On October 13, 1812 war came to the Niagara region when American
troops crossed the Niagara River from Fort Niagara in the hopes of capturing
the town of Queenston. The American troops landed their boats in the early
hours of the morning hoping to catch the British soldiers by surprise. Although
they greatly outnumbered British troops, who had an army of only 500 soldiers
and 800 militia, the Americans were met with much resistance and were unable to
defeat the British troops. Led by one of the greatest Canadian Generals,
General Brock, the British troops had taken position in the Redan battery, an
artillery station, which had the vantage point of being on top of a hill.
This information is taken from :http://www.tourniagara.com/history/war-of-1812/
Niagara Falls, a world-famous set of three large waterfalls on the Niagara falls and benefits from the fact that both falls, the American and Horseshoes , can be best seen from the Canadian side of the river, thus presenting the city one of the major tourist attractions of the world. The natural spectacle brings in millions of tourists yearly. The city permitted the development of a tourist area along the falls and the gorge. This area which stretches along the Niagara Parkway and tourist promenade is particularly concentrated at the brink of the falls and, apart from the natural attractions along the river, includes huge parking lots, souvenir shops, observation towers, high-rise hotels, casinos and theatres, mostly with colourful neon billboards and advertisements. Further to the north or south there are golf courses alongside historic sites from the War of 1812
Niagara Falls was incorporated on June 12, 1903. Its population is 82,997 as of 2011. Niagara Falls is also considered by some to be one of the most romantic places in the world.
Mainly a tourist destination, the main attraction has always been Niagara Falls, which brings hundreds of thousands of tourists to the city. Now tourism plays a major part in the economy of the region. Increasingly, visitors seeking more natural settings are finding the Niagara River to be a great place to hike and visit downstream from the Falls where the majority of visitors
The Fallsview Tourist Area in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is the main tourist attraction surrounding the Falls. In recent years, it has become the home many of the hotels in the city, such as: the Niagara Falls Hilton, Niagara Falls Marriott Gateway, and the recently-opened Comfort Inn Fallsview. Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort is also located near the centre of this area. It is also the location of the Skylon Tower and Minolta Tower.
The area is linked to the Table Rock Center and Journey Behind the Falls, on the Niagara Parkway just above the falls, by the Falls Incline Railway
. The Niagara Falls, Ontario tourist district is mainly centred around the waterfalls. Much of the land adjoining the river is parkland under the jurisdiction of the Niagara Parks Commission. Many attractions based on the local natural environment have been created. The city of Niagara Falls has a number of additional attractions in close proximity but not related to the natural features, including casinos and entertainment complexes. One new attraction, located in the Table Rock Centre at the brink of the Horseshoe Falls, is called Niagara's Fury and is a representation of how the Falls were created. The attraction creates a simulated ice age environment where the visitor is able to feel rain and snow fall, as well as experience a rapid temperature drop. The Niagara Peninsula is also a significant wine-growing area, with winery tours and festivals becoming a significant area of growth in the local economy. The Canadian side of Niagara Falls has more attractions.
The information for this blog is from Wikipedia and other Google sources
On October 13, 1812 war came to the Niagara region when American
troops crossed the Niagara River from Fort Niagara in the hopes of capturing
the town of Queenston. The American troops landed their boats in the early
hours of the morning hoping to catch the British soldiers by surprise. Although
they greatly outnumbered British troops, who had an army of only 500 soldiers
and 800 militia, the Americans were met with much resistance and were unable to
defeat the British troops. Led by one of the greatest Canadian Generals,
General Brock, the British troops had taken position in the Redan battery, an
artillery station, which had the vantage point of being on top of a hill.
