I was thinking almost the same thing minus the American part. For the most part, the place looks like a shit hole. I was expecting more of an upscale look/feel to the city.
There are upscale areas of the Falls but for the most part Niagara Falls has always been a shit hole pal, both sides, the American side is MUCH worse, not even close.
The Niagara Region is depressed economically.
Quite a difference from here to say Medicine Hat Alberta and Swift Current Saskatchewan where the skies were clear and blue and everyone was driving shiny new pickup trucks, lots of $$$ in Western Canada, I may be returning to Saskatchewan sooner than planned.
Niagara Fallsview casino has given the area a little bit of life but its still a white trash town.
I went to a strip club last night and first thing I see as soon as I get in the door are two Quebecois strippers arguing loudly in French.
Door man actually asked me for ID! I said "you gotta be fukking kidding me pal, I'm 44!"
Sat at a table for 15 minutes with no waitress stopping to take my order so I got up and left.
