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The deepest section in the Niagara River is just below the falls. It is so deep that it equals the height of the falls above: 52 metres (170 ft.) The Upper Niagara River extends 35 kilometres (22 mi.) from Lake Erie to the Cascade Rapids, which begin 1 kilometre (0.6 mi.) upstream from the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.

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An area 12,300 years in the making, Niagara Falls is a natural wonder unlike any other. The history of Niagara Falls goes back thousands of years, to the Ice Age, when large torrents of water were released from the melting ice, draining into what is now known as the Niagara River.

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This article is about the waterfalls on the Canada–United States border. For other uses, see Niagara Falls (disambiguation).

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Niagara Falls is made up of three waterfalls, Horseshoe falls, The American Falls, and the Bridal Veil falls.

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Niagara Falls is a geological wonder and one of the most famous waterfalls in the world. Straddling the border between the United States and Canada, it has been a popular tourist attraction for over 200 years, as well as a major source of hydroelectric power.

Geography

Niagara Falls occurs on the Niagara River, a 36-mile (58 kilometers) channel that connects Lake Erie and Lake Ontario and separates New York from Ontario. The difference in elevation between the two lakes is about 325 feet (99 meters), and half of that height occurs at the falls, according to Niagara Parks.

Niagara is made up of three separate waterfalls: Horseshoe Falls (or Canadian Falls), American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. According to the World Waterfall Database, Horseshoe Falls has a height of about 167 feet (51 m) and stretches over 2,700 feet (823 m) across at its crest; American Falls drops between 90 and 120 feet (27.5 to 36.5 m) and spans about 940 feet (286.5 m) at its crest; Bridal Veil Falls also has a drop of 90 to 120 feet but is only 45 feet (14 m) wide. Together, the average width of the entire falls is 3,950 feet (1,204 m).

The three cascades form the second largest waterfall in the world (after Victoria Falls in Africa), according to the Travel Channel. More than 6 million cubic feet (168,000 cubic meters), or about 70 Olympic-size swimming pools, of water go over the falls every minute. The water rushes over the falls at about 25 mph, according to the New York State Museum (NYSM). The deepest point in the Niagara River is just below Horseshoe Falls, at 167 feet (51 m) deep - equal to the height of the falls, according to Niagara Parks. The Niagara Gorge begins at the foot of the falls and ends 7 miles (11 km) downstream at Lake Ontario. Cliffs rise as high as 1,200 feet (366 m), formed by thousands of years of erosion.

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Evolution of Niagara Falls

The geologic forces that formed Niagara Falls started working about 16,000 years ago during the last Ice Age. A glacier more than a mile thick covered the northern regions of the North American continent from Ohio to New York, according to the NYSM. As the ice retreated, it carved out the Great Lakes.

About 12,000 years ago, waters draining the lakes found a low-lying pathway and carved out a channel - the Niagara River. Lake Erie and Lake Ontario were split between higher elevations and lower elevations and the water drained from the upper lake to the lower over the Niagara Escarpment and eventually created a waterfall.

When Niagara Falls formed, it was about 7 miles (11 km) downstream from where it is today. Even now, erosion continues to push the falls farther upstream at a rate of about a foot a year. By some estimates, the river will erode back to Lake Erie in about 50,000 years, cutting through an escarpment and through soft shale and beginning to drain Lake Erie.

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History of Niagara Falls

Native Americans settled in the area between A.D. 1300 and 1400, according to Niagara Falls Info. One of the first native tribes called themselves the Onguiaahra, which French explorers turned into "Niagara." Also among the earlier settlers was an Iroquois group, the Atiquandaronk, who were called the "Neutrals" by French explorers because of the tribe's peacekeeping efforts between neighboring warring tribes. In the early 1600s, the Neutrals had a population of 20,000 to 40,000 people.

The first European to visit the falls was probably Étienne Brûlé, a French explorer who lived among the Neutral Nation in 1626. However, he left no written record, but he did report to his patron, Samuel de Champlain, who wrote about the falls. In 1632, Champlain was the first to draw and publish a map of Niagara. The first eyewitness account was written by Louis Hennepin, a priest who accompanied Robert de La Salle to the falls in 1678, according to American Journeys.

