Wallenda makes return visit to Falls

Fr0m Niagara This Week: Nik Wallenda rubbed some lotion into his feet then gingerly stepped onto a 250-pound slab of wet concrete for posterity. He teetered a little – very little, mind you – but just enough for someone in the crowd to suggest he watch his balance. “Yeah, wouldn’t that be embarrassing if I…

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News reports regarding Marineland inspection

Apparently CAZA and the OSPCA have inspected Marineland. Here are some news reports: Niagara Falls Review – Marineland releases inspection findings Niagara This Week – Inspection reveals ‘no major issues’ at Marineland The Canadian Press (via Canada.com) – No major issues found in inspection, says Marineland Niagara This Week – City adopts wait-and-see approach

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Marineland: At Niagara Falls attraction, it’s business as usual

From the Toronto Star: The crowd before her roars as Buttercup waddles onto the stage on this late Wednesday afternoon at Marineland’s King Waldorf’s Stadium. The centre of attention, the 900-kilogram walrus twists around and wags her flippers at her trainer’s call, sending people in the nearly packed bleachers clapping and cheering even louder for…

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Memories of Falls serve as inspiration

From the Buffalo News: When David Stebbins was growing up near 15th and Pine streets, the Falls fostered a love for cities that has carried through his decades-long career as an urban planner. “When I was a young boy, when you walked down Falls Street, the sidewalks were wall-to-wall people. There were shops and restaurants…

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Must-sees in Niagara Falls

The Sun Media chain of newspapers recently had information about what do do in Niagara Falls. The list was put together by people at the Marriott Fallsview, but they do a decent job highlighting the “big” attractions. Some of them include: Whirlpool Jet Boats Niagara Helicopter Maid of the Mist Butterfly Conservatory Clifton Hill Follow…

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From Florida to the falls, by bicycle

From the Buffalo News: Two travelers from Florida came to see our natural wonder last weekend. But unlike most of the 8 million tourists who flock to the falls each year, it took Nate Frankoski and Mike Buonaiuto 49 days to get here. The college students rode bicycles from Key West, Fla., to Niagara Falls…

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Former Marineland staff ‘sickened’ by park’s explanations

From the Toronto Star: Brendan Kelly left after his shift last week as MC of the stadium show at Marineland, and hasn’t gone back. The grinning guy in the bright red shirt who invited children to feed the dolphins couldn’t take it anymore. “I can’t go back now. I just can’t face being that happy…

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Clifton Hill Update survey

Did any of you take the survey that was mentioned in the most recent Clifton Hill Update? They did something similar to this back in October 2007 when they asked people about their thoughts on a Titanic attraction in Niagara Falls (there is no Titanic attraction on Clifton Hill yet). It appears that they are…

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