Bronto’s Adventure Playland construction update
There has been quite a bit of work being done where Bronto’s Adventure Playland will be. They’ve painted the walls, and have been preparing for some concrete work.
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Maid of the Mist to launch for 129th consecutive season on May 10th
From a CNW Group press release seen on Yahoo! Finance: Celebrities, world leaders and tourists from Canada and around the world will once again have a chance to ride the iconic Maid of the Mist when the boats are launched in Niagara Falls, N.Y., beginning Saturday, May 10, at 10 a.m. The Maid’s 2014 season…
NPC fights visitor drought
From the Niagara Falls Review: With U.S. visitors to Niagara at a 30-year low, the Niagara Parks Commission acknowledges it must do more to convince our neighbours to the south a trip to the region is both safe and affordable. That’s why the commission is proposing a partnership with all tourism stakeholders to offer a…
Adam Sandler checks out Niagara Falls
From the Niagara Falls Review: An average of 700,000 people a year get up close and personal with the Horseshoe Falls at Journey Behind the Falls. On Saturday, actor Adam Sandler and his family took in the popular Niagara Parks attraction. Sandler, the Saturday Night Live alumnus and star of Happy Gilmore and The Waterboy…
Another restuarant closed
On Victoria Avenue next to the former Little Caesars location, there used to be an Italian restaurant. Then it became a Chinese food restaurant. Then it became a kosher restaurant. Then it became an all day breakfast buffet. Now it is gutted. I wonder what is going in their next.
IndyMcDuff: Niagara 2006
A Windows Live Spaces user going by IndyMcDuff has a blog entry about some photos he/she took/posted: Falls Avenue on the Canadian side, as you can see, is chock full of monsterly attractions, something we were unaware of as we had never been there before.
Twitter updates for 2011-01-26
RT @WinterFestival This is last weekend of the 2010-11 CAA Winter Festival of Lights. Don't miss this last opportunity http://fb.me/ThnI8jWd # I'm thinking about it… RT @AmericanaResort: $9 for a Single All-Day Pass to Waves Indoor Waterpark at Americana http://t.co/s5c4ifI #
Getaway Guy: White Water Walk Getaway
From YNN Rochester (includes video): Since the 1930’s, this classic destination has been taking visitors on an elevator ride down 230 feet to the edge of the mighty Niagara River. A well-constructed boardwalk allows you to stroll along at your own pace right next to the river with 2 opportunities to descend stairs to take…
Another article about the Clifton Hill developments
From the June 3, 2005 issue of Niagara This Week: Artist’s rendition of new development for Clifton Hill. Cranking up fun factor on the Hill $100-million development features amusement rides, hotel Robert Lapensee Jun 3, 2005 NIAGARA FALLS — His proposed new amusement park for Clifton Hill will not have a carnival feeling, promises Harry…
Niagara: Legends of the Falls
From the Worcester Telegram & Gazette News: When Ginger Strand first heard the roar that fills the air around Niagara Falls she was hooked. She was surprised by her reaction to the thundering rush of water. She was, after all, a college student who had come to the Falls with her boyfriend to smirk at…