Top Ten Best Summer Trips on a Budget

According to StudentUniverse.com, Niagara Falls is one of the top 10 best summer trips on a budget: Niagara Falls, Ontario The falls are free to look at and walk around various gardens. Maid of the Mist, White Water Walk, and Journey Behind the Falls are the top sights and are fairly priced. Nightlife can be…

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    Anti-Marineland sign

    This billboard is by the Dairy Queen at the corner of Stanley Avenue and Lundy’s Lane (or Ferry Street, I’m not sure what it’s called at that point): The text of the billboard is as follows: Everyone loves their freedom! Please don’t support places that keep whales & dolphins in captivity This message presented by…

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    Twitter updates for 2009-10-03

    Saw a large group of boys (8 years old?) going into Galaxy Golf today. Must have been a birthday party, or something like that. #

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    Wallenda’s feat is given monumental recognition

    From the Buffalo News: The tethered steps that Nik Wallenda took on a mist-drenched, 2-inch steel cable across Niagara Falls more than two years ago gave the former honeymoon capital of the world a chance to reclaim a moment in the spotlight. But that 26-minute walk before a television audience of more than 10 million…

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    Opening day demonstration at Marineland

    From the Niagara Falls Review: On one side of the chain link fence families were lined up to enjoy a day of fun and activities at Marineland. On the other side of the fence were hundreds of animal activists voicing their concerns about the treatment and captivity of animals. Keeping a close eye on the…

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      2006 Reader’s Choice Awards – Favourite Italian Restaurant

      This sign is on the window of the Capri Restaurant: I looked on the Niagara Falls Review web site, but couldn’t find a listing of all the Reader’s Choice Awards.

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        Sugar Mountain Candy Store

        In a previous post, Sue asked about the building on Victoria Ave right at the top of Clifton Hill. The building was recently painted and the previous tenants are gone. Something is going on. I stopped by today, and the small sign on the door says that Sugar Mountain Candy Store is opening and they…

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          Trip to Marineland Canada – The Other Animals

          Along with the marine life, there are also other animals. The Deer Park is an area where you can walk in and touch them. I certainly couldn’t count all of them, but there must have been a hundred or more. My two young sons loved them, but I couldn’t help but think they could have…

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            Hilton will soar to 52 storeys

            From Niagara This Week: The Hilton on Fallsview Avenue is set to soar to 52 storeys after council approved the expansion Monday night. “This is a good news story,” said Ed Lustig, the agent for the developers. “This is a world class hotel with world class facilities.” The development is an expansion to the Hilton’s…

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            Deanna Clohessy: Appreciating Buffalo through a friend’s eyes

            From the Buffalo News: …Sunday, we went to Canada to see the Falls — a new experience for Sarah. She kept saying, “I can’t believe I’m in Canada! And I’m finally going to see Niagara Falls!” As we came in on Niagara Parkway, I pointed out the mist rising. She couldn’t get her camera out…

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