Monthly Archive for September, 2005

Another Restaurant and Retail Location

Published
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Graham
on September 29, 2005
in Niagara Falls Developments, Niagara Falls Dining and Niagara Falls Shopping
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Last fall some demolition took place in a lot beside the Clarion President Hotel & Suites By The Falls and across from the Movieland/Clifton Hill billboard.

I noticed yesterday that there was a notice of a public hearing:

The City of Niagara Falls
Committee of Adjustment
Public Hearing
Date - September 20/05 5:00 p.m.
Committee Room 2, City Hall
4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls

File - A-47/2005
Variances from the minimum setback from the centre line of Stanley Avenue and from the “lot” definition of the by-law for the construction of a restaurant & retail outlet

Additional information and a copy of the written notice available by contacting Planning & Development City Hall, 8:30 - 4:30, Phone 905-356-7521 ext. 4239

The lot has been empty for a year already. I don’t know what the outcome of the meetings were. if I find anything out, I’ll post it.

City of Niagara Falls Business Development Department September Newsletter

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Graham
on September 29, 2005
in General
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The City of Niagara Falls Business Development Department September Newsletter has just been released. It is in PDF format, and can be downloaded at http://www.niagarafalls.ca/business/newsletters/
pdf/September_2005_newsletter.pdf.

The newsletter highlights several projects that the Niagara Falls Blog has posted about. It is 4 pages long, and features Greg Frewin, Thundering Waters, Wolfgang Puck Cafe, Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks, Grand Niagara,

Mystery Maze leaflet

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Graham
on September 28, 2005
in Niagara Falls Attractions
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Clifton Hill is only 1 block long, and there is only 1 real side street. On the north side of the street is Oneida Lane. This is the corner where the giant Frankenstein is eating his Whopper. At the end of Oneida Lane is Mystery Maze. It’s a fun little attraction where you run through the maze to get to checkpoints, while trying to do it as fast as you can. Mystery Maze has been there a long time, back into the Maple Leaf Village days.

I’ve scanned their promotional leaflet and included the text below:

Front of leaflet:

Mystery Maze
Get Lost!

Getting lost has never been so much fun!

Back of leaflet:

No map, No Directions!
Only your senses can guide you through.
Get Lost!
Discover an adventure that will test your sense of direction.
Who will be the fastest to navigate this challenging maze and be the first to capture the castle towers?
Fun for all ages.
Get lost today in Niagara Falls at the Mystery Maze.

www.falls.com

Directions
On Oneida Lane
off Clifton Hill and Victoria Avenue
next to Casino Niagara

Niagara Falls, Canada
905-357-2200 ext. 6067

PDF IconI have also created a PDF file of the leaflet if you’d like to download it and see it in full size/colour. You can download it here:
Mystery Maze leaflet

This was a total redesign from the previous leaflets. The maze used to be grey and then was painted green and purple (much more eye-catching) and the leaflet was redesigned to match the design of the attraction. You can see the older leaflet here.

You can see pictures of Mystery Maze in the AccessNiagara Mystery Maze Gallery (remember, the pictures never look as good as the real thing).

Sounds of Niagara Falls

Published
by
Graham
on September 28, 2005
in General
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When I’m out and around, I’m usually listening to music, but over the last week or so I’ve turned it off so I can enjoy the sounds of Niagara Falls. Here are some of the things I’ve heard:

Gas Prices in Niagara Falls

Published
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Graham
on September 27, 2005
in General
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In Canada, gas prices are listed per litre instead of per gallon. According to Google, 1 US gallon = 3.7854118 litres. We have a lot of taxes on our gas, so the prices are always higher than in the US.

Anyway, if you are looking to find out what the price of gas is, then the best place to look at OntarioGasPrices.com. This is part of the much larger GasBuddy.com chain of sites. According to the Niagara Falls page, the price of gas ranges from 109.3¢/L to 109.9¢/L. The price of gas in Niagara Falls is almost always a few cents more per litre than surrounding areas. Prices in St. Catharines currently range from 102.3¢/L to 103.9¢/L.

Planet Hollywood leaflet

Published
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Graham
on September 22, 2005
in Niagara Falls Dining
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The arrival of Casino Niagara brought a lot of bigger name restaurants to the Niagara area. Planet Hollywood was one of the first. They have a large building, with handprints out front of numerous celebrities, and the usual entertainment memorabilia inside. I’ve only eaten there once (had a burger), and I looked around almost the entire time. There is a lot to see!

I’ve scanned their promotional leaflet and included the text below:

Front of leaflet:

Planet Hollywood
Niagara Falls
Eat, Drink and Feel famous

Falls Avenue
Next to The Hershey Store

Back of leaflet:

Planet Hollywood
Niagara Falls

Inspired by film and television, Planet Hollywood is full of excitement and glamour. With rare memorabilia and superb, freshly prepared cuisine…
there’s no place like Planet Hollywood.

