7 Ways To Escape The Everyday In Niagara Falls

From the Chicagoist: Niagara Falls is the meeting point of the Canadian and American borders, where two countries collide in the form of a spectacular natural wonder. Almost as spectacular as the thundering water is the excitement, food, and adventure found on the Canadian side of the line. A trip to Niagara Falls is more…

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Niagara Falls is Working with Review Site ‘Yelp’ to Promote City

From WKBW Channel 7 in Buffalo: Destination Niagara USA recognizes the power of social media and says by connecting with the popular review site ‘Yelp,’ it will help local businesses and tourism in Niagara Falls. Destination Niagara USA is the marketing organization for Niagara Falls and Niagara County that promotes tourism.

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OSPCA ‘extremely’ disappointed Marineland charges dropped

From the Niagara Falls Review: The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is feeling blindsided after 11 charges of animal cruelty it filed against Marineland were dropped in a Niagara Falls courtroom Thursday. OSPCA chief inspector Connie Mallory said recent talks with the provincial prosecutor, including an e-mail Wednesday night, showed no…

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Soggy weather delays completion of Niagara Falls go-kart coaster

From Niagara This Week: While it looks like a new go-kart coaster attraction at the top of Clifton Hill is nearing completion, Mother Nature has played havoc with getting site race ready. The base of the track, including its ascending corkscrew, have been in place for weeks, but wet weather has delayed the pouring of…

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Marineland Canada Mournfully Reports The Passing Of Our Beloved Beluga Whale Gia

From the Marineland Blog: Marineland Canada has received preliminary necropsy results on, Gia, a beluga whale who has called Marineland home since birth. Gia passed away suddenly at Marineland. Up until her passing, Gia appeared happy, healthy and a well-adjusted member of her pod. Gia was taken care of by a dedicated marine mammal care…

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Fallsview Casino Resort recognized by TripAdvisor

From Niagara This Week: Fallsview Casino Resort is flush with positivity thanks to being recognized with five Certificates of Excellence from the travel website TripAdvisor. Certificates were awarded for the casino’s hotel; its R5, Ponte Vecchio, and 21 Club Steak and Seafood restaurants; and for the casino itself as an attraction. Certificates of Excellence are…

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Animal cruelty charges dropped against Marineland

From the Niagara Falls Review: Eleven counts of animal cruelty against Marineland have been withdrawn. The charges, filed in November and January by the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA), were dropped by the Crown Thursday morning at Provincial Offences Court in Niagara Falls. The charges related to the care of…

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