Not too long ago the Mr. Sub and Baskin Robbins closed and the Little Caesars opened on Victoria Avenue. The sidewalk was also extended out further into the street. At one point, I thought a Beer Garden was supposed to go in there, and then I thought it was because there were going to be…
I mentioned a couple of months ago that Boccelli’s might be for sale. Well, the restaurant is closed right now undergoing renovations. There are also renovations being done on the main Lodge Inn & Suites building, as well as the motel portion.
From the Buffalo News: Hiking the Niagara River Gorge trail, where Niagara Falls began more than 12,000 years ago, can be a breathtaking experience—in more ways than one. But if you want to get closer to nature, let your feet take you there. “Looking down on the river was incredible, the smells, the sounds, the…
From the Niagara Falls Review: American pastures are looking a lot greener for Canadian shoppers after the loonie opened trading Wednesday at par with the U.S. dollar. While parity may be nothing more than a psychological milestone, the northward march of the Canadian dollar against the greenback could see more people and jobs heading south….
The big news today is that the proposed replacement system for the People Mover system has been approved. The new Visitor Transportation System will shuttle guests to a lot of places around the tourist area and downtown. Here are some links to stories with the details: Bullet News Niagara – Niagara Falls council approves $50-million…
From Canada.com: …Explore Niagara Falls One of the natural wonders of the world, Niagara Falls is a popular destination for tourists visiting Ontario. Take the Hornblower into the Horseshoe, Tour Behind the Falls, enjoy family fun at Clifton Hill and test your luck at Fallsview Casino. The entertainment and shopping at Niagara Falls are incomparable….
Last week I received the latest Clifton Hill Update email newsletter. To get your own copy of the newsletter, fill out the Clifton Hill Newsletter form at the bottom of every page of the Clifton Hill web site.
From the Buffalo News: With the summer tourist season fast approaching, the controversial Robert Moses Parkway between Niagara Falls and Lewiston appears likely to remain unchanged for the immediate future. The city’s Tourism Advisory Board has endorsed dismantling that section of the parkway, a committee chairman said last week. But the state Office of Parks,…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Removing the provincial sales tax applied to hotel stays and attractions would provide an economic boost for tourist towns like Niagara Falls, says Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader John Tory. Doing so would also benefit families and businesses struggling through challenging economic times made worse by skyrocketing energy costs, he said….
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…