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Niagara Falls -- Spectacular
We returned last night from our trip to Niagara Falls. What a great
place to visit! We stayed on the Canada side, at the Jellystone Campground. I'd not recomment it. Too close to a major highway, the QEW, with too much noise. And, the 'free shuttle' to the falls doesn't begin operating until Memorial day weekend. We bought an 'Adventure Pass' for $39.95 each. This is definitely worthwhile. It includes the major activities and provides for discounts at some of the other activities. This includes the Maid of the Mist, which is a 'must do' if you visit. Mrs H wanted to ride a helicopter, so we did. It's a little pricey, but what with global warming and all, it may not be around in the future. So we did it while we could. Spectacular views! We didn't see any helicopters other than the ones from the place we rode, on the Canadian side. Don't know if there are still American helicopters going or not, but we saw only the blue ones over the falls. The Canadian side has most of the attractions, and is very beautiful. The American side has a nice parkway, but Niagara Falls, NY, appears to be a rundown suburb of Buffalo. (Sorry, Loogy, but that's just my opinion.) It costs money every time one crosses into Canada. Supposedly, this is to pay for the bridges. I wish the USA would charge also. When I mentioned this posibility to a US Customs agent, he said he'd love to charge anyone with a US passport $1.00, and anyone without the passport $500.00! At one crossing we got in line and quickly noticed that our line was very slow. The other lines were moving at least five times as fast as ours (we would move one car length when the line next to us was moving five cars). When we finally got to the window, the Canadian customs started with the questions. We'd been through this a couple times already, so we expected nothing new. Then the guy started on weapons. We didn't have any and told him so. He then proceeded to lecture us on the problems we would face if we lied to him and were searched. He gave us another chance to 'come clean'. Then he asked if I owned any weapons, and what were they. I told him - shotgun, rifle, couple pistols. Again he offered a chance to come clean - telling us how much trouble we would be in if they found a weapon. This guy was unreal! But, we then understood why our line had taken so long. All the Canadian customs were concerned with the importation of weapons. This guy was paranoid about it.. Anyway, the trip was great. If you've never been, I'd highly recommend this place as a 'must see'. Plan on at least two days to see everything. -- John H For a great time, go here first... http://tinyurl.com/d3vxvm |
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On May 7, 10:11*am, John H wrote:
We returned last night from our trip to Niagara Falls. What a great place to visit! We stayed on the Canada side, at the Jellystone Campground. I'd not recomment it. Too close to a major highway, the QEW, with too much noise. And, the 'free shuttle' to the falls doesn't begin operating until Memorial day weekend. We bought an 'Adventure Pass' for $39.95 each. This is definitely worthwhile. It includes the major activities and provides for discounts at some of the other activities. This includes the Maid of the Mist, which is a 'must do' if you visit. Mrs H wanted to ride a helicopter, so we did. It's a little pricey, but what with global warming and all, it may not be around in the future. So we did it while we could. Spectacular views! We didn't see any helicopters other than the ones from the place we rode, on the Canadian side. Don't know if there are still American helicopters going or not, but we saw only the blue ones over the falls. The Canadian side has most of the attractions, and is very beautiful. The American side has a nice parkway, but Niagara Falls, NY, appears to be a rundown suburb of Buffalo. (Sorry, Loogy, but that's just my opinion.) It costs money every time one crosses into Canada. Supposedly, this is to pay for the bridges. I wish the USA would charge also. When I mentioned this posibility to a US Customs agent, he said he'd love to charge anyone with a US passport $1.00, and anyone without the passport $500.00! At one crossing we got in line and quickly noticed that our line was very slow. The other lines were moving at least five times as fast as ours (we would move one car length when the line next to us was moving five cars). When we finally got to the window, the Canadian customs started with the questions. We'd been through this a couple times already, so we expected nothing new. Then the guy started on weapons. We didn't have any and told him so. He then proceeded to lecture us on the problems we would face if we lied to him and were searched. He gave us another chance to 'come clean'. Then he asked if I owned any weapons, and what were they. I told him - shotgun, rifle, couple pistols. Again he offered a chance to come clean - telling us how much trouble we would be in if they found a weapon. This guy was unreal! But, we then understood why our line had taken so long. All the Canadian customs were concerned with the importation of weapons. This guy was paranoid about it.. Anyway, the trip was great. If you've never been, I'd highly recommend this place as a 'must see'. Plan on at least two days to see everything. -- John H For a great time, go here first...http://tinyurl.com/d3vxvm Yep, there's a lot of chemical and other factories in Niagara Falls, NY, that was originally headquartered there to take advantage of cheap power. But, there are a lot of good things to see and do there. I don't care much for the Canadian side. Too touristy, and tacky. Did you get a chance to do the Robert Moses power plant tour? If not, you missed a good one! Did you get to do the Journey Behind the Falls tour? That's spectacular! |
