Marilyn Monroe’s room at the Crowne Plaza, Niagara Falls

From the Niagara Falls Review: Marilyn Monroe slept here. It’s Room 801 inside the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Niagara Falls and if you play your cards right, you can sleep there, too. It’s on the eighth floor, right at the end of the hall, on the left side. “It’s more than just the room, it’s…

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Canadian first responders deal with man under Rainbow Bridge

From the Niagara Gazette: A 22-year-old Niagara Falls man was pulled from the Niagara Gorge Wednesday night after he was found under the Rainbow Bridge. About 8:15 p.m., members of the Niagara Parks Police Service, Niagara Regional Police Service, Canadian Border Services Agency, Niagara Emergency Medical Services and the Niagara Falls Fire Department respond to…

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    New Montana’s sign

    A few months ago I posted that the Montana’s sign on Victoria Avenue had been taken down. Well, a new one is up now, and it has an LED display as well. However, I haven’t seen the LED sign working yet.

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    New GM for NPC

    From Niagara This Week: After a short game of musical chairs at the Niagara Parks Commission, Fay Booker has begun her duties as the general manager. While holding the position of chair of the NPC, Booker put her name forward for the staff position after the departure of former GM John Kernahan. For her, it…

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    What is the top tourist attraction in Canada?

    From the Strathroy Age Dispatch: Ontario: Niagara Falls was chosen as the top tourist attraction in Ontario by Sun Media readers, with an incredible 73.48% of votes.

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      “Toad”ally Awesome

      From WKBW: When you walk into the Butterfly Conservatory in Niagara Falls, Ontario, you’ll see orange butterflies, black butterflies and even ones with what looks like an eye on their wings. And now, you’ll also find–poison frogs? That’s right, black and yellow ones and kid favorite blue ones as well.

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      Maid of The Mist Issue Impacting Tourism

      From WKBW Channel 7 in Buffalo: Controversy over the Maid of the Mist is already impacting tourism in Niagara Falls. Officials say tourists are already calling with concerns.

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      Fireworks Monday to Friday at 10pm

      Earlier this week I  received an email newsletter from the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview and Spa. 

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        Cirque Niagara’s Avaia set for April 28 at Woodbine

        Regular contributor Rick found out that Avaia is performing at Woodbine race track in Toronto this Spring. I went to the Woodbine site and found the following information (click the link to read the full release): Following its sensational 2006 season in Niagara, Cirque Niagara’s AVAIA, a revolution in theatrical entertainment, returns to Canada for…

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