Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls located at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, straddling the international border between the province of Ontario in Canada and the state of New York in the United States. The three waterfalls are Horseshoe Falls (mostly on the Canadian side), American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls (both on the U.S. side)
. Geographically, Niagara Falls is situated on the Niagara River, which connects Lake Erie to Lake Ontario. The falls are approximately 27 km (17 miles) northwest of Buffalo, New York, and about 69 km (43 miles) southeast of Toronto, between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, and Niagara Falls, New York, USA
. The Canadian city of Niagara Falls overlooks Horseshoe Falls and is a major tourist destination with many attractions, while the American side includes Niagara Falls State Park, located at 15 Goat Island Loop Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
. In summary:
- Niagara Falls spans the border between Ontario, Canada, and New York, USA.
- The largest waterfall, Horseshoe Falls, is mostly on the Canadian side.
- American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls are on the U.S. side.
- The falls are located on the Niagara River connecting Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.
- Nearby cities are Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York
