Niagra Falls, Canada

Niagara Falls, Ontario

For the waterfall, see Niagara Falls.

Niagara Falls is a city in Ontario, Canada. It is on the western bank of the Niagara River in the Golden Horseshoe region of Southern Ontario, with a population of 88,071 at the 2016 census.[1] The municipality was incorporated on 12 June 1903. Across the Niagara River is Niagara Falls, New York. The Niagara River flows over Niagara Falls at this location, creating a natural spectacle which attracts millions of tourists each year.

Niagara Falls

City (lower-tier)

City of Niagara Falls

Skyline of Niagara Falls, Ontario

Nickname(s):

The Honeymoon Capital of the World, the Falls

Location of Niagara Falls in the Niagara Region

Niagara Falls

Location

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Coordinates: 43°03′36″N 79°06′24″WCountryCanadaProvinceOntarioRegional municipalityNiagaraIncorporated12 June 1903Government

• MayorJim Diodati • Governing bodyNiagara Falls City Council • MPTony Baldinelli • MPPWayne GatesArea

• Land209.73 km2 (80.98 sq mi) • Urban

382.68 km2 (147.75 sq mi) • Metro

1,397.50 km2 (539.58 sq mi)Population

• City (lower-tier)88,071 (Ranked 64th) • Density41

The tourist area, which stretches along the Niagara Parkway and promenade, is particularly concentrated at the brink of the falls. Apart from the river's natural attractions, it includes observation towers, high-rise hotels, souvenir shops, museums, indoor water parks, casinos and theatres, mostly with colourful neon billboards and advertisements. Farther to the north or south, golf courses are operated alongside historic sites.