@EmbraceNiagara It's not going to be a regular thing. I did the same thing during the Wallenda walk. Normally it'll be a tweet here or there in reply to EmbraceNiagara # @EmbraceNiagara I was just tweeting as I walked. I'd have to slow down if I wanted to spread the tweets out 🙂 in reply…
“A new zip-line attraction and aerial adventure course is coming to Niagara Falls. The Niagara Parks Commission announced Tuesday it received provincial approval to enter into an agreement with Niagara Adventure Excursions Inc., to develop and operate the new attractions at the Grand View Marketplace and Thompson Point locations along the Niagara Pkwy., starting in…
From the Niagara Falls Review: A new secure driver’s licence could be important in helping Canadians avoid passport hassles at the border, says the executive director of the Binational Tourism Alliance. But it will require everyone getting onboard – not just Ontario. “This is an important first step, but we’re only halfway there,” said Arlene…
The CBS Early Show has had a feature this summer called the Great American Vacation. I mentioned previously that they had highlighted Niagara Falls. They have a producer who is traveling the country in a Winnebago and a “journal” entry of his trip to Niagara Falls is online: Niagara Falls was a spectacular backdrop to…
From the Niagara Falls Review: A provider has been chosen to supply new buses to the revitalized peoplemover system for the City. Niagara Falls Transit and The Niagara Parks Commission jointly placed an order valued at $18 million for a mix of clean-diesel 40-foot Nova LFS and 62-foot articulated LFX buses from the St. Eustache, Que.,…
From CNW Group: Niagara area tourism companies and organizations learned today how to use their websites to attract more visitors and business, at a “Tourism Keys” workshop held by the Ministry of Tourism. “These workshops help develop local tourism and sustain tourism related jobs, which in turn help to build strong communities,” said Minister of…
From a press release seen on the Government of Ontario web site: Ontario has confirmed Fay Booker as the new Chair of the Niagara Parks Commission’s Board of Directors. The appointment follows an open recruitment process and takes effect April 21, 2010. Ms. Booker has extensive experience in corporate governance, accounting and auditing. Her experience…
From Yahoo! News: Niagara Falls is a quintessentially North American phenomenon. Situated at the border between America and Canada, the roaring force of nature has captured the imagination of those who visit for centuries. Actually a collection of three falls, they are dramatic but can bring the reckless side out of tourists and daredevils. The…
Earlier this week I received the latest email newsletters from the Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls – Fallsview.
This is getting a little beyond the Niagara Falls area, but it still sounds like an interesting event, so I figured I’d post it. Yesterday I received the following about Drums Along the Waterfront: Please see below a press release announcing the 14th annual Drums Along the Waterfront that is scheduled for August 8th at…