Title: History | Niagara Falls Canada
Headings: History
History
Formation of the Falls
Freezing of the Falls
Historical Attractions
The War of 1812
The Daredevil Exhibit
The Niagara Falls History Museum
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Content: Followed by a strong eastward wind this caused the ice to form in the mouth of the Niagara River which then caused a blockage of water from flowing down towards the Horseshoe Falls. When water comes crashing down over the Falls into the rocks below it causes it to turn solid and form what is known as “The Ice Bridge” connecting the American side to the Canadian Side. Many years ago the Ice Bridge was a popular tourist attraction as visitors would gather on the bridge and admire the beauty that the cold winter weather had created. Both Canadian and American visitors would gather on the bridge where they could enjoy fresh food and beverages as some entrepreneurs set up concession stands for the visitors during these cold times. That was all until an unfortunate disaster occurred on February 4th 1912, where the bridge broke off and caused three people to drift down the river to their death. Ever since this incident occurred walking on the Ice Bridge is forbidden. For the majority of winters, the Falls are known to partially freeze, although the Falls never entirely freeze up on the waterfall or in the Niagara River. Notable years for the falls to show a great display of them icing up include the years 1985, 1902, 1906, 1911, 1932, 1936, 2014, and 2017. The illusion of the falls freezing completely is due to the outer part of the falls creating a buildup of ice, but underneath that outer shell the water is continuously flowing down the Falls at a constant rate. Historical Attractions
There are many distinct historic sites in Niagara Falls that have helped educate tourists about the significance that the region served in shaping Canada to what it is today.