The French built the first fort above Niagara Falls in 1679, known as Fort Conti, according to Old Fort Niagara. The fort didn't last long, and Fort Denonville was built in its place in 1687. That fort only lasted for about a year. Fort Niagara, the first permanent fort, was built in 1726.

The British captured Niagara Fort in 1759 during the French and Indian War, which broke out in 1754 and raged all across the Niagara region. Niagara Fort assumed American control in 1796, was recaptured by the British in 1813, and ceded back to the United States after the War of 1812. Between 1813 and 1963, Niagara Fort served as a peaceful border post and as a barracks and training station for American soldiers. Today, Niagara Fort is a popular place that tourists can stroll through while visiting the waterfalls.

In the early 1800s, the number of visitors visiting the waterfalls was increasing, as was the demand for additional amenities. Hotels, resorts, and other tourist attractions began to spring up on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls while factories and mills were being built on the American side, according to New York Waterfalls.

The area built up quickly. The first man-powered ferry opened in 1820 to ferry passengers across the Niagara Gorge. The Niagara Falls Museum opened in 1827, and the Maid of the Mist opened in 1846 to carry passengers, livestock, and cargo across the gorge. The first suspension bridge opened in 1848, a railway extension brought steam engines to the waterfalls in 1854, and a railway suspension bridge opened in 1855 to allow trains to cross the gorge. A canal to divert water from the river to power plants was built in 1861, and the first electric streetcar began operation in 1887.

Niagara Falls also served as a part of the Underground Railroad in the mid-1800s, according to Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Area. Many residents were anti-slavery and were part of an established network in the area to help escaped slaves. Many hotels in the area offered employment to the growing African American population, including a great number of those who had recently escaped slavery.

According to Niagara Falls State Park, the Niagara Reservation, which encompasses Niagara Falls, was established as the first state park in the United States in 1885. The park covers more than 400 acres, which includes about 140 acres under water.

Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse designed and built the first hydroelectric power plant in the world in 1895, bringing clean electricity to the growing vicinity, according to the Tesla Memorial Society of New York. According to the Buffalo Library, power was even transported to Buffalo, New York, within a year.

The cities of Niagara Falls in New York and in Ontario were incorporated in 1892 and 1903, respectively, according to New York Waterfalls.

The areas on both the American and Canadian sides of Niagara Falls have continuously built up and are largely built on tourism. Today, approximately 12 million visitors visit the waterfalls per year, according to Niagara Falls Canada.

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Stunts

From the first planned and recorded tourist stunt in 1827, dozens of people have tried to make history by going over the waterfalls or by crossing it in some unconventional manner. Some have succeeded in their efforts but, sadly, others have not.

The first known stunt was arranged in 1827 by William Forsyth of the Pavilion Hotel. It involved decorating a boat as a pirate ship and putting a number of animals onboard - including a bison, two bears, two raccoons, a dog and a goose - and sending it over the waterfalls, according to New York Waterfalls. The two bears escaped before the boat went over but the rest went down with the boat over the waterfalls.

The first person to jump down the waterfalls was Sam Patch (also known as the Yankee Leaper) in 1829 when he dove 85 feet (26 meters) down Horseshoe Falls. He survived the dive, as well as another the following week from a height of 135 feet (41 m).

Charles Blondin was the first to walk across the gorge in 1859 on a tightrope, according to New York Waterfalls. He walked across a 1,100-foot-long (335 m) rope that was 160 feet (49 m) above the gorge just past the waterfalls in approximately 20 minutes. He then followed with many other stunts including crossing his tightrope while blindfolded and pushing a wheelbarrow across.

Italian tightrope walker Maria Spelterini was the first and still the only woman to walk across the gorge on a tightrope in 1876. She repeated her stunt blindfolded, with baskets on her feet, and even once with her hands and feet bound, according to New York Waterfalls.

Captain Matthew Webb was the first to attempt to swim across the Whirlpool rapids in 1883 without any aids. Unfortunately, according to New York Waterfalls, he did not make it and his body was found a few days later.

