| The city of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, is home to one of the greatest natural wonders in the world. Every minute, 150 million liters of thundering water pour over the falls that give the town its name. Visitors can suit up in raingear and brave the tempest at the base of the Niagara falls aboard the Maid of the Mist, swoop over the rapids and whirlpools aboard a cable car, or board a helicopter for a view like no other.
The Skylon and Minolta towers that soar above the Niagara Falls city offer an 80-mile view of the surrounding region. The unique micro-climate of the region, which lies along the same latitude as Northern California, supports some of the finest wineries in Canada, and a sampling tour of these vineyards is an indulgence that's hard to resist. Not far away lies historic Fort George, built in 1769 to defend the Niagara frontier.
Niagara Falls is also home to Marineland, where you can see some of the world's largest mammals, six ton killer whales, and ride the world's largest steel roller coaster. If that's not enough excitement, you can tempt fate at Casino Niagara, a little taste of Las Vegas, Ontario style. From natural wonders to outstanding entertainment, a visit to Niagara Falls is a must on any tour of Ontario, Canada.
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