Niagara Scow

In 1918, a scow carrying two men broke free from the tug that was bringing them home. The scow used to dredge sand from the Niagara river caught on a rocky out crop 700 metres from the endge of the falls.

Using a grappling gun fired from the top of the Toronto Powerhouse provided by the U.S. Coast Guard the two were rescued. The ordeal took 28 hours.

The Niagara Glen

Down from the Falls there is an area called the Niagara Glen. This area, once at the base of the Falls during their march south is littered with large boulders that fell from the top of the Falls to its base.

To get to the glen you take a metal staircase to a rocky path. Following the path you walk by countless large rocks that, due to erosion, find themselves at the base of the gorge.

Continuing on, you eventually come to the Niagara river. This series of pictures were taken in late March. The river is crystal blue and is easily seen without foliage on the trees.

Maid of the Mist

Here is a close up of the "Maid of the Mist" just before she disappears into the mist from the Horseshoe Falls.

View of the American Falls

This view (taken from the Canadian Side) shows the American Falls. The Niagara River which flows from north to south is split by Goat Island. On one side flows the Canadian or Horseshoe Falls, and the other the American Falls.
Just in front of the falls you can see the boat "Maid of the Mist" as she travels close to the base of each of the falls. Definately one of the more awe inspiring attractions of the Niagara area.