Maid of the Mist, Niagara Falls Video

Just going through some of my videos that are sitting around and though I would put a little something together since it is raining right now in Rio.

Maid of the Mist: Niagara Falls Up Close and Personal

Horseshoe Falls

For our last day in Canada we headed back to Niagara Falls and took an up close and personal look at the falls on the boat Maid of the Mist - and it was AWESOME! You can get on the boat either on the American side or the Canadian side, we chose the Canadian side - obviously, since we were in Canada.

First, I got my lovely blue rain poncho, slipped it on, then boarded the Maid of the Mist. The boat first cruises past American and Bridalveil Falls, then heads to Horseshoe Falls - this is where the huge excitement begins! The churning water below is like a hot tub with jets blasting full power, the falls are roaring all around you, and mist is coming from all directions! So great!

Enjoying the Maid of the Mist

Since I have a super awesome waterproof camera I was able to take some really great photos and video. This is a blessing and a curse - great photos, but I found that I was spending too much time looking at the falls through my digital screen than actually taking the falls in. Good thing that I had the presence of mind to notice, and took time to put my camera down and really take in the immensity and power of the falls.

I think everybody would have agreed that the Maid of the Mist was the highlight of our visit to Niagara Falls (besides enjoying each others company, of course). I would highly recommend the maid of the Mist to anyone visiting Niagara Falls. If you aren't able to go on the boat ride at least go to the viewing deck on the Canadian side - it is a really great view!

View from the viewing deck