Welcome to Bravery Along the Niagara River, an exploration of the incredible interactions between people and the Niagara River throughout the last 200 years. As this tour unfolds, you will discover the ridiculous and extravagant ordeals that have taken place surrounding the wonder of nature that is Niagara Falls.

Today, the city of Niagara Falls is very different than what it used to be. However, the roaring falls that have attracted people to the region have not significantly changed since Europeans visited Niagara for the first time in the 1600's.

The Golden Age of prosperity for Niagara Falls in the 1860's was defined by acts of bravery and performances along the Niagara River that captured both local and international attention. This audio tour will take you on an adventure through the past, detailing both the heroic and tragic events that took place between the 1850's and 1920's along the Niagara River.

This tour is meant to be completed through a combination of short distance driving and walking. This tour is intended to educate and pique the interest of anyone who may be visiting Niagara, but does not know about its fascinating history. Niagara Falls is a very popular tour destination to people from all areas of the globe, but so many pass through without realizing the incredible history it holds.

Th starting point of this tour will be the Whirlpool Aeorcar, the best view point to see the startling class six rapids within the Niagara Gorge. From there you will be instructed to drive to the River Road lookout point, park at Bird Kingdom then walk to Rambler's Rest, the Horseshoe Falls and finally end at the Old Scow lookout point.

This tour is estimated to take 2+ hours depending on your pace and how frequently you may stop at other attractions along the way.

On this tour, we will visit the following sites:

Each location that we will visit on this tour was once the site of jaw dropping bravery, where people gathered to watch in anticipation, awaiting the fates of those who risked their lives in the Niagara River.

The tour route will begin at the Whirlpool Rapids Aerocar, and includes the following locations that will take you on a journey through the past.

Whirlpool Rapids

River Road Lookout

Rambler's Rest

Horseshoe Falls

The Old Scow Lookout