History of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

1846 - June 18 - The Toronto, Hamilton and Niagara Electro-Magnetic Telegraph Company opens Canada's first telegraph system, from Toronto to Hamilton and Niagara Falls.

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1857 - Church of Our Lady of Peace Shrine of St. Therese established at Niagara Falls

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1858 - Church of St. Patrick established at Niagara Falls

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1859 - Acrobat Crosses Gorge on Tightrope
1859, June 30 - French acrobat Charles Blondin (Jean-François Cravelet) crosses the Niagara Gorge from the US to Canada by tightrope before a crowd of 25,000; drinks champagne; does a back somersault; recrosses blindfolded, on a bicycle, on stilts, pushing a wheelbarrow while carrying his manager on his back; the so-called 'Prince of Manila'

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1873
NIAGARA, formerly NEWARK, an incorporated town of Ontario, co. of Niagara, situated on Lake Ontario, at the mouth of Niagara river, and on the C.S. R. (Erie and Niagara division), 36 miles S. of Toronto. It contains 4 churches, several stores and hotels, a telegraph office, and a printing office issuing a weekly newspaper. This is one of the oldest towns in the province, and was the scene of many stirring events in the beginning of the present century. In 1813, it was burned down by Gen. McClure, of the American army, in his retreat from the north. It is a favorite resort during the summer months fir pleasure and health seekers. Total value of imports for 1872 $26,633; exports $108. Pop. 1,600.
Lovell's gazetteer of British North America; J. Lovell; Montreal, 1873

1895 - Niagara
Niag'ara (formerly Newark), a town of Ontario, co. of Niagara, on Lake Ontario, at the mouth of Niagara River, and on the Canada Southern Railway, 36 miles S. of Toronto. It contains 4 churches, several stores and hotels, and a printing-office issuing a weekly newspaper. This is one of the oldest towns in the province, and is a favorite resort during the summer months for pleasure- and health seekers. In 1813 it was burned down by the American General McClure, in his retreat from the north. Pop. 1600.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1906
Niagara Falls, a banking town and port of entry of Welland co., Ontario, on the Niagara River, 2 miles below the falls, on the Michigan Central and other railroads. It has manufactures of carborundum, machine-shops, and wineries. The river here is crossed by two bridges. Pop. in 1901, 4244.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906

1913 - Church of St. Ann established at Niagara Falls

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1921 - SAVES TWO FROM DROWNING. Girl of 15 Rescues Sisters Half Mile Above Niagara Falls.
NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y., Aug. 12. - Fifteen-year-old Phyllis Perry of Chippewa, Ontario, rescued Wilma and Cora Baldry, 17 and 12 years old, respectively, daughters of City Market Clerk C. J. Baldry of Niagara Falls, Ontario, from drowning this afternoon a half mile above the falls.

Wilma was overcome while swimming, and was going down for the second time when her younger sister went to the rescue. She was being dragged down with her sister when Miss Perry dived from Navy Island, where the girls were campers, and brought the sisters to shore.
The New York Times
New York, New York
August 13, 1921

1924 - Church of the Sacred Heart established at Niagara Falls

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1930 - July 5 - Daredevil George Stathakis dies in a plunge over Niagara Falls in a barrel, but his turtle survives

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Niagara Falls
The first European explorers in the Niagara Peninsula were the French who came from the St. Lawrence Valley via Lake Ontario early in the 17th century. They engaged in the fur trade and missionary work as far west as Detroit and south towards the Ohio River, establishing a portage route around Niagara Falls to connect Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. In 1679 the French built stockade at the future location of Fort Niagara, calling it Fort Conti. This was followed by the first permanent settlement on the east bank of the Niagara River. The location was related to the need to defend their trade interests around the Great Lakes from the expansion of the American colonies.

The capture of Fort Niagara by the British in 1759 and the defeat of the French elsewhere in Canada led to a British settlement west of the Niagara River and later elsewhere in southern Ontario. Treaties with the Senecas in 1764 and the Mississauga in 1781 secured land for agricultural settlement to the west of the river. ... Read MORE...

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Niagara Falls, Ontario:
1. Niagara Falls
Observation Deck: Start your trip by visiting the iconic Niagara Falls. Take a stroll along the observation deck to marvel at the sheer power and beauty of the falls.

Maid of the Mist: Experience the falls up close by taking a boat tour on the Maid of the Mist. You'll get drenched, but it's totally worth it.

2. Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory
Immerse yourself in the beauty of thousands of butterflies in a tropical rainforest setting.

3. Clifton Hill
Known as the "Street of Fun," Clifton Hill is packed with attractions, restaurants, and entertainment.

SkyWheel: Take a ride on the giant Ferris wheel for stunning views of the falls and the surrounding area.

4. Hornblower Niagara Cruises
Similar to the Maid of the Mist, this boat tour provides an exhilarating experience, bringing you close to the base of the falls.

5. Journey Behind the Falls
Explore tunnels that lead you behind the falls, offering a unique perspective and the thunderous sound... Read MORE...