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…
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…
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…
With all of the snow we’ve been having lately, I thought I’d post some pictures from a slightly warmer time. Last Fall I took some pictures along the parkway, but never posted them. I present them today as my regular Friday images feature: View all of the pictures in the Niagara Falls in Autumn 2006…
I’m not sure what they are doing, but there is some construction going at at the Fallsview Casino Galleria (shopping area) at the corner of Fallsview Blvd and Murray Hill:
Over the next few entries in this weekly feature, I’m going to write about the 3 arcades that are in the main tourist area. Calling them arcades probably isn’t fair. When I think of an arcade I think of a small dark area crammed with video games and pinball machines. The arcades in the tourist…
Regular contributor Rick found out that Avaia is performing at Woodbine race track in Toronto this Spring. I went to the Woodbine site and found the following information (click the link to read the full release): Following its sensational 2006 season in Niagara, Cirque Niagara’s AVAIA, a revolution in theatrical entertainment, returns to Canada for…
From the Niagara Falls Review: After standing at the brink of the Horseshoe Falls for more than an hour staring into the frigid water of the Niagara River, a “despondent” man changed his mind and co-operated with rescuers who pulled him to safety. Firefighters, Niagara Parks Police and paramedics rescued the unidentified man, who was…
Regular contributor Dan submitted a link to this story from TourismExchange: Just in time to give young kids (and older ones too!) some creepy stuff to see for March Break, a new exhibit will be opening March 9, 2007 in the Nocturnal section of Bird Kingdom, Niagara Falls, Ontario. The new exhibit will rotate various…