This is an article from the Globe and Mail. It only mentions Niagara Falls in passing, but the beginning paragraphs applies to the industry here as well (emphasis added): Canada’s tourism industry is in turmoil again. This time, it’s not post-9/11 terrorism fears that are causing tourists to shun the Great White What. Now, we’re…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Nobody has signed on the dotted line yet, but Premier Dalton McGuinty said the province will eventually negotiate a long-term lease for Casino Niagara. “My instructions are pretty simple – get a deal,” McGuinty said in an interview with The Review before a campaign stop in Niagara Falls Tuesday. “I’m…
Someone emailed me looking for some help: We’re visiting Niagara after moving away 15 years ago and we’re faced with something we can’t remember. I don’t know if it’s appropriate for your blog, but I’ve got to ask someone ; ) In Niagara Falls near Zellers (formerly Towers) on Morrison/Dorchester there used to be a…
I went to Brick City a couple of years ago after they changed from Adventure Dome. About a month ago, I had another opportunity to go. Not much has changed since visiting 2 years ago. If you ever went to the Adventure Dome, you know that the dome is a big room where you used…
From Park World Online: A Huss Topple Tower is the newest family thrill ride at Marineland, Niagara Falls, Ontario. Paul Ruben profiles a first for Canada. â€ŔTopple Tower is a very unique and exciting ride that will appeal to all age groups,†believes a confident John Holer, Marineland owner. â€ŔI am sure that it will…
Last Thursday I received another newsletter from the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel & Spa. They are promoting a New Year’s Eve package. You can subscribe to the newsletter by clicking on the Special Email Offers link on the side of the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa main page.
As you know, I had a season pass to Marineland and went half a dozen times this year. During one of my visits in July, I took pictures of many of the rides, and I’ve now posted them in a gallery. As is always the case, you can see some of the thumbnails below, and…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Ontario Lottery and Gaming and Canadian Niagara Hotels have signed a â€Ŕframework agreement†allowing the two sides to continue negotiating a long-term lease for Casino Niagara. â€ŔThe OLG is committed to bringing forward a viable plan for two casino operations so developments can go forward,†interim CEO Michelle DiEmanuele said…
From Canada.com: For the second time in three years, Dean Sullivan rappelled down the cliffs of Niagara Falls without injury. Still, the Nanaimo man is not officially recognized for his daredevil antics. Sullivan – also known for bungee jumping off Vancouver’s Lions Gate Bridge in 2002 – loves the attention his stunts attract, so he…
From the Buffalo News: An 82-year-old man who holds multiple world records for kite flying  one for flying three kites while standing in the back of a moving convertible  will take part in the 2007 Niagara International Kite Festival this weekend. And Ray Bethell, a kite flying icon who has won numerous awards…