 On a clear day, residents have unobstructed views across the lake and may see the mist rising from Niagara Falls as well as the Niagara Escarpment.Prior to 1927 the site was home to the Wimbleton House Hotel c. 1860s, then as Crow's Hotel 1900 and beach remained for many years after as Crow's or Crowes Beach.The name for the Palace Pier complex comes from an amusement pier, which was located on the site of the current towers.