August 21, 2026
I woke up early enough to catch the sunrise and do a bit of a walk about before we boarded the coaches for our adventure tot Niagara Falls. One of the cutest things I found was a fountain where all the statues were dogs…gotta love that!!!
My first view of the falls was overwhelming. God was seriously showing off when he created this spectacular natural wonder. Connecting the Great Lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara River plunges down three astonishing waterfalls. We donned the mandatory plastic ponchos and we set sail on a cruise to get closer to one of the world’s most impressive natural sights. Marveling at the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and the iconic Horseshoe Falls is an unforgettable experience as the clouds of spray and thunderous roar emphasize the awesome majesty of nature. I had a bit of an equipment failure as my hood ties broke so I got a bit extra wet!!! But no complaints as I loved every second of the powerful spray hitting my face!!!
Back on shore we headed to Table Rock for a different perceptive of the falls. The weather changed at this point with dark clouds rolling in a a bit of rain resulting in incredibly colorful sky!!
We continued our exploration, when we reached the whirlpool where the river bursts out of the Niagara Gorge.
We conclude our excursion at the pretty town of Niagara on the Lake, where there is time to stroll its quaint streets.
Niagara-on-the-Lake is a town in southern Ontario. It sits on the shores of Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Niagara River. Often described as the prettiest town in Ontario, Niagara-on-the-Lake is a well-preserved 19th-century village and the heart of Ontario Wine Country. We had lunch at an outdoor cafe then strolled the streets eating gelato!
My plan to do a walkabout this evening was foiled by a huge thunderstorm….drat!!!!
YES, this was absolutely a “Best Day Ever…So Far”. The emotions were overwhelming when I first saw the falls and intensified as I was being blasted by the spray!!!!
Note: Tomorrow we board Canada Rail for a 3 day trip to Jasper a will have not WiFi service so no blogs for a few days!!
