Which is Better: Niagara Falls, Canada or USA? Our Road Trip Continues! | Newstates, eh? Ep. 7

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I honestly think the Canadian side is better. But I also will slightly disagree with your statement that the American side is more touristy. I don’t think you maybe went to that section of town, but there are so many tourist traps on the Canadian side, Ripleys believe it or not, etc. etc..

You did very little of all the activities available. There is much more!

Goat Island is so cool, Its on the American side

Hands down. Canada![

Wow the Journey Behind the Falls in Canada looked incredible!

Stay in Canada, and take a day trip to see the falls in the US. Fishing in the fall in the lower Niagara river is world-class fishing.

I use to think that the Canadian side was best, and then I became a tour guide giving tours on both sides. After doing the tour guide bit I decided that I fell in love more with the American side. The Canadian side is too commercial while more of the natural aspect is more preserved on the American side. Too bad you didn't get to enjoy the relaxing beauty of Three Sisters Islands on the American side. The observation deck on the American side is my favorite view of the Falls.

I think the us side appears to be more exciting 🤩

Great video. Never been to the US side - I'll have to check it out. By the way - next time you're in Ottawa, there's a Chipotle :)

you two are such an awesomeness couple :

The Canadian side has a better view of the falls. The American side has more food options and better prices.

Having just visited Niagra this week July 2-4 2023. We chose the American side for several reasons. We didn’t have to go through customs and or aquire passports, we were able to stay in the Giacomo right beside the falls and had free gated parking and not only can you visit the American falls but you can also go to Goat island and see the horseshoe falls. In addition the cave of the winds and observation deck seemed better than any experience that was on Canadian side. Needless to say we loved it and can’t see anything we missed really by not going to the other side 🤷🏼‍♂️

As you know, Superman II was filmed at Table Rock House. If you think the American side is more touristy, you obviously skipped Clifton Hill a short walk from the Horseshoe Falls. It has a LOT of museums and arcades, restaurants, on the hill itself, and around the corner at the bottom and both corners at the top. Still, I'm glad you got to see some of what's left on the American side after the city tore the entire downtown to the ground in the '70s with almost nothing to replace it (except new things that were since torn down too, like the Wintergarden, a skyscraper-sized greenhouse full of tropical jungle plants now completely gone as if it had never existed). The first of two proximal causes for the New York side's decimation (the other being the city's "urban renewal" demolition of the '70s) was the catastrophic collapse of Niagara Falls' power plant in the late '50s, which caused the cost of electricity here to skyrocket, driving industry away and costing 10,000 jobs almost immediately, followed soon by 10,000 more, and more after that. Next to the Niagara Falls Aquarium at the top of the gorge not far from the observation deck is an elevator that takes you down to the ruins of the power plant. Free, as I recall. You were right about the Cave of the Winds only because you experienced the Crow's Nest.

In addition to missing the American power plant ruins, I'm sorry you also skipped the Niagara Power Vista directly north of the city limits, where you'd see the new (1960-ish) Niagara power project, but that tour of the closed plant on the Canadian side might be an adequate substitute. I'm also sorry you didn't try real authentic original Buffalo wings, and classic beef on weck, while you were here, or Niagara's unique and amazing pizza or steak subs, but Mother Cluckers is great chicken. We also have the best char-grilled hot dogs and frozen custard anywhere.

There are 25 Chipotle restaurants in Canada. 23 are in ON. (13 in Toronto). You guys were an hour away 😂

Wife and i are going june 2023.

Canada side is better but we did both on our trip last week

Wait, there’s a chipotle in North York in Toronto

I just did NY side few days ago and i can see that canada has the better views and go under the falls but as i was looking it seemed way more over built. NY side is better, goat island is great for peace and views.

I have been in both sides and I will definitely recommend both. Great video.

If you visit again, be sure to check out Cave of the Winds on the USA side where you can touch the waterfall!