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Niagara Falls -- Spectacular
On Thu, 07 May 2009 10:11:10 -0400, John H
wrote: We bought an 'Adventure Pass' for $39.95 each. This is definitely worthwhile. It includes the major activities and provides for discounts at some of the other activities. This includes the Maid of the Mist, which is a 'must do' if you visit. You convinced me about the boat ride. I could pass, but it wouldn't be fair to the wife. Aw, I admit it. I want that ride. Do the rain coats stink? What are the other "major activities"? I stopped there once on the way to Buffalo. Entered at Detroit and drove in Canada from there. Do they require a passport now? I don't have one. Might affect my plans. (-: --Vic |
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Niagara Falls -- Spectacular
On Thu, 07 May 2009 09:52:27 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote: On Thu, 07 May 2009 10:11:10 -0400, John H wrote: We bought an 'Adventure Pass' for $39.95 each. This is definitely worthwhile. It includes the major activities and provides for discounts at some of the other activities. This includes the Maid of the Mist, which is a 'must do' if you visit. You convinced me about the boat ride. I could pass, but it wouldn't be fair to the wife. Aw, I admit it. I want that ride. Do the rain coats stink? What are the other "major activities"? I stopped there once on the way to Buffalo. Entered at Detroit and drove in Canada from there. Do they require a passport now? I don't have one. Might affect my plans. (-: --Vic Here are the requirements for documents: *********************************** Passport Requirement by Land or Sea Effective January 31, 2008 U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers will no longer accept oral declarations of U.S. or Canadian citizenship from those traveling by land or sea. U.S. and Canadian travelers will be required to present: * A government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license and * A birth certificate or other proof of citizenship; * Or - for youth 18 and under - a birth certificate alone Or one of the following from the list below: * A valid Passport* * NEXUS Card * SENTRI Card * FAST Card * U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Card * Military ID and Official Orders * I-551 Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) for U.S. legal residents This is from: http://www.consular.canada.usembassy...equirement.asp *************************************** The rain coats on the boat ride do the job quite well. I used my digital camera, without the case, and kept it under the coat. The coat isn't needed until the boat is right up at the base of the falls. Even then, it's possible to get to places in the boat which are dry. Once we got back, we were both dry under the coat. It's definitely an experience worth trying. Here's what we bought. Well worth the money! http://www.niagaraparks.com/nfgg/discountpass.php -- John H For a great time, go here first... http://tinyurl.com/d3vxvm |
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On Thu, 07 May 2009 14:23:49 -0400, John H
wrote: Here are the requirements for documents: *********************************** Passport Requirement by Land or Sea Effective January 31, 2008 U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers will no longer accept oral declarations of U.S. or Canadian citizenship from those traveling by land or sea. U.S. and Canadian travelers will be required to present: * A government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license and * A birth certificate or other proof of citizenship; * Or - for youth 18 and under - a birth certificate alone Or one of the following from the list below: * A valid Passport* * NEXUS Card * SENTRI Card * FAST Card * U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Card * Military ID and Official Orders * I-551 Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) for U.S. legal residents This is from: http://www.consular.canada.usembassy...equirement.asp *************************************** The rain coats on the boat ride do the job quite well. I used my digital camera, without the case, and kept it under the coat. The coat isn't needed until the boat is right up at the base of the falls. Even then, it's possible to get to places in the boat which are dry. Once we got back, we were both dry under the coat. It's definitely an experience worth trying. Here's what we bought. Well worth the money! http://www.niagaraparks.com/nfgg/discountpass.php Thanks, John. Real helpful. --Vic |
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Niagara Falls -- Spectacular
