Marineland disputes claim by activist that walrus is in ill health

From Niagara This Week: Phil Demers was disheartened when he was sent a video of Zeus, one of Marineland’s walruses last week. “He’s lost hundreds of pounds,” Demers said. “He should weigh up to 3,000 pounds. I’d be shocked if he weighed 1,000.” In the video in question, Zeus can be seen in what has…

Read More

Niagara Falls latest natural wonder to add zip line

From CBS News: Niagara Falls is the latest natural wonder to add a zip line, offering honeymooners and everyone else the chance to take an adrenaline-pumping plunge toward churning mist at speeds topping 40 mph. The elevated cable rides have evolved from a novel way to explore jungle canopies to almost necessary additions to lure…

Read More

Summer Family Getaways From $235 CDN / $174 USD

Last week I received latest email newsletters from the Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls – Fallsview. To get your own copy of the newsletter, you can fill out the form on the the mailing list page.

Read More

Last Chance for Summer Savings!

Last week I received the latest email newsletter from Oh Canada Eh?. You can subscribe to their newsletter by clicking on the “Join our eClub for discounts, eh?” link at the top of their web site.

Read More

Photo Gallery: Aero Car turns 100

The Niagara Falls Review has some photos from the anniversary celebration of the Whirlpool Aero Car.

Read More

ZAVITZ: Aero car has had an ‘exhilarating’ century

From the Niagara Falls Review: It was like a sunny island in the midst of gloomy seas — a happy news story at a time when most of the news, especially if it came from the European war front, was decidedly depressing. That “happy” story was on the front page of The Niagara Falls Review…

Read More

Adventure course ‘few weeks away’ from opening

From the Niagara Falls Review: It may not be getting the same hype as the new zipline, but WildPlay’s Whirlpool Adventure Course could end up being equally impressive for thrill seekers. The course is still under construction and is expected to open in about a month along the Niagara Parkway across from the Whirlpool Golf…

Read More