Niagara Parks opens river boat bidding

From Buffalo Business First (the Niagara Falls Review also has a different article): Want to operate a tour boat from the Canadian shores of the lower Niagara River? Then, the Niagara Parks Commission wants to hear from you and your company. The parks commission, Friday afternoon, set a Nov. 24 deadline for any company to…

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Howard Johnson Hotel Niagara Falls, Ontario Completes $1. 5 million Redevelopment Project

From Hotel-Online.com: The Howard Johnson Hotel by the Falls, located at 5905 Victoria Avenue, Niagara Falls, Canada, has just completed a $1,.5 million redevelopment project. The renovation project was completed May 1, 2010 and includes a complete makeover of all guest rooms including: new bedding, carpet, wall coverings, lighting, tile and upgraded bathroom fixtures and…

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The King dethroned

From the Niagara Falls Review: The King was here, but his followers missed the memo. The first annual Niagara Falls Elvis Festival was marred by slim crowds and some angry vendors over the weekend. Most wondered why the event wasn’t promoted more, and felt sorry for the top notch entertainers gathered at Oakes Garden Theatre….

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Hart & Huntington Grand Opening Comes To The Falls This Weekend

From View magazine: While Niagara Falls has a handful of tattoo shops in and around Clifton Hill, it won’t be until Saturday that the world’s leading tattoo brand, nearly a genre in itself comes to the area. Founded by motocross legend Carey Hart, the athlete turned entrepreneur is bringing his chain of highly successful quality…

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In an octopus’ garden

From the Niagara Falls Review: The latest addition to Marineland is an anomaly of sorts. Its newest ride features a giant purple octopus with 12 — not 8 — tentacles. The Ocean Odyssey opened at the end of July and, so far, families are enjoying the colourful amusement park ride. “It’s probably the most likeable…

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