Niagara Falls is one of the world’s leading tourist attractions. Millions of people around the world visit here each year. Summers at the Falls are especially busy, with traffic jams and parking problems. However, the Falls are beautiful in winter too.
Ниагарский водопад — одна из главных туристических достопримечательностей мира. Ежегодно сюда приезжают миллионы людей со всего мира. Лето на водопаде особенно оживленное, с пробками и проблемами с парковкой. Но и зимой водопад прекрасен.
Many have asked why people travel so far to see water falling over a cliff. The size and beauty of Niagara Falls help to make it special. While many falls are higher than Niagara, very few are as wide or have such a volume of water. It also helps that Niagara is relatively easy to travel to.
Многие спрашивают, почему люди едут так далеко, чтобы увидеть, как вода падает со скалы. Размер и красота Ниагарского водопада делают его особенным. Хотя многие водопады находятся выше Ниагары, очень немногие из них имеют такую ширину или такой объем воды. Также помогает то, что в Ниагару относительно легко путешествовать.
When the first Europeans came to Niagara, the Falls were surrounded by forest. The noise of the Falls could be heard miles away, before they were actually seen. The first visitors were filled with horror at the sight.
Когда первые европейцы пришли на Ниагару, водопад был окружен лесом. Шум водопадов можно было услышать за много миль, прежде чем их действительно увидели. Первые посетители пришли в ужас при виде.
Later, fear ceased to be the main emotion inspired by the Falls. Later, visitors were impressed by the beauty and grandeur of the Falls, which overwhelmed them with wonder.
Позже страх перестал быть главной эмоцией, вызванной водопадом. Позже посетители были поражены красотой и величием водопадов, которые поразили их.
By the 1830s, people were able to come to the Falls by railway. As more and more people came, the tourist industry developed. Early tourism was not well regulated, and there were many complaints about cheats and swindles. Today, there are similar complaints about tourist junk and high prices.
К 1830-м годам люди смогли добраться до водопада по железной дороге. По мере того как приезжало все больше и больше людей, туристическая индустрия развивалась. Ранний туризм не регулировался должным образом, и было много жалоб на мошенничество и мошенничество. Сегодня аналогичные жалобы на туристический мусор и высокие цены.
The majority of tourists stay on the Canadian side. There are two falls, separated by an island. Since the Niagara River forms the boundary here between Canada and the United States, each country has one of the falls. The Canadian Horseshoe Falls is wider and more impressive than the American Rainbow Falls. About nine times more water goes over the Canadian Falls. Nonetheless, there is much to be seen on the American side. The island in the middle, Goat Island, is one of the best places to view the falls and rapids. It is on the American side.
Большинство туристов останавливаются на канадской стороне. Есть два водопада, разделенных островом. Поскольку река Ниагара образует здесь границу между Канадой и США, в каждой стране есть один из водопадов. Канадский водопад «Подкова» шире и впечатляюще, чем американский Радужный водопад. Через Канадский водопад проходит примерно в девять раз больше воды. Тем не менее, с американской стороны есть что посмотреть. Остров в центре, Козий остров, является одним из лучших мест для просмотра водопадов и порогов. Это на американской стороне.
Newly married couples began coming to Niagara Falls when it was still a secluded, peaceful and romantic spot. It is still popular with newly-weds as a relatively inexpensive and convenient place to spend their honeymoon.
Молодожены стали приезжать на Ниагарский водопад, когда он еще был уединенным, мирным и романтическим местом. Он по-прежнему популярен среди молодоженов как относительно недорогое и удобное место для проведения медового месяца.
Besides being beautiful, Niagara Falls is also very useful. Their falling water is the power behind several of the largest hydroelectric stations in the world. Much of the electric power used in this part of North America comes from Niagara Falls. In order to harness this power, half of the flow of water is channeled away from the falls during the night, and during the non-tourist season. Probably most visitors don’t notice the difference. Niagara has attracted many kinds of people over the years. Businessmen have come to profit from the tourists.
