I have a Dell Axim that has WiFi connectivity. Normally when I go for a walk, I just listen to music, but the other day I turned the WiFi radio on to see what connections there were around the tourist area. Here is what I found: qhn This was right outside the new Travelodge Hotel…
You’ll see this coupon book everywhere. I skimmed through the booklet, and have a few observations: Including the covers, there are 32 pages. The cover has a collage of the Skylon Tower, fireworks over the Falls, and some Beluga whales and Walruses from Marineland. It is an attractive cover. The next 10 pages are all…
I’ve always thought this was kind of funny. There’s always discussion as to which side of the border you should be on to view the Falls, and then after you view the Falls, which side has more to do. Well, to give you a better scenic view of Niagara Falls, we have the Skylon Tower,…
This may not seem like it is related to Niagara Falls, but this story from UPI reports that apparently a base jumper tried to jump off the Empire State Building. He was arrested before he could jump. It turns out that he previously jumped off the Skylon Tower. Last August I asked Dave Gillies, Director…
This is an interesting article from a Malaysian web site: If there’s anywhere to find a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, it’s Niagara Falls. Home to the most resplendent of rainbows, so beautiful yet so close you could almost touch them. Globetrotter KENNY T paints a colourful spectrum of the sights,…
From Travel Video Television News: Cirque Niagara is set to become the focal point and nucleus of the “New Niagara”. Their first show Avaia raises the bar in creativity, artistry, and innovation for Canadian entertainment. This spectacular production will be hosted in the Celestial Palace Tent at Rapidsview Park, Niagara Falls (across from Marineland, on…
In a comment on my previous post, Scott said the following: I think that Intercontinental Hotels Group has finally abandonded their plans for a Crowne Plaza Hotel in Niagara Falls Canada, as it was recently announced that the Days Inn in Niagara Falls USA will be converted into a luxurious Crowne Plaza Hotel. I belive…
The November 2005 issue of Lodging Hospitality Magazine has advertisements on pages 15 and 16 (in the “Branding Briefs” section) for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. The ad on page 15 is for the Westin Fallsview, Niagara Falls: Click on the image to view a larger version Niagara Falls, Ontario Westin Fallsview, Niagara Falls…
I know someone who received a newsletter from the Skylon Tower: Unfortunately, I can’t see anywhere on the Skylon Tower web site where you can sign up for a newsletter.
For almost 30 years, one of the most distinctive landmarks in Niagara Falls has been the pyramid housing the IMAX Niagara Falls Theatre. For almost the last 20 years they have shown Niagara: Miracles, Myths and Magic, the second most watched IMAX film ever. I’ve scanned their promotional leaflet and included the text below: Front…