A Festival of Winter Colours at parks commission’s Floral Showhouse

From the Welland Tribune: The Christmas spirit has arrived at the Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse. A Festival of Winter Colours includes traditional red, white and pink poinsettias as well as many unusual varieties and forms. Cyclamen, azaleas, Christmas cactus and paperwhite narcissus add to the display. The Floral Showhouse is also adorned with lights, garland,…

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Greg Frewin’s grand illusions

From the Niagara Falls Review: After 90 minutes of delays, Greg Frewin is finally ready to make stuff disappear. His doves are in place. The lights are finally working. The TV cameras flip on. He takes his place at centre stage, where he’ll film the day’s first illusion in front of a crew that has…

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2 Days Left! It’s Your Choice at the Hilton Niagara Falls

On Wednesday I received the same email newsletter again from the Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls Fallsview. To subscribe to the newsletter, fill out the form on the left-hand side of any page on the Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls Fallsview web site.

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Speedway backers hope for endorsement Monday

From the Niagara Falls Review: Supporters of the Canadian Motor Speedway hope the town will give the project its full endorsement at Monday’s council-in-committee meeting. If it gets council’s backing, the project will still need the green light from the regional council. Normally, council meetings are held in the council chambers at town hall but…

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Twitter updates for 2009-12-03

Don't forget about the contest! I've only received a few entries so far. http://bit.ly/4NdNI2 # RT @TourismNiagara @Tripswithkids Winter Festival of Lights in Niagara Falls is a great family event. Toronto Star vid http://bit.ly/61guiQ #

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China makes it easier for citizens to visit Canada

From the Niagara Falls Review: China has granted Canada a new designation that will make it easier for Chinese travellers to visit this country, a move Niagara’s tourism industry has been eagerly anticipating for years. Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced Thursday Canada has been given Approved Destination Status. Harper made the announcement in Beijing following…

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Frewin provides a magical holiday special

From the Toronto Sun: Magicians are creepy. At least, that’s the general conclusion many of us came to during our childhoods. We were kind of kidding when we said that. But Greg Frewin answered the question seriously. “I think magic has gone through a lot of changes over the past 15 or 20 years,” said…

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ET Canada Rings In 2010 With ‘New Year’s Eve In Niagara Falls’

From a CNW press release: Global Television and Entertainment Tonight Canada welcome 2010 with ‘New Year’s Eve in Niagara Falls’, a fun-filled evening in celebration of the coming year. The nationwide fete is an ET Canada first and will kick off with a 90-minute live broadcast from the Falls on Thursday, December 31 beginning at…

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TABLE ROCK CHANGES HAVE IMPROVED SAFETY

From the Niagara Falls Review: The gateway to Niagara Falls from the Falls Incline and parking lot has been at the same location for more than a quarter of a century. So what’s different now? Pedestrians are now delivered to the second floor of Table Rock, instead of the first floor. Why? For public safety…

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Clifton Hill Resort Update – December 2009

On Monday I received the latest newsletter from the Clifton Hill Resort. You can subscribe to the Clifton Hill Resort Update newsletter by visiting the Clifton Hill Newsletter page.

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