How much do you know about the biggest waterfall in the USA? Before you take your Maid of the Mist boat tour, be sure to brush up on your knowledge with these Niagara Falls facts.
600,000 GALLONS
Approximately 600,000 gallons of water flow over Niagara Falls each second.
170 FEET
The average depth of the water below Niagara Falls is 170 feet. It’s as deep as the gorge is high!
THREE WATERFALLS
Niagara Falls is actually the collective name for three waterfalls—the Horseshoe Falls, the Bridal Veil Falls and the American Falls.
TWO COUNTRIES
The waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls overlap the international border between the U.S. and Canada.
90% FORTUNATE FISH
Fish actually travel over Niagara Falls—and around 90% of them survive the plunge.
FOUR GREAT LAKES
The water that flows over Niagara Falls comes from four of the five Great Lakes—Erie, Huron, Michigan and Superior.
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Schedule and Pricing
Get as close to the falls as any human can safely venture aboard the Maid of the Mist. See our schedule and start planning your trip.
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Maid of the Mist is located on the American side of Niagara Falls. If you’re planning on crossing the border as part of your journey, be sure to read this first.
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