Clifton Hill Resort Update – June 2010

Yesterday I received the latest email newsletter from the Clifton Hill Resort (the first one since February). You can subscribe to the Clifton Hill Resort Update newsletter by visiting the Clifton Hill Newsletter page.

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Progress report on Dinosaur Park Adventure Golf

Work continues on the Dinosaur Park Adventure Golf location on Clifton Hill (behind the Niagara SkyWheel). Right now all of the work is on the volcano. It appears that the mesh overlay is almost up, and they’ve started putting on the concrete outer shell.

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Day of action sparks protest at Marineland

From Niagara This Week: It was a mostly soggy Saturday morning and afternoon for the dozens of activists who stood just outside the Marineland property, seeking honks of support for their efforts to raise awareness for captive ocean animals. Lining up along Marineland Drive, the protestors held up a variety of large, handmade signs with…

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The fine art of skin and bones

From the Niagara Falls Review: There are a bunch of dead bodies inside an old baby food factory in Niagara Falls. And their caretakers invite the public to come and see. “You get to a certain age you think there are very few things that will make your jaw drop. This is one of them,”…

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Falls Avenue Newsletter – Save Up To $200 With The Ultimate Niagara Falls Getaway Package

A couple of weeks ago I received the latest email newsletter from Falls Avenue. To subscribe, visit the main page and enter your name and email address near the middle of the page.

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NEW – Musical Theatre Summer Camps, EH?

A couple of weeks ago I received an email about some new summer camps that Oh Canada, Eh? Dinner Theatre will be putting on.

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Crystal Caves pamphlet

I wasn’t looking around for this, but the other day I saw a pamphlet for the Crystal Caves attraction on Oneida Lane under the Burger King just off Clifton Hill. I hadn’t seen one before, so I picked it up and scanned it. I have uploaded it in PDF format if you would like to…

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This summer could be a thriller in the city

From the Niagara Falls Review: It’s not always about what you’re selling. Sometimes, especially in an industry like tourism, it’s how you sell it. Take Clifton Hill as an example. As the 2010 tourism season kicks off this long weekend, the area is preparing for new attractions, restaurants and accommodations. “A lot of people who…

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Our first trip to Safari Niagara (formerly Zooz) this year

As I’ve mentioned before, our family bought Safari Niagara season passes for Christmas. Last Saturday (May 15) was opening day, so off we went. At some point this summer, I’ll write a thorough review, but for now, here are some random thoughts regarding Saturday’s trip: The weather was not that great. There is obviously nothing…

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