On March 9th, back when it felt a little safer to do some limited solo travel, I took a little evening trip to parts of the Niagara Escarpment. These are my photos - they seem like ages ago!
I started at the Brock Monument, dedicated to Major General Sir Isaac Brock, one of Canada's heroes of the War of 1812 and the site of the Battle of Queenston Heights.
The Queenston Heights has a breathtaking view of the Niagara Escarpment, and there is a monument to Laura Secord who risked her life by warning of an impending attack
The views of the Niagara River valley from the Escarpment at the Queenston Heights are absolutely stunning
The views of the Niagara River valley from the Escarpment at the Queenston Heights are absolutely stunning
The views of the Niagara River valley from the Escarpment at the Queenston Heights are absolutely stunning
This is where the Niagara River flows into Lake Ontario after tumbling down Niagara Falls
Looking up at the Brock Monument from nearer to the river valley
Queenston Heights is where the Niagara River valley started, and over 12,000+ years the falls eroded the valley a huge amount
The power of Niagara Falls has turned the Niagara River valley into a treacherous cliff indeed!
The depth of the erosion power of the Niagara River
The deep Niagara River valley
Looking towards Niagara Falls, the Queenston-Lewiston bridge crosses the Niagara River valley
From closer to the river, another view of the valley as it flows towards Lake Ontario
As the sun started to set, I made my way back to my car and departed Queenston Heights
The sun sets behind the Brock Monument
The sun sets behind the Brock Monument
My next stop, impressive as anything at night - Niagara Falls
The lighting system has been upgraded in recent years to powerful and very colourful LED bulbs that make Niagara Falls glow at night
Niagara Falls in blue
Niagara Falls in red and pink
Niagara Falls in blue and green
Niagara Falls from further distance
And way to go Canada for beaming rainbow colours all over the American Falls!
