Niagara Falls, NY - 2025

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Niagara Falls never disappoints. We have been here several times and still discover new things each time. Last time we opted for a tour, this time we adventured on our own.

A view of the Falls from the American side.


Under the Rainbow Bridge (one of the bridges that goes into Canada)


The Whirlpool from Whirlpool Park on the American side


Echo got to play in Lake Ontario


The Whirlpool from the Canadian side



The Whirlpool Aero Car


A jet boat in the whirlpool


Brock's Monument from a distance.

Brock's Monument is a 56 miter column atop Queenston Heights in Queenston, Ontario, Canada. It is dedicated to Major General Sir Isaac Brock, one of Canada's heroes of the War of 1812. Brock was a British Army officer in charge of defending Upper Canada from a United States invasion. He along with Colonel John Macdonell, are interred at the monuments base which is also above the battlefield where both fell during the Battle of Queenston Heights.


Front (hard to see with the sun)


Back


The flower clock


Fort Niagara across the Niagara River taken from Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada


The Skylon Tower, Ontario, Canada


Niagara Falls and Bridal Veil Falls from Skylon Tower


Horseshoe Falls from Skylon Tower


Pano view of Niagara, Bridal Veil & Horseshoe Falls


Niagara Falls & Bridal Veil Falls at night


Horseshoe Falls at night



Fireworks over the Falls





Great time with friends Jerry & Kathy



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