On the Canadian side of things, Niagara Falls, Canada proves to be just as exciting as its American counterpart. In fact, located in this great town is Queen Victoria Park, which features gorgeous gardens, views of both the American and Horseshoe Falls and other observation rooms to see the falling waters. The observation deck at the Skylon Tower is a must-see for travelers. You can also check out the water from the Minolta Tower, formerly known as the Seagrams Tower. So what makes Niagara Falls so special? The massive waterfalls along the Niagara River are a sight to see. More than six million cubic feet of water fall over the crest line per minute in high flow, they say.

The Horseshoe Falls is about 173 feet tall and 2,600 feet wide. In comparison to the Victoria Falls in Africa, which has more than 15 million cubic feet of falling water, Niagara Falls, Canada is nothing to sneeze at. But the falls is actually recognized as a source of power. The first effort to harness the waters was in 1759 when Daniel Joncaire built a small canal above the falls to power his sawmill. It worked, and in 1853, the Niagara Falls Hydraulic Power and Mining Company came about. The rest is history.