Marineland’s Dragon Mountain Coaster
The Niagara Blog linked to a YouTube video of Dragon Mountain. Someone hung onto their camera and filmed the ride.
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Integrity commission grills Gale
From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara Falls businessman Bob Gale was interviewed for three-and-a-half hours last week as part of an ongoing investigation into a complaint he filed against the Niagara Parks Commission regarding its process for awarding contracts. Gale, a member of the parks’ board, says he spoke to forensic investigators from the Ministry…
The Candy Store/Cotton Candy World gone
Not much to see here… that’s the point. The carnival-style cotton candy stand is gone. I wonder how it did…
A Human Chain and Niagara Falls Turns Purple?
I didn’t hear about this until late Saturday night. If they want publicity, the word has to get out there earlier… From WGRZ.com: A human chain to span the Rainbow Bridge will take place tonight in celebration of World Alzheimer’s Day. Wearing their branded color of purple, the community will create a human chain to…
From Chutney to Maple syrup….our move to Canada.: Maid of the Mist
Someone with a Blogger blog has recently moved to Canada. Among other things, they write about a trip to Niagara Falls: Let me take you on an adventure….to one of the most beautiful places on earth………..the Niagara Falls. Most of the other falls I have seen, now seem more like a small shower compared to…
McGuinty envoy to talk tourism
From the Niagara Falls Review: John Holer isn’t entirely certain what Greg Sorbara is hoping to achieve through his Ontario Tourism Competitiveness Study. Or what’s wrong with tourism all over Ontario. “But I know quite a bit about the situation in this community here,” said the Marineland owner. “If he wants to hear from me,…
Niagara Concerts opens 35th season
From the Niagara Falls Review: Two things are certain for Niagara Concerts’ 35th season: Every show is already sold out and every show will look a whole lot better. The sell-outs are nothing new: Niagara Concerts has been on an unprecedented roll the past few years, with most of the 1,000 season subscriptions snatched up…
Poker tourney returns to Fallsview
From the Niagara Falls Review: Texas Hold’em competitors are priming their poker faces as they battle to see who will qualify for the upcoming North American Poker Championship at the Fallsview Casino Resort. Now in its third year, the event promises big prize purses, with the jackpot estimated at just over $1 million. “Canada is…
Is it IHOP Niagara Falls or is it Niagara Falls IHOP?
Not that it really matters, but I was just curious what the official name of the restaurant is. Sometimes the chain name is first; sometimes the location name is first. Anyway, I did make it out Lundy’s Lane to see the new IHOP. Here are a few pictures:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Launches WHTI Advertising Campaign in Canada
From a press release seen at Hospitality-1st.net: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is launching a television and print advertising campaign in Canada to remind the Canadian public about travel document requirements for entry into the U.S. that go into effect on June 1, 2009. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative…