Photo courtesy of Niagara Falls Tourism
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Niagara Falls, Ontario - There’s a theory that it’s the ions generated by the millions of gallons of water tumbling over the Falls each hour that make honeymoons so happy that an average of 50,000 choose to celebrate their marriages here each year. One of the first to do this was Napoleon's younger brother, Jerome Bonaparte, who honeymooned here with his American bride, Elizabeth Patterson, in 1804. They made the journey to the Falls by stage from New Orleans. The couple that actually started this trend (three years earlier) was Joseph Alston and Theodosia Burr, the daughter of future US Vice-President Aaron Burr. The Falls are half-way along the Niagara Parkway, a route that Sir Winston Churchill called "The prettiest Sunday drive in the world." |
Where: The view of the Falls is best from the Canadian side. You can reach the this side of the Falls from Buffalo by crossing the Peace Bridge at Fort Erie and then driving north for 20 minutes. Another popular entry point is from Niagara Fall NY, which has crossing the Rainbow Bridge. This leads right into the heart of town. There is scenic drive and a recreational trail which stretches for 56 km (35 miles) from Fort Erie, past the Falls and to Fort George, which is just outside Niagara-on-the-Lake. The route features parkland and historic sites. Niagara Falls is a 90-minute drive from Toronto. Using this route you'll pass through the Niagara region, which is known for having more than 60 wineries. Many are open to the public for tours and tastings, and some feature restaurants. Quick Tips: Because of traffic for the casino opposite the Rainbow Bridge, it may be faster to cross from the U.S. at the Peace Bridge.
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