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The Niagara River and and its Amazing Waterfalls

Karl on Nov 18, 2019 with Comments Off

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The iconic image above would be recognized by most people. It’s Horseshoe Falls, known by some as Canadian Falls. The amount of water dropping over this precipice in the Niagara River is staggering and, while the surrounding area is very commercial, it’s hard not to be impressed by this amazing natural spectacle.

I had an aunt we frequently visited who lived only 10 miles from Niagara Falls. Among my first travel memories are those of seeing this waterfall — as such, Horseshoe Falls has a special place in my heart.

The Niagara River carries the output of four Great Lakes (Superior, Michigan, Huron, and Erie) into Lake Ontario. The international boundary between Canada and the United States is in the middle of the …

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“Pic of the Week”, August 11, 2017: Niagara Floral Clock

The Ontario Hydro/Niagara Parks Commission Floral Clock is situated on the Niagara River Parkway not far from Niagara Falls. It’s a popular and quick stop for people visiting the area.
The floral clock was inspired by the famous clock in Princess Street Gardens in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Niagara clock is the largest of its kind in the world and is three times larger than the Edinburgh clock. The planted face is maintained by Niagara Parks horticulture staff, while the mechanism is kept in working order by Ontario Hydro. Designs for the face of this clock are changed seasonally.
Here are some of …

Karl on Aug 10, 2017 | Comments Off

“Pic of the Week”, July 25, 2014: Field of Roses, Niagara peninsula, Ontario

I just returned from a short but very pleasant visit to southern Ontario. After attending a meeting in Toronto, I visited my dear cousin who lives on the Niagara peninsula for a few days. She was a excellent tour guide and shared many great sights, including this one.

The Niagara peninsula is well know for its fruit orchards and vineyards, but it also has a substantial nursery business, like this field of roses near St. Catherines. On a gray misty morning, it was a most beautiful sight!

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