On Thu, 07 May 2009 14:00:22 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote: On Thu, 07 May 2009 14:23:49 -0400, John H wrote: Here are the requirements for documents: *********************************** Passport Requirement by Land or Sea Effective January 31, 2008 U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers will no longer accept oral declarations of U.S. or Canadian citizenship from those traveling by land or sea. U.S. and Canadian travelers will be required to present: * A government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license and * A birth certificate or other proof of citizenship; * Or - for youth 18 and under - a birth certificate alone Or one of the following from the list below: * A valid Passport* * NEXUS Card * SENTRI Card * FAST Card * U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Card * Military ID and Official Orders * I-551 Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) for U.S. legal residents This is from: http://www.consular.canada.usembassy...equirement.asp *************************************** The rain coats on the boat ride do the job quite well. I used my digital camera, without the case, and kept it under the coat. The coat isn't needed until the boat is right up at the base of the falls. Even then, it's possible to get to places in the boat which are dry. Once we got back, we were both dry under the coat. It's definitely an experience worth trying. Here's what we bought. Well worth the money! http://www.niagaraparks.com/nfgg/discountpass.php Thanks, John. Real helpful. --Vic Hope you have a great time! -- John H For a great time, go here first... http://tinyurl.com/d3vxvm |
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On May 7, 9:11*am, John H wrote:
We returned last night from our trip to Niagara Falls. What a great place to visit! We stayed on the Canada side, at the Jellystone Campground. I'd not recomment it. Too close to a major highway, the QEW, with too much noise. And, the 'free shuttle' to the falls doesn't begin operating until Memorial day weekend. We bought an 'Adventure Pass' for $39.95 each. This is definitely worthwhile. It includes the major activities and provides for discounts at some of the other activities. This includes the Maid of the Mist, which is a 'must do' if you visit. Mrs H wanted to ride a helicopter, so we did. It's a little pricey, but what with global warming and all, it may not be around in the future. So we did it while we could. Spectacular views! We didn't see any helicopters other than the ones from the place we rode, on the Canadian side. Don't know if there are still American helicopters going or not, but we saw only the blue ones over the falls. The Canadian side has most of the attractions, and is very beautiful. The American side has a nice parkway, but Niagara Falls, NY, appears to be a rundown suburb of Buffalo. (Sorry, Loogy, but that's just my opinion.) It costs money every time one crosses into Canada. Supposedly, this is to pay for the bridges. I wish the USA would charge also. When I mentioned this posibility to a US Customs agent, he said he'd love to charge anyone with a US passport $1.00, and anyone without the passport $500.00! At one crossing we got in line and quickly noticed that our line was very slow. The other lines were moving at least five times as fast as ours (we would move one car length when the line next to us was moving five cars). When we finally got to the window, the Canadian customs started with the questions. We'd been through this a couple times already, so we expected nothing new. Then the guy started on weapons. We didn't have any and told him so. He then proceeded to lecture us on the problems we would face if we lied to him and were searched. He gave us another chance to 'come clean'. Then he asked if I owned any weapons, and what were they. I told him - shotgun, rifle, couple pistols. Again he offered a chance to come clean - telling us how much trouble we would be in if they found a weapon. This guy was unreal! But, we then understood why our line had taken so long. All the Canadian customs were concerned with the importation of weapons. This guy was paranoid about it.. Anyway, the trip was great. If you've never been, I'd highly recommend this place as a 'must see'. Plan on at least two days to see everything. -- John H For a great time, go here first...http://tinyurl.com/d3vxvm Excellent John. I'm glad you and the wife had a safe and enjoyable trip. |
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On May 7, 10:11*am, John H wrote:
We returned last night from our trip to Niagara Falls. What a great place to visit! We stayed on the Canada side, at the Jellystone Campground. I'd not recomment it. Too close to a major highway, the QEW, with too much noise. And, the 'free shuttle' to the falls doesn't begin operating until Memorial day weekend. We bought an 'Adventure Pass' for $39.95 each. This is definitely worthwhile. It includes the major activities and provides for discounts at some of the other activities. This includes the Maid of the Mist, which is a 'must do' if you visit. Mrs H wanted to ride a helicopter, so we did. It's a little pricey, but what with global warming and all, it may not be around in the future. So we did it while we could. Spectacular views! We didn't see any helicopters other than the ones from the place we rode, on the Canadian side. Don't know if there are still American helicopters going or not, but we saw only the blue ones over the