The Perfect Day in Niagara Falls - Both the USA and Canada Sides

[@jymnmeier3527]

You guys are the best

[@ThroughMyLens]

So awesome to hear that the video has helped with your trip planning! I hope you have the most fantastic trip ever!

[@psychlover42]

We went on a family vacation there in 2012. We took our grandma (grandpa had died two years prior) and I'm glad we did. She's 87 now and can't travel much anymore, so it was one of her last big trips.

[@GraceCook-g1l]

We went to Niagara Falls in 2004. Bought a visitors coupon book and visited every attraction. Hiked all the islands. I hiked to Crows Nest and climbed to next stair before the Bridal Veil falls. JSo much fun. We spent 3 days. Wish we had gone to Canadian side as next year after a passport was required. More or less just reported to customs until 2005. Thanks for the memory. Unable to get back since.

[@ThroughMyLens]

So glad you have such good memories there. Thanks for sharing them with us!

[@lindastradley9788]

Why can't you just get a Passport?

[@FreshKingxb]

😂this video is so funny and funny

[@Nazanin_relaxing_songs]

@@lindastradley9788❤❤

[@kathimeadows7869]

One of my very favorite trips with my family years ago. I need to do it again with my grandchildren.

[@sandiandgregh]

It really is beautiful. We live west of Toronto so have visited a number of times. We usually do the falls, then take the pretty drive to Niagara on the Lake. Lots of farm markets, wineries, shops, bike routes, forts and more.

[@ThroughMyLens]

I will have to check that out next time!

[@LeaKraf]

I was an exchange student in Canada exactly 10 years ago, and Niagara Falls was der one of the highlights! Beautiful video Josh, as always 😍

[@anthonyrivera7815]

Headed to Niagara Falls next weekend, coming across your video was awesome! Thanks

[@stephensfarms7165]

Beautiful I have been here one time, you can hear it, before you see it. A wonder of the world 🌎.

[@ThroughMyLens]

You really can! I am glad you got to see it as well

[@gmaneis]

When my dad took me to the falls in the summer of 1961, we took the behind the falls tunnel trip, and it was a BLAST! That's because in those days you could walk all the way to the ends of the tunnels, instead of standing what looks like thirty feet back from those ends today. You could lean out over the barrier and look straight down to boxcar sized boulders below, with water pouring down on them in a raging, thunderous fury. At the first opening, you could see the end of the horseshoe to your left, but at the second opening, all you saw was a solid curtain of water in each direction. I remember looking straight up to see the water rushing over the brink. it was simply mind boggling, and since we were there on a weekday, we spent about 15 minutes in awe. I'm so sorry the rainbow and great falls portals appear to have collapsed and are obviously totally unsafe. Thanks for a great video. Oh, I also went to the Canadian side in 1952, during the last summer before half the volume of water was taken from the Horseshoe Falls. It's still powerful looking now, but obviously not nearly what it once was. Still a fun place to visit. Next time you go, you need to see a new attraction that's on my bucket list: "The Tunnel" at the old power plant on the Canadian side just above the falls. It looks like a fantastic adventure. Check it out here on YT. Thanks again for sharing your fun.

[@kaytastic9928]

Thank you for doing this vidoe of Niagara Falls, Ny and Canada. I was born and raised on the American side of the falls and even i found your video very informative. You did an awesome job. Safe Travels on your Journeys ahead. 🤗🎉

[@nowadmin1160]

We have been to both sides several times. We ate at the restaurant at the top of the Skylon Tower a few times. We have a lot of good memories from our visits to Niagara Falls.

[@debbic2055]

My first trip was in 1995. I am still wearing my Maid of the Mist rain poncho 29 years later. It’s been on amusement park water rides and messy, rainy football games. I’m careful with it but it’s really sturdy.

[@markyuen2312]

It has been 50 years since iI've been to Niagara Falls. From what I've seen from your video, a lot of changed since I've been there. I suppose I should go back again soon. Thanks for doing this video, Josh.

[@ThroughMyLens]

I bet it has changed a lot, glad you liked the video!

[@lindastradley9788]

40 for me.

[@AWAShowme]

Amazing stuff. Thanks for sharing. I love to see people enjoying themselves, making great memories.

[@ThroughMyLens]

No problem, thank for watching and for the comment!

