Niagara Falls is one of the most awe-inspiring sights that I have ever seen. Before you can see the falls you can hear the thunder of the water cascading over the edge. We were there in June 2000 and found the place to be one of contrasts. The Niagara Parkway which runs alongside the Falls and on north to Niagara on the Lake is undoubtedly one of the nicest stretches of road that I have ever travelled along. The area immediately next to the Falls is quite scenic with well manicured gardens and floral displays but only one block west at the Clifton Hill area you have what can only be described as tourist trash- a combination of hideous neon displays advertising Ripley’s’ believe it or not’ and Madame Tussauds etc - it is totally out of sync with the raw, natural beauty of the Falls and surrounding area to the north.
If you do travel the Niagara parkway to Niagara on the Lake you will not be disappointed. This is Canadian wine country – a microclimate exists which allows the production of some fine wines in the area, and several of the vineyards are adjacent to the parkway. At the end of the Parkway entering Niagara on the Lake will seem like travelling back in time. The town council have obviously done an excellent job in restricting development here. Along both sides of the main street you will find shops offering good quality tasteful merchandise at lower prices than in Niagara itself. If you feel like it you can take a horse drawn carriage ride through the leafy streets or as we did have a picnic in the park or at the waterfront. In my opinion you should visit the Falls but do not stay in Niagara – spend your tourist dollar in Niagara on the Lake where it will help preserve a wonderful town.
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