Niagara Falls
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Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York. The largest of the three
Canadian Horseshoe Falls at right
Damage from wind and ice on Goat Island, 1903
American and Bridal Falls diverted during erosion control efforts in 1969
Niagara River
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The Niagara River flows north from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario, forming part of the border between Ontario, Canada, to the west, and New York, United States, to the east. The origin of the river's name
Niagara Falls
…the two countries. It is also known as the Canadian Falls. The smaller American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls lie within the United States. Formed by the Niagara River, which drains Lake Erie into Lake Ontario, the combined falls have the highest flow rate of any waterfall in North America and the seventh largest in…
The Niagara River at Niagara Gorge in May 2008
American Falls with Goat Island to its right
Niagara River at Queenston, Ontario, then known as Queenstown, Upper Canada, c. 1805 watercolour
Whirlpool Aero Car crossing Niagara Whirlpool