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Emergency:
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911 |
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(905) 688-2191 |
| Police Dept. (Non-Emergency): |
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(905) 688-4111 |
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(905) 356-1321 |
| CAA Emergency Road Service: |
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(905) 684-4396 |
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(905) 688-1847 |
| Hospitals: Greater Niagara General Hospital |
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(905) 358-0171 |
| POLICE |
In case of an emergency, dial 911. This emergency
number is available for the entire Niagara Region. |
| WEATHER & ROAD REPORTS |
Weather: 905 227-3393
Roads: Niagara 905 682-6641
Ontario: 1-800-268-1376 |
Newspapers
Niagara Falls has one daily newspaper, the Niagara Falls Review.
Radio and T.V.
CJRN (710 AM) is an all-news radio station. Buffalo radio Station WBFO (88.7 FM)
is a member of National Public Radio. CFLZ (91.9 FM) is operated by the Niagara
Parks Commission and provides information about events, attractions and bridges.
The major TV channels are 2(NBC), 4(CBS), 7(ABC) out of Buffalo, 5(CBC) and 9(CTV)
out of Toronto and 11(CHCH) out of Hamilton. |
| The coldest months in Niagara Falls are November through March, when temperatures
average between -6 and 4°C (21 and 39°F). Snowfall is abundant during
the winter months. April and October are also brisk. June, July and August are
balmier, with average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F).
Keep in mind that the falls affects local weather conditions. Even on the sunniest
days, visitors close to the falls can get quite wet from the mist if the wind
is blowing their way. Be prepared to wear rain gear or to don dry clothing. |
- the Canadian Horseshoe Falls plunges 52 metres (170 feet) into the Maid of
the Mist Pool.
- at the American Falls the water's vertical descent ranges from 21 to 34 metres
(70 to 110 feet) to the rock at the base of the Falls.
- the Niagara Gorge extends from the Falls for 11 kilometres (7 miles) downstream
to the foot of the escarpment at Queenston.
- more than 168,000 cubic metres (6 million cubic feet) of water go over the
crestline every minute during peak daytime tourist hours.
April to Sept. 15
8:00 am to 10:00 pm |
Sept. 16 to Oct. 31
8:00 am to 8:00 pm
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2832 cubic metres/sec |
All other dates and times
1416 cubic metres/sec |
The remainder of river flow is removed upstream from the Falls and shared equally
for hydroelectric generation by Canada and the United States. The total generating
capacity at Niagara is about 4.4 million kilowatts (5 million horsepower).
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