Jay Cochrane’s Skywalk

    One of the people who really put Niagara Falls on the map was Blondin. Blondin’s story is told very well in the IMAX movie. There has always been something about Niagara Falls which has brought daredevils and other performances. In our more modern times, the only people like that you see are generally found in…

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      Motel 6 is open

      The Motel 6 Niagara Falls on Stanley Avenue is now open. I’m not sure when the official opening was, but it’s been open for at least a couple of weeks. Note: I “stitched” together a few pictures to get everything to fit which causes the rounded look

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        Fireworks Extravaganza

        If you’ve visited in Niagara Falls in the evening, you know that they often have fireworks displays. This coming Saturday (July 21) at 10 pm, in celebration of their 40th Anniversary, Pizza Pizza is sponsoring what they are calling “Niagara’s biggest & best ever fireworks extravaganza”. It’s supposed to be a 30 minute presentation of…

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          A $30 Falls coin – that sells for $84.95

          From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara Falls has been minted again. For the first time since 2003, the image of the falls has been put on Canadian currency with a new, $30 holographic coin. Designed by Saskatchewan artist Chris Jordison, the Royal Canadian Mint sterling silver coin depicts a colour, panoramic view of the Horseshoe…

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