Things to Do in Niagara Falls for Every Season
Updated: Oct 10, 2023
09 Power Generation
The force of tons of naturally falling water has captured the imagination of engineers since electric power was first put to use for factories and homes. It was of course used locally for direct power before that, but in the closing years of the 1800s, Niagara became home to several power generation projects which included long-distance transmission to the city of Buffalo, New York. Success here led the growth of industry locally and the spread of electric power as an industrial resource. Currently, Niagara supplies a large portion of the power needs of both New York State and Ontario, Canada. Ontario Hydro generating plants are visible along the Niagara Parkway, especially by helicopter.