Annie Edson Taylor, a schoolteacher from Michigan, was the first person to go over the waterfalls in a barrel in 1901, according to New York Waterfalls. She survived with minor injuries.

In 1951, shortly after another failed attempt at going over the waterfalls, the Ontario government made any stunting within the park boundaries illegal. This decree, however, has not stopped the occasional person from going over or crossing the waterfalls in some form or another.
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Annie Edson Taylor (October 24, 1838 - April 29, 1921) was an American schoolteacher who, on her birthday, October 24, 1901, became the first person to survive a trip over Niagara Falls in a barrel. Her motives were financial but she never made much money from her adventure.

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3,160 tons of water flows over the Niagara Falls waterfalls every second, falling at 32 feet per second and being capable of producing over 4 million kilowatts of electricity. There can be no doubt in our minds that Niagara Falls is extremely powerful! However, where exactly does the water going over Niagara Falls come from? We take a look at the source of all this water, and power, along with some interesting facts.

Starting Point

The water starts off in North America, coming from streams and rivers that empty into 5 out of the 6 Great Lakes; Michigan, Superior, Huron, St. Clair and Erie. These lakes drain a large part of North America, flowing down through the Great Lakes basin from West to East. The water makes its way to Niagara River, which interestingly flows north!

Down the Falls

From the Niagara River, the water passes over the falls, before flowing around 23km (14 miles) north into the final of the Great Lakes; Lake Ontario. From here there is yet another river, the St. Lawrence, and then it's final resting place in the form of the Atlantic Ocean. If you were to follow the flow of water from its starting point in Lake Michigan, all the way to the end, it would take at least 15 hours. That's quite some journey!

Interesting Facts about the Water Going Over Niagara Falls

The Great Lakes (Michigan, Superior, Huron, St. Clair, Erie and Ontario) make up the World's largest freshwater system at around 18% of our entire supply!

The entire volume of water in those lakes is enough to cover the whole of North America in about 3.5ft (1 meter) of water.

These lakes rely heavily on replenishment from sources such as rain, snow, hail and even groundwater.

However, the rest of what is contained in the Great Lakes is "fossil water", which comes from the last ice age. That means that a lot of the water going over Niagara Falls has a fair amount of history!

The Niagara River is actually just a connecting channel, keeping Lake Erie and Ontario supplied with water.

Water going over the Falls can reach an impressive 109km/h (68mph).

The journey that this water takes, just to make it over Niagara Falls and into the Atlantic Ocean, is an impressive one. The next time you visit the falls, take a moment to think about how far each drop of water has come before it tumbles and crashes down into the pool below. It makes the experience just that little bit more exciting!

Experience the journey water takes close up and personally by visiting Niagara Falls. Stay at the 4-star,World Class Marriott on the Falls Niagara Falls Hotel

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3,160 tons of water flows over the Niagara Falls waterfalls every second, falling at 32 feet per second and being capable of producing over 4 million kilowatts of electricity. There can be no doubt in our minds that Niagara Falls is extremely powerful! However, where exactly does the water going over Niagara Falls come from?

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Where is Niagara Falls? Niagara Falls is located on the Niagara River and serves as an international border between the USA and Canada.

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Get to know America's oldest state park. With historical details and fascinating facts, you can learn about Niagara Falls State Park before you arrive.

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Niagara Falls is one of Canada's most accessible natural wonders, which, for many visitors, makes it more of a photo op and less of an experience. It's easy (once you find a spot in the lot across from Horseshoe Falls) to park, cross the street into the mist, and jostle for a prime view of Niagara's three waterfalls-Horseshoe, American, and Bridal Veil.

Peering in from the edge is awe-inspiring, yet there's another way to absorb the immense power of the falls: on the water. Ride Hornblower Niagara Cruises in the basin directly in front of the falls, or board a jet boat a few miles downstream to ride the Devil's Hole Rapids, created by the water rushing from the falls. "The falls have carved a seven-mile, narrow rock gorge, compressing the water downstream on the lower Niagara River into Class 5 whitewater," says Victoria Groenevled, a local resident who works with Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours. "Experiencing the water at this point is exhilarating. Whenever I have a stressful day, I can't wait to get out into the gorge."

