Where is a good place to stay in Niagara Falls Canada?

    Someone from Australia asked this question: 2 adults and 2 kids. I am looking for somthing clean, close to the falls and reasonable in cost. Does anyone have some suggestions and experiences. Cost is a Major expense in this area. But we found that something close to all the attractions (within walking distance), safe, and…

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      Budget-Friendly Escape to Niagara Falls, Canada

      From Niagara Tourism press release on PR Web: The mercury may be falling in Niagara Falls, Canada, but so are the prices, making it the perfect budget-friendly winter escape. Niagara Falls is one of Canada’s top tourist destinations, but the winter season offers the exciting thrills and attractions without the crowds and at reduced rates….

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        Tourism, you’re either in or you’re out! – Part 5

        Here is the final part to the comments that Fallsview sent me. In closing I could literally go on and on with things that need to be changed in this cities tourism industry, starting with attitude. But I also believe that it is up to those who feel strongly about certain things to voice their…

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          New border ID plan called good for Falls economy

          From the Niagara Falls Review: News that the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security will accept a secure drivers’ licence at land border crossings is being met with cautious optimism by at least one Niagara stakeholder who has long been in support of finding alternatives to passports for travellers. “It is very good news for the…

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            Disney magic returns to Falls

            From the Niagara Falls Review: Another romance. Another Disney classic. But hardly just another show. When a $2-million production of “Beauty and the Beast” opens next Friday, it will be the most telling sign yet whether Niagara Falls is ready for big-time theatre. The kind you see in Toronto and New York. The kind that…

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              Tourism, you’re either in or you’re out! – Part 4

              Continuing the series of posts from regular contributor Fallsview, here is part 4… Fallsview Casino: Not much to say about the 1 billion dollar Casino, other then their in-ability to envision possible future problems with only building a 1500 seat theatre. They are being ousted by bigger name acts across the river at Seneca. And…

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                Christmas window paintings

                As we head into the Christmas holiday season, you see many stores and restaurants decorated with lights and their windows decorated with paintings. The other day Chris was in downtown Niagara Falls and saw some particularly good window paintings.

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                  Blog entry from Niagara Falls, New York

                  This is from an STA Travel blog: Hi all….the falls are amazing, but from the Canadian side. There is a god awful street called ‘Clifton Hill’…it is a neon monstrosity for kids really, but spoilt what is the single most beautiful thing I have seen. When did the falls stop becoming enough for people? That…

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                    Tourism, you’re either in or you’re out! – Part 3

                    Continuing the series of posts from regular contributor Fallsview, here is part 3… Here are a few of my thoughts on proponents and attractions within Niagara that could use a little push and TLC. Marineland: The problem with a place like Marineland is that, even though it’s nice to see a family run company start…

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                      Sleep Cheap rooms still available at “hidden treasures”

                      From the Niagara Falls Review: There are about 1,000 rooms left in the Sleep Cheap, Charities Reap promotion, says Coun. Jim Didoati, the event’s co-ordinator. Rooms at some of the bigger hotels, including the three with waterparks, were snapped quickly after the annual charity event started on Friday. But some of the smaller hotels have…

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