From the Welland Tribune:
Why not view one of the world’s most famous sights, high above the multitude of visitors clamouring to get close?
The mighty cataracts in Niagara Falls draw 20 million to the banks of the Niagara River each year. You can view the falls, by boat (Maid of the Mist), by air (Niagara Helicopter) or from a bridge (Rainbow Bridge).
My family decided to get high above the sight by choosing a new way, a ride on a wheel. The Niagara Sky Wheel to be exact and it is currently Canada’s largest observation wheel. It’s 53 meters (175 feet) tall and the circumference, is 166 meters (545 ft.) It’s located in the hub of things on Clifton Hill, which is within walking distance to the falls. This novel attraction opened in 2006. The giant wheel has 42 climate-controlled gondolas which were designed and built in Switzerland. Each gondola is enclosed almost entirely by windows, allowing for a 360 degree view of the surrounding area, including both the American and Horseshoe Falls.