circa 1915 Niagara Belt Line tourist brochure with panoramic gorge map

Vintage tourist brochure for The Niagara Belt Line, the scenic railway route operating around Niagara Falls and the Niagara Gorge. The brochure promotes the sightseeing route operated by the International Railway, offering visitors a dramatic tour through the gorge with views of the falls and surrounding landmarks. circa 1915 Niagara Belt Line tourist brochure with panoramic gorge map

Inside are photographs and descriptions of major attractions along the route including American Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Whirlpool Rapids, Niagara Glen, and the Upper Steel Arch Bridge. The text explains the famous scenic railway ride through the gorge and highlights points of interest on both the American and Canadian sides of Niagara Falls.

A highlight of the piece is the large fold-out panoramic illustrated map titled “The Niagara Belt Line Around the Falls and Through the Famous Gorge.” The panoramic view depicts the Niagara River corridor and major landmarks such as Brock’s Monument, Suspension Bridge, Whirlpool Rapids, Ontario Power Company works, and the Niagara Falls area railway lines.

These brochures were produced during the early 20th-century golden age of Niagara Falls tourism, when electric railway lines carried visitors along scenic routes through the gorge.

A desirable piece of Niagara Falls travel ephemera that will appeal to collectors of railroadiana, Niagara Falls history, early tourism advertising, and scenic railway memorabilia.

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