All things Niagara Falls tourism…
Niagara Falls has changed over the years. In fact, the tourist area looks significantly different now compared to before the casinos opened up. So this week’s question is:
What used to be in Niagara Falls that you now miss?
This is your chance to think back on the places that are no longer. Was it the old Houidini musuem? How about the old Tussaud’s or Maple Leaf Village? Or perhaps it was an old restaurant or hotel. Leave your comments and let us know.
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From the Niagara Falls Review:
Jennifer Anderson doesn’t have a problem with the creepy crawlys at work. As long as they’re behind glass.
Right now, the black, 12-inch giant African millipede is definitely not behind glass. It’s in the hands of seven-year-old Grace DiDomenico as she poses for a photo.
“If she drops it… I will run out the back,” Anderson says with a nervous laugh.
As gruesome as it looks, the millipede is a model tenant at the Bird Kingdom (formerly Niagara Falls Aviary). It’s quiet, easy to care for and minds its own business. It’s certainly not the villain from that infamous urban legend, in which a millipede crawls into someone’s ear while he’s sleeping and starts eating his brain.
“No, no, no … not these guys,” says reptile and amphibian handler Susan Charlton.
“They’re friendly little guys. Very peaceful.”
From the Niagara Falls Review:
With an eye on U.S. plans to tighten border travel requirements within two years, tourism operators from across the continent are gathering in Niagara Falls this week for a wide-ranging look at cross-border issues.
“Our focus is on demonstrating the important tourism, cultural and trade work that is already underway in northern cross-border regions and how people can link to these to improve their business’ bottom line,” said Arlene White.
The Binational Tourism Alliance, which is hosting its second annual conference until Tuesday at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, has close to 250 registered delegates on board for the event, as well as about 35 public speakers from across North America.
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