Melo Villareal
It was already 3pm when we left Iniskillin Winery for our final stop, the Niagara Falls. Apart from the cold weather, It was already raining when we boarded the bus heading to the Falls. We hardly saw any of the scenic places from our window due to the heavy rainfall, but thanks to our tour guide, who kept describing each spot we passed through.
Horseshoe Falls in Niagara Falls
This was my first time visiting the falls, and even though it rained, I was still looking forward to experiencing the Falls up close in all their splendor. Be it from the view deck of the Falls or behind them, I wanted to feel the spray on my face and hear the distinct sound of the Falls. And I got the opportunity to do just that!
We were all wet when we entered the tourist registration area to get a pass for the exhilarating journey behind the Falls tour. After collecting our tickets, we were each given biodegradable rain ponchos to protect ourselves from the mist. We walked inside the tunnel till we reached the upper observation deck.
Watching all that water go down into a mass of white mist is a simple task but is quite hypnotic for me. It is definitely one of the most thrilling places I’ve been to, and although it was already late afternoon when we had our tour, I must say that the breathtaking view of the humongous falls left me in awe.
Niagara Falls offers various experiences for those with adventure in their hearts. A breathtaking boat ride in the Maid of the Mist to the foot of the Falls, an exhilarating journey behind the Falls, walking on the edge of the Niagara white waters, or the beautiful illumination of the Falls at night, all these activities will complete my Niagara Falls experience.
A peek behind the Falls
Descending to the tunnels to reach the observation decks behind the Falls was an adventure, with the thunderous roaring of the Falls all around us. This particular sojourn took us only 30 to 45 minutes. Standing in the mist caused by the Horseshoe Falls, falling from around 13 stories high, left me dumbstruck.
I also witnessed almost one-fifth of the world’s freshwater tumbling into the basin below the Falls. I felt as though I had peeked into the heart of Niagara Falls.
Whether experiencing the Falls up close, seeing the magnificent views that left me awestruck, or even taking souvenir photos at the view deck, my Niagara Falls (Canada) experience is forever etched in my memory. Niagara Falls is a natural wonder everyone should see and experience at least once. I would love to return there during the summer to complete all the activities not offered during our visit.
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