Niagara Parks notes road closures on holiday weekend

From Niagara This Week: If you’re heading to Niagara Parks property or attractions on the long Civic Holiday weekend, the commission said that people should be aware of some road closures. The holiday weekend is a chance to witness the Siege of Fort Erie Re-enactment or to take in a free live concert following by…

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Skratch to document World Long Drive champion Maurice Allen’s attempt to be the first person to drive a golf ball across Niagara Falls

From PGATour.com: Skratch announced that Season 2 of “Is It Driveable presented by Avis” will feature World Long Drive champion Maurice Allen’s attempt to be the first person to drive a golf ball across Niagara Falls. The first episode in the three-part series will appear on July 30, with the remaining episodes being released on…

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Niagara Distillery Opens In Niagara Falls

From a PR Web press release: The newest restaurant and attraction in Niagara Falls, Ontario is now open; Niagara Distillery & Billy Bones BBQ. The innovative restaurant opened its door to the public on Wednesday, and has already grabbed the attention of tourists and locals alike. This unique venue is located at the corner of…

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GLYNN: Clifton Hill pace bound to get a lot faster

From the Niagara Gazette: It seems forever that tourists have questioned why there’s so little to do here compared with all the action on the Canadian side. The answer is quite simple: Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls, Ont., offers countless attractions, running the gamut from the 175-foot-high Niagara Sky Wheel to the rebuilt Ripley’s Believe…

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Niagara Falls Casinos Prepare for Thousands of Dollars Invested over the Next Years

From CasinoReports.ca: Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment officially took control over the management of Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara, the two gaming hotspots in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This week was a special one as it saw the closing of the deal that would guarantee the future operation of the two gambling venues, as well as…

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Striking workers at Niagara Falls’ Rainforest Café secure first contract

From the Niagara Falls Review: After 80 days on strike, the workers at Rainforest Café on Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls and the restaurant’s owners have been ordered to enter into a first contract. The order came from Ontario Labour Relations Board vice-chair Patrick Kelly, who issued the decision late in the afternoon Wednesday stating…

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Mr. Cheapskate’s guide to Niagara Falls: 12 fun things to do for under $50

From NewYorkUpstate.com: There is no question that a visit to Niagara Falls can be an expensive one. Especially if you have a large family and especially if you want to visit the Canadian side with its honky-tonkish arcade-filled Clifton Hill and the lure of a large casino and several pricey attractions. But Mr. Cheapskate says…

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