Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls

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Niagara Falls is a city of roughly 94,000 on the Canadian side of the Niagara River, built around the world-famous Horseshoe Falls. Its economy centres on tourism, with a dense district of hotels, observation towers, casinos, museums, and attractions overlooking the falls and surrounding parkland. The city sits directly on the international border, across the river from Niagara Falls, New York.

Known for

  • Canadian Horseshoe Falls
  • Honeymoon Capital of the World
  • Clifton Hill tourist district
  • Casinos and observation towers
  • Niagara Parkway and parkland
  • Hydroelectric power generation

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