Group chosen to build new Niagara Falls theatre

From the Niagara Falls Review: Mississauga company Bird Construction is part of the consortium which will build a 5,000-seat entertainment centre in Niagara Falls. The company is among principals known as Niagara Falls Entertainment Partners, which beat out four other conglomerates for the right to design, build and maintain the facility. The winning bidder was…

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Shuttle ferries visitors from around the world to Niagara’s attractions

From the Buffalo News: Outside the arched windows of the Discover Niagara Shuttle, the sights passed by – the Rainbow Bridge, the quaint shops of Lewiston, the Power Vista, a living quilt stitched together by glimpses of the green water of the Niagara River. Inside the shuttle were people from all over the world. They…

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Groundbreaking ceremony to be held for Niagara Falls luxury condo complex

From MortgageBrokerNews.ca: The official groundbreaking and reception for a 10-storey, 150-unit condominium complex in Niagara Falls is scheduled for later today from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Niagara Fall mayor Jim Diodati will be in attendance at 4:00 pm. Developed by Evertrust Development Groups Canada Inc., the $100-million Upper Vista Luxury Condominiums project represents “a…

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Summer fun in Niagara Falls: 10 things to do on your next trip

From NewYorkUpState.com: Niagara Falls has all kinds of reasons to get outside in the summer. It is a haven for anyone longing for laid-back leisure. And anyone looking for outdoor excitement will be equally happy. Start with the thunderous falls. What could be a greater rush than standing near 3,160 tons of water thundering by…

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Tour operator blasts Falls tourism fee

From the Niagara Falls Review: A Toronto tour operator has blasted the city’s Destination Marketing Fee (DMF) in an e-mail forwarded to council members, saying it “damages the image of Niagara as a welcoming tourist destination.” Jacob Stevens, owner of Tripsetter Inc., is angry that the fee – up to 10% at some hotels –…

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Practise this twist on downward-facing dog at Niagara Falls

From the Toronto Star: Unroll your yoga mat on the observation deck at Journey Behind the Falls, and try out the Horseshoe Falls position. Not my thing, but go for it if you do yoga 🙂

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A visit to Prospect Point: Breathtaking views of Niagara Falls from state park

From NewYorkUpstate.com (includes many nice photos): It would be hard to be disappointed at the views from Prospect Point at Niagara Falls State Park, and that’s probably why more than 8 million people visit every year. The stunning view by day and by night can leave a visitor breathless and struggling for superlatives. You can…

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Airbnb says home-sharing business is booming in Niagara Falls

From the Buffalo News: The private home-sharing economy is becoming a factor in the Niagara Falls tourism scene, though so far it’s made little dent in the hotel trade in the Cataract City. Since 2014, the number of Niagara Falls-area residents hosting tourists in their homes has quadrupled, and the number of tourists choosing to…

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What’s next for Niagara Falls’ Downtown BIA?

From Niagara This Week: Some members of the Downtown BIA who had concerns over how the business organization is being run are taking a wait-and-see approach as to what comes next. And, despite the resignation of board chair Julio Batres-Gavidia, Lisa Thomas, a Queen Street business owner and member of the BIA board who went…

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‘It was a never-ending sea of people’

From Niagara This Week (includes photo and video): The city needs to do better after an estimated 80,000 people choked off travel in the city on Canada Day, Mayor Jim Diodati says. “We never had a transportation plan like we do for New Year’s Eve or did for the Wallenda walk,” he said after the…

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