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Summer Vacations with an Edge: Niagara Falls? Really?

May 22, 2008 at 11:30 AM | by kjb | 3 Comments

Yes, you've seen Niagara Falls before, but have you ever ventured over the edge in a barrel? No? Here's a tour that's the next best thing--and probably a lot safer.

Available on either the Canadian or American side of the border, Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours offer a ride in the rapids just before you would otherwise plummet to your death below. The 1,500 hp boats go up to 65 mph during the tour, and stop just short of the falls at a rough patch of class six rapids. The less adventurous can choose an enclosed vessel for the 60-minute journey, but for the full experience take one of the "Wet Jets" and get soaked.

The ticket will set you back $56, but they're hiring for the summer season so maybe you can work for some free rides. After you've changed into some dry clothes, go grab a bite to eat at one of the, uh, "wonderful" restaurants on Clifton Hill.

Related Stories:
· Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours [Official Site]
· Summer Vacations with an Edge coverage [Jaunted]

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  1. DragonflyDreaming

    Jaunted Member

    WOOT!

    Headed that way this summer - - - totally going to give this a shot. Talk about an adrenaline orgasm!
    May 22, 2008 at 5:03 PM
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  1. dzot

    Jaunted Member

    Not how I remember it

    Unless I am mistaken, these boats go through the rapids downriver from the Falls.  They are not upriver where you would go over if, say, you had a sudden engine failure.  That would be truly insane and, I suspect, quite illegal.

    At least that's what they did when I rode them, check the website to be sure.  Not to say this isn't a blast.

    May 22, 2008 at 5:16 PM
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  1. kjb

    Jaunted Contributing Editor

    South of the Falls

    You're right, the boat does travel south of the Falls. I may have gotten a little overzealous with the description. Overall, you can't go over the Falls, but you could fall out and get hurt--so it's still fun! Hit up this link for a map of the routes.
    May 23, 2008 at 8:58 AM
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