International Railway Bridge

Toronto-NYC on the Maple Leaf train--not exactly a luxury trip

We took the Maple Leaf train from Toronto to NYC recently. Three things are guaranteed on this trip: 1. By the end of the 13-hour (or more) journey, the toilets will be disgusting because Amtrak doesn...

NIAGARA TO NEW YORK

After reading the bad reviews about this service it was with some trepidation that we embarked on this train. Yes there is a 2 hour wait once in US territory for security and immigration. We also wond...

The Niagara Falls to New York Amtrak/Maple Leaf Train

Be prepared. This is not the most memorable of train journeys but it will probably be one you will not forget. It starts from the sleepy and possibly unmanned Niagara Falls station on the Canadian si...

The historic International Railroad Bridge

We discovered the International Railroad Bridge while we walked besides the river. It was rusty, but still attractive. I took numerous pictures of it as it was attractive. There was a pond nearby. It ...

Best view is from the water!

If you like bridges and want to check this one out, take a harbour cruise from Buffalo that goes through the Black Rock Locks. This will be weather dependant - the captain of our ship explained when ...