HIGGS: Early tourism took visitors below and behind the falls

From the Niagara Gazette: Since Franciscan monk and explorer Louis Hennepin became the first European to encounter the “Falls at Niagara” in 1658 we could call him the first “tourist,” but let’s start in the early 19th century. We will begin around the time of the construction of the Erie Canal on July 4, 1817…

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Save on March Break Performances!

Earlier this week I received the latest email newsletter from Oh Canada Eh?.

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March Break in Niagara Parks

The Niagara Parks Blog recently posted about a lot of activities that they will have running over the March Break. These include: Northern Owls at the Butterfly Conservatory March Break Matinees at Old Fort Erie Print your own tribute for Canada 150 Save with the Niagara Falls Wonder Pass Check out the blog posting for…

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Popular Niagara Falls diner set for a comeback

From the Niagara Falls Review One of the city’s most popular restaurants is being reborn. Simon Kelly and Angela Peebles, the people behind the Regal Diner, are back and hope to reopen the eatery at the beginning of next month.

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