Sunday, April 22, 2012

NIAGARA FALLS





Interesting Facts About NIAGARA FALLS
Niagara Falls At Night
Niagara falls, which are massive waterfalls on the Niagara River, have always been popular for its enchanting beauty and its overpowering fascade. The name Niagara originates from an Iroquois word Onguiaahra which means the strait. Here are some interesting facts about Niagara falls:
1. Although the Niagara Waterfalls are not exceptional...ly high, they are very wide. The length of brink is 1060 feet while its overall height is 176 feet.
2. Niagara Falls are located on the international border that separates the Canadian province of Ontario and the American state of New York.
3. One of the oldest and best known tourist attractions at the Niagara Falls is the boat cruise called MAID OF THE MIST, which is named after an ancient Ongiara Indian mythical character.

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