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Niagara Falls
The Niagara River, as is the entire Great Lakes Basin of which the river is an integral part, is a legacy of the last Ice Age. 18,000 years ago southern Ontario was covered by ice sheets 2-3 kilometers thick. As they advanced southward the ice sheets gouged out the basins of the Great Lakes. Then as they melted northward for the last time they released vast quantities of meltwater into these basins. Our water is "fossil water"; less than one percent of it is renewable on an annual basis, the rest leftover from the ice sheets. During the busier months of July and August, two popular attractions- Cave of the Winds and Journey behind the Falls can have long waiting lines. Best time to visit is in the early morning or late afternoon. ![]() falls on the globe next to Victoria Falls in southern Africa. One fifth of all the fresh water in the world lies in the four Upper Great Lakes-Michigan, Huron, Superior and Erie. All the outflow empties into the Niagara river and eventually cascades over the falls. ![]() Niagara chefs focus on fresh, regional produce picked at their peak of perfection. With international influences and regional flair, Niagara cuisine is really fusion food with a unique twist – its wine country influence. Choose from sophisticated and elegant venues or relax in a casual bistro. There are eclectic wine bars and winery restaurants which pair fine Niagara wines with fabulous food; themed restaurants for your fun-loving nature; family fare at fun cafés and bistros; and fine dining with panoramic views overlooking the Falls. Or indulge in upscale glamour in several top-of-the-line places sure to tempt your palate. Ethnic and international fare, served with a regional flavour, abounds in Niagara. From Asian delights to North American favourites, the restaurants of Niagara Falls offer the best. ![]() Other notable privately owned attractions in Niagara Falls include; Marineland, Niagara Helicopters, Great Wolf Lodge and Waterpark, Bird Kingdom, Skylon Tower, Clifton Hill Entertainment District and numerous other family fun attractions. The famous Winter Festival of Lights in Queen Victoria Park is a premier Christmas season light festival, running from mid-November to mid-January, with fireworks and live concerts offered at no charge. A Festival of Lights is held simultaneously in the City of Niagara Falls, New York. The Falls are made up of three distinct waterfalls, the American, the Horseshoe and Bridal Veil Falls. Nightly illumination by coloured spotlights creates an incredible spectacle. ![]() |
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