We are Niagara's only riverfront hotel, offering a picturesque setting and a relaxing atmosphere less than four miles from Niagara Falls.

The Grandview Ballroom & International Courtyard, both overlooking the mighty Niagara River, are the perfect setting for your special events.  Enjoy the peaceful setting along our riverwalk after a day of sightseeing or a visit to the nearby Seneca Niagara Casino, just a four minute drive. 

About the River

The Niagara River has been cutting it's way across the shelf of rock known as the Niagara Escarpment between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie for about 20,000 years. The Niagara River is about 35 miles (56 Kilometers) long and is the natural outlet from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario. It is one of the worlds greatest sources of electricity in the Niagara Region. The elevation between the two lakes is about 326 feet (99 meters), with the half-way point occurring at the Falls. The total area drained by the Niagara River is approximately 264,000 square miles (684,000 square kilometers). Volume of flow of water is 1760 cubic miles per second during April to September 15 (8:00 AM to 10:00 PM) and September 16 through October 31 (8:00 AM to 8:00 PM). At all other dates and times, the flow of water is 880 cubic miles per second. The remaining water flow is removed upstream for production of hydro-electricity by the U.S. and Canada.

The American Falls

At 180 feet high, the American Falls is higher than the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. It is 1075 feet wide (328 meters). The American Falls looks spectacular at night, when it is lit with various combinations of colored lights. See lighting schedule later in this attractions list. Over the last century, The American Falls has undergone a dramatic face lift due to natural forces of erosion. Geologists predict that eventually the American Falls will transform into a succession of descending rapids. The diversion of water above the falls have slowed the forces of erosion. About 75,000 gallons of water flow over the American Falls each second, amounting to only 10% of Niagara's total water flow.

The Canadian Horseshoe Falls

The Canadian Falls is approximately 170 feet (52 meters) high. They are estimated to be 2200 feet (675 meters) wide. The depth of the river at the base of the falls is actually higher than the falls itself. The river's depth is estimated at 184 feet (56 meters). The flow of water over these falls is estimated at more than 42 cubic miles per second. The Canadian Falls was first described as "horseshoe" shaped in 1721.
You can go right up to the Falls on the Maid of the Mist, or you can go behind the Falls on the Journey Behind The Falls.

For additional fun, try the Cave of the Winds, which will take you on foot right up to the American Falls.  All are terrific experiences!