From the Buffalo News: Marian Fisher’s lips were blue. Her fingers were stiff. She had never been happier. That’s because after waiting in a gusty wind for two hours as the temperature rose to 46 degrees Monday morning, the Buffalo woman and 1,000 others got to play a part in the “Live with Regis and…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Tourism officials in Niagara are expecting another solid tourism season as Canada celebrates its 150th anniversary. Jackie Phillip, manager of the two Ontario travel information centres in Niagara, said she has talked to a few tourism officials who expect to see business increase between 10 and 20 per cent. “If…
Apparently there are University at Buffalo professors who are willing to talk about Nik Wallenda’s walk: On June 15, high-wire artist Nik Wallenda will attempt to cross Niagara Falls on a tightrope — the first such attempt in more than 100 years. He will use an 1,800-foot long, custom-made, two-inch wire that will stretch from…
When Movieland moved from near the top of Clifton Hill to the bottom of Clifton Hill, the Fantasy Fudge Factory was closed. Well, it’s back. It has moved into the small space under Boston Pizza that used to be Sweets & Treats concession stand. You can watch them make fudge and candy apples through the…
Last week I received the latest email newsletter from the Falls Avenue Resort.
Last Thursday I received the latest newsletter from the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa. You can subscribe to the newsletter by clicking on the Special Email Offers link on the side of the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa main page.
From a PR Newswire press release: Fallsview Casino’s stellar concert line up for September includes separate performances by multi-talented Harry Connick Jr. and country music sensation Reba. Since his first public performance at age five, New Orleans native Harry Connick Jr. has grown to become a highly-acclaimed entertainer in music, theatre, film and television. The…
From Canada.com: For the second time in three years, Dean Sullivan rappelled down the cliffs of Niagara Falls without injury. Still, the Nanaimo man is not officially recognized for his daredevil antics. Sullivan – also known for bungee jumping off Vancouver’s Lions Gate Bridge in 2002 – loves the attention his stunts attract, so he…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Jim Williams stepped down as Niagara Parks Commission chairman Thursday over a dispute with Tourism Minister Monique Smith’s support for him, and over his “grave concerns” about an historic bidding process she ordered that could see the Maid of the Mist Steamboat Co., replaced as operator of boat tours on…
From the Niagara Falls Review: The Tourism Industry Association of Canada has shortlisted Niagara Falls Tourism as a finalist in the 2017 Canadian Tourism Awards. This acknowledgement comes after the success of its summer 2016 #ExploreNiagara social media campaign. The awards are presented annually by the association and the Toronto Star to recognize success, leadership…