Geography of Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, a city opposite Niagara Falls, New York. It is on the west bank of the Niagara River just below Horseshoe Falls. Queen Victoria Park, extending 2 1/2 miles (4 km) along the river's gorge, provides an excellent view of both Horseshoe and American Falls. The two cities are connected by the Rainbow and Whirlpool Rapids bridges and a railway bridge. Hydroelectric power was the basis for the development of the city's industry. Products include paper, foods, chemicals, fertilizers, and machinery. Tourism is also important to the city's economy.
The settlement began about 1853 and was first called Elgin, for the governor general. In 1856 Elgin was merged with the village of Clifton to form the town of Clifton, which was renamed Niagara Falls in 1881.
Population: 78,815.