From the Western Star: Sometimes, you hear complaints about the lack of professionalism in this province’s tourism industry — about the way that standards, quality and the skills and training of tourism staff vary wildly, depending on which establishment you go to. Three different bed and breakfasts will have three different levels of service and…
(yeah, I know I’m a few days late with this one…) From the Niagara Falls Review: The Honeymoon Capital is having a better tourism season this year than last, despite the continuing difficulties convincing Americans to take their holidays north of the border, says the president of Niagara Falls Tourism. “We’re holding our own,” said…
No, this is still not a typo… I’m just getting caught up with some pictures. Last December I used some passes I had to the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory and took my family. It was the first time I had ever been and I was very impressed. Since it was winter, it was particularly nice…
From WIVB channel 4 in Buffalo: …Wallenda, who crossed the Niagara Falls last summer, is planning to take a piece of his Falls walk with him for an upcoming project. Wallenda is planning to use the rope from his walk across the Niagara Falls when he crosses the Grand Canyon…
A recent CNN iReport was about Niagara Falls (including a few pictures): There are two cities in the world that bear the name Niagara Falls. The first city is Niagara Falls, New York, which is a part of the Buffalo, NY Metropolitan Area. On the other side (to the northwest) of the Niagara River, lies…
From Wealth of Geeks: Clifton Hill is #8 on the list Although many argue that Niagara Falls is not a tourist trap, the surrounding area is. One person said that Niagara Falls is their hometown, and they’re disappointed that people don’t get to enjoy all they have to offer, choosing to spend all their money…
Back in March I posted about Teddy Town coming to the space underneath Burger King on Clifton Hill. Well, the store has finally opened. You can make your own teddy bears. They are all around $20, and you can choose different animals. For more money you can customize them even more.
On Tuesday I received another email from Canyon Creek Chophouse (inside the Fallsview Casino Resort).
From Niagara This Week: Calling all music makers. The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) is looking for local bands to perform during its annual Coca-Cola Concert series that takes place over the tourist season from the Victoria Day long weekend through to Labour Day. Set times are from 8 to 10 p.m., Friday, Sunday and on…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Sherman Zavitz has closed the book on one chapter in his life. Over the past 26 years, he has written around 900 columns on local history for the Niagara Falls Review. His final Niagara Note column will appear in Saturday’s newspaper. “It has become increasingly difficult for me to come…