Saturday, June 11, 2005
Day 16: Toronto to Niagara Falls
June 11: Well today is a Saturday and I wouldn't even know it if I wasn't keeping a diary. I am definitely on holidays!
Had only a short drive this morning to Niagara Falls (Canadian side) which was nice for a change. I will never forget my first reaction when I saw the falls (known for the volume of water which flows) - Wow! I am in Niagara Falls! It was a beautiful sight to see. There's three falls - American and Bridal veil (on the US side) and the Horseshoe Falls further down (Canadian side). We did a 'Maid of the Mist' boat ride down to the falls to get a better view. We got so close that we were drenched - lucky for the ponchos - plus it was very refreshing on such a hot (35C) day). A spectacular sight! There's so much water flowing it looks like a water main has been broken and you wonder when it's going to slow down... but it just keeps on going!
Adge, thanks for calling - it was perfect timing sharing the moment with you!
Had lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe before walking up Clifton Hill to see the tacky Las Vegas-style of shops and entertainment - it's a shame to have such beauty opposite such tackiness... still, Niagara Falls is a huge tourist destination, especially for honeymooners.
Walked along the park by the river, saw the Rainbow Bridge where you cross over to the US, before going with a few tour members to do an optional helicopter ride over the falls. The view from above was just as spectacular - the best bit was the perspective - seeing the exact horseshoe shape, where the water comes from and where it ends up. Highly recommended for anyone who comes here... Magical!
Did some shopping at the factory outlet nearby, including Roots Canada, before heading to Mick & Angelo's (cool name, hey?!) for a pasta meal with the group. Afterwards we heading to the Beer Garden downtown to have a few drinks and watch people do karoake. Yes, we got up and sang "Down Under".
My Niagara Falls experience was only short, but definitely worthwhile and memorable!
Had only a short drive this morning to Niagara Falls (Canadian side) which was nice for a change. I will never forget my first reaction when I saw the falls (known for the volume of water which flows) - Wow! I am in Niagara Falls! It was a beautiful sight to see. There's three falls - American and Bridal veil (on the US side) and the Horseshoe Falls further down (Canadian side). We did a 'Maid of the Mist' boat ride down to the falls to get a better view. We got so close that we were drenched - lucky for the ponchos - plus it was very refreshing on such a hot (35C) day). A spectacular sight! There's so much water flowing it looks like a water main has been broken and you wonder when it's going to slow down... but it just keeps on going!
Adge, thanks for calling - it was perfect timing sharing the moment with you!
Had lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe before walking up Clifton Hill to see the tacky Las Vegas-style of shops and entertainment - it's a shame to have such beauty opposite such tackiness... still, Niagara Falls is a huge tourist destination, especially for honeymooners.
Walked along the park by the river, saw the Rainbow Bridge where you cross over to the US, before going with a few tour members to do an optional helicopter ride over the falls. The view from above was just as spectacular - the best bit was the perspective - seeing the exact horseshoe shape, where the water comes from and where it ends up. Highly recommended for anyone who comes here... Magical!
Did some shopping at the factory outlet nearby, including Roots Canada, before heading to Mick & Angelo's (cool name, hey?!) for a pasta meal with the group. Afterwards we heading to the Beer Garden downtown to have a few drinks and watch people do karoake. Yes, we got up and sang "Down Under".
My Niagara Falls experience was only short, but definitely worthwhile and memorable!
# posted by mishij @ 7:20 AM 
