Niagara Falls (Canada) > Reviews

Advantages: A fun filled day that packs loads in
Disadvantages: Shabby customer service from the helicopter company

Visiting Niagara Falls for the first time evokes dreams that have been instilled upon the conscience. Whether you have been told tales or seen shots in Hollywood movies, it is a tourist attraction that everybody has some knowledge of. Getting there - I started off in Toronto and joined a bus running day trips to Niagara. There is a different viewpoint if you travel from America where day trips are available from New York. However, I had been ... Read review

Advantages: beautiful
Disadvantages: over commercialised

...and Canada runs through the Niagara river, and it is possible to walk (or drive) across the border on the Rainbow Bridge (something of a Rainbow theme.. I know!). Most of the tourist amenities are on the Canadian side, and the biggest of the three falls (the Horseshoe Falls) are on the Canadian Falls. If you cross over, there is a small park (with black squirrels!), by the American Falls, and actually, I took much better photos from this side. If ... Read review

Advantages: Out of this World Experience, Value For Money, Breathtaking
Disadvantages: Always full of tourists!!

Niagara Falls has two falls the Canadian Falls and the American Falls, I visited the Canadian Falls which are also described as the Horseshoe Falls due to the shape of them way back in 1721. At 52m (170ft high) they are slightly higher than the American Falls located on the Buffalo Side in America which are 56m (189ft high) and 12,000 years ago the Canadian falls were located 7miles downstream from their present location and less than 10% of the ... Read review

Advantages: Lots of Water, cheap and cheerful
Disadvantages: Gets slightly repetetive

When deciding where to go on holiday this year we thought that going somewhere far away and different was better than going local. After searching for weeks we finally decided to go to Canada and visit the wonderous Niagra Falls. After a bit of studying we found out that there are actually two falls, the original Canadian falls and also the American Horseshoe falls right next door. Upon arrival the area seemed very different to what we were ... Read review

Advantages: Great place of beauty
Disadvantages: Everyone knows that!

...the 'Thundering Water' that is Niagara falls was my holiday destination for 3 weeks in August. I'd never been before and can say that I will definately be there again. Niagara Falls is the ultimate beauty of Canada and it is such an amazing natural sight that I am hopefully going to emigrate there in a few years with my fiance. In the month of August the weather is warm and the tourist season is almost over, that is the time you want to be there, ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent experience, great views , helicopter ride.
Disadvantages: NONE

...ride takes you over the Niagara Falls Park area. The views of the 2 Falls is amazing from above. During the ride you have headsets on. The reason for this is twofold. First, it cuts the helicopter engine noise out. Second, You actually get some commentary which tells you about the area. A trip to Toronto is not complete with a visit to Niagara Falls, a town 2 hours away by road or rail. A trip on the Maid of the Mist boats are a must even if ... Read review

Advantages: Natural wonder of the world!!
Disadvantages: Wet!!! Crowded in high season

Niagara Falls is one of nature's wonders. I was lucky enough to visit the area last month and found it breathtaking. On the way to the Falls we overheard more than a few Americans telling waiting staff and gas attendants that they visit the Falls every year, and we were a little perplexed. Obviously we were looking forward to seeing the Falls and expected it to be a wonderful sight, but to visit year after year? Wouldn't that get boring? Now ... Read review

Advantages: breathtaking falls
Disadvantages: Clifton Hill area

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 ... Read review

Advantages: breathtaking
Disadvantages: not so nice if you wander off the tourist route

We went to Niagara Falls & Toronto in June 2002 on our honeymoon and I can't wait till the day we return there. It takes your breath away when you first see the falls. The American falls is the smallest and you look across the river to it, but the Canadian Horseshoe Falls are amazing and you can walk along a concourse that goes within a few feet of the top. There is a walk through the cliffs under the falls but this can't compare to The Maid ... Read review

Advantages: Natural wonder of the world
Disadvantages: Canadian side is vert tacky

I visited Niagra Falls when I was on holiday in Canada a couple of year’s back. It is perhaps one of Canada’s premier visitor destination, Although you should not forget that half of it is in the United Sates. The two sides of the Falls are diametrically opposed with the Canadian Side being over commercialised and tacky while the American side is made up of parkland and nature walks. In Canada the gardens, museums, and souvenir shops stretch in ... Read review

Advantages: A spectacular view you'll never forget
Disadvantages: a bit crowded sometimes

...was fortunate enough to visit Niagara Falls twice during my Canadian holiday. Niagara has got to be the highlight of the trip. The Falls are spectacular - a must see for anyone travelling to southern Ontario. Visitors can stand beside the Falls at the top for free. You get close enough that it feels as though you could reach out and touch the water. We also went on the “Maid of the Mist” boat ride, from a few minutes downriver. The boat travels ... Read review

Advantages: fun for everyone, beautiful scenery, lots to do and see
Disadvantages: none at all!

...and I decided to visit Niagara Falls as we had heard so much about it. Whatever we had heard though, could never do justice to the real experience of visiting Niagara Falls. It was one of the most fantastic experiences on our round the world travels and we both highly recommend it to everyone. We chose a local company, "Toronto Tours", as our tour guide. They were not the cheapest, but in comparison to other companies and tours, you got more for ... Read review