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Niagara Falls

Along the border of the Canadian province of Ontario and New York State lies Niagara Falls, a vast span of powerful waterfalls that attract many tourists.

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What rivers go into niagara falls?

It is actually the Niagara River. It has a couple of small tributary streams, but mainly carries water from one Great Lake to another.

What is the elevation change across Niagara Falls?

The elevation change across Niagara Falls is 326ft. The falls are a natural outlet for Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. May thrill seekers have lost their lives trying to conquer the falls in a barrel.

When was Niagara Falls built?

The first bridge was built over the Falls in 1848. In 1969 a temporary dam was built to clear away rock debris, later other areas were filled in (1955) or permanently dammed (1980s). The Falls themselves, however, are a natural occurrence, and were not originally built by any mortal man. :)

Is Niagara falls a national park?

In the US, Niagara Falls is a National Heritage Area. It stretches the boundary of Wheatfield, New York on the US side. Niagara Falls is not a Canadian National Park.

What is the source of the Niagara River?

The Niagara River is part of the Great Lakes watershed. It flows out of Lake Erie, over Niagara Falls, and into Lake Ontario. The international border between Canada and the USA runs through the entire length of the Niagara River, including over the Falls.
Lake Erie

How does niagara falls and Victoria falls compare?

Niagara Falls is only about half as tall and less wide than the Victoria Falls. The approximate figures are:

Niagara Falls

Height: 51 m (167 ft)

Width: 1110 m (3,660 ft)

Average flow rate: 1,834 m3/s (64,750 cu ft/s )

Victoria Falls

Height: 108 metres (360 ft)

Width: 1,708 metres (5,604 ft)

Average flow rate: 1088 m³/s (38,430 cu ft/s)

The seer size, magnificence and beauty of the Victoria Falls lead it to be considered as on of the seven natural wonders of the world overshadowing the Niagara Falls in comparison.

How far from buffalo New York to niagara falls?

The distance between Buffalo New York and Niagara Falls, New York is about 25 miles. To Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada from Buffalo is about 30 miles. Niagara Falls, New York can be reached by Interstate, then to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada you cross the Rainbow Bridge.

What city is niagra falls in?

There are two Niagra Falls. One is in the Southern-Eastern portion of the Canadian province of Ontario and the Other is in the Northern-Western portion of the US state of New York. They are both the same place but there are two sections of the falls. One in Canada and one in America. The name is also used for two townships one in Canada and the other in America. The most commonly seen (on TV) falls in the Canadian falls, also called the Horseshoe falls due to its shape. The American falls is known as the "straight falls" due to its shape. There is also a bit of other info but I am not sure is relevant or not-the falls are divided by Goat Island into the American Falls, 167ft high, and the Canadian, or Horseshoe, Falls, 158ft high.

Does Niagara Falls have fresh water?

Niagara Falls is located between Lake Erie to the west and Lake Ontario to the east. Both of these lakes are full of fresh water that runs off of there adjoining states, in the USA, and Providences, in Canada. Therefore the falls are fresh water falls.

How high are the Niagara falls?

The American Falls are 70 feet due to the rocks being at the bottom but if they were not there it would be a 93 feet drop from top to bottom.

The Canadian Falls are 167 feet so the American Falls are more than half the size of the Canadian Falls.

Does Niagara Falls have Fish?

OF COURSE! They are just not stupid enough to actually go down the falls! We have brown trout, lake trout, king salmon, large mouth bass, small mouth bass, walleye, and muskie. I have even caught a rainbow trout here and there. But this is just the large game, don't forget the smelt, minnows, sunfish, blue gills, catfish, and pike!

What direction does water flow over Niagara Falls?

Niagara Falls is actually on the Niagara River. The water leaves Lake Erie at the the city of Buffalo, New York and approximately 30 miles downstream falls over Niagara Falls. The Niagara River empties into Lake Ontario, eventually into the St. Lawrence River and finally into the Atlantic Ocean.

What is the driving distance from Niagra Falls to Montreal?

From Niagara Falls, Ontario to Montreal, Quebec driving through Ontario the distance is approximately 670 Kilometers.

Map Quest

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Niagara+Falls&1s=ON&2c=Montreal&2s=QC

Can you travel to Niagara Falls from Detroit in 1 day?

Easily by headng toward Toronto the distance is reduced to about 250 miles and the estimated driving time is only 5.5 hours. Customs and Immigrations are zero delays if your party has all of the correct documentation and your vehicle has proper documentation and insurance coverage.

How many people visit niagara falls?

Niagara Falls has earned a grisly reputation as the suicide capital of the U.S., second only to San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge.

Experts estimate there are between 20 to 25 suicides at the Falls each year.

In 1996, local historian Paul Gromosiak compiled a list of 2,780 known suicides at the site between 1856 and 1995.

It became so prolific that in 1991 the American Journal of Public Health commissioned a full report.

It found 60 people killed themselves from the Falls between 1978 and 1988.

Of those, 59 per cent were men and 41 per cent were women. The average age for women was 38, and for men it was 39.

According to local newspaper the Niagara Falls Reporter, Memorial Day 'traditionally marks the beginning of the suicide season'.

Which is the biggest water fall in India?

---- The Ganges or Ganga is the biggest river in India. It flows east through the eponymous plains of the north to Bangladesh. the Gages begins at the Gangotri Glacier in the north Indian state of Uttaranchal in the central Himalaya's river flows for 2,510 km, 1,557 miles before it finally drains into the Bay of Bengal through a vast delta in the Sunderbans ----

Is Niagara falls NY urban or rural?

I'm not entirely sure I understand your question, but here's the answer to the question I think you are asking: Urban (from the latin urbs, urbis) means having to do with a city Rural has to do with the suburbs (sub is latin for under, urbs being city - literally under the city), which is the area in the countryside, outside the city. NYC being the bustling hub of activity it is, NYC is urban.

How many miles does Niagara Falls stretch?

it is a long as the M25 x2(11km)

whow that is long

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What is one of the major cities near the Niagara Falls?

Personally, I would have to say Welland, Ontario.......if you're talking about the Canadian Niagara Falls. If you're talking about the American Niagara Falls, then I would have to say Buffalo, New York

Where is the Daredevil Museum Of Niagara Falls in Niagara Falls New York located?

The address of the Daredevil Museum Of Niagara Falls is: 303 Rainbow Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14303

How much does it cost in tolls to travel from Boston to Niagara Falls?

On the Canadian side you can walk along the river and view both the Horseshoe Falls and the American falls for free. The cost is in getting there, and that depends on where you are traveling from.