Update to the “Beginning of May construction update”

    Here are a couple of other things I should have included in the last update: The former Domino’s on Clifton Hill is now a “House of Cuban Cigars & Mini Mart” They built the “tower” for Al Macs on the ground, and I originally thought they were gazebos. I know some of you think this…

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      All New Thrilling Niagara Falls Summer Attractions!

      This morning I received the latest newsletter from NiagaraFallsBestHotels.com: To subscribe, fill out the form to join the Best Hotels Mailing List.

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        All around Toronto and area

        I recently came across an old TravBuddy post from almost 2 years ago: There are additional pictures from random Niagara Falls visits including one long weekend where we went there for the day. I don’t have Canadian holidays off because of my work (oh the irony) so when the usually crowds head out of the…

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          Give Mom What She Really Wants This Year

          On Friday I received the latest newsletter from the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa. They are promoting a spa getaway that could be used as a Mother’s Day gift. You can subscribe to the newsletter by clicking on the Special Email Offers link on the side of the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa…

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            Genuine Whirlpool Wood

            I’m sure we’ve all seen some tacky, useless, or otherwise dumb souvenirs in our time. The manager of the Canada Trading Company was getting rid of some samples she had received and she gave them to me. Most of them weren’t Niagara Falls related, but here is one worth sharing: A few questions: How do…

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              Paving the Clifton Hill/Victoria Ave intersection

              Last Fall the city did some work at the intersection at the top of Clifton Hill (at Victoria Ave). Last week they raised the utility covers and today they are putting the final coat of pavement down.

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                Colourful Days – Niagara Falls

                Someone with a TypePad blog posted about coming to Niagara Falls: Seems like not much changes around the Falls. Most of the ‘museums’ are the same as the ones I remember seeing 30 years ago when I first came to Canada… but I’m not complaining. Jax asked “why was there so much gross and weird…

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                  Michelle + Mike: It’s Love!

                  A couple of weeks ago I posted a link to some photos by Bryan Caporicci, a local photographer. He has posted pictures from a different photoshoot that took place in and around Oakes Garden Theatre. They also went up Clifton Hill.

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                    Beginning of May construction update

                    This is a smaller construction update than normal, but here are a few pictures: Bronto’s Adventure Playland looks like it is almost ready They are starting to put the roof on the former Pilgrim Restaurant (future East Side Mario’s?) The sidewalk along Victoria Avenue used to have large rocks periodically along the edge that you…

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                      Niagara Parks seasons passes on sale Monday

                      From the Niagara Falls Review: Seasons tickets and family passes for Niagara Parks Commission attractions are going on sale May 5. Niagara Falls & Great Gorge Adventure passes cost $39.95 for adults and $24.95 for children aged 6-12. This year, season passes are available for an additional $10 per person. The photo ID card will…

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