Ниагарский водопад не только красив, но и очень полезен. Его падающая вода — это сила нескольких крупнейших гидроэлектростанций в мире. Большая часть электроэнергии, используемой в этой части Северной Америки, поступает из Ниагарского водопада. Чтобы использовать эту силу, половина потока воды направляется от водопадов ночью и в нетуристический сезон. Вероятно, большинство посетителей не заметят разницы. На протяжении многих лет Ниагара привлекала множество людей. Бизнесмены здесь заработывают на туристах.
Daredevils have come to make a name for themselves. Some have gone over the falls in a barrel, while others have walked above the falls on a tightrope. Poets and artists have visited here to capture its beauty. Lovers have come to gaze on its romantic scenery. All of these, and many others, have helped to make Niagara Falls world famous.
Смельчаки прибыли сюда, чтобы сделать себе имя. Некоторые проплыли через водопад в бочке, а другие прошли над водопадом по канату. Поэты и художники приезжали сюда, чтобы запечатлеть его красоту. Любители пришли полюбоваться его романтическими пейзажами. Все это и многие другие помогли сделать Ниагарский водопад всемирно известным.
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Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls, between the Canadian province of Ontario and the US state of New York. |
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The Horseshoe Falls, also known as Canadian Falls, is the largest of the three waterfalls. It is located between Canada and the United States. |
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The American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls lie entirely within the United States. |
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The height of the Horseshoe Falls is about 57 metres, while the height of the American Falls varies between 21 and 30 metres. |
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Niagara Falls is famed both for its beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Every year thousands of people visit this scenic place. |
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There is the Rainbow Bridge over the river which connects both countries. It is open for pedestrians. |
American Falls (large waterfall on the left) and Bridal Veil Falls (smaller waterfall on the right)
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Ниагарский водопад – это группа из трех водопадов между канадской провинцией Онтарио и американским штатом Нью-Йорк. |
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Водопад «Подкова», также известный как «Канадский водопад», – самый большой из трех водопадов. Он расположен между Канадой и Соединенными Штатами. |
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«Американский водопад» и водопад «Фата» полностью находятся в пределах Соединенных Штатов. |
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Высота водопада «Подкова» составляет около 57 метров, а высота «Американского водопада» варьируется от 21 до 30 метров. |
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Ниагарский водопад славится не только своей красотой, но и как ценный источник гидроэлектроэнергии. Каждый год тысячи людей посещают это живописное место. |
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Через реку проходит «Радужный мост», соединяющий обе страны. Он открыт для пешеходов. |
Niagara Falls is one of the world’s leading tourist attractions. Millions of people around the world visit here each year. Summers at the Falls are especially busy, with traffic jams and parking problems. However, the Falls are beautiful in winter too.
Many have asked why people travel so far to see water falling over a cliff. The size and beauty of Niagara Falls help to make it special. While many falls are higher than Niagara, very few are as wide or have such a volume of water. It also helps that Niagara is relatively easy to travel to.
When the first Europeans came to Niagara, the Falls were surrounded by forest. The noise of the Falls could be heard miles away, before they were actually seen. The first visitors were filled with horror at the sight.
Later, fear ceased to be the main emotion inspired by the Falls. Later, visitors were impressed by the beauty and grandeur of the Falls, which overwhelmed them with wonder.
By the 1830s, people were able to come to the Falls by railway. As more and more people came, the tourist industry developed. Early tourism was not well regulated, and there were many complaints about cheats and swindles. Today, there are similar complaints about tourist junk and high prices.
The majority of tourists stay on the Canadian side. There are two falls, separated by an island. Since the Niagara River forms the boundary here between Canada and the United States, each country has one of the falls. The Canadian Horseshoe Falls is wider and more impressive than the American Rainbow Falls. About nine times more water goes over the Canadian Falls. Nonetheless, there is much to be seen on the American side. The island in the middle, Goat Island, is one of the best places to view the falls and rapids. It is on the American side.
