The further south we travelled the less flags we saw. Obviously, being on the border, this place has a huge influence from the USA. This is unlike anywhere else in Canada, very touristy, geared for souvenirs and sightseeing. Hotels, shops, specialist attractions, someone seems to love them, the place was booming. The casino is thriving also. They do an excellent buffet, it is a great place to eat – reasonable too! Guess that means customers never have to leave the building, thus they can gamble 24/7!

The falls are the only reason to visit. The Canadian falls are far superior, which must annoy the US (hence many wars in the 19th century?)! The sheer volume of water which passes over the horseshoe is phenomenal. Having been to Victoria Falls, I was slightly disappointed, but the experience is totally different, with no development on the Zambian side. Niagara is quite random, with the bus and train stations in the old part of town, a part which is virtually abandoned. There are shuttles to the new part, but taxi drivers will happily exploit any innocent tourist, giving special guided tours on the way over!