Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is Canada's most famous natural attraction, bringing in millions of visitors each year. Located just over an hour's drive from Toronto, along the American border, these massive falls drop approximately 57 meters. You can see the falls at an astoundingly close distance from several key points.

Niagara Falls and the Niagara Gorge have been attracting tourists and daredevils for well over a century. Between the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries there were numerous attempts to plunge over the falls in various types of homemade boats and barrels.

This, along with tightrope walkers and other spectacles, led to the adjacent town of Niagara Falls developing a carnival type atmosphere that still persists today. Families will enjoy a walk down Niagara's outrageous Clifton Hill leading to the gorge and falls.

Location

The American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls in the USA and the Canadian “Horseshoe” Falls in Canada. The Niagara River serves as an international border between the USA & Canada. There are two distinctive cities. Niagara Falls Ontario, Canada and Niagara Falls New York, United States of America.

Getting There

If you're traveling to Niagara Falls from the Canadian side, here's how to get there and the nearest airport:

By Car

- Driving is a convenient way to reach Niagara Falls. From major cities like Toronto, it's about a 1.5 to 2-hour drive (approximately 130-140 kilometers).

- There are various routes, including the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW), leading directly to Niagara Falls.

Public Transport

- Via Rail and GO Transit offer train and bus services from Toronto and other nearby cities to Niagara Falls.

- Greyhound and Megabus also provide bus services from various locations to Niagara Falls.

Nearest Airport

- The nearest major airport to Niagara Falls on the Canadian side is Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG), located in Niagara Falls, New York, USA.

- However, many travelers use Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in Toronto, Canada, as it's a major international airport and well-connected to Niagara Falls by car or public transport.

If flying into Toronto Pearson International Airport, you can rent a car, take a bus, or use other transportation services to reach Niagara Falls, which is approximately 130-140 kilometers away.

For a more scenic experience, VIA Rail operates a train service from Toronto to Niagara Falls, offering picturesque views during the journey.