Newly married couples began coming to Niagara Falls when it was still a secluded, peaceful and romantic spot. It is still popular with newly-weds as a relatively inexpensive and convenient place to spend their honeymoon.
Besides being beautiful, Niagara Falls is also very useful. Their falling water is the power behind several of the largest hydroelectric stations in the world. Much of the electric power used in this part of North America comes from Niagara Falls. In order to harness this power, half of the flow of water is channeled away from the falls during the night, and during the non-tourist season. Probably most visitors don’t notice the difference. Niagara has attracted many kinds of people over the years. Businessmen have come to profit from the tourists.
Daredevils have come to make a name for themselves. Some have gone over the falls in a barrel, while others have walked above the falls on a tightrope. Poets and artists have visited here to capture its beauty. Lovers have come to gaze on its romantic scenery. All of these, and many others, have helped to make Niagara Falls world famous.
Ниагарский водопад
Ниагарский водопад является одной из ведущих туристических достопримечательностей мира. Миллионы людей по всему миру приезжают сюда каждый год. Летом на водопадах особенно оживленно, с пробками и проблемами с парковкой. Однако и зимой водопады прекрасны.
Многие спрашивали, почему люди путешествуют так далеко, чтобы увидеть, как вода падает со скалы. Размер и красота Ниагарского водопада помогают сделать его особенным. Хотя многие водопады выше, чем Ниагара, очень немногие из них так широки или имеют такой объем воды. Также помогает, что до Ниагары относительно легко путешествовать.
Когда первые европейцы пришли на Ниагару, водопады были окружены лесом. Шум водопада был слышен за много миль, прежде чем их увидели. Первые посетители пришли в ужас.
Позже страх перестал быть главной эмоцией, навеянной падениями. Позже посетители были впечатлены красотой и величием водопада, который ошеломил их.
К 1830-м годам люди смогли добраться до водопада по железной дороге. По мере того как прибывало все больше и больше людей, индустрия туризма развивалась. Ранний туризм плохо регулировался, и было много жалоб на мошенничество и обман. Сегодня есть похожие жалобы на мусор, оставляемый туристами и высокие цены.
Большинство туристов остаются на канадской стороне. Есть два водопада, разделенные островом. Так как река Ниагара является границей между Канадой и Соединенными Штатами, каждая страна имеет один из водопадов. Канадский водопад Подкова шире и более впечатляющий, чем американский водопад Радуга. Примерно в девять раз больше воды уходит через канадские водопады. Тем не менее, с американской стороны многое можно увидеть. Остров в центре, Козий остров, является одним из лучших мест для просмотра водопадов и порогов. Это на американской стороне.
Молодожены начали приезжать на Ниагарский водопад, когда он еще был уединенным, мирным и романтичным местом. Он по-прежнему популярен у молодоженов как относительно недорогое и удобное место для проведения медового месяца.
Ниагарский водопад не только красив, но и очень полезен. Его падающая вода — это энергия нескольких крупнейших гидроэлектростанций в мире. Большая часть электроэнергии, используемой в этой части Северной Америки, поступает из Ниагарского водопада. Для того, чтобы использовать эту силу, половина потока воды направляется от водопадов в течение ночи и в течение нетуристического сезона. Вероятно, большинство посетителей не замечают разницы. Ниагара привлекает много людей на протяжении многих лет. Бизнесмены прибыли, чтобы получить прибыль от туристов.
Смельчаков прибыли, чтобы прославиться. Некоторые проплыли через водопад в бочке, в то время как другие прошли над водопадом по канату. Поэты и художники приезжали сюда, чтобы запечатлеть его красоту. Любители приходили посмотреть на его романтические пейзажи. Все это, и многое другое, помогло сделать Ниагарский водопад всемирно известным.
