Festival of Lights should position itself for another 25 years of success

    From the Niagara Falls Review: It’s hard to believe that 25 years have past since the switch was flipped on the first-ever Niagara Falls Festival of Lights. The fact the festival has been able to survive this long is a tribute to those who have been charged with organizing this annual event. The evolution is…

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      Niagara Falls Comedy Fest

      As the recent article on the Winter Festival of Lights mentioned, this year is the first year for the Niagara Falls Comedy Fest. There are currently 7 comedians lined up, including Brent Butt (of Corner Gas fame) and John Pinette.

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        Whose Fallsview?

        From the Niagara Falls Review: A Crystal Beach businessman who took on Google in 2004 may win a battle with local hotel operators for use of the Fallsview name. A deal between members of the Fallsview BIA and Steven D. Alek is on the table. The Review has learned that Alek – who runs a…

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          Titanic Experience on Clifton Hill

          As they announced via their Clifton Hill Resorts Update survey, HOCO Limited is planning a Titanic-related attraction on Clifton Hill. As another commenter noted, there is a Titanic attraction in Branson, Missouri and based on some of the pictures in the survey, it appears that this is the same sort of attraction. A quick search…

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            Clifton Hill Resorts Survey Contest – October 2007

            On Friday HOCO Limited sent out a survey link to their Clifton Hill Resorts newsletter subscribers. The newsletter is rather understated when it says, “Your opinions will help us deliver better products and services.” The survey is about the appeal of a Titanic-related attraction on Clifton Hill. There has already been quite a few comments…

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              A tour guide in Toronto

              A Blogspot (Blogger) blog describes a visit to Niagara Falls: Niagara falls two-day trip. I used the “Casino bus” to get to Niagara Falls. The casino bus costs $5 for two ways. (If you’re interested in, I can tell you their phone number.) We really enjoyed Niagara Falls sightseeing. We went to the I-MAX theatre,…

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                Countdown ’til Holiday Time at Great Wolf Lodge!

                On Wednesday I received the latest newsletter from the Great Wolf Lodge. They are promoting October through December packages. You can sign up for the mailings by visiting the Email Signup page on the Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls web site.

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                  Mickey, Minnie back on board lights fest

                  From the Niagara Falls Review: Mickey and Minnie will be there, but Winter Festival of Lights general manager Dino Fazio promises the 25th anniversary of the event won’t be a Mickey Mouse celebration. “I have absolutely no qualms saying if (the Winter Festival of Lights) is not the best illumination festival in North America, it’s…

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                    Jolley Cut off the table: Pietrangelo

                    From Niagara This Week: The Jolley Cut, a beloved pathway leading into Queen Victoria Park from Robinson Street, is still off the table as the DiCienzo family prepare construction of what’s being called the city’s first, true five-star hotel. Canadian Niagara Hotels, owned and operated by the DiCienzo family, is moving forward with its 26-storey…

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