For even more adventure, get a view of the falls from the sky. Soar through the air on WildPlay's MistRider Zipline for a new perspective on the Niagara Gorge and Horseshoe Falls.

When to Go: From June to August the falls viewing areas can get packed with summer vacationers. If possible, plan a May or September visit to avoid the biggest crowds. Peak fall foliage is typically mid- to late October. November through March is cold, with temperatures averaging between 21 and 39°F. Nearby Niagara-on-the-Lake, about a 20-minute drive from the falls, hosts three major wine festivals: Icewine in January, New Vintage in June, and the classic vintage Niagara Wine Festival in September. From April to October the city hosts its famous Shaw Festival, whose repertory company specializes in plays written by George Bernard Shaw and his contemporaries. The season typically includes 10 to 12 productions and about 800 performances.

How to Get Around: Niagara Parks' WEGO buses provide an affordable, convenient way to access Niagara Falls' must-see attractions, including Table Rock, Skylon Tower, and Horseshoe Falls. Buy an Adventure Pass at any Niagara Parks Welcome Centre or online at niagaraparks.com to save on sights and transportation. Taxis can be flagged from the falls' downtown core to Niagara-on-the-Lake, where you can sightsee aboard a traditional horse-drawn carriage.

Where to Stay: You can hear the falls, but not the tourist traffic, from the garden of Greystone Manor, an elegant, four-room bed and breakfast located in a restored 1908 Niagara Falls home. The WEGO bus stop is a few blocks away, or it's only a 15- to 20-minute walk to the falls. In the heart of nearby Niagara-on-the-Lake, the red brick Prince of Wales Hotel offers opulent Victorian luxury: individually styled rooms decorated with elegant antiques, English afternoon tea served in the drawing room, and a nightly turndown service with complimentary rose. Standard rooms are located in the hotel's modern wings, so ask for a room in the historic main inn, built in 1864.

Where to Eat or Drink: The Niagara Peninsula is home to about 65 percent of Ontario's wineries, many of which have restaurants and menus showcasing local farmers, growers, and producers. "A perfect day is to cycle along the Niagara River, stop at a Kurtz's fruit market to taste what is in season, and then head to Peller Estates winery to sample their latest vintage," says Susan Murray, former president of Niagara's Finest Hotels. "In the evening, nothing beats enjoying theater at the Shaw Festival and finishing the day on the patio at Zees with a glass of Jackson-Triggs sparkling wine and a selection of locally made cheeses and cured meats."

Sample Chef Jason Parsons's menu at Peller Estates Winery Restaurant, where wines are paired with offerings such as northern Ontario elk and truffle-roasted diver scallops. At Trius Winery Restaurant, the culinary team offers a shifting menu, focused on local ingredients, with meticulously selected wine pairings.

What to Buy: Ice House is the only Niagara Peninsula winery that exclusively produces Ontario's "liquid gold"-icewine-made from grapes naturally frozen on the vine. At the Ice House winery, located in a 19th-century peach-packing barn about ten miles from the falls, pick up a bottle of Northern Ice Vidal and try one of "Ice Wine Wizard" Jamie Mcfarlane's N'Icewine Slushies.

What to Read Before You Go: The Whirlpool by Jane Urquhart (McClelland, 1997). Urquhart's award-winning debut novel is a spellbinding tale set in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in the summer of 1889.

Fun Fact: Every 60 seconds, six million cubic feet of water rushes over the falls, enough water to fill a million bathtubs each minute.

Jackie Middleton is an award-winning freelance writer based in Toronto.

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Niagara Falls ( ny-AG-ər-ə ) is a city in Niagara County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 50,193, down from the 55,593 recorded in the 2000 census. It is adjacent to the Niagara River, across from the city of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and named after the famed Niagara Falls which they share.

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Niagara Falls Facts | Niagara Falls State Park USA

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I learned that 3,160 tons of water flow over Niagara Falls every sec.

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These amazing park facts help offer a frame for which we try to gain some perspective on Niagara Falls.