[@andreajohnson1796]

What an awesome adventure, love the falls Thanks for sharing Josh always a great one be safe

[@ThroughMyLens]

Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

[@alteshaus5627]

Visited the falls in 2022 with my son during a Roadtrip. We're from Germany and it was amazing

[@ThroughMyLens]

So glad you got to see it, it really is special!

[@miriammitchell9677]

Josh! Thank you so much once again. Love my Sundays waiting for the next adventure 👊🏽

[@ThroughMyLens]

Thanks so much for watching the videos each week!

[@Vicki_C.123]

Josh, I love going on vacation with you and your family, especially to the places I've been before. Please don't tell me you didn't at some point go back to the Skylon Tower and have dinner. I would imagine they probably wouldn't allow filming in the restaurant itself. It's so pretty looking over the Falls at night from there. The restaurant actually rotates, giving the most spectacular views of everything. Thanks for taking us along!

[@ThroughMyLens]

I didn't get a chance to have dinner there, I would love to go back and try it in the future though!

[@imapseudonym6198]

I went to Niagara back in.... 2018 I think? I miss it, it's really spectacular. It's beautiful and not something you can ever fully appreciate without being there in person, of course, but it's also humbling, the raw power of all that water.

[@jennifermorgan9634]

I love your video!

[@승제이-y1h]

감사합니다.

[@ThroughMyLens]

No problem! Thank you!

[@Bangladeshicanadianmom78]

Wow !!! My always favourite place ❤ Thanks for sharing this beautiful video

[@bighand1530]

Wow is right

[@keesdejong2940]

Awesome video! I was in Niagara Falls, right after covid. It was a ghost town with no crowds. A crazy time!

[@MHarenArt]

I've enjoyed every adventure you've shared. You do a great job as a guide for these little expeditions!

[@ThroughMyLens]

So kind of you to say, thanks for watching and for the comment!

[@rephaelrechitzky9763]

Thank you. That was really nice. Also, thank you for visiting our country, Canada, too.

[@ThroughMyLens]

Love the Canada side, it is awesome!

[@rickyboy1947]

"Honeymoon Suite" was a great Canadian band from Niagara Falls Ontario....and their song "Burning In Love" was filmed at the Horseshoe Falls in 1984 and their big hit "Love Changes Everything" and "Alive" filmed at the Horseshoe Falls....amazing!!

[@janettebolin2991]

This is #1 on my bucket list!

[@ThroughMyLens]

I hope you can visit, it is a cool spot!

[@1958zed]

Great video that brought back memories. Years ago (2011), I was driving from Indiana to Maine and stopped to see the falls. Instead of walking to the Canadian side, I drove. I remember the U.S. border guy being really suspect when I told him I had been in Canada for only a few hours. It was as though he had never heard of the concept of a day trip. 😂 Otherwise, a great time.

[@ThroughMyLens]

haha that is funny! We drove the first time when we visited a few years back but walking is much easier

[@cindywestlake6278]

I've never been to Niagra Falls, after seeing this I REALLY want to go more than I did before! Thanks for another fantastic video Josh!

[@Ddreinthebay]

I never been and randomly decided to look it up and of course through my lens has recently been!

[@kellyjohnson3617]

What a wonderful adventure. Never been to Niagara Falls but it’s been a dream of mine to go. Thanks for sharing your adventures there. So incredible

[@ThroughMyLens]

I hope you make it one day, even though it can be touristy, it is amazing!

[@anakemple5698]

Great video. I am so excited we are going to visit the Falls first week of October later this year. It'll be our first time visiting.

[@rhondaz356]

That brings back memories. The awesome power of the falls is staggering. I have to agree that the Canadian side of the falls is especially scenic, but both the American and Canadian are absolutely amazing. ***excellent coverage, as always, Josh 💧💧👏🏻🌊👏🏻💧💧🌞🎊

[@ThroughMyLens]

I am so glad you have seen it as well! Yea, the views are amazing everywhere there

[@ketiacastma8638]

Do u need a passport to travel to to Canada to the US side?

