Clifton Hill Resort Update – March 2009
Last Thursday I received the latest newsletter from the Clifton Hill Resort. You can subscribe to the Clifton Hill Resort Update newsletter by visiting the Clifton Hill Newsletter page.
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Outside of new Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville almost done
It looks like there is still lots of work to do on the inside, but the outside of the new Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville (at the corner of Fallsview Blvd and Murray St) looks almost done. Much of the painting has been done and signs are going up.
BIZARRE THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT THE CANADIAN/U.S. BORDER
This is a neat little video I came across that highlights some of the quirky things about the Canadian/US border. I’ve watched the whole video, and even though there is nothing that is specifically related to Niagara Falls, I figured it was still worth sharing.
Twitter updates for 2012-09-28
Spoke with @PlayOnDirector and heard the national anthem at the street hockey tournament. The games have started! #
Plans for Niagara, Ont. zip line moving ahead
From the Buffalo News: Plans to develop a zip line program within parks in southern Ontario’s Niagara region are moving ahead, the Niagara Parks Commission announced Friday. Agency staff have been given the go-ahead to undertake the next phase of the procurement process, including the development of business plans and site plans, the commission said…
Sounds of Niagara Falls
When I’m out and around, I’m usually listening to music, but over the last week or so I’ve turned it off so I can enjoy the sounds of Niagara Falls. Here are some of the things I’ve heard: Cars and buses (lots of buses) “Are you ready for a reading?” from a guy offering Tarot…
Confusing passport situation just got worse
From the Niagara Falls Review: Tourism advocates in Niagara say Friday’s decision by the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security to temporarily suspend the need for Americans to have a passport to return home after a trip to Canada or Mexico is going to make an already confusing situation even worse. “It definitely adds to the…
7 Natural Wonders Of Canada That Are Even More Magical In The Fall
From Narcity: Canada is home to so many incredible natural wonders, including towering waterfalls, deep canyons and iconic national parks. While they’re beautiful to visit during any time of year, autumn offers a chance to see these natural wonders framed by fall colours in hues of orange, red and gold. Make sure there’s room in your camera roll and get…
Marineland protests
Several news outlets covered the protests at Marineland on the weekend. Apparently there were in the neighbourhood of 400 people outside protesting the conditions. Niagara Falls Review – Hundreds gather for largest ever protest at Marineland CTV News – Animal advocates hold protest outside of Marineland AM980 in London – Marineland Mistreatment Case Mobilizes London…
Niagara University lays out plans for tourism institute
From WKBW Channel 7 in Buffalo: Niagara University’s Global Tourism Institute will include building space in downtown Niagara Falls and dedicated research efforts that seek new tourism opportunities, university officials said this week. It will aim to attract international students interested in studying tourism and also establish partnerships with other educational entities and businesses.