Horseshoe Falls

Horseshoe FallsHorseshoe Falls on the Niagara River, Ontario, Canada, during winter.

Horseshoe Falls, predominantly Canadian section of Niagara Falls on the Niagara River. It is separated from the American Falls by Goat Island and derives its name from its curving 3,000-foot (900-metre) crest.

This article was most recently revised and updated by John M. Cunningham.
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Article Title: Horseshoe Falls
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 23 June 2014
Access Date: February 22, 2025