Convention Centre progress
Wow! I haven’t been by that area in probably 2 months. They seem to be making great progress on the Niagara Convention and Civic Centre (NCCC). It appears that the structure/shell of the building is almost done.
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Work continues behind Niagara SkyWheel
If commenter Crockett is correct, the steel structure behind the Niagara SkyWheel is going to be a volcano that is part of a mini-putt (however, he is wrong in saying that it was a mini-putt before… there was never a mini-putt there), it is certainly starting to look like one.
Work being done at future Margaritaville
I commented before about how there is no sign (at the time of this posting) on the old Wolfgang Puck’s restaurant showing that Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville was coming this year. Even without a sign, it is obvious there is a lot of work going on. The building is almost gutted on the inside, a fence…
Jimmy Buffett chooses Falls site for eatery
From the Niagara Falls Review: The first Cheeseburger in Paradise to be sold in Canada will be right here in Niagara Falls, when Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville opens this spring. And there’s a chance the restaurant’s famous namesake will show up at some point to perform there. The eatery will be open year-round and feature live…
Canadian Niagara Hotels Inc. to Build New Hotel Complex Decision brings new jobs, development and tourists to Niagara Falls
From a PRWeb press release: Today brings great news for the city of Niagara Falls and the Falls Avenue Entertainment Complex. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has renewed the lease of Casino Niagara at its current location on Falls Avenue. The lease extension is for an additional 15 years, showing the Provincial Government’s…
N.F., Ont. adds Margaritaville chain
As Chuck mentioned… From Buffalo Business First: Margaritaville Canada Ltd. has signed a lease with the owners of the Skylon Tower to open the 14,000-square-foot, two-story restaurant on Fallsview Avenue, across from the Niagara Fallsview Casino and Resort. Margaritaville is scheduled to open by late spring or early summer, said George Davidson, Margaritaville Canada president…
Niagara Falls aquarium plan sunk?
From the Niagara Falls Review: Plans to build an aquarium in Niagara Falls appear to be a casualty of tougher American travel regulations, now that Ripley Entertainment is gearing up to build one at the base of Toronto’s CN Tower. Canada Lands Company, which owns the CN Tower, picked Ripley last year as its partner…
Building for sale beside Capri at corner of Ferry St and Fallsview Blvd
I think I’ve posted or tweeted before about the large building at the corner of Ferry St and Fallsview Blvd. It has been empty for as long as I can remember, and recently some work was being done on it. It has a large for sale sign on it. Someone emailed me a link to…
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…
Fort Erie speedway clears another hurdle
From the Niagara Falls Review: The Canadian Motor Speedway proposal completed another lap toward the finish line Wednesday. The regional planning committee supported an amendment application to its policy plan, allowing the multi-million-dollar project to move ahead through what could be an arduous approval process. The endorsement, however, didn’t come with a blank cheque. It…