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OFFICIAL BLOG OF NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM |
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NIAGARA’S ICE BRIDGE AND SHACKS
By GEORGE BAILEY
2011-03-10 14:23:31
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Niagara Falls now has one of the nicest ice-bridges in years. An ice-bridge is the formation of ice below the falls from the Canadian to the U.S. side of the border.
Up until 1912, small temporary shacks were found on this ice-bridge. From these shacks hawkers sold just about anything. You could purchase a tintype photograph, souvenirs and even bootleg whiskey. The practice was abandoned after three people lost their lives when the ice-bridge broke up.
It is now illegal to enter onto the ice-bridge. Not only would it be foolish to do so but you’d also get a large fine.
For more details, visit:
http://niagarafallstourism.com
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