Niagara Falls is located in both Canada and the United States.

Where Niagara Falls Is

  • Niagara Falls sits on the Niagara River, which forms part of the border between Ontario, Canada, and New York State, USA.
  • The waterfalls themselves span this border, so they are a natural attraction shared by the two countries.

Which Parts Are In Which Country

  • Horseshoe Falls (the largest section, often seen in photos) straddles the international border but is mostly on the Canadian side, in Ontario.
  • American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls are entirely on the U.S. side, in New York State.

Nearby Cities

  • On the Canadian side, the bordering city is Niagara Falls, Ontario.
  • On the U.S. side, the bordering city is Niagara Falls, New York.

So if someone asks “Niagara Falls located in which country?”, the precise answer is: in both Canada and the United States.