From the Niagara Falls Review: A top Niagara Falls tourism official is not concerned about the Canadian dollar’s surge to US80 cents this week amid a weakened U.S. dollar and further signs of a strengthening Canadian economy. “I don’t think it’s enough to discourage anybody from coming,” said Wayne Thomson, chairman of Niagara Falls Tourism….
Today’s front page of the Toronto Star had an interesting article titled Are we thrilling ourselves to death? The article isn’t about Niagara Falls, but given the renewed interested in having amusement rides/attractions in Niagara Falls, I thought it was relevant: Higher, faster, upside down and …? Whatever it takes to melt your mind, churn…
The other day when I was near the corner of Fallsview Blvd and Murray St, I noticed some new decorations on the light posts. There are at least 4 or 5 light posts with these on it.
From a CNW Group press release: The future for Casino Niagara was unveiled today, with the finalization of a long-term lease between the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and Canadian Niagara Hotels Inc. (CNHI). “The McGuinty government has delivered on its commitment to ensure that Ontario not only maintain two casinos in Niagara Falls…
From a Niagara Parks Commission press release seen at Niagara at Large (from September 18): In a ceremony held today, The Niagara Parks Commission was pleased to rededicate the awe-inspiring amphitheatre, Oakes Garden Theatre, in celebration of the venue’s 80th anniversary. Oakes Garden Theatre and its associated Rainbow Gardens are outstanding examples of design and architecture…
I commented a while ago that HOCO had put up some new signs for Dinosaur Park Miniature Golf. It turns out that at least one of the signs was temporary. Beside the large T-Rex, there is now a nice neon sign that turns/spins at night. I also noticed that the torches on the main sign…
From IPM InPark Magazine: This first-of-its-kind dark ride experience delivers thrills and memories for all age groups. Clifton Hill is the centre of the Entertainment District in Niagara Falls, which welcomes millions of guests year round. Carnival Chaos, a 6,000 square feet dynamic, action-packed interactive dark ride features seven fully interactive scenes as well as…
@adamwhite Looks good. I'll blog about it tomorrow as well… in reply to adamwhite #
From the Niagara Falls Review: The city’s new 5,000-seat theatre will be located next to the Hilton Hotel and be connected to Fallsview Casino by a new enclosed walkway. Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) officially announced the site late Thursday, despite work already being done on the property for weeks. The $130 million venue…
In the middle of April, I had the opportunity to stay at the Doubletree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton – Niagara Falls with my family. We had stayed there about 2 1/2 years ago (see here, here, and here), and enjoyed it quite a bit. It seemed that almost every time we drove into…