Does anyone go to the Skylon Tower arcade?

Yesterday I walked through the Skylon Tower SkyQuest Family Fun Centre and I was literally the only one there. I recognize that it was a rainy day at the beginning of May, but I always see at least a couple of people. However this time there was not a single person. It was deserted. I…

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Does hotel tax mean end of Niagara Falls DMF?

From the Niagara Falls Review: Will a new hotel tax the province has granted municipalities power to impose replace the notorious Destination Marketing Fee in Niagara Falls? There were lots of guesses after Thursday’s provincial budget, but not much clarification. Even Mayor Jim Diodati is unsure just what the new tax is, and what it…

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Niagara Falls Tourism March 2017 newsletter

I’m not sure if they do one every month, but Niagara Falls Tourism has a Travel Trade newsletter that they put out. The March 2017 issue is available online (as is a PDF of the newsletter) and there are lots of interesting tidbits in it, including: NIAGARA FALLS CRAFT DISTILLERS COMING SOON TO CLIFTON HILL…

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What would a hotel tax in Niagara Falls mean for the DMF?

From Niagara This Week: More information on a measure that would allow municipalities to institute a hotel room tax is needed before what that may mean for Niagara Falls can be determined, says Mayor Jim Diodati. “I’d be very interested to learn more,” Diodati said Friday morning while attending a tree planting at Lions Park…

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Niagara Speedway go-kart track spiral progress

I think it is safe to say that one of the most anticipated attractions in Niagara Falls for quite some time is the Niagara Speedway that will be opening at the corner of Clifton Hill and Victoria Avenue (behind Kelsey’s). The track is supposed to open this year, but no firm date has been announced….

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Best of Access Niagara – Doubletree Marineland package

This is the first of my “Best of Access Niagara“. This series looks back on popular posts, highly commented posts, my favourite places, etc. The DoubleTree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton – Niagara Falls open in 2004, and it looks like my first post about them was in 2005. I had never heard of…

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What beautiful spring weather! (photos)

Yesterday was a warm and beautiful day in Niagara Falls. As I was out for a walk at lunch, I took a bunch of pictures. Enjoy!

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