The Canadian Falls is also known as the Horseshoe Falls due to its distinctive shape. The falls are part of Niagara Falls, which straddles the border between Canada and the United States. Other synonyms for the Canadian Falls include the Niagara Falls Horseshoe, the Canadian Horseshoe, and the Horseshoe Drop. The falls are the most powerful in North America, with an average flow of over 3,160 tons of water per second. Visitors to Niagara Falls can view the Canadian Falls from several different vantage points, including the Horseshoe Falls Observation Tower and from tours on the Maid of the Mist boat ride.