A Calgary resident’s impression of Niagara

    Here is a LiveJournal posting of someone who is from Calgary who was in Toronto and came down to see Niagara Falls: We went to the Niagara whirlpool, then the top of the falls (tablelands?) and then down to the entry to the Maid of the Mist, which happened to close 10 minutes before we…

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      Making your Trip to Niagara Falls an Affordable One

      From ArticleBase: The summer months are the busiest time to visit the great Niagara Falls. Tourists from all over the world flock to the city and fall in that inevitable trap of paying for overpriced meals, accommodations and parking. With my help, you will be able to pull this off with half your money still…

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        Experience Niagara’s Other Natural Wonders

        Yesterday I received another newsletter from the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel & Spa. They are promoting a Niagara Wine Route trip. You can subscribe to the newsletter by clicking on the Special Email Offers link on the side of the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa main page.

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          Toronto: Where It’s At, Part II

          This is from The Modern Girl Friday Travels blog: Whenever nature is one of the biggest attractions in town, it’s pretty impressive. But the word â€Ŕimpressive” fails to describe what can be considered one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. Located a quick 1 hour and 30 or so minutes from Toronto traveling…

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            Feds ante up $35m for convention centre

            From Niagara This Week: The federal government is committing up to $35 million toward a new $107-million convention and civic centre to be built in Niagara Falls, something supporters say will provide a huge shot in the arm for Niagara’s economy and propel the region into tourism’s big leagues. Niagara Falls MP and federal justice…

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              Jay Cochrane and Harry Oakes

              Yesterday when I was out and around I saw Jay Cochrane over on the HOCO property talking with Harry Oakes. Jay’s done now with his skywalks near the Skylon Tower. I didn’t hear what they were saying… I don’t know what they were talking about… but it would be pretty cool if Jay was back…

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                Brisk Falls tourism has businesses upbeat

                From the Buffalo New: All indications are that this has been a positive summer for the local tourist trade despite concerns about potential changes to passport requirements and even though final industry figures for the summer haven’t been released. And while Labor Day weekend is the traditional sunset for the season, the flocks of visitors…

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                  The Puzzle is Complete

                  From the Niagara Falls Review: Ottawa’s in. The federal government will contribute one-third of the $100-million cost to build the Niagara Convention and Civic Centre, Niagara Falls MP Rob Nicholson announced Wednesday. “There is no doubt in my mind this will help strengthen the economy of this area,” Nicholson said during a press conference Wednesday…

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                    Longer customs inspection times are contributing to slow crossings

                    From the Niagara Falls Review: Slow traffic has plagued border crossings in Niagara all summer, but it’s not because people are travelling more. Overall, travel is down this year at three of the Niagara River bridges yet wait-times of an hour or more are not uncommon, especially when entering the U.S. At the Rainbow Bridge…

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                      Boccelli’s restaurant

                      Beside the Keg and the Lodge Inn & Suites Near the Falls is a restaurant. For the longest time they only had a sign up that advertised a breakfast buffet. They recently put up a sign with an actual name… Boccelli’s restaurant.

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