Visit to Niagara Helicopters

Last week I visited Niagara Helicopters where I enjoyed a great flight and saw a lot of Niagara Falls from a new perspective. The flight began with a group photograph in front of our helicopter prior to boarding. Once on board and buckled in, the pilot lifted us off the ground where the photographer was…

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    A Visit to Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks

    Two weeks ago I had a chance to go through Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks. I’ve posted about Tussaud’s several times, and it was nice to go through it. The first thing that you notice is that all of the figures are out in the open. You can put your arm around them and pose with them….

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      Yet another billboard

      Over the last decade the number of restaurants and hotels has multiplied enormously. Along with that has been an increase in the number of billboards around. Well, it look like there are going to be more. This was taken at the corner of Stanley Avenue and Robinson Street: You can’t see it in the picture,…

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        Rowdy Roddy brings Pit to Falls

        From the Saturday, July 23, 2005 issue of the Niagara Falls Review: Wrestling legend “Rowdy”’ Roddy Piper, right, plays along with a young fan during Piper’s Pit Friday on Clifton Hill. They were joined by announcer Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. Photo: Corey Larocque, The Review Rowdy Roddy brings Pit to Falls By JOHN LAW Review…

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          To Protect and Serve

          From the July 2005 Niagara: the visitor magazine: To Protect and Serve The Royal Canadian Mountie’s scarlet tunic is a recognizable national symbol Visit with a recognized national symbol – a Royal Canadian Mountie – at the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, Table Rock Complex, in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from June 24…

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            Skylon to Fallsview Casino Walkway

            While I was watching Jay Cochrane on Saturday, I was up on the new Skylon to Fallsview Casino Walkway. There is still ots of work to do, but it’s coming along nicely.

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              Pictures of Jay Cochrane

              As the Niagara Falls Review reported, Jay Cochrane finally did his record-setting walk between the Fallsview Casino and the Skylon Tower. The Saturday walk is supposed to begin at 3:30 pm and he was out there and moving right on time. The large speakers we’ve mentioned previously played an introduction and then played music while…

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                Prince of the Air soars

                I saw Jay Cochrane make is long-anticipated walk from the Fallsview Casino to the Skylon Tower on Saturday. I took several pictures, but I haven’t had a chance to look at them and edit/resize them. I’ll post them soon. From the July 18, 2005 issue of the Niagara Falls Review: Prince of the Air soars…

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                  New course to drive Falls golf-tourism plans

                  From the July 19, 2005 issue of the Niagara Falls Review: New course to drive Falls golf-tourism plans By DAN DAKIN Local News – Tuesday, July 19, 2005 @ 02:00 NIAGARA FALLS – Niagara Falls took one step closer to becoming an international golf destination Monday. The first phase of a $180-million resort project held…

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                    Media Alert/Photo Opportunity – World Wrestling Entertainment(R) Legends to appear at WWE Niagara!

                    NIAGARA FALLS, ON, July 18 /CNW/ – World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Legends Rowdy Roddy Piper, Bobby “The Brain” Heenan and “Mean” Gene Okerlund will be visiting WWE’s Niagara Falls store to meet fans and sign autographs. In addition, Rowdy Roddy Piper will be hosting a special edition of Piper’s Pit for all fans! The Legends…

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