falls. The Canadian side has most of the attractions, and is very beautiful. The American side has a nice parkway, but Niagara Falls, NY, appears to be a rundown suburb of Buffalo. (Sorry, Loogy, but that's just my opinion.) It costs money every time one crosses into Canada. Supposedly, this is to pay for the bridges. I wish the USA would charge also. When I mentioned this posibility to a US Customs agent, he said he'd love to charge anyone with a US passport $1.00, and anyone without the passport $500.00! At one crossing we got in line and quickly noticed that our line was very slow. The other lines were moving at least five times as fast as ours (we would move one car length when the line next to us was moving five cars). When we finally got to the window, the Canadian customs started with the questions. We'd been through this a couple times already, so we expected nothing new. Then the guy started on weapons. We didn't have any and told him so. He then proceeded to lecture us on the problems we would face if we lied to him and were searched. He gave us another chance to 'come clean'. Then he asked if I owned any weapons, and what were they. I told him - shotgun, rifle, couple pistols. Again he offered a chance to come clean - telling us how much trouble we would be in if they found a weapon. This guy was unreal! But, we then understood why our line had taken so long. All the Canadian customs were concerned with the importation of weapons. This guy was paranoid about it.. Anyway, the trip was great. If you've never been, I'd highly recommend this place as a 'must see'. Plan on at least two days to see everything. -- John H For a great time, go here first...http://tinyurl.com/d3vxvm All the Canadian customs were concerned with the importation of weapons. This guy was paranoid about it.. Having dealt with Guards for 25 years on BOTH sides...ALL the guards on BOTH sides are dickheads. You get snarky, you get searched. They hold the power in their turf. IMO...they're schooled in body language. |
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wrote in message ... On May 7, 10:11 am, John H wrote: We returned last night from our trip to Niagara Falls. What a great place to visit! We stayed on the Canada side, at the Jellystone Campground. I'd not recomment it. Too close to a major highway, the QEW, with too much noise. And, the 'free shuttle' to the falls doesn't begin operating until Memorial day weekend. We bought an 'Adventure Pass' for $39.95 each. This is definitely worthwhile. It includes the major activities and provides for discounts at some of the other activities. This includes the Maid of the Mist, which is a 'must do' if you visit. Mrs H wanted to ride a helicopter, so we did. It's a little pricey, but what with global warming and all, it may not be around in the future. So we did it while we could. Spectacular views! We didn't see any helicopters other than the ones from the place we rode, on the Canadian side. Don't know if there are still American helicopters going or not, but we saw only the blue ones over the falls. The Canadian side has most of the attractions, and is very beautiful. The American side has a nice parkway, but Niagara Falls, NY, appears to be a rundown suburb of Buffalo. (Sorry, Loogy, but that's just my opinion.) It costs money every time one crosses into Canada. Supposedly, this is to pay for the bridges. I wish the USA would charge also. When I mentioned this posibility to a US Customs agent, he said he'd love to charge anyone with a US passport $1.00, and anyone without the passport $500.00! At one crossing we got in line and quickly noticed that our line was very slow. The other lines were moving at least five times as fast as ours (we would move one car length when the line next to us was moving five cars). When we finally got to the window, the Canadian customs started with the questions. We'd been through this a couple times already, so we expected nothing new. Then the guy started on weapons. We didn't have any and told him so. He then proceeded to lecture us on the problems we would face if we lied to him and were searched. He gave us another chance to 'come clean'. Then he asked if I owned any weapons, and what were they. I told him - shotgun, rifle, couple pistols. Again he offered a chance to come clean - telling us how much trouble we would be in if they found a weapon. This guy was unreal! But, we then understood why our line had taken so long. All the Canadian customs were concerned with the importation of weapons. This guy was paranoid about it.. Anyway, the trip was great. If you've never been, I'd highly recommend this place as a 'must see'. Plan on at least two days to see everything. -- John H For a great time, go here first...http://tinyurl.com/d3vxvm All the Canadian customs were concerned with the importation of weapons. This guy was paranoid about it.. Having dealt with Guards for 25 years on BOTH sides...ALL the guards on BOTH sides are dickheads. You get snarky, you get searched. They hold the power in their turf. IMO...they're schooled in body language. ************************************************** ******************* If JohnnyPrepH showed half the bad attitude at the border as he shows daily in here..... he's lucky that not all the Canadian guards are armed yet. |
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