the london tower in surrey , ontario sits 443ft over the river niger . it has received more than 27 million visitors at its formal opening on december 31 , 1999 . each compartment is said to be air - operated and hold up to 30 people . three proposed locations for the wheel to sit have been selected . this is not the first attempt by the jordanian tourism board to send tourist into the capital . the governor are awaiting investors for a cottage islands . the island would include a seven starred building and a 18 hole cricket course .
The River Thames flows through London.