
Disease, Dismemberment, and Disaster: A Bus & Walking Tour Through Niagara’s Perilous Past
Disease, Dismemberment, and Disaster: A Bus & Walking Tour Through Niagara’s Perilous Past
Disease, Dismemberment, and Disaster: A Bus & Walking Tour Through Niagara’s Perilous Past
Cost:
Adults - $45.00
Children Under 18 - FREE
Duration:
2 hours
Uncover the darker side of Niagara Falls history on this gripping 2 hours bus and walking tour through the city’s perilous past. Step back into the mid 19th century, when industrial ambition collided with limited medical knowledge, creating an environment ripe for accidents, epidemics, and unconventional treatments.
Explore the hidden stories of dangerous working conditions, gruesome mishaps, and the everyday resilience of those who built a life amid the chaos. This is history told unfiltered—raw, riveting, and unforgettable.
Meet Your Guides
Amie Gustafson
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