[@remitremblay2091]

Poutine! 😂 we’ve got to be known for something hey!!! Glad you enjoyed your stay on the Canadian side! We LOVED your series on Alaska! We followed in 2023 when we visited as well! This coming September: Niagara! Thanks for great videos :-)

[@lindastradley9788]

Hey, what about Nanaimo Bars and Tortier???😁 I moved down to Utah 26 years ago, and if I want Poutine, Portiere, Nanaimo Bars or Pyrogies, I have to make them myself from scratch! AND whenever I go up to B.C. to visit my kids, Grandkids and siblings, I stock up on Smarties---the Canadian/British ones, not the American ones (what we call Rockets in Canada, they call Smarties in the U.S.)! Our Smarties, IMHO, are SUPERIOR to M & M's (and M & M's were an attempt at copying what British Soldiers were already enjoying during WW1).

[@bighand1530]

You were there more recently than me.

[@sharmaineramnarine8253]

Hii Josh,i love watching your videos, they really are informative and very interesting. Totally enjoyed this one.

[@stephenplatt2078]

Breath Taking, Stephen.

[@robertewalt7789]

The Skylon has a nice sit-down revolving restaurant. Your restaurant visit includes admission to the observation deck on the top.

[@wildwheelsdarin]

On your next trip to Canada, try the poutine at Harvey's. It's half the price of Smoke's and tastes even better. There are locations everywhere.

[@violetbf3773]

I’m been thinking of going here for my birthday next year. It looks like an awesome trip. Great video, guys! 🙌🏽

[@ThroughMyLens]

You should, it is a beautiful spot. Some fun hiking around as well like the Eternal Flame Falls.

[@birlasejaz5878]

Great video and a lots of Chang now we went 1981 that’s time is not stiars to go to close to see . Now is awesome . I want go again soon u make amazing video .Thanks 👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@thomashuelsman4400]

Enjoyed this video Josh - and can definitely relate to the taking of too many pictures :)

[@Tailsnpaws]

Another great adventure that deserves a huge THANK YOU for talking us along. We miss Pops but Amy adds to the family structure just as well... Maybe better. 😄 Stay well you two and keep'em coming.

[@ThroughMyLens]

So glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for the comment!

[@travelertrome8449]

I spent my childhood in Toronto and have fond memories of Niagra Falls. I had never seen the American side so now as an adult perhaps it is time for a return visit and see it.

[@philipguacci6452]

Gosh I was there from Australia in 1981. I stayed in St.Catharines with family. Crossing into Buffalo was interesting. The crossing guard did not seem to like me. He was military. I was 20, my uncle was stunned. But I loved Niagara Falls. Could not drink, I could back home. 18 is our age group.. never made it back.

[@wm3293]

Been to both sides more times than I can count 2 times already this year I always do both sides my 2 favorite spots are Terrapin Point Horseshoe Falls and Table Rock right by Horseshoe Falls

[@parfenyj]

What a great team you two are!

[@ThroughMyLens]

Thanks!

[@suevan5736]

My parents and I went to Niagara Falls many times. Love it there. More falls I love is Taquaminon in the U.P. of Michigan. You should check it out if you haven't already.

[@ThroughMyLens]

I actually just visited a few days ago on a Michigan road trip, it was amazing!

[@suevan5736]

Hope to see your video of Tahquamenon soon!

[@donw2615]

Good job. Amie does a great job! Very interesting.

[@ThroughMyLens]

Thank you!

[@lindastradley9788]

As far as I can tell, the only thing you missed was going to Marineland. The Dragon Mountain Rollercoaster is the best! I used to lived north of Toronto, so I've been to Niagara Falls (Canadian side) several times. I really was impressed by the caves BEHIND the Falls! The one thing that you didn't mention was that even from behind the barrier, the power of the cascading water is so loud that its IMPOSSIBLE to conduct any conversation, unless you can do sign language!😁 I haven't been back for 40 years, though. I've been living in Utah for 26 years and lived in British Columbia, Canada (that's B.C. to the uninformed) for 3 years before that, after moving back to B.C. from Ontario in February '95.

[@msjanvlogs6227]

Nice! Thanks for sharing.

[@rjstones2517]

That place looks amazing! My family and I are planning to visit Toronto in September, but is that a good month to see Niagara Falls?

[@wm3293]

You can see rainbows like that at Terrapin Point in the early morning they are very common their

[@mindiwilhelm4322]

My first thought was also Gatlinburg.

[@thenakidjoi4582]

Great video. What hotel did you stay at? Thinking about driving up next week.

