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Polaroid of the Week: Breathtaking Niagara Falls Views from Canada

Polaroid of the Week: Breathtaking Niagara Falls Views from Canada

After nearly seven weeks exploring Ontario, we finally visited Niagara Falls. Following unanimous local advice, we opted for the Canadian side over the U.S. viewpoint—a decision that proved spot-on. The panoramas are simply stunning! From here, gaze at the Bridal Veil Falls on the American side and the iconic Horseshoe Falls (Canada's share), towering 167 feet high in a perfect horseshoe arc (as shown in the photo). The raw power hits home on a Maid of the Mist boat tour, positioning you right at the falls' base. Approaching, the thunderous roar dominates, mist sprays, then soaks you completely as over 600,000 gallons crash down every second from Horseshoe Falls.

We dashed from side to side on the boat, drenched and giggling, snapping photos amid this awe-inspiring spectacle at Niagara Falls!

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