The Niagara SkyWheel is an R60 Giant Wheel by Ronald Bussink and Chance Morgan. As Sue mentioned, there was a Ferris wheel in Korea where there was an accident where several people died. Based on the pictures, it appears that one of the gondolas turned on its side, and the people inside the gondola fell…
Here is a link to another Live Journal entry for someone reporting on their visit to Niagara Falls. There are quite a few pictures. I know these people are total strangers, but it’s interesting seeing what they found interesting, seeing the pictures, etc.
From Niagara This Week: The Niagara Parks Commission is holding off on the idea of adding on-site accommodations at its Legends on the Niagara Golf Course after a disappointing response to its call for proposals. Niagara Parks put the call out last fall for proposals to enhance Legends as a world-class golf course, lengthen its…
From the Niagara Falls Review: City councillors are putting the pressure on provincial candidates, with an election looming, to secure the long-term future of Casino Niagara. But Liberal MPP Kim Craitor, Conservative challenger Bart Maves and local NDP president Sharon Shearing say the issue has been settled – it should stay open. “Nobody has ever…
When I was at Marineland a few weeks ago, I went up to the Sky Screamer platform to take some pictures and a video of Sky Screamer (which I’ll be posting soon). While I was up there, I also took several pictures of the park from that vantage point. It’s interesting seeing some of the…
I’m by here regularly, but just noticed today that the expansion to Antica Pizza is now open (I’m not sure when it officially opened). It’s not a great picture (taken with my cell phone), but the expansion area was open, and people were inside eating. Hopefully they do more work during the off-season to make…
Have they settled on a name now that there is another new sign?
From ArsCompendium: Well, I’ve written more than a few pieces for clients on tourist spots, and I’ve usually found a fair balance between natural and man-made attractions. While planning a personal trip to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, I’ve discovered a marked imbalance. Now, there really isn’t a whole lot to do while watching…
As I have been reviewing the progress of my Jay Cochrane petition, I searched the site for anything related to Niagara Falls. I could only find 4 petitions (including mine). Here are the others: Enquiry into Marineland – This petition started in August of 2004 after Neocia died. The petition is calling for an “enquiry…
On Friday I received the latest issue of the Clifton Hill Resorts Update newsletter. They are promoting the same sorts of packages they always promote. They also highlight the upcoming Niagara International Kite Festival. You can subscribe to the Clifton Hill Resorts Update newsletter by visiting the Clifton Hill Newsletter page.