[@stevejacobsen1872]

You need to check out Shoshone falls in Twin Falls Idaho and the hiking in the Stanley basin in Stanley Idaho oh and don't forget goldbug hotsprings near salmon Idaho

[@ThroughMyLens]

Sounds amazing, I will add that to the list!

[@jem1848]

Hi there! Thanks for the great video. What month did you go in Niagara because you said it's winter. Me and my family are going there on 1st week of December from NY and I think it's a shame that the maid of the mist is closed at this time. I will be travelling with my Mom who is 72 y/o. Is it ok to walk from the US side to Canadian side then to Clifton hill or there's buses that we can take? Thank you!

[@rubykoc]

How early did you start your day at Cave? We are heading there next month and I'm trying to decide which order to do things in .... Cave first or Maid first .... trying to figure out how bad the lines will be.

[@kflorence2219]

Another great video!

[@magicworldbyjorg]

...a cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you… Greetings Jörg

[@iancanuckistan2244]

Glad to see the two of you enjoying the falls. Fun Fact: During the night there's a hydro electric power plant operating to generate electricity. It stops during the day so the full flow of water goes over the falls and allows the visitors to get the full experience of it all.

[@ThroughMyLens]

Wow, I had no idea, thanks for sharing that!

[@robertewalt7789]

Not quite: the power comes from two generating plants, American and Canadian sides, both near the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge, both with exhibits. Both use more water at night, but still use some water during the day.

[@kevinhickey3515]

Loved the video.......greetings from Ireland.......

[@bighand1530]

Hello

[@kevinhickey3515]

​@@bighand1530 Live this kind of video. Never been there but you gave a great idea of what the falls are like.........

[@bighand1530]

@@kevinhickey3515 I have been to Niagara Falls(but it`s been a while). I have not been to Ireland. I would like to visit Ireland.

[@kevinhickey3515]

Well you will definitely need some rainwear as you did at the falls. It is a miserable summer here and hard pressed to get two fine days together. Hence the Green Isle. Yeah you should visit........

[@rondesombre6149]

Wow TY🙏🏻

[@Whispers_Of_The_Moon]

We are planning to visit on October 24th. Was it still cold in the summer? This makes me feel like I'll have to pack my overcoat for this trip 😅

[@SchnuffiJames]

Thanks for the video

[@RuckDocBen]

6:25 ERODING BENEATH ME… EROOOOOOOOOODING!!! Hahahaha 😂 Superb videos. 🙏

[@jackgack900]

very informative video, above was 1 day or 2 day trip?

[@ThroughMyLens]

We were there for a few days for the eclipse but this was one of the days

[@stephbrandenburg9957]

Very cool video!

[@marryson123]

15:22 LOL. The farting sound when she says "Indian dish".

[@colleenfenwickdutcher]

Haha my husband and I had to rewind it a few times 😆 we thought that we heard a toot! Haha not sure if it was or if it was a random noise 😆 I was scrolling through the comments to see if anyone else said anything about it haha

[@jokeroneninesevenzero]

Very cool Josh.

[@robbrown4621]

I walked across that bridge in the mid 1980s. There was a turnstile at the Canadian end and you needed a dime to put in the turnstile to enter Canada. I wonder where that turnstile is these days... Also, there was no change making machine so you really needed that dime...

[@mach318]

Amazing 😍

[@Brainquizlevel]

Great video

My husband and I are going to Niagara falls next 2025 😍

[@tcbtcb]

Did you go back post eclipse? A lot of the water is diverted for power generation. I can only imagine what the roar of the water was back then.

[@ThroughMyLens]

This was the same trip as the eclipse. Figured it would be a more helpful video haha

[@melainecampbell3398]

What month did you go?

[@maryfettig3378]

You two are so cute!

[@ThroughMyLens]

Kind of you to say!

[@donaldbaldridge]

Cumberland Falls in Corbin, Kentucky

[@mixeddrinks8100]

Oh man winter time, brave, haha I would hate to be wet during winter.

[@ThroughMyLens]

haha It was pretty nice with the sun so it made it a little better haha

[@Eclipse503]

I prefer to visit the falls in colder weather. In the summertime, the place is packed, too many tourists.

[@robertewalt7789]

If the temperature is below freezing, the mist freezes on trees, railings, lampposts, roads downwind (usually the American side).

[@ithacacomments4811]

You have to see NFs when everything is frozen! Deep winter.

