Water’s Edge Inn is now a Super 8 Motel
Not huge news, but worth mentioning! The former Waters Edge Inn located at 4009 River Road and just steps from the Whirlpool Aero Car, has recently changed over to the well known brand name of Super 8 motels.
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International Fashion Trends for lease
This souvenir/clothing store on Victoria Avenue (a half block south of Clifton Hill) apparently is for lease: There is no indication of whether you are leasing the buidling and can do what you want with it, or if you are leasing the store with contents. I took this picture just a few days ago, but…
A rusty Falls icon turns 90
From the Niagara Falls Review: The rusty scow – perched on a small piece of land in the Niagara River about 2,500 feet above the Horseshoe Falls -is a reminder of what could have been. Today it remains an icon for millions of tourists, easily visible from shore stranded on its perch just above the…
Wallenda wire-walk watchers get it free
This is old news, but I still wanted to post the links. From the Buffalo News: Nik Wallenda’s wire-walk across Niagara Falls will be free to the public in both the U.S. and Canada. But only 4,000 free tickets will be available on the U.S. side, and you will have to be ready at your…
Falls Avenue Newsletter #8
On Sunday I received the latest issue of the Falls Avenue Newsletter. They highlight the fireworks schedule and then mention changes to some of their hotels: To subscribe, visit their “Spin to Win” page and fill out the form. Be sure to check that you’d “like to receive news on Niagara Falls discounts and seasonal…
Falls Avenue Hotels launch Winter Campaign with $250 in Niagara Falls Dining & Attractions Passes
Along with the email newsletter, there was also a PR Web press release: A Niagara Falls hotel getaway on Falls Avenue now features $250 in dining and attraction passes as part of the Holiday Magic on Falls Avenue Winter campaign. The popular offer features admission passes for attractions, dining and entertainment venues on the 20…
NASCAR mum on Fort Erie track plans
From the Niagara Falls Review: The U. S.-based auto racing giant NASCAR says it is not in the business of building race tracks -and unless one has already been built, don’t bother asking how it might get involved. Asked about the possibility of the organization expanding into Canada or being involved in some way with…
Artist carves a niche at Niagara Falls
From the Buffalo News: A dozen British Royal Guards stood silently, at perfect attention, on either side of the walkway as my daughter, Jennifer, and I entered the Niagara Totem Pole and Woodcarving Park. However, these soldiers weren’t real; they were carved entirely out of wood. When we stopped by the park, which is located…
Luna and Three Sisters islands at Falls to see improvements
From the Niagara Gazette: Some of the most popular locations at the Niagara Falls State Park will be closed to the public for a while as workers began nearly $3.2 million in renovations. State officials and local politicians gathered at a park press conference Tuesday to announce what were called “much needed renovations” at Luna…
Niagara Square Rebirth
From Niagara This Week: Niagara Square mall is about to undergo a rebirth, reversing a slow decline that saw the shopping centre gradually eclipsed by major retail centres in other areas of the city. The mall’s new owner, RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust, has lured four major big box stores in what will be a…