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Captain Joel Robinson

Read about how the Maid of the Mist boat traveled through the mighty Whirlpool Rapids.

Read the story of the rival of the Great Blondin

The most famous daredevil in the history of Niagara Daredevils is the Great Blondin.

A daredevil who challenged the Great Gorge Rapids and the Whirlpool in a long steel boat.

Small stories and attempts of more daredevils in their quest to challenge the Falls.

Some brief stories about daredevils attempts to reach fame in Niagara

One of the most extreme attempts to make a trip over the falls in a unique way.

The last daredevil to challenge the Falls and the first without any protection.

This railroad is now owned and operated by the Canadian National Railroad.

View the history of the first railroad in Upper Canada. This train railway began operations in 1834 and closed in 2001.