Niagara River Whirlpool Aero Car Ontario Canada

A ride in the Whirlpool Aero Car in Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada is fascinating as you cross over the ferocious rapids along the Niagara River.

Along the Niagara River Parkway, 3.2 miles north of Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada, the Spanish Aero Car, now known as the Whirlpool Aero Car, takes passengers on a ride over the Whirlpool Rapids, 250 feet above the river. With permission from the State of New York and the US Government, due to the location it would cross over the Niagara River, the Spanish Aero Car was built in Bilboa, Spain and began running in August, 1916.

Back and forth the Aero Car went operating on a single engine which aids a steel looped cable. The car was held by six one inch steel cables with each cable being attached to an anchoring point on one side while being controlled by a 10 ton counterweight on the opposite end. ... continue below the picture...