Daily Archive for May 18th, 2007

Canada’s wonders should have Niagara Falls on top

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From Peter Conradi - Niagara Uncorked blog:

So, the first hurdle has been crossed. Niagara Falls is on the list of 50 places/things/buildings/food/whatevers nominated for the Seven Wonders of Canada, the contest being staged by two CBC shows, The National and Sounds Like Canada.

As if there really could have been any doubt.

Niagara Falls is a globally recognized city with a main attraction, the waterfalls themselves, an international star of the show. Who doesn’t look at a photo of Niagara Falls and immediately know what it is? Well, OK, maybe not everyone would be able to identify them in that crappy picture the CBC is using on its website. Where did they get that thing, anyway?

Personally, I’m beginning to smell a rat at the Corp. Actually, I’m not beginning to smell I rat, I do smell one. There’s no doubt in my mind the CBC snobs are anxious to turn their noses up at our mixture of rich, natural beauty and developments tied to the tourist industry - not that this has anything to do with the majesty and magnificence of the falls themselves.

Maid of the Mist president sets sight on sales

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From Niagara This Week:

The first voyage to the Horseshoe Falls for the Maid of the Mist is typically a sure sign spring has arrived. It also signals the city will soon be flooded with tourists once again, until at least Labour Day weekend in September.

At least that’s the hope as the Maid of the Mist begins its 161st season after a tough year in 2006.

“We are starting the 2007 season with optimism but also apprehension,” said Emil Mende, general manager of marine operations for the Maid of the Mist. “Our numbers were slightly down last year. We are hoping that will not happen again this year.”

The Maid of the Mist officially began its tours Wednesday, about four weeks later than usual because there was a still a lot of ice in the eastern end of Lake Erie until only a few weeks ago. Still, the launch is in line with an average season, which will end around Thanksgiving weekend in October.