niagara: Niagara Falls Tourist Information Guide
Many of Niagara's accommodation establishments and attractions are serviced by either the Falls Shuttle or the Niagara Parks people mover system.
If you are a citizen of the United States, you do not need a passport to enter Canada.
The Niagara Central Reservation system would like to thank visitors to the Niagara region who book their accommodations on-line through our network with special "Value Added Vouchers".
www.infoniagara.com   (320 words)

  
 Niagara Falls Ice Festival 2002
The first Niagara Falls Ice Festival weekend at the Falls welcomes you to celebrate the fun of winter and marvel at the beauty of Niagara in its frosty season.
Visitors to Niagara Falls Ice Festival will experience the fun of outside activities that will include weekend-long open skating at the Ice Festival Ice Rink and family hayrides through the State Park by the Falls.
Niagara Falls Ice Festival, Inc., a non-for-profit corporation comprised of state and local government, tourism, and economic development officials, has been working diligently over the past several months in preparation of Niagara Fall’s first ever Ice Festival weekend.
www.empire.state.ny.us /press/press_display.asp?id=173   (880 words)

  
 Niagara Falls Attractions
Fireworks at the Falls: If your visit to Niagara Falls is on a Friday night during warm weather months, you'll get to see fireworks over the falls, a spectacular show that's free to be seen on both the American and Canadian sides.
IMAX Theatre Niagara Falls The second most-watched IMAX movie in the popular chain (beat out only by the film at the Grand Canyon), this somewhat dated movie looks at a history of the falls and the daredevils who have risked (and sometimes lost) their lives going over it.
Fort Niagara State Park Located in Youngstown, this park is located on the Lower Niagara River and Lake Ontario; bring along a picnic lunch during summer visits or your cross-country skis in the winter.
www.lovetripper.com /niagara-falls/attractions.html   (702 words)

  
 2005 Buffalo Bike Blast | Things To Do | Niagara Falls   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Pass by the base of the American Falls and into the ring of the Horseshoe Falls.
Niagara Reservation State Park, the oldest state park in the country, surrounds Niagara Falls, offering spectacular views.
The Maid of the Mist boat tours cruise to the base of the falls for a close-up view of mighty Niagara.
www.buffalobikeblast.com /todo/niagarafalls.html   (298 words)

  
 Attractions in Niagara Falls
Passport to the Falls is your ticket to discounted admissions throughout Niagara Falls State Park and all around the Niagara region.
The Passport to the Falls also includes unlimited rides on the Niagara Scenic Trolley, which takes you on a three-mile guided tour of Niagara Falls State Park, with stops at all attractions and scenic vistas.
The Passport to the Falls is available at the Niagara Falls State Park Visitor Center and at American Automobile Association (AAA) offices in Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, New York.
www.niagarafallslive.com /Attractions_in_Niagara_Falls.htm   (300 words)

  
 Classic Buffalo WNY Outdoors - Niagara Falls
A Guide to the city of Buffalo, Niagara Falls and the WNY region.
Niagara Reservation State Park surrounds the falls and is the oldest state park in the US.
Niagara Falls State Park - The oldest state park in the USA, established in 1885.
www.classicbuffalo.com /WNYOutdoors/NiagaraFalls.htm   (368 words)

  
 Niagara Falls, NY : Attractions | Frommers.com
In the park visit Cave of the Winds ($8 adults, $7 kids), where you'll take an elevator down 175 feet and emerge onto boardwalks to walk around the base of the American falls.
On the Canadian side the Niagara Falls Great Gorge Adventure Pass gets you into the Journey Behind the Falls, Maid of the Mist, White Water Walk, and the Butterfly Conservatory (plus transportation and discount coupons) for C$35 (US$28) adults, C$22 (US$18) for children 6 to 12.
On both sides of the falls, admission to the attractions is free for kids 5 and under.
www.frommers.com /destinations/niagarafallsny/3473010029.html   (731 words)

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