Whirlpool Aero Car photos

    The other day when I was out driving I noticed the Whirlpool Aero Car (formerly the Spanish Aero Car) and took a couple of pictures: This picture was taken from the US side of the river This picture was taken from the Canadian side of the river You can see these same pictures slightly larger…

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      “Toad”ally Awesome

      From WKBW: When you walk into the Butterfly Conservatory in Niagara Falls, Ontario, you’ll see orange butterflies, black butterflies and even ones with what looks like an eye on their wings. And now, you’ll also find–poison frogs? That’s right, black and yellow ones and kid favorite blue ones as well.

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        Winter Festival of Lights – Winter 2005/2006

        I know I’m late with this, but as they say… better late than never. At the beginning of January, I posted that the Winter Festival of Lights had been extended for a week and that I was hoping to get out and take some pictures. I did indeed take some pictures, and I’ve finally gotten…

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          The Wolf’s Den

          The latest issue of the Business Link Niagara newspaper is out and has another article in the series about the Great Wolf Lodge. Since June of 2005, the Business Link Niagara has featured the various exciting amenities that Great Wolf Lodge has to offer. This month, we take you inside the guest rooms and suites…

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            ABC of Canada

            My sister bought a book for my son called “ABC of Canada” by Per-Henrik Gurth and Kim Bellefontaine. Each letter of the alphabet has something to do with a place in Canada. As could be expected, N is for Niagara Falls: You can learn more about the book at the Kids Can Press web site.

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            Niagara Falls Featured in today’s Ripley’s Believe it or Not

            Niagara Falls was featured in today’s Ripley’s Believe it or Not!: “Hyrdroelectric plants in the Welland River, near Niagara Falls, Ontario, cause the direction of the river to temporarily reverse during electric generation.”

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              Temporary hotels on Clifton Hill signs

              As has been discussed many times, the front desk of the Quality Inn Clifton Hill has been torn down to make room for a Ferris wheel. The Comfort Inn Clifton Hill now has a common front desk for the two hotels. I assume that once all the changes are complete, permanent signs will be placed,…

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                “Live” at Niagara Falls! Tickets are gone already!

                I just went to the Live with Regis and Kelly web site and got the following message: “Live” at Niagara Falls! We are no longer able to accept ticket requests on-line. Please check your local media outlets for other ticket opportunities in your area. You may also want to know that Regis Philbin will be…

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                  Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa Head to Canada for Two Shows in Niagara Falls, Ontario

                  As was mentioned previously (here and here), Regis and Kelly will be coming to Niagara Falls. Below is the entire press release as found on the Yahoo! Finance web site: “Live with Regis and Kelly” Originates From the Beautiful Oakes Garden Theatre May 22 and 23, 2006 NEW YORK, NY–(MARKET WIRE)–Mar 9, 2006 — Regis…

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                    Comfort Inn Fallsview construction

                    In a previous comment, regular reader Dan mentioned that the Horseshoe Falls Motor Inn is becoming the Comfort Inn Fallsview. I drove by the other day and took a picture out my car window. They are doing major renovations and it looks like it will be a while before it is finished.

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