How beautiful is Niagara Falls that 1 million people crowded to see during the solar eclipse?

The Niagara Falls on April 8, 2024, is destined to be recorded in the annals of history! This day marks a rare celestial spectacle: a solar eclipse. The phenomenon can be observed in some parts of Eastern Canada and the Mid-Eastern United States. The Niagara Falls, located on the border between the US and Canada, is an extremely popular observation spot. On this day, at least one million people gathered here to witness the solar eclipse. Due to the rarity of the solar eclipse, hotels near Niagara Falls were booked out early, and the prices were many times the usual rates. Although the weather wasn't great on the 8th, the thick clouds dispersed during the eclipse, making the sighting very worthwhile. Of course, the city of the falls is itself a super popular tourist destination. Although most of Niagara Falls is on the US side, the better view of the falls is actually from the Canadian side. Moreover, the urban development on the Canadian side is clearly superior to that of the US. There are mainly four ways to enjoy the falls in the city: 1️⃣ Viewing from the shore This is the most economical way. You can see the majestic Niagara Falls from the shore, where the massive water flow creates a mist that forms huge rainbows in the sunlight. 2️⃣ Taking a boat tour Both Canada and the US offer boat tours, and interestingly, the raincoats provided for protection against the mist from the falls are different colors in the two countries: one is red and the other is blue. 3️⃣ Viewing from the observation tower On the Canadian side, there is an observation tower (Illumination Tower), where visitors can ascend to the observation deck to overlook the panoramic view of the falls. There is also a revolving restaurant at the top of the tower. 4️⃣ Helicopter tour This is the most expensive option and offers the best view. Helicopter tours are available on both the US and Canadian sides. The city of the falls has well-developed hotels, B&Bs, and commerce. Additionally, the area near the city is a very famous Canadian ice wine region, and the ice wine here is very delicious.