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The Mist of Niagara

A June 2002 trip to Niagara Falls by Chuck73

Outside View Photo - Hostel International Great Lakes, Niagara Falls, Ontario More Photos
Quote: Niagara Falls was the first stop on my road trip across the country. Canada is just beautiful, and I wished we’d had more time to spend there – it’s just so clean!! And there are gorgeous flowers everywhere!
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The Mist of Niagara Best of IgoUgo

Overview

Maid of the Mist Photo - Niagara Falls, Ontario
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Obviously Niagara Falls cannot be missed when you're in Niagara. It is absolutely stunning, by day or by night. I was so excited to get there, I hadn’t been since I was a kid, and didn’t remember a thing, so I needed a little refresher. The Falls are amazing, and if you go, you MUST view them from the Canadian side – there’s nothing to see from the American side, so make the trip across the border. You can choose to walk along the Niagara River from the street level, view it from high above in the Skylon Tower, or take a ride in the Maid of the Mist to get right up close, either way, it is spectacular. Quick Tips: If you can walk to the Falls from your hotel, I recommend it, parking cost ...Read More

Hostel International Great Lakes Best of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Hostelling International"

Outside View Photo - Hostel International Great Lakes, Niagara Falls, Ontario
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I booked a night at this youth hostel in an effort to save a few bucks. I hadn’t stayed in a hostel since college, and had forgotten what it was like. Needless to say, you don’t get a lot for your money, and I’ve since decided I’m too old for hostels! The staff was very friendly though, which helped a bit. The place itself was convenient to the major sights (20 min. walk to the Falls) and public transportation, but the area was a bit shady – I wasn’t too comfortable leaving my car parked behind the hostel, but the "Magic Mystery Bus" parked back there made me a little more at ease. There’s not much to see from the outside, and the inside wasn’t too grand either, but the walls were decorated with a...Read More

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on July 3, 2002

Hostel International Great Lakes
4549 Cataract Ave
Niagara Falls, Ontario
(905) 357-0770

View from the Beer Garden Terrace Photo - Victoria Park Restaurant, Niagara Falls, Ontario
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Located right across from the Falls, this is the perfect spot to stop for a drink or something to eat. The view is amazing and the beer is cheap! Fortunately there weren’t many people there, as it was a little before lunch time, so we had our choice of seats outside in the "beer garden" facing the Falls. It was so nice to just sit back and relax on the outdoor patio and be surrounded by gorgeous bright red flowers with the Falls as our backdrop. (We didn’t stay for lunch though, but the food looked really nice and fresh, and the menu seemed to cover everything). We were also able to catch the end of one of the "entertainment" shows happening just below us on the Illumination Stage – it was geare...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 3, 2002

Victoria Park Restaurant
Niagara River Parkway
Niagara Falls, Ontario
(905) 356-2217

Dad's Diner Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

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The diner was right down the street from the youth hostel, which is why we went there. Pretty basic fare for a good price. Breakfast special (eggs, bacon, home fries and coffee) was about $4. Decorated completely with Boston Bruins paraphernalia, which I thought was interesting, seeing as how we were in Canada. There really wasn’t too much to the place, and it seemed to be quite a local hangout. Staff was friendly though and service was fast.

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on July 3, 2002

Dad's Diner
Around the Corner from the Youth Hostel
Niagara Falls, Ontario

Skylon Tower Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

Skylon Tower Photo - Skylon Tower, Niagara Falls, Ontario
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The Skylon Tower is an impressive sight itself, standing nearly 800 feet above the Falls. On the ground floor, you’ll find various restaurants and shops, and at the top of the tower, there’s a revolving restaurant, and an observation deck – with the best view of the Falls. The elevators are on the outside of the Tower, and are commonly referred to as Yellow Bugs. The Observation Deck is open all year round and costs about $6 US to get up there – that rate is discounted if you eat at the main restaurant (which we didn’t). During the summer, it’s open till midnight, and is the perfect place to view the Falls when they’re lit up at night. Skylon Tower ...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on July 3, 2002

Skylon Tower
5200 Robinson Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 2A3
(905) 356-2651

Maid of the Mist Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

Maid of the Mist Photo - Maid of the Mist, Niagara Falls, New York
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The Maid of the Mist is basically a boat that rides along the Niagara River, and it is about as close as you can get to being IN the Falls. Entry is located across from the American Falls (I think you can also get it from the US side as well). It costs about $10US (which includes a rain poncho to keep you dry!). You will get wet so I don’t recommend bringing your camera, unless you have a waterproof one. I decided to leave mine behind for that very reason – it’s really too misty to take pictures anyway. When you’re on the boat, you’ll get a bit of a history "lesson" about Niagara, but mostly you’ll just be "swept away" by the beauty of the rushing water – it really is an impressive sight, especia...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 3, 2002

Maid of the Mist
Niagara Reservation State Park at Prospect Point
Niagara Falls, New York 14303
(716) 284-8897

Niagara Falls Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Niagara Falls in Canada"

Far off view Photo - Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls, Ontario
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Something not to be missed! It was so nice to spend the day just walking alongside the Falls and taking pictures. We elected to drive down to the main street to find parking there, which of course, was way overpriced. Parking is located down near Table Rock and had a flat rate of $10 CAN (about $7 US). After parking, we walked down to Table Rock and had the best view of the Falls – practically looking right down it – I didn’t realize you could get so close. You could even feel the mist coming off the Falls. Canada is just beautiful, and I wished we’d had more time to spend there! You can walk all along the Niagara River and stop and take pictures along the way. When you get a little furt...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 3, 2002

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls, Ontario

About the Writer

Chuck73

Chuck73
Melbourne, Australia

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