Underground Railroad Niagara

Niagara’s Underground Railroad

In the 1800s the Underground Railroad secretly flourished across the eastern side of the United States, helping slaves on their way to freedom. Because of its proximity, the Niagara region of upstate New York provided escaping slaves with the opportunity to cross the border into Canada.

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Niagara Falls Print - Framed

Framed Canvas Print of Niagara Falls Painting

Local artist, Anna Kovacevic, has been painting scenic vistas of the majestic Horseshoe Falls for over 25 years in her home town Niagara Falls where her realistic acrylic paintings … [Read More...]

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Old Fort Niagara

The British occupation of North America has numerous reminders of the past and one of them is the Old Fort Niagara. The Old Fort… [read more]

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Hydro-Electric Dam

The single greatest source of hydroelectric power in the world, the Niagara River is home to several power plants. The 2 most famous plants… [read more]

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natural attractions

Beamer Conservation

At the edge of the Escarpment, north of Grimsby, Beamer Memorial Conservation Area is an ideal location for viewing the annual spring raptor migration… [read more]

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