| For most people, Niagara Falls is known as a | | | | waters. For those that prefer their water a little |
| thunderous wonder of the world where millions of | | | | warmer, the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark offers |
| gallons of water cascade into the deep pool which | | | | flumes, hot springs, a plunge pool and tidal wave pool, |
| sits on the border of Canada and the USA. The | | | | an arcade, beach club and a Planet Hollywood |
| waterfall is one of the biggest natural attractions in | | | | restaurant. |
| the world, drawing approximately 20 million visitors | | | | For those who'd prefer to stay dry, the Niagara |
| every year, but for athletes, Niagara is much more | | | | Vintage Wine Tour offers an insight into the Niagara |
| than 168,000 square meters of water pouring over | | | | wine region, deemed one of the best wineries in |
| the face of the falls every minute. | | | | Canada and famous for its brand of "ice wine". Here |
| Every year the town hosts the renowned Niagara | | | | a variety of tours are on offer, ranging from the |
| Falls International Marathon. The 26 mile course begins | | | | three hour "Espersso" tour, to the evening "Wine and |
| by the Albright-Knox Gallery in Buffalo N.Y, travelling | | | | Dine tour". |
| along the majestic parkways of Buffalo and then | | | | Runners and supporters of the marathon can find a |
| crossing the Peace Bridge into the historic town of | | | | wide range of hotels in Niagara and the surrounding |
| Fort Erie, Ontario. Runners then follow the route | | | | area, though it is advised that bookings are made |
| alongside the beautiful Niagara River Parkway before | | | | well in advance of the event, as accommodation |
| crossing the finish line at the Niagara Falls themselves. | | | | does fill up fast, with over 4000 runners from over |
| The Niagara Falls International Marathon is unique in | | | | 30 countries all descending on Niagara for the race. |
| that it's the only marathon that starts in one country | | | | Hundreds of volunteers also line the course to |
| and finishes in another. The course is also fairly flat | | | | provide runners with liquid refreshment, and |
| and therefore fast and has hosted two USA men's | | | | washroom and medical units are stationed along the |
| Olympic trials (in 1980 and 1984) and also the World | | | | route to assist anyone in need. In running circles the |
| Veteran's Games marathon in 1995. | | | | route is considered one of the easiest and most |
| Race supporters will find plenty to do aside from | | | | enjoyable marathons in North America and is a |
| cheering; to get up close and personal with the falls | | | | particularly good marathon for those attempting their |
| themselves, take a boat trip on the Maid of the Mist | | | | first ever race. |
| which brings tourists very close to the pounding | | | | |