[@aprilwalrath4584]

Was suppose to go last yr and this yr nope not at this time maybe next yr

[@jamesbolm9824]

I've also enjoyed the ones with you and your wife while I do my workouts at home.

[@ranayaseen6180]

i want to visit niagrafalls and mount fuji before die❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ohnoflicks]

The mist that rises from the base of the Falls while on the boat changes daily. There are, believe it or not, days in peak summer when you’ll barely get wet. All depends on the wind currents that day. Nice video. Too bad you didn’t take the park trolley on the USA side and make it over to Three Sisters Island. Beautiful spot and some very nice photo opportunities. BTW, my favorite time for Maid of the Mist is August. The water actually warms a bit and it will actually feel like a gentle kiss rather than the Flying Ice Daggers 😂 of April and May.

[@re2962]

What's the best time to visit??

[@jamesrea329]

Oh my, you missed out on the whitewater gorge, whirlpool, and Spanish Aerocar. Almost as good as the falls themselves, though less famous.

[@ThroughMyLens]

Will have to check that out next time!

[@BigRedKazz]

Being from Buffalo I approve of Beef on Weck and Wings, a WNY staple.

[@ThroughMyLens]

Beef on Weck from Charlie the Butcher was one of the best things I have had in a long time!

[@javig5045]

Been there, done that....Javi G.

[@ThroughMyLens]

I’m glad you got to see it!

[@mthomas91088]

The anchor bar is definitely not the creators of the buffalo wings. Do some research. PSA TOURISTS don’t go to the anchor bar for wings and pizza. Here’s some places you’ll enjoy.. Bucks, Ventry’s frenchies George’s goodfellas…

[@maryellen4576]

"Supposedly" they said lol

[@abricot68]

Just go and see Iguaçu falls and you will see Niagara falls are nothing aside

[@ThroughMyLens]

I would love to!!

[@Eclipse503]

We can appreciate both wonders without trashing Niagara Falls 😂.

[@CANMONQUE]

I think you are missing the point. Both are completely different experience. Niagara Falls cannot compete on the pure natural beauty of Iguaçu but the location so close to an urban area , accessibility and on the border of two countries makes them truly unique. It’s sad people always have to compare.

[@MaalyB26]

It is so funny watching a video about where you live(NF US Side) Because of how terrible it is 6 minutes from where yall are 😂 smh… Great video tho and glad yall enjoyed yourselves🤜🏾 You just earned a Subscriber

[@paulrhyne4]

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[@Wearespurstv]

Love your channel when I went to niagra I didn't even bother going to the dirty gross United States side and I'm from Connecticut! The Canadian side had people picking up garbage from all the parks and even from parking lots. If you stay at the Hilton fallsview and want to save a few dollars you can park at the casino and walk all your stuff accross to the Hilton. I have 0 regrets about not seeing the falls from the US side. I Highly recommend doing the jet boat tour as it was a blast.

[@ThroughMyLens]

I would love to stay on the Canada side with one of the falls view hotels. Maybe I will try that next time!

[@Wearespurstv]

ThroughMyLens I stayed one night at a airbnb 30 minutes away from the falls and one night at the hilton falls view. I'm driving from pheonix to the south rim of the grand canyon friday. I'm excited for the red rock scenic byway. Do you have any recomended quick stops along the way?

[@billm47645]

We took our poor dog through Clifton hills. She did not like it all. From go karts backfiring, to all the noises. 100%, just like Gatlinburg or even Myrtle Beach. It’s the only place in Canada that looks like a tourist trap.

[@ThroughMyLens]

I know what you mean, it for sure had a Gatlinburg vibe

[@ithacacomments4811]

NFs is wonderful....I prefer Toronto!

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[@sgreen4865]

You can't go to just one restaurant and give up on poutine. Poutine is in every restaurant that sells fries in Canada. Some taste better than others. It's like going to Pizza Hutt and then saying pizza is bad because Pizza Hutt pizza is bad. You have to try it from some other places

[@petermgruhn]

You're making me feel they aren't as tall as I thought. I'm betting Clifton is made for the night. Go after dark.

[@dizzyizzy7247]

U.S could have been fun if its like the Canada side BUT WE FORGOT OUR PASSPORTS

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[@rickyboy1947]

the Canadian side is far the best.....look at the development on the Canadian side, nothing like that on the American side.....the Canadian side is where the action is