Disappointing photos show what it's really like to visit Niagara Falls in Canada

Tue, 07/02/2024 - 11:59

side-by-side photos show the expectation and reality of visiting Niagara Falls — Niagara Falls is a popular attraction that BI's reporter found to be less glamorous than it appears on social media and in ads.
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I spent a couple of days in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, for the first time in August 2022.
I found the reality of visiting Niagara Falls didn't match my expectations from social media.
I spent much of my time battling crowds, waiting in lines, and standing on my tippy toes.

In August 2022, I took my first trip to Niagara Falls. At the iconic landmark of massive waterfalls on the border of the US and Canada, I expected to take epic hikes and savor breathtaking views and peaceful moments in nature.

But that's not quite what happened.