Directions
From the Rainbow Bridge:
Take the frist right immediately after Canadian Customs. Turn left on Hiram, and left again on Ontario.
From the QEW/Hwy 420:
Toward the Rainbow Bridge and ‘the Falls’ to Falls Avenue.

Also visit
Planet Hollywood Toronto
227 Front Street West (416) 596-7827

Front of coupon:

Preset this coupon and receive a
FREE CAP

Back of coupon:

Planet Hollywood
905-374-8332
On Falls Avenue
With merchandise purchase of $40 or more. One coupon per customer.

PDF IconI have also created a PDF file of the leaflet if you’d like to download it and see it in full size/colour. You can download it here:
Planet Hollywood leaflet

The back of the previous leaflet is exactly the same. The front has changed slightly. There used to be a big picture of N’Sync and Britney Spears. The newer leaflet has a picture of Sylvester Stalone, Jackie Chan, and 2 kids eating. In 2003 it said that it was next to Casino Niagara. The 2005 leaflet says it is next to the Hershey Store. You can see the older leaflet here.

You can see pictures of Planet Hollywood Niagara Falls in the AccessNiagara Planet Hollywood Niagara Falls Gallery (remember, the pictures never look as good as the real thing).

Brick City leaflet

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Graham
on September 21, 2005
in Niagara Falls Attractions
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In the building that used to be the Adventure Dome, Brick City opened this spring. It is a very large collection of Lego scenes put together as a city. There is a soccer stadium, a rock concert, a harbour, bridges, large buildings, trains, and more.

I’ve scanned their promotional leaflet and included the text below:

Front of leaflet:

Clifton Hill
Fun by the Falls
Brick City
Created with Lego Bricks

Discover an amazing miniature world created with LEGO bricks!
Fun for all ages
Come and play and explore!

LEGO and the LEGO logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group.
Used her with permission
C 2005 The LEGO GROUP

Back of leaflet:

Clifton Hill
Fun by the Falls
A created world of electric trains, buildings, planes, automobiles, boats and people, imagined with over a million LEGO bricks!
Experience
A 15 ft. Golden Gate Bridge
Over 900 ft. of train track
A 10 Ft long Niagara Falls
A 10 Ft. tall CN Tower
16 LEGO trains running independently
Over 1,000 LEGO people

www.falls.com
Directions
4943 Clifton Hill,
Niagara Falls,
Canada

905-357-2200
ext.6622

PDF IconI have also created a PDF file of the leaflet if you’d like to download it and see it in full size/colour. You can download it here:
Brick City leaflet

You can see pictures of Brick City in the AccessNiagara Brick City Gallery (remember, the pictures never look as good as the real thing).

Dinosaur Park Miniature Golf leaflet

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Graham
on September 20, 2005
in Niagara Falls Attractions
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Dinosaur Park has been on Clifton Hill since 1992. It was originally in front of the Quality Inn, right at the street. A few years go when the Boston Pizza was built, Dinosaur Park moved to it’s current location, in front of the Comfort Inn behind Ripley’s museum. It has always been one of my favourite attractions. The landscaping is beautiful and it is quite enjoyable walking through the course.

I’ve scanned their promotional leaflet and included the text below:

Front of leaflet:

2005
Dinosaur Park Miniature Golf
Located Behind Ripley’s Believe It or Not
Clifton Hill
The Street of Fun by the Falls

Back of leaflet:

Our collection of authentic dinosaurs are in a landscaped setting with the sounds ot the Jurassic age
18 holes of Family Fun

PDF IconI have also created a PDF file of the leaflet if you’d like to download it and see it in full size/colour. You can download it here:
Dinosaur Park Miniature Golf leaflet

Previous version of the leaflet were essentially the same. The message on the back has remained the same, while the type face of the message as well as the Clifton Hill logo have changed. You can see a previous version here.

8th Annual Art by the Falls Christmas Festival

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Graham
on September 17, 2005
in Niagara Falls Events
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The 8th Annual Art by the Falls Christmas Festival will be held December 3 - 4, 2005 from 10 am to 4 pm both days. It is held at Optimist Hall & Park (Corner of Morrison Street & Dorchester Road). Admission is $2 (children under 10 are free) and there is free parking.

Here is what the flyer looks like:

14th Annual Art by the Falls Fall Festival

PDF IconI have made the PDF of the flyer available for download:
8th Annual Art by the Falls Christmas Festival

14th Annual Art by the Falls Fall Festival

Published
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Graham
on September 17, 2005
in Niagara Falls Events
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The 14th Annual Art by the Falls Fall Festival will be held October 1 - 2, 2005 from 10 am to 5 pm both days. It is held at Optimist Hall & Park (Corner of Morrison Street & Dorchester Road). Admission is $3 (children under 10 are free) and there is free parking.

Here is what the flyer looks like:

14th Annual Art by the Falls Fall Festival

PDF IconI have made the PDF of the flyer available for download:
14th Annual Art by the Falls Fall Festival