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Fireworks and cocktail cruises: A whole new way to see Niagara Falls

From the Globe and Mail: For the first time in more than a century, tour boats not named Maid of the Mist are sailing from the Canadian side to the frothy foot of the country’s most famous cascade. But old habits die hard. Several locals don’t miss a beat when asked for directions to the…

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Tourism officials set sights on U.S. visitors

From Niagara This Week: With a sinking loonie, the playing field has tilted slightly toward tourism operators on the Canadian side of the border. As of Tuesday, the dollar was trading a little more than 90 cents (.0902) against the US greenback, and tourism officials in Niagara Falls said they’re ready to take advantage. “Since…

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Skip the trash, go for the real flash – the Falls

From the Hamilton Spectator: …It’s fashionable for grownups to dismiss Niagara Falls as a tourist trap and make fun of it as a cultural wasteland with cheap motels featuring heart-shaped Jacuzzis, high rise casinos with has-been entertainers, and gimmicks galore, including cheesy wax museums, rip-off arcades and a flying saucer restaurant. It’s easy to forget…

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OLGC makes 1Q payment to Niagara Falls

From Buffalo Business First: Using a year-old revised formula, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. has made a $6.715 million (Canadian) revenue payment to the city of Niagara Falls, Ont. The OLGC’s first quarter ended on June 30. The payment is based on the city’s share of first quarter revenues generated from Casino Niagara and…

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Photo Shows Niagara Falls Bone Dry

From Inquisitr.com: A photo of a dry Niagara Falls has been shared on Twitter more than 750 times after it was published Monday (July 7). The poster of the photo said it was from the year 1969 and showed a rare, completely bone dry Niagara Falls from what appeared to be an aerial view. Click…

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Hershey’s Sweet Treats opens in Sheraton at the Falls

From the Buffalo News: The newest storefront on Old Falls Street opened just in time for the busy Memorial Day weekend. Hershey’s Sweet Treats opened May 23 in the Sheraton at the Falls, Old Falls and Third streets, in what was an additional seating area for the Starbucks located in the hotel’s ground floor. The…

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Four Points Sheraton offers a new spot for fun

From Niagara This Week: Residents and visitors looking for a little fun have a new play where they can play. The Fun Zone is a new arcade and game experience located at the Four Points Sheraton on Fallsview Boulevard and in the words of manager Nick Gentilcore, “there’s nothing else like it on the street….

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Fallsview Casino celebrates a decade of gaming in Niagara

From Yahoo! Canada Finance: Fallsview Casino turns 10 on June 10. The 24-hour casino resort, overlooking the mighty Niagara Falls – one of the top vistas in the world – celebrates a decade of great gaming and strong community partnerships in Niagara. “This is an incredible milestone for our organization,” said Art Frank, President of…

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