This year has been filled with travel, and I feel incredibly lucky to have added so many new countries to my list. It is a big world, after all! Canada wasn’t originally part of my travel plans, but then again, neither was India. However, when I found affordable return flights from New York to Toronto, I thought, why not?
Exploring Niagara Falls and Toronto sounded like the perfect new adventure and a wonderful introduction to Canada!
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Toronto City
Canada is known for many things, from ice hockey and maple syrup to famously polite people, the Rocky Mountains, skiing, and, of course, Niagara Falls. Toronto felt wonderfully relaxed after the hustle and bustle of New York. It was also much cooler, which gave me the perfect opportunity to wear my vintage coats again!
I loved exploring the city on foot, from the Distillery District to the waterfront. Toronto has a distinctly urban feel, yet its colourful autumn trees looked beautiful against the city’s modern skyscrapers. However, nothing stood out quite like the iconic, free-standing CN Tower. It is so tall that it is almost impossible to miss!
Of course, one of the main reasons I wanted to experience Niagara Falls and Toronto was the world-famous natural wonder itself. Located around 90 minutes from Toronto by car, Niagara Falls was the part of this Canadian adventure I had been looking forward to the most.
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Niagara Falls
Although no official list exists, many people consider Niagara Falls one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Officially listed or not, it is absolutely worth visiting. And not only because you can admire it for free!
Niagara Falls is famous for the enormous volume of water flowing over it. During peak daytime tourist hours, more than 168,000 cubic metres of water rush over the crest every minute, even with some of the water diverted for hydroelectric power. The water originates from four of the Great Lakes before flowing along the Niagara River towards Lake Ontario.
It was absolutely breathtaking!
Seeing Niagara Falls in person felt almost unbelievable, and I was so glad I made the journey from Toronto. It was a chilly day in Canada, but no trip to the region would be complete without witnessing this spectacular natural wonder.
While you’re there, make sure you also visit Niagara-on-the-Lake. It is one of the most charming little towns in the area. The colourful autumn trees added to its idyllic atmosphere, and it was the perfect place to warm up with a hot drink and buy some local maple syrup. It is Canada, after all!
Exploring Niagara Falls and Toronto was the perfect introduction to my newest country.
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And so…
After a few days, my first stop in Canada came to an end, and what an amazing introduction it was! Canada had already impressed me. The people were incredibly friendly, the scenery was stunning, and Toronto was a wonderful city to explore.
I stayed for several days, which felt like enough time to experience Niagara Falls and Toronto and get a taste of this beautiful country. However, there was still so much more of Canada to discover. I wanted to experience its spectacular nature and wilderness, so it was time to fly from one side of the country to the other.
Vancouver, here I come... Read here: Banff National Park and Lake Louise
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