Black-and-white view of the turbulent Whirlpool Rapids in the Niagara River gorge, with churning white water filling the frame and wooded banks rising on either side. A colored coat of arms, wreathed in blue maple leaves, is overprinted at the upper left.
White border at bottom carrying the printed caption 'The Great Whirlpool Rapids, Niagara Falls'; colored heraldic crest overprint on the image; circular TORONTO postmark cancel struck on the front, dated OC 2 1908; light crease at upper right corner.
Divided-back Canadian 'Private Post Card' (Valentine & Sons, Niagara Falls view); 1c Canada 'CANADA POSTAGE / ONE CENT' green stamp; circular TORONTO postmark over stamp (no date/time readable); dealer pencil marks '112' and '2.00' at top; card toned, soiled and creased.
Cite this card
The Great Whirlpool Rapids, Niagara Falls, 1908, postcard, c. 1908. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/the-great-whirlpool-rapids-niagara-falls-1908. Accessed November 2, 2026.
