I visited Niagara Falls, Canada this summer for the first time, and let me tell you, the experience was more exciting than I ever expected. Despite all the hype surrounding the infamous Niagara Falls, my initial impression before arriving was that the falls would be the only attraction, and even that would be meant to be viewed from afar. I was proven wrong, to say the least. Here are just a few of the fascinating attractions that Niagara Falls has to offer:

Our next stop was the long-awaited waterfalls. I was blown away by the picturesque view of the falls, and even more so when discovering that the tour would be given through a boat ride, titled the Maid of the Mist, that travels into the falls themselves. The Maid of the Mist blew me away — almost literally — as the feeling of the wind and water rushing towards you while traversing the falls is like none other. This was by far my favorite part of the visit.

Other than the tour by boat,  adjacent to the falls is an exhilarating zip line that presents both the thrill and outstanding view of Niagara Falls. Though watching other riders fly past the crystalline falls in front of you is exciting, experiencing the rush of the zipline on your own is an even greater thrill.

After experiencing all that Niagara Falls has to offer, the ideal next stop is the souvenir shop on your way out from the boat ride. The Top of the Falls Gift Shop even operates a green screen to take a photograph of your group in front of a background of the waterfalls. I personally love getting souvenirs and taking photos of the places I visit so I can preserve the memories, so this was the perfect conclusion to my visit.

After witnessing the wonders of Niagara Falls, I can confidently say it’s a must-see for anyone planning a trip to Canada. With an endless amount of entertainment and sight-seeing opportunities, Niagara Falls definitely lives up to its name.