Yes its eclipsed in size and power by other waterfalls round the world . . . and the tourist infrastructure around it is 10/10 tacky . . . but it’s a must see. Watching the power of the water rushing over the horseshoe-shaped arc of the falls is mesmerising and, lets face it, one of those places that as a kid you always wanted to visit.
If you’re visiting from the Canada side, and as a day trip from Toronto, I’d suggest be sure to:
1. Head up the Skylon Tower for great high up views of the falls
2. Take the Maid of the Mist boat to get up close (and wet) with the falls themselves. You’ll wear a poncho, and get lost in it
3. Visit Niagra-on-the-lake – give yourself a couple of hours to wander through the well-preserved, and just really cute, 19th century town
4. If have time, head over to one of the ice wine vineyards to sample the relatively unusual, and super sweet, ice wine. We went to Dan Aykroyd’s, bizarrely