Days Inn (former Vacation Inn)
The former Vacation Inn on Stanley Avenue has become a Days Inn. It looks like Days Inn has modernized their logo. It’s much more colourful and I think more appealing.
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One and Two Night Packages Starting at $125
Last week I received the latest email newsletter from the Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls – Fallsview
“It’s not about winning, it’s about the journey and the lessons you learn along the way”
Yesterday I posted a little about meeting Jon Montgomery, the gold-medal winning skeleton athlete.As I mentioned, he spoke for a few minutes. He is available as a speaker, and based on the couple of minutes he spoke for, I’m sure he does a good job at giving motivating speeches. I recorded his speech, and have…
More entertainment added this August 2012 at Fallsview
Last week I received the latest Entertainment Insider email newsletter from the Fallsview Casino Resort.
Buffalo casino won’t threaten Falls facilities
From Niagara This Week: The provincial governing body of Niagara Falls’ two casinos and Fort Erie’s slots and race track is unconcerned about a new Seneca Nation of Indians casino proposed for downtown Buffalo. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission (OLGC) says people nervous about the future of Casino Niagara, the city’s first gaming house,…
CLOSEUP: Shining the lights on Niagara
From the Niagara Falls Review: It could be the unseasonably mild temperatures or it could be the added attractions. Whatever the reason, organizers are pleased that residents and visitors alike are embracing the 33rd annual Ontario Power Generation WInter Festival of Lights. “People are noticing quite a difference this year in terms of the quality…
Drabble Artist Kevin Fagan Talks about Niagara Falls
As I’ve been posting, the cartoon Drabble family has been on vacation this week in Niagara Falls. I contacted the artist, Kevin Fagan, and asked him a few questions (had he ever been to the falls? why did they come to Niagara Falls? where else might they go?, etc). Below is his response: I live…
Battling Convention Centre web sites
Yesterday one of my Google Alerts had a link to http://www.niagaraconventionciviccentre.com/attractions.php that mentioned Clifton Hill. I was intrigued, so I visited the link. At first glance, it appeared to be legit and I wondered why there weren’t more attractions listed. Then I noticed that all of the attractions were owned by the same company. I…
I’m on vacation
I’m on vacation this week. Nothing big is planned, but I won’t be in the Falls until Friday. I have a few things scheduled to go up, but other than that there won’t be any regular updates. I’ll be back to regular blogging by mid-week next week.
Fallsview Casino launches augmented reality-enabled billboard
From a CNW Group press release: It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No – it’s a new interactive billboard by Fallsview Casino, which will have street crowds looking to the sky for an augmented reality experience when it’s unveiled on Sunday, June 2 from 11am-6pm at Yonge and Dundas Square in downtown Toronto. “We’re proud to…