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Day 47 – Niagara Falls

A cloud of mist ahead portended the Falls. In spite of the “world famous” nonsense associated with Niagara Falls, they didn’t disappoint us. We watched the water glide over the edge of the rock of the riverbed a few feet away and felt the thunder of the crashing river below (see photo). Wow!

Tall buildings in Buffalo loomed across the river. The current in the river ripped along. We arrived in Fort Erie, Ontario where we rode 2 miles to buy groceries. That done, we rode north for 9 miles on Niagara Parkway, mostly forsaking the parallel and bumpy Niagara Recreation Trail.

We followed the Adventure Cycling Association route all day starting with 12 miles on CR 24 (the Dexter Line) to Dexter and Port Bruce- a modest settlement- then 12 miles on CR 42 (the Nova Scotia Line) to Port Burnell where we enjoyed breakfast at Aunt Tilly’s. We continued east on the Glen Erie Line and CR 42(Lakeshore Drive) for 22 miles to Port Rowan, a more lively town with a small harbor (see photo).

One of the hills was so steep that we walked our bikes up the hill. When we arrived at Terry’s, he was leaving on an errand. He told us to make ourselves at home, which we did. After cleaning up, we cooked and ate dinner on the deck overlooking Lake Erie (see photo). Terry returned and we chatted about our outdoor adventures. What a grand place to stay!

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Day 47 – Niagara Falls

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