Marineland “Terrors of the Sea” shark exhibit update!

    How was that for a headline?! 🙂 Well, yesterday I went to Marineland. Here is the update (click on the picture to see a larger version): To no one’s great surprise, there has been no progress. I’ll post a few more pictures and a video from our visit later in the week…

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      The man who lights up the falls

      From the Niagara Falls Review: Pete Gordon is full of bright ideas. For the past 45 years, the Niagara Falls resident has been behind the helm at one of Niagara’s most popular, most-photographed attractions. People from around the world have marvelled at his handiwork, something he achieves nightly with a flick of the wrist. Gordon…

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      Critters invade the Butterfly Conservatory

      From the Niagara Falls Review: The tropical heat of the Butterfly Conservatory played host to some cold-blooded fun over the weekend. The popular Niagara Parks attraction re-opened to the public Saturday after being closed for renovations. On the opening day guest list was a menagerie of critters from Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo including a 14-metre-long…

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        Labour Day Fun at Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls

        On Tuesday I received my first email from the Great Wolf Lodge in Niagara Falls. I’ve signed up on their site a couple of times to get mailings, but hadn’t received anything. The mailing I received on Tuesday is small, and is promoting a discount if you book a room for more than one night…

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        Scare camera earns Niagara Falls haunted house worldwide recognition

        From 680 News: Laughing at others scared out of their wits is translating into big business and worldwide recognition for a Niagara Falls haunted house. Millions have clicked on the photos posted by Nightmares Fear Factory and their infamous scare camera — soldiers gripping each other in panic, a husband pushing his terrified wife in…

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        Some more Skylon Tower arcade articles

        At the beginning of March I linked to an article that commentor @SaraAB87 had let me know about. She had written a blog post for the Arcade Heroes website. She has posted a couple of other articles about the arcade and some of the unique or rare games that they have: The Skylon Tower Family Fun Center…

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          Brock statue battles time, elements

          From the Niagara Falls Review: For more than 150 years, the stone likeness of Maj. Gen. Isaac Brock, hailed as a saviour of Upper Canada, has towered over the Niagara-on-the Lake countryside. The nearly four-metre high statue of Brock, which sits atop the massive 56-metre tall limestone monument that bears his name, has endured just…

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          Grammy Award-Winning Singer/Pianist Diana Krall to Perform at Fallsview Casino

          From a PR Newswire press release: She has carved herself a permanent position at the top of the jazz charts, and soon Canadian jazz singer and pianist Diana Krall will be coming to Fallsview Casino to kick off October’s live concerts with a two-night engagement. As one of the best-selling artists of her time, Krall…

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            Tuning up tourism

            From the Niagara Gazette: Local representatives and businesses have come together with one goal in mind: improve the city’s tourism industry. With that in mind, a summit is being held to discuss getting things back on track — particularly downtown. “We eventually want to make it into a ‘Clifton Hill,’ but on the American side,”…

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            Niagara Falls Hilton Summer Sell Off!

            Yesterday I received the latest email newsletter from the Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls Fallsview. To subscribe to the newsletter, fill out the form on the Special Offers page on the Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls Fallsview web site.

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