Rainbow Tower, Bell tower in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
Rainbow Tower is a bell tower in Niagara Falls featuring a carillon system of 55 bells ranging from a large 10-ton bell to small bells weighing less than 9 pounds. The structure rises approximately 50 meters and houses one of North America's largest carillon instruments.
The tower was designed by William Lyon Somerville and completed in 1947, following construction delays caused by World War II. It was built at the Rainbow Bridge border station between Canada and the United States.
The bells ring three times daily throughout the year, creating musical moments that carry across the Niagara Falls region. Visitors passing by can experience these performances as part of the local soundscape.
The tower is accessible from the border area and can be viewed from both sides of the Niagara Gorge. An automated system has operated the bells since 2002, ensuring the daily performances happen consistently.
The largest bell measures about 2.4 meters across and produces an E note as the instrument's fundamental tone. Combined with the other 54 bells, it forms a musical instrument weighing roughly 43 tons total.
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