Daily Archive for May 23rd, 2007

Falls home to artist’s explosive career

From the Niagara Falls Review:

It’s a brilliant work of art - viewed by millions of people from around the world - but it can only be seen in Niagara Falls.

Meet artist David Whysall. He uses the dark sky over Niagara Falls as his canvas and exploding fireworks as his paints.

His company, David Whysall International Fireworks, has the contract for setting off the fireworks over Niagara Falls during the summer months.

Days Inn Completes Renovations

From Niagara This Week:

The Days Inn Niagara Falls on Victoria Avenue unveiled its new look Wednesday, two days after the chain opened a new location in the Fallsview tourists district.

The 117-room Victoria Avenue Days Inn celebrated the completion of $800,000 in extensive facility and guestroom renovations. These modifications are expected to provide greater value to guests seeking modern and comfortable accommodations at a reasonable price.

“Our newly renovated hotel provides travellers with a refreshed experience,” said Melisa Mancini, the general manager.

WHAT? Falls in third?

From the Niagara Falls Review:

They’re in the home stretch and it’s neck and neck and neck: Sleeping Giant and Bay of Fundy are ahead by a nose, with Niagara Falls and the Northern Lights trailing close behind.

With three days left to vote in CBC’s Seven Wonders of Canada, the contest appears headed for a photo finish. But the Honeymoon Capital is pulling out all the stops to turn the race into a last-minute blow-out instead of a nail-biter.

“Right now we’re in third,” said Coun. Jim Diodati. “We need to get our stuff together and win it.”

World records museum earns Ripley award

From the Niagara Falls Review:

From Guadalajara to Niagara Falls.

The large silver trophy is prominently on display at the entrance of the Guinness World Records Museum.

While it’s not representative of any record-breaking feat, it is a coup of sorts for the staff.

The Clifton Hill staple was recently named 2006 Franchise of the Year by Ripley’s Entertainment Inc., beating out 32 attractions from around the world.

“Despite the passport issue and everything else that was going on last year, we did very well,” said general manager Sally Peck.