The best diners and dairy bars within road-tripping distance of the GTA

From Toronto Life: A trip to Niagara Falls isn’t complete without a little camp, and Clifton Hill isn’t the only option for a divorced-from-reality pit stop. Just a 10-minute drive away, on Lundy’s Lane, is a retro-futuristic fever dream that’ll scratch that kitsch itch. The Flying Saucer Restaurant delivers on its name: the spaceship-shaped diner…

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30% Off at The Oakes Hotel

Last week I received a newsletter from Niagara Hospitality Hotels, the operator of the The Oakes Hotel Overlooking the Falls. To subscribe to the newsletter, click on the Email Deals link on the main page of their site.

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Holiday Lights Shine in Hyde Park

WGRZ Channel 2 in Buffalo has a report (with video) of the Holiday Lights of the Niagara Trail: Families can now visit the Holiday Lights of the Niagara Trail. The first lighting took place Wednesday night. There are 50 displays located throughout Hyde Park in Niagara Falls. There are an additional 10 displays on Pine…

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CAA Winter Festival of Lights in Winter 2011/2012

On December 30, my family headed down to Niagara Falls to view the lights in Queen Victoria Park. The CAA Winter Festival of Lights doesn’t seem to change much year to year, but it still a nice sight. Almost anything looks good lit up at night. I took some pictures as we walked around. Not…

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Hornblower Niagara Cruises Welcomes Mory DiMaurizio as its New General Manager

From a PR Web press release: Hornblower Niagara Cruises (HNC) is delighted to announce the addition of Mory DiMaurizio to its management team. DiMaurizio will serve as the company’s General Manager, initially working to develop infrastructure for HNC’s brand new, multi-faceted Niagara Falls touring and entertainment facility and overseeing hiring and Human Resources. DiMaurizio has 18 years…

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Twitter updates for 2009-07-02

Went to @BirdKingdom on Tuesday. It has changed since the last time I went. Will have some pictures and videos ready soon. # I'm back after a long weekend away from the Falls. Will post lots today… #

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New Year’s Eve Rates starting at $349 – only 8 days to book!

On Tuesday I received the latest email 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.

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    20071111 Ripley’s Believe It or Not! cartoon

    Last Sunday’s (Nov 11) Ripley’s Believe It or Not! cartoon featured a connection to Niagara Falls (click on the thumbnail to see a larger version of the cartoon): “American Icon” Annie and Ken Burkitt of Niagara Falls, Ontario, used over 1,000,000 Swarovski crystals to decorate a 2004 Mini Cooper with images of U.S. landmarks and…

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      Harley riders descend on city

      From the Tonawanda News: Niagara Falls is about to become Harley Davidson country. More than 1,700 owners of America’s signature cycle will roll into downtown Niagara Falls today to kickoff a three-day celebration of all things Harley-Davidson. The 20th anniversary rally for the New York State Harley Owners Group, or HOG, is expected to draw…

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