Niagara Falls｜The Largest Waterfall in the World

Niagara Falls is the world's largest transnational waterfall, spanning Ontario, Canada, and New York State, USA. It consists of Horseshoe Falls (Canada), American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. Horseshoe Falls accounts for 90% of the water flow, with a width of 670 meters, cascading like the Milky Way. The name originates from the Indigenous word "Onguiaahra" (Water of the Thunder God). The roar can be heard for kilometers, and on sunny days, the mist refracts rainbows 🌈, making it super chill. · ⏰ Best Time to Visit Summer (June-August): Water flow is at its peak, with fireworks 🎆 and light shows twice a week at night, making the falls look like a dreamland. Winter (November-January): Winter light festival opens! 50 sets of Disney-themed lights + ice waterfall wonders, quiet but stunning. · 🚁 Must-Do Experiences ✅ "Maid of the Mist" boat tour Wear a blue raincoat and rush under Horseshoe Falls, with thunderous water sounds and splashing mist, 15 minutes of wild fun (even waterproof gear can’t fully protect you!) · ✅ Helicopter tour 9-minute flight 🚁, 457 meters high to see the full view of the falls + instant rainbow appearances, a top experience for 100,000 visitors annually (choose a window seat!) · ✅ Zipline crossing WildPlay’s Mistrider Zipline, flying over the gorge at 70 km/h, perfect for thrill-seekers. · ✅ Rainbow Bridge walk 5-minute walk across the border to the USA, check in at the "Honeymoon Trail." · 🇨🇦 Other Highlights 🔸 Skylon Tower: 236-meter glass tower with 360° panoramic views + revolving restaurant. · 🔸 Queen Victoria Park: Enjoy flower seas by day, main venue for light shows at night. · 🔸 Clifton Hill: Neon-lit amusement paradise! Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum, haunted house, themed restaurants. · 🔸 Floral Clock and Lilac Gardens: The world’s largest floral clock (122 meters in diameter), must-see purple lilac sea in May. · 🚗 Nearby Hidden Gems 📍 Niagara-on-the-Lake 19th-century British style, Queen Street antique shops, Prince of Wales Hotel afternoon tea ☕️, feels like stepping back into the Victorian era. The falls area is the core ice wine region! Recommended: Peller Estates winery to taste golden ice wine (bursting with sweet and sour flavors). From April to October, enjoy the Shaw Festival with free outdoor Shakespeare plays. · 📌 Practical Tips Accommodation: Hilton on the Canadian side (floor-to-ceiling windows facing Horseshoe Falls), peak season $300+/night; B&Bs in the lakeside town, $150 for a countryside vibe. · 🚗 Transportation: 1.5-hour drive from Toronto or take the GO Transit bus. ✅ Canada-US border crossing: Bring passport + visa, fill out ArriveCAN (electronic entry declaration) in advance. · "See the full panorama from Canada, enjoy adventure in the USA!" The Canadian side offers unobstructed views of the falls, while the US side’s Goat Island hiking trails get you close to the falls. Wear waterproof gear + spare shoes and socks, as the mist by the falls is like heavy rain 🌧️!