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Date last updated: January 9, 2023
IN MEMORY Of PETER GORDON Peter Gordon passed away on Sunday January 8th 2023 in Niagara Falls. He was 91 years of age and had been one of the light-masters for the Niagara Falls International Illumination Board. He worked at the illumination building overlooking the Falls of Niagara for over 50 years before his retirement in 2015. Peter was one of the two artists who painted the largest and most famous canvass in the world with the colours of the rainbow - Niagara Falls on a nightly basis Rest in Peace my Friend |
Mass Transit - early 1900's
Niagara Falls Park & River Railway
Courtesy of Deborah
Milan Brudvig
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a remarkably rich heritage of International and natural history that has
forever shaped our lives and future in peace and harmony. Experience and learn about the best of the sights, sounds and attractions that Niagara Falls has to offer. Did you ever wonder how old is Niagara Falls? How big is Niagara Falls? or how tall is Niagara Falls? View the beautiful sights of nature's own masterpiece carved into the landscape by wind, ice and water over 12,000 years along the 7 miles (11 kilometers) of the Niagara River Gorge. Hear the incessant roaring Thunder of Niagara and experience the awesome sights and feelings as 100,000 cubic feet of water per second rush over the edge of the Falls as waters from the Upper Great Lakes Basin empties over the 170 foot high precipice. Visit Ontario's Niagara Parks and New York State's Reservation Park at Niagara Falls. See the Horseshoe Falls , the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls. Walk amongst one of the finest and oldest parks in the world. Enjoy the balance of nature which has been preserved, protected and maintained by Canadians and Americans peacefully sharing the beauty and grandeur of the Falls of Niagara with International flavour. It is truly one of the most beautiful parklands in North America. Niagara Falls is a treasure of natural and man made jewels that must be seen. Visit the many exciting and daring sites and attractions which highlight & compliment the very best Niagara Falls has to offer. These amazing sights and sounds can only be fully appreciated in person. Aside from the natural wonder of the Falls themselves - the twin Cities of Niagara Falls boasts a large array of attractions for all ages. Visitors can enjoy the many museums, amusement parks, gardens and parklands. As well as learn about the various daredevils that have braved the challenge. Or, for those that feel lucky - Niagara Falls is home to three casinos.
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For International visitors, learn about the Customs Regulations that visitors should know about entering or exiting the Canadian/USA border. Whether planning a vacation, a honeymoon, or interested in learning about the history & facts of the Falls of Niagara, find all this information here at your finger tips. All this and much more is just a click away. Begin your journey now by clicking on any of the subjects listed in the navigator above and/or the attractions highlighted below. If you can not find the information you are seeking or require additional information, Email inquiries are encouraged. (see below)
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Night Illumination of American Falls
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1918 Bowman's Ravine Topographic Chart
(before the hydro canal project)
Courtesy of Scott Ensminger and Ontario Power Generation
1913 Upper Niagara
River Depth Chart
US Army Corps of Engineers
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ACTUAL RATES OF EROSION |
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HORSESHOE FALLS |
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| DURATION | RECESSION RATE | SOURCE | |
| 1842-1875 |
1.2-1.3 metres per
year 3.9-4.2 feet per year |
Gilbert, 1907 International Joint Commission, 1953 |
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| 1875-1905 |
1.3-2.0 metres per
year 4.2-6.5 feet per year |
Gilbert, 1907 International Joint Commission, 1953 |
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| 1905-1927 |
0.98 metres per
year 3.2 feet per year |
International Joint Commission, 1953 | |
| 1927-1950 |
0.67 metres per
year 2.19 feet per year |
International Joint Commission, 1953 | |
| 1950-2000 |
0.1 metres per
year 0.32 feet per year |
Tinkler, 1993,1994 | |
| Modern Era |
0.1 metres per
year 0.32 feet per year |
Tinkler, 1993,1994 | |
| AMERICAN FALLS | |||
| 500 y-1905 |
0.098 metres per
year 0.32 feet per year |
Gilbert, 1907 | |
| Modern Era |
0.01 metres per
year 0.032 feet per year |
Tinkler, 1993,1994 | |
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The decrease in the recession rate of the
Horseshoe Falls is related to the reduction of the river
discharge over the Falls because of water diversion
upriver for hydro generation and the increase in the
waterfall lip length, whereas that of the American Falls
is solely due to the reduction in water flow volume. |
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