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In the beginning of the vacation it had started out a little rough, coming from work to packing suitcases, but as it turned out to be the best vacation yet. Our adventure started out in the middle of summer on a Saturday morning. It took us a while to load up the van, but once we did, we hit the road immediately. I drove through many highways. Driving through highways, heavy traffic, and heavy rain with fog, taught me how hard sometimes it will get.
At one point we drove through a tunnel built through the water. This made our GPS to lose connection leading us to fellow the other drivers. After 20 minutes Luckily, the signal picked up and the adventure continued. Finally, 5 hours later I arrived at Canada’s beautiful view of Niagara Falls.
After having my legs cramped, I finally get there at 6:00 pm. Today was the day I want to see Niagara Falls from the Canadian side, it was beautiful, and the weather was perfect.
On Canada’s side were a lot more things than the United States. We drove around the stress and went to different stores. We stayed on the Canadian side for a day and then left for the US side the next day. Crossing the border from Canada to the United States was interesting because it gave us a whole new angle to look at Niagara Falls. It was time for us to pick up end our journey and I couldn’t wait to get home and lie down on my bed after a long day, but I still wanted to stay and enjoy everything possible.
My dad took the wheel and decided to stop in Tim Horton’s to buy some coffee, Oreo iced cappuccino, and salted caramel iced cappuccino. It was a very small vacation I experience. We finally arrived home safe after a beautiful vacation. The best two days of my life went so fast. I jumped to my bed as soon as we arrived because I was so tired after a long drive. So, my mom had a different idea for me to do. She wants me to help her with unloading the van. I realize how much stuff we had in the car. The next day felt so weird to back home after a fun day. I missed the view of Niagara Falls, I want to go back for the rest of the week.
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Niagara Falls from Canada.
I headed to Toronto last September to see the famous Niagara Falls. We took a tour with our hostel and got to see Niagara on the Lake on our way and then a winery on the way back. A great day out which was only possible because we were YHA members.
Upon arriving my first thoughts were; why does the spray off the falls connect with the sky and its noisy! The view was incredible form the Canadian side, you could see the two falls beautifully and just how different they both look.
After arranging what time to meet our coach we headed straight for the Maid of the Mist as we had pre booked tickets for that with our tour. Receiving our ponchos and waiting in line for the boat, already the noise had gotten louder and the falls seemed bigger from our lower vantage point.
With the size of the poncho I was not going to be getting wet. We boarded the boat and grabbed a spot at one end by the railing, first we headed past the American falls then on to the Canadian ones, we had on board commentary, about the history of the falls, the area and accidents that have happened with freak survivals.
As we got closer to the Canadian falls, the noise got so loud you had to shout to each other and it was at this point we started to feel the spray, gently at first then it got harder and before long my poncho was soaked and so was my camera. Visibility got less as we hoovered by the Canadian falls, just taking in the roaring noise of the water and the amount of spray which is was causing. It was nothing like I could have imagined, the sheer volume of water that drops over the edge really did surprise me.
You could feel the current under the boat and you could feel that if they put the boat in the wrong place at the wrong time the current would pull it in to the falls. Soon we spun around and headed back along the river to dock the boat. Going back past the American falls, its strange how when I thought of Niagara falls I always thought of the American side rather than the epic Canadian side.
I would love to have spent the evening here, and seen the amazing lights being projected on to the falls, but that didn’t happen this time. Still the view of the spray from the Canadian falls ascending all the way in to the sky, was incredible. You literally could not tell where the sky began and where the falls stopped.
Walking along the top path to the far end where the falls are, you get a lovely view of the falls from a high vantage point. We debated about the walk under the falls, but decided it wasn’t worth the money so we just headed along to the lookout spot. The noise here was at the maximum, you could see and hear just how much water was going over the edge.
I find it very hard to put in to words how vast and incredible these falls are, we didn’t take a trip over to the American side due to times and visa’s but I know had I of been that side I would have been gutted that we had missed out on the best bit. Everything you read about the Canadian side being better was true for me.
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