All about Niagara Falls
                     ALL ABOUT 
NIAGARA FALLS
•Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls.
•It situated at the southern end of Niagara Gorge that 
is in between the US state of New York, and the 
Canadian province of Ontario.
•The Best view is seen on the Canadian side.
•The largest Horseshoe Falls creates 
the natural border between the USA 
and Canada.
•It is also known as Canadian Falls.
•Waterfalls that lie entirely within 
the United States are known as 
smaller American Falls and Bridal 
Veil Falls.
•This Bridal Veil Falls are separated from both 
Horseshoe Falls and American Falls by Goat Island and 
Luna Island respectively. 
•The most powerful waterfall in North America is 
Horseshoe Falls according to flow rate measures.
At the end of the last Ice age 
when glaciers receded during 
this period the formation of 
Niagara Falls took place.
Because of the glaciers recede 
great lakes were formed and 
water carved a path to the 
Atlantic Ocean through the 
Niagara Escarpment.
Niagara Falls is famous for its beauty as well 
as a valuable source of hydroelectric power. 
Impact on industry and commerce
1. Hydroelectric power
Niagara fall is a valuable source 
of hydroelectric power.
This potential is recognized first 
time by Daniel Joncaire. He built a 
small canal above the falls to 
power his sawmill in 1759.
American Falls was purchased by 
Augustus and Peter in 1805 from 
the New York state government.
Impact on industry and commerce
2. Waterways
Niagara fall is well-known 
for waterways.
Welland Canal is useful as 
ships can bypass Niagara 
Falls trough this Canal.
The region has declined 
economically since 1970.
Impact on industry and commerce
3. Tourism
Niagara Falls is famous for its 
beauty.
Many tourists visit the Niagara 
fall each year.
 Niagara has beautiful eye-
catching views.
Beautiful views at Niagara fall.