Susie's 65th-Part 8-Horseshoe Falls & Skylon Tower, Niagara Falls, Canada

Tuesday June 26th, 2018 - 3 of 3

After the floral clock, we headed back towards Horseshoe Falls and the Table Rock Complex.

We passed the rapids on the way

There is a walkway alongside the falls at the Table Rock Center.  Unfortunately we only had 15 minutes here and so didn't go into the buildings but just walked along by the falls.

We got several pictures though and I managed to take this short VIDEO.

The power plant on the Canadian side.

These pictures show the wreckage of The Scow (Sand Barge).  This happened on August 6th, 1918, which will be 100 years ago in 41 days time.
Read the STORY of how it happened, and the two men who were aboard as it careered towards the falls.
                            

                            

Here's some pictures taken from the walkway of the Niagara river and show rapids approaching the falls and Horseshoe Falls.

                            

                            

These pictures show the river going over the Horseshoe Falls in the foreground and the American Falls in the background.

Water going over Horseshoe Falls in foreground, American Falls in centre behind

These people are at the viewing platform at Table Rock.  We didn't have time to walk there but it looked very crowded.  That's the American Falls opposite.

We took this picture of the hotel we are staying at on Thursday.  It's within walking distance of here but I doubt we'll come back down.  Somehow I think we will be exhausted by the time Thursday arrives!!!!  We should have a good view of all of this though.

Bryan on the bus as we drive past the Falls Incline Railway which looks like fun.

This area was crowded and the parking was difficult.  The Canadian side of the falls doesn't seem as tourist friendly as far as parking and areas to view the falls, however you do get the full front view of the American and Canadian Falls from this side.

Next we headed to the Skylon Tower.  Ron had our tickets and we got straight in the elevator to go to the top.  The view was fantastic all around.

American & Bridal Veil Falls (Look for Maid of the Mist boat)

Horseshoe Falls (Look for Hornblower boat)

Both American & Horseshoe Falls

What a view to end the day with.   We headed back to America and got through customs again with no problems. 

As we crossed back over Rainbow Bridge we got a last look at the falls for today, but we will be back in a couple of days.

Ron dropped everyone off and we were the last to get off.  We really got value for money, first on and last off.  He was an excellent guide and we all had a lot of fun, saw a lot and were really tired.

There are advantages and disadvantages to taking the tours.

Advantages:  You have quick entrance into attractions
                      You don't have to drive or find parking
                      You find out information that you mightn't otherwise have found out
Disadvantages: You don't always have enough time at a place, or maybe too much time!!

It was worth it to us to give Bryan a break from driving and looking for places to park.
                       
Tomorrow, we are going to Fort Niagara.  Watch out for the next blog.