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Just got back from the falls Canadian side. Looks like things are really starting to change to become more modern. Even the Imax theatre that was in this video has been knocked down to make way for the new. Still needs a little more work, but I think in time things will get better. A great free attraction I found by foot (so people would probably pay for parking) is the Niagara Glen cliff hiking trails that lead down to the Niagara River and down and around the whirlpool. There is a map you should take a picture of next to the metal staircase down a few flights of stories to some great hiking trails and rock climbing (so I saw).

Niagara falls would be better off as a 15 minute city .

Canadian Side is better 😂

I grew up south of Buffalo, roughly 70 or so miles from Niagara Falls proper, but would go there several times over the years. I've been to both sides many times. If you're talking about just the Falls itself, the Canadian side offers a much better view, whereas the American side you can get closer to the Falls overall. Cave of the Winds puts you directly between Niagara and Bridal Veil Falls, whereas Goat Island, Three Sisters Island, and Terrapin Point get you to the very edge of all three waterfalls. So from that perspective maybe the American side gets a slight edge. But if you're talking about all the things surrounding the actual Falls, it's difficult to put the American side ahead of the Canadian side. Clifton Hill is full of "touristy" things that are both good for families or an adult getaway. And even just off of Clifton Hill the rest of Niagara Falls, Ontario is a nice area. Niagara Falls, NY on the other hand looks like it could be the setting for an apocalyptic tv show or movie. But then just a short drive from Niagara Falls, Ontario is Niagara On The Lake, which is part of the wine region of Southern Ontario and has the feel of a quaint little town full of boutique shops and wineries. Lockport, NY however is a short drive from the American side of the Falls and offers cruises on the Erie Canal and through one of the most impressive systems of canal locks anywhere in the world, raising and lowering the ships that still traverse the canal 50 feet. And for family fun, I'd rather spend a day at Niagara Amusement Park on Grand Island, NY than at Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario. But to each their own. So to answer the question itself, I think it really depends on what you're looking for. Both sides have plenty to offer, the American side (more specifically the areas surrounding NF) might offer a bit more in terms of family entertainment, whereas the Canadian side might be a bit more adult oriented with some family activities available.

We used to bicycle around the American side and falls. Missing the boating on the Niagara River and Lake Erie. I was born and lived in Buffalo most of my life. Loved to ski and boat, etc. the area. Good university education and career too.

My ancestors in Buffalo,NY helped pay for that power plant. Buffalo was lighted fully with power under ground for the World's Fair. My grandfather in his senior years worked in the power regulator facility.

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Hey guys. I really enjoy watching your video. My husband and I are going to Niagara Falls for the first time in week of 4th of July. Thanks for sharing

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Both all the way I am actually a dual national ! So proud of exploring all Niagara on both sides 🇨🇦 🇺🇸

Canada side is much better

Food trucks? so you travel 1000’s of miles to see one of the worlds national wonders? and the food trucks are the thing ? LOL

Alas, there is not a Chipotle in Hawaii either. I was, of course, craving it when I was stuck in the commercial hell hole that is Waikiki and was surprised there wasn't one at least there. Nope. There is a bit of a knock-off independent place there but it was not nearly as good.

Canada side is like Vegas there’s lights it’s fun the New York side looks like a lemony snicket book cover it’s like sad tree with no leaves on it and you go what happened like why is that side so much worse the Canada side that’s the side

Canadian side no competition.

Thanks for sharing your experience 💞

Canadian side way better more to do tourist stuff!

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The canadian side is more prettier and developed.

I was on the canadian side last month and it was godly.

The Canadian side has far more tourist attractions!

I like the Canadian side better, it looks like people can enjoy the view without getting soaked wet, I love the parks with the miniature houses, the greenery and butterflies.❤❤

US side! Been there

They are both unique. I think the American side is more family-friendly, and cheaper, and the night views of the falls, from the observation deck cannot be beat. During the day, however, I think the views are better, on the Canadian side. Definitely, if you can, do both.

I love the Canada one, the only one I visit😹. I love watching the edge of the fall.

Both !

We need to go see the other side of USA…❤