Zip-Line Attraction Moving Forward

“A new zip-line attraction and aerial adventure course is coming to Niagara Falls. The Niagara Parks Commission announced Tuesday it received provincial approval to enter into an agreement with Niagara Adventure Excursions Inc., to develop and operate the new attractions at the Grand View Marketplace and Thompson Point locations along the Niagara Pkwy., starting in…

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Twitter updates for 2010-06-07

I just drove by Niagara Freefall. They were unloading a climbing wall. # There is a Canadian Forces display in Queen Victoria Park today by Zimmerman Fountain http://twitpic.com/1ut3vb # The scaffolding at the Bravo! Pizzeria & Grill is mostly down now. I wonder when they'll open… http://twitpic.com/1uspp6 # This little Hart & Huntington ( @hnhniagara…

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    Last Chance for a Summer Vacation to Niagara Falls

    Last Friday I received the latest newsletter from NiagaraFallsBestHotels.com: To subscribe, fill out the form to join the Best Hotels Mailing List.

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    Keeping famed Maid of the Mist captain’s story alive

    From the Buffalo News: On this, the 150th anniversary of the day Bill Evans’ great-great-grandfather surprised people by steering the Maid of the Mist through the wild rapids in the gorge below Niagara Falls, the old captain’s fame has faded. While Evans is not sure how the man he grew up hearing about at the…

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    Falls tourism board lends a hand to Higgins in power authority fight

    From the Niagara Gazette: The Niagara Falls Tourism Advisory Board is doing its part to help U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins in his quest to get the New York Power Authority to pay for the removal of the Robert Moses Parkway. Board members submitted materials — historic maps, newspaper clippings — they gathered in an effort…

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    Niagara Parks partners with Metrolinx for new Go Train travel package

    From the Niagara Falls Review: Metrolinx and Niagara Parks are teaming up to make it easier for people to experience one of the country’s top tourism destinations. The provincial transit agency’s seasonal Go Train service from downtown Toronto to Niagara resumes June 23 and, with the new partnership with Niagara Parks, visitors will be able…

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      From Chutney to Maple syrup….our move to Canada.: Maid of the Mist

      Someone with a Blogger blog has recently moved to Canada. Among other things, they write about a trip to Niagara Falls: Let me take you on an adventure….to one of the most beautiful places on earth………..the Niagara Falls. Most of the other falls I have seen, now seem more like a small shower compared to…

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        Update on Jay Cochrane Petition

        I mentioned that on Friday there was a link to my Jay Cochrane Petition in the Niagara Falls Review. I kept checking the petition throughout the day expecting the number of people who “signed” to increase dramatically. However, throughout the day it only grew by a couple of people and I couldn’t understand what was…

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