Celebrate the Canada Day Weekend with Ontario’s Niagara Parks

From a Niagara Parks Commission press release seen at Niagara at Large: Niagara Parks is set to mark Canada’s 150th birthday with a full lineup of events over the July 1st weekend. Celebrate this momentous occasion at one of the country’s most iconic destinations with two days of entertainment featuring a free performance by Hollerado…

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One day not enough to celebrate Canada’s 150th in Niagara Falls

From Niagara This Week: There will be no shortage of things to do to help celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday in the city on July 1. Festivities will centre on Queen Street and will include everything from the country’s newest citizens being sworn in to a parade, music, games, live entertainment, fireworks and, of course, birthday…

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Niagara Falls: the honeymoon capital Indians love to visit

From the News India Times: Fourth time around, it cannot be a coincidence, for sure. My wife and I are now very certain of one thing: if there’s one tourist spot in America where more Indians frequent than any ‘Little India’ area in the United States, it’s Niagara Falls – the home of three majestic…

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Niagara Falls ready for Canada Day

From the Niagara Falls Review: It’s not going to be your typical Canada Day in Niagara Falls. In fact, it’s going to be a three-day celebration. “People are expecting a bigger and better celebration,” said Lori Albanese, community development co-ordinator for the City of Niagara Falls. “It’s going to be a lot more fun. We’re…

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Sean Kirst: The soul of Niagara Falls, revealed at dawn

From the Buffalo News: They had dreamed of seeing Niagara Falls since they were children in Zimbabwe, on the other side of the Atlantic. Last week, while visiting friends in Ohio, James and Sta Maodzwa decided they would make the trip to Niagara. Accompanied by their nephew Tongai and their 12-year-old son Ngoni, they booked…

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Niagara Parks plans pollinator garden route

From the Niagara Falls Review: Despite their small size, pollinating species such as bumblebees and hummingbirds have a major impact on the environment. “Approximately 90 per cent of the world’s flowering plants depend on pollinators to reproduce, representing the crucial role pollinating species pay in maintaining our environment,” said Janice Thomson, chairwoman of the Niagara…

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Sandler, Spade and Schneider bring the funny to Niagara Falls tweets

From the Buffalo News: What happens when three legendary “Saturday Night Live” alums descend on Niagara Falls? Funny tweets, of course. Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, David Spade – along with comedian and Nick Swardson – stopped in Niagara Falls, Ont., Saturday night as part of their “Netflix Presents: Here Comes the Funny” tour. They performed…

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