Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
…is one of the most important British garrisons used during the War of 1812 to repel invading American forces. It has been fully restored for everyone to enjoy and take…
Thorold, Ontario
The City of Thorold is 85 square kilometres located along the Welland Canal just South of the City of St. Catharines. Thorold is famous for the St. Lawrence Seaway and…
Tunnel Intake & Outlet History
…and under Niagara Parks Commission land east of the former Toronto Power Station reaching the river west of Dufferin Islands. The intake complex will consist of a submerged bell-mouth structure…
Schoellkopf Power Plant
…fourth Canal Company. In 1879, Schoellkopf started the Schoellkopf Chemical and Dye Company for his two sons named Jacob and Hugo. Schoellkopf found new customers for his powerhouse and soon…
Sir Adam Beck Station #1
…Adam Beck and the private power syndicate ended when the Ontario Hydro Power Commission purchased the Toronto Power Plant and the Toronto Electric Light Company. In 1925, Sir Adam Beck…
Robert Moses Generating Station
…the construction of a new power station with a giant reservoir to be located further downstream near Lewiston. This power plant was estimated to cost $800 million dollars and took…
The Great Blondin
…for hundreds of thousands of sightseers. One of his acts included pushing a wheelbarrow along as he crossed. On September 8th 1860, Blondin completed his final tight rope crossing of…
Captain Matthew Webb
…his years at sea, he became a very good swimmer. He became famous for his swimming achievements. Many of these achievements were from saving human lives, or for feats such…
Peter “Bowser” Nissen
In July 1900, Peter Nissen came to Niagara Falls in an attempt to conquer the Niagara River. Nissen brought a specially built boat with him for this feat. His boat…
Charles Stephens
…disagreed with this idea and decided to carry out with his plans. The barrel was heavy and was designed with straps for Stephens’ arms. As means for steering, Stephens strapped…