Geography of Niagara
…8° degrees Celsius (72° to 46° degrees Fahrenheit). Nightly temperatures range from 13° to 1° degrees Celsius (55° to 34° degrees Fahrenheit). It is usually unlikely for snow prior to…
Erosion in the Niagara Region
…erosion rate is caused by two major factors: The limestone cap rock, which the water is currently flowing over, is more resistant to erosion. This limestone layer began approximately 0.5…
The Ice Booms in Niagara
…boom is flexible. It is designed to assist in the formation of a stable ice arch at the mouth of the Niagara River. The ice boom will not stop all…
The French Settlement in Niagara
…voyage while returning to Niagara. To ensure the security of the portage that La Salle had developed, he attempted to build a fort called “Fort Conde” where Fort Niagara now…
The Loretto Covent
…the Niagara Gorge. He deeded six acres to the Sisters of Loretto. The Loretto Convent began in 1861 at the former site of a tavern called “Canada House”. This tavern…
The Battle of Chippawa
…forces back to Chippawa in order to re-supply his army. Major General Brown had decided to by-pass Fort George and attack Burlington Heights instead. Brown reasoned that if Burlington Heights…
Village of Elgin
…town was changed to the Town of Clifton. On June 19th 1856, the Village of Elgin amalgamated with the Village of Clifton to become known as the Town of Clifton….
The Second Falls View Suspension Bridge
…was called. They immediately placed orders with several rolling mills to provide the materials required to rebuild this bridge. Fortunately for the board, the patterns had not been destroyed at…
The Queenston-Lewiston Steel Arch Bridge
…five person committee to study proposals for a new bridge connecting Queenston and Lewiston. This committee included Government of Ontario Ministers: James N. Allan, Charles Daley, William Nickle, Ray Connell…
Port Colborne, Ontario
…facility available for the weary sailors whether staying for a few hours or a few days. Population is 18,451 people. Attractions & Events The Welland Canal and Lock…