p bThis book takes readers beyond the lights and the sounds of the City of the Falls to venture to lesser-known but equally fascinating sites that abound across the region.b pp The first-known European to gaze upon Niagara Falls was a Jesuit priest and explorer named Louis Hennepin in 1688. He took his somewhat exaggerated description of its size and power back to amazed Europeans. From then on, the
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p bThis book takes readers beyond the lights and the sounds of the City of the Falls to venture to lesser-known but equally fascinating sites that abound across the region.b pp The first-known European to gaze upon Niagara Falls was a Jesuit priest and explorer named Louis Hennepin in 1688. He took his somewhat exaggerated description of its size and power back to amazed Europeans. From then on, the Falls became a must-see destination for people from around the world and one of Canada's leading tourist attractions. pp But there is more to the Niagara region than a mighty cataract. There are the world-class hotels and casinos, the Shaw Festival, the wineries, the hydroelectric generators, the natural wonders, the historic sites, and the Welland Canal -- an engineering marvel and vital transportation link. pp This book is the story of the falls and beyond, covering p ul li The geological evolution of the Fallsli li Pioneering development of Ontario's hydroelectric powerli li Niagara's wine regionli li Niagara's Indigenous legacyli li The War of 1812li li Niagara's Black history and heritageli li Modern hotels and historic hostelriesli li The Niagara Parkwayli li Bridges across the Niagara Riverli li The gardens of Niagarali li Hiking trails and conservation areasli li Casinos, hotels and midway ridesli li The Shaw Festivalli li Historic downtown streetscapesli li Niagara's historic mansionsli li Lost villages and ghost townsli li Niagara's railway legacy, and more!liul pp
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