Click to see a larger version of the cover Buy at Amazon.ca Buy at Amazon.com I was recently in contact with Altitude Publishing about a few books they have that are Niagara Falls-related. They have sent me a couple to write about. The first one is Niagara Falls, a photo book from Darwin Wiggett. I…
This isn’t anything terribly exciting, but I did notice it so I thought I’d pass it along. After taking along to complete, the Doubletree Resort Lodge & Spa Fallsview – Niagara Falls opened about a year ago. For the longest time they just a banner on each side of the hotel with the Doubletree logo….
I’m sure there are lots of anti-Marineland sites out there. I am certainly not going to post about every complaint, but I thought that this one was particularly interesting, because it mentions the “warehouse” that has caused some controversy for Marineland over the years. Junior was captured from Iceland in 1984. He was then transported…
From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo (including video): Nik Wallenda isn’t the only one practicing in Niagara Falls, Thursday. Rescue crews are also practicing for the big day, which is less than one month away. On day six of practice, daredevil Nik Wallenda made it to the highest point of the wire, while crowds clapped…
From Niagara This Week: The city has secured funding from the province to help with the costs associated with the annual New Year’s Eve concert in Queen Victoria Park. Earlier this year, staff submitted a funding request to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport’s Celebrate Ontario program and was approved. The city will receive…
Niagara Hospitality Hotels Inc, the operator of the The Oakes Hotel Overlooking the Falls, has sent out a newsletter. They are promoting a package. To subscribe to the newsletter, click on the Special Offers link on the main page of their site.
I have been to, and eaten fudge from the Fudge Factory on Clifton Hill and the Hershey store on Falls Avenue. Until a few days ago, I had never heard of the Niagara Falls Fudge Co. The line under the name says “a second generation family tradition”. I assume they have moved from another location,…
It's a little chilly out today, but the rain was good. It looks like it's all clear ahead through the weekend. #
From the Niagara Falls Review: As a young boy, Nikola Tesla saw an image of the Horseshoe Falls in a travel book and told his uncle he wanted to put a wheel under the falls to harness the power of the moving water. A bronze statue of the brilliant inventor has stood guard at the…
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