Niagara Falls - Faina's questions
#22
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Yes and yes. I just didn't have a chance to reply yet (I need to get off this computer and get ready to have lunch with a friend pretty much immediately or I'm going to be late). I love my trolley too - yesterday, I wheeled my camera gear all over the local nature center with it (22lbs worth).
#23
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I dont know of local commuter buses that go between NF, US and NF Canada. Probably because of customs. Frankly, its a real pain to be on a bus or train going through customs. Everyone gets examined and it can take quite awhile. Much better to walk. The walk across the bridge is really beautiful. You get a vantage point to view the Falls that isnt anywhere else. You will need to people movers, trolleys to get around unless you really want to walk a lot. the sights you will want to see are fairly spaced apart. the abreviated itinerary suggested here sounds great.
#24
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Do you guys need a good laugh?
I wondered what's the difference between 2 sides in watching the falls.
Just opened the AAA tour book to look at their map - WHAT??? THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT FALLS NOT ONE????
Huge "DUH"
I wondered what's the difference between 2 sides in watching the falls.
Just opened the AAA tour book to look at their map - WHAT??? THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT FALLS NOT ONE????
Huge "DUH"
#26
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Dayenu - actually there are THREE falls:
Horseshoe Falls - the one everyone thinks of when they hear Niagara Falls
American Falls - the "U.S" version that really can't be seen unless you stand on the Canadian side
Bridal or Luna Falls - the little "trickle" of a falls next to the American Falls (Luna Island separates it from the American Falls)
Who knew?
Horseshoe Falls - the one everyone thinks of when they hear Niagara Falls
American Falls - the "U.S" version that really can't be seen unless you stand on the Canadian side
Bridal or Luna Falls - the little "trickle" of a falls next to the American Falls (Luna Island separates it from the American Falls)
Who knew?
#28
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Trying to figure out which side. The US side more appealing attraction-wise. The one thing I can't find is how that trolley is running, and if this is the only transportation there.
Anybody has a link to the US side of the trolley? I found the one in Canada without a problem.
It looks, both sides are easily accessible by walking the bridge and taking a trolley there. Doesn't matter where we stay, one day to visit "the other side" may be enough, 2 days will be enough.
Anybody has a link to the US side of the trolley? I found the one in Canada without a problem.
It looks, both sides are easily accessible by walking the bridge and taking a trolley there. Doesn't matter where we stay, one day to visit "the other side" may be enough, 2 days will be enough.
#30
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Dayenu, when?
Also, I'm so glad you decided to come to Canada. Although attractions are great on both sides, the star of the show, the Horseshoe Falls, are best seen from Canada. It would be a shame to come and not enjoy the beautiful view. Also on the Canadian side, you can stand and look over right at the top of the falls. Always thrilling for me.
DO think about Maid of the Mist.
Let us know your dates.
Also, I'm so glad you decided to come to Canada. Although attractions are great on both sides, the star of the show, the Horseshoe Falls, are best seen from Canada. It would be a shame to come and not enjoy the beautiful view. Also on the Canadian side, you can stand and look over right at the top of the falls. Always thrilling for me.
DO think about Maid of the Mist.
Let us know your dates.

