Geography & Climate

Niagara Falls, Ontario is 130 kilometres (81 mi) from Toronto by road. The area of the Niagara Region is 1800 square kilometres (718 sq mi). The city sits at 43°7′N, 79°4′W.

Topography

The city is built along the Niagara Falls waterfalls and the Niagara Gorge on the Niagara River which flows from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario.

Climate

The weather and climate for the Niagara Region of Ontario is moderate to extreme in both summer and winter. There are considerable extremes in either temperature or the type of weather that might be associated with locations that are in close proximity to a landmass such as the bodies of water surrounding the region.

Demographics

In 2006, the population of Niagara Falls was 82,184 persons, an increase of 4.3 percent from the previous 2001 census, slightly below national growth, while the metropolitan area enumerated 427,421 people.

The population of Niagara Falls is older than Canada in general in terms of age structure. Youths under 14 years of age number 18.09%, while those of retirement age number 17.03% showing a continuous ageing trend. Some 5,130 (6.57%) inhabitants described themselves visible minorities (non-white/non-European). 83.97% of Niagara Falls city residents self-identified with Christian denominations. The largest denominations consist of Catholic (41.99%), Protestant (36.80%), and 5.18% other Christian mostly Orthodox, 14.10% claimed no religious affiliation, while minor religions (1.93%) including Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, and Muslim accounted for the rest.

Demographics Ethnic Origin Population Percent English 22,880 29.32% Italian 15,425 19.77% Scottish 13,910 17.82% Irish 11,200 14.35% French 8,710 11.16% Source: 2001 Census of Canada

Communities
Chippawa
Crowland
Niagara Falls
Silvertown
Stamford
Willoughby

Niagara Falls Neighbourhoods
Clifton Hill
Downtown
Fallsview
Lundy's Lane
Whirlpool/Glenview

Business and Tourist Centers
Clifton Hill District
Fallsview
Lundy's Lane