Niagara Falls: Interesting facts. Where they are, height, map

Niagara Falls was definitely one of the highlights of our USA road trip. After spending two days in New York and a short stop in Boston, we got in the car and headed towards them. The journey was long, but who could resist seeing one of the world’s most famous natural wonders with their own eyes?

Niagara Falls – Interesting Facts

• Total flow: up to 2,400 m³ per second
• Height of the waterfalls: 51 meters
• The Horseshoe Falls lies mostly in Canada
• The American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls are on the American side
• It is visited by over 12 million people annually

How we got to Niagara Falls

We arrived at Niagara Falls (USA) around 5 PM. We wandered around for a while, but eventually found the right parking lot – by the way, you can recognize it by the balloon that hangs above it, so the orientation isn’t that difficult.

When we got out, we were greeted by a view of the Hard Rock Café, where half a car and the words Beatles peek out from the wall. And then we headed to the waterfalls themselves. On the way, we passed a statue of Nikola Tesla – it’s no coincidence that it’s here, because we owe Tesla for using the waterfalls to generate electricity.

First impression?

Honestly – I expected them to be bigger. But when you get closer, you understand the power of the water that falls from Lake Erie and continues into Lake Ontario. The roar is incredible.

Experience under the waterfalls

We got yellow raincoats – they smelled a bit, but they worked. We walked right under the waterfalls, where the water mist falls on you, and you actually feel like you are part of that mass of water. This simply must be experienced.

If you are planning something similar, pay attention to how you put on your raincoat – a few people in our group ended up soaked to the bone.

Night laser show

After dinner in a cheap motel Lodge Ekonomy, we went back to the waterfalls. In the evening, there is a laser show, when Niagara Falls is illuminated with different colors. On the other side of the river, Canada shines and the whole atmosphere is completely different than during the day.

The night laser show at the waterfalls is one of the experiences you won’t forget.

Where is Niagara Falls located? Map

Niagara Falls is located on the border between the United States and Canada, specifically between the city of Niagara Falls in New York State (USA) and Niagara Falls in Ontario (Canada).

When to visit Niagara Falls?

The best time to visit is from May to October, when everything is open and the sightseeing boats are running. We were there in the summer, but it was pleasantly warm even in the evening.

Average weather at Niagara Falls

Month	Temperature during the day	Temperature at night	Rainy days
May	20 °C	10 °C	9
June	25 °C	15 °C	8
July	28 °C	18 °C	8
August	27 °C	17 °C	7
September	23 °C	13 °C	7
October	16 °C	8 °C	9

How to get to Niagara Falls?

If you are traveling from the USA, it is best to come by car. We drove from New York and the journey took approximately 7 hours.

If you are in Canada, you can travel from Toronto – the journey only takes about 1.5 hours (130 km).

Transportation from Toronto

Method	Travel time	Price (approximately)
Car	1.5 hours	Approx. 10 CAD for petrol
Bus	2 hours	15–30 CAD
Train	2 hours	25–40 CAD

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