Welcome to the Niagara Region!
We have a rich history in Native American culture, with on-going archeological exploration and present day native festivals and celebrations.
Another source of pride for Niagara is that it was the last stop on the underground railroad. For many years, the Niagara Region offered the first taste of freedom for escaping slaves. Our rivers, forests, churches and homes hold many secret spaces, signs and signals that meant refuge to those running from slavery. Our Freedom trail is an extension of one that begins in the southern United States and ends here.
Tim Horton's coffee and donuts, is everywhere. Most folks order "double double" (two cream,two sugar) or "regular" (one cream, one sugar). We've even been noted as the donut shop capital, with more coffee shops per person than any other area on the planet.
We are the home of the Zippo Lighter, the Mentholatum Factory, and Bick's Pickles.
We put ketchup and vinegar on our french fries, and we have blue cheese dressing, celery and carrots with our chicken wings.
There is the Gorge to hike. This is a wonderful journey for the entire family. If kiddies are along, you can take the safe route from the Niagara Parkway down to the bottom of the gorge, using stairs and well travelled paths.
Check out Queenston, an old town that has survived invasions, war, and battles. Climb to the top of Brock's Monument and look at the glorious view.
A Wild Ride on the Whirlpool JetBoat!
Today we all went on the jetboat. What a RUSH! These boats require that the passengers wear proper footwear, and a lifejacket. A safety orientation is done and passengers are well informed that they will get completely saturated even if they choose to wear the slicker provided.
Then you get into a triple engine flat bottomed boat that displaces only 6-12 inches of water. You do what you are told by the guide who seems to love his job (who could blame him). He has fun playing with the crowd of about 15-20. Then you enjoy the most exciting boat ride in my experience. Rapids!!!!! It feels like the boat falls into a hole and the nose digs into the opposite side. The entire nose of the boat is an airtight unit so the front of the boat bobs to the surface without ever completely submerging. The water it scooped up is sent in a giant wave over the boat and its passengers. Sometimes it seems to hang there above your head, a sheet of water, and then the boat rises to meet it. It was absolutely amazing. The captain does a few 360 degree turns, which I love. The ride is long enough to take up your morning, and leave you feeling like you got more than your money's worth. Then when you're docked, you get dressed into dry clothes and then go watch the video they made of your trip. You have to buy it, Not because they make you but because it is excellent. Set to music and shows you and the faces you recognise. It shows the waves hitting you and the action of the ride. What a ride!
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My Favourite Niagara Sites
| Home My ScubaTrish Homepage. |
| Who I am! What I do! A bit about me, and links to my other sites. |
| My Dives information about dives and wrecks, photos and links |
| My Photography Page travel, local, award winners, favourites. |
| My Health "Start-Up" Page a beginner's guide to health, nutrition, exercise, and stress reduction |
| My Tobermory Page One of Ontario's best diving, camping, and hiking spots. |
| My Skydiving Page information and photographs of my skydive at Burnaby. |
| My Flight Page information and photographs of aircraft and flights taken recently. |
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