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Niagara Falls
Ontario
At Niagara Falls, Ontario, the water roars like thunder. Close to the falls, people wear ponchos, because the mist soaks you like rain!
Look together
Can you find the boat near the falls?
An idea to try
Outdoors or over a sink, pour a glass of water from high up, then from low down. Which sound is louder?
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
Niagara Falls includes the American Falls and the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, which carry about 90% of the flow. According to Niagara Parks, the Horseshoe Falls is about 670 metres wide and drops about 57 metres; during peak daytime tourist hours, more than 168,000 cubic metres of water flow over the falls every minute. The name Niagara comes from an Indigenous word.
On the boat tour, each passenger receives a recyclable poncho to stay dry. Compare the mist to very fine rain with your child, and share the safety rule: stay behind the railings, with an adult.
Sources and context (3)
These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. Source titles appear in their original language; some linked pages are in French.
- Niagara Parks — Niagara Falls Geology Facts & FiguresCanadian Horseshoe Falls about 670 metres wide with an average drop of 57 metres; more than 168,000 cubic metres of water per minute at peak daytime tourist hours.
- Niagara Parks — Niagara City CruisesBoat tour into the mist of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls; “Feel the thunder, hear the roar”; a complimentary recyclable poncho is provided.
- The Canadian Encyclopedia — Niagara Falls (Waterfalls)American Falls and Canadian (Horseshoe) Falls, which carry 90 per cent of the flow; the name is derived from an Indigenous word.
Source review: 2026-09-24. Illustrations simplify places and scenes; they are not historical documents.