Five things a newcomer to Canada should try

From the Toronto Star: Since its inception in 1867, Canada has welcomed newcomers from all walks of life, although perhaps less enthusiastically in recent years. As millions prepare to celebrate the country’s July 1 birthday, here are some things that immigrants and visitors have to try while in the great white north… 4. Visit Niagara…

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World’s smallest sculptures on display in Niagara Falls, Ontario

From WKBW Channel 7 in Buffalo: One of the mainstays of Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls, Ontario is currently presenting the world’s smallest sculptures. At Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum, the works of Willard Wigan can be viewed by visitors, but not with the naked eye. The incredibly small sculptures can only be seen…

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World’s smallest micro-sculptures on display

From the Niagara Falls Review: It’s hard to believe something can be so small, but that’s why it’s on display at Ripley’s Believe It or Not odditorium. It’s a collection of rare micro-sculptures so small that many of them sit on the head of a pin or in the eye of a needle. The micro-sculptures…

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You’re A Winner!

Last week I received the latest email from the Skylon Tower You can subscribe to the email newsletter by entering your email address in the form on the left side of the Holiday Inn Niagara Falls web site

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Kate Moss in Niagara

From the Niagara Falls Review: Supermodel Kate Moss visited Hornblower Niagara Cruises on Monday. Moss is known for her modelling work for brands such as Calvin Klein, Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana. “We were thrilled to welcome Kate Moss at Hornblower Niagara Cruises today to experience Niagara Falls up close,” said Mory DiMaurizio, general manager…

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Hotel Niagara sale expected by end of summer

From the Niagara Gazette: After May reports that the Hotel Niagara’s sale would finalize in June, undisclosed delays have pushed the closure date to the end of summer. In addition, an invitation obtained by the Niagara Gazette this past week advertises a “rare investment opportunity” at the historic Hotel Niagara, with recipients invited to consider…

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Summer Fun Offer with $40 Dining and Spa

Last week I  received an email newsletter from the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa. You can subscribe to the newsletter by visiting the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa newsletter page

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2014 Summer of Thrills promo postcard

The Summer of Thrills started earlier this month. I’m not sure if they have such a thing this year, but here is a promo post card I found from last year:

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A vacation in this Niagara Falls bed and breakfast feels like going home

From the Buffalo News: Virginia Celenza is not the kind of person to just sit down and take it easy. At 80-plus years old, she admits she is taking it a bit more slowly – but you would never know. For Celenza and her late husband, Joseph, who died last year, retirement meant opening their…

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