Unofficial start of Summer 2011

Yes, Summer doesn’t start until June 21, but this weekend and next weekend are the unofficial start of Summer in the tourist area of Niagara Falls. I would think that generally the industry likes it when Memorial Day and Victoria Day fall on different weekends, like this year. It doesn’t seem like much was done…

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Ad for Oh Canada Eh? in local newspaper

This ad for Oh Canada Eh? dinner theatre was in the local Niagara This Week newspaper. I wonder how many locals end up going there for the show and/or dinner

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“Live with Kelly and Ryan” Facebook page

One more post about the Kelly and Ryan taping… If you want to see some video clips and photos, probably the best place to go is the Live with Kelly and Ryan Facebook page.

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Cheap fertility treatment at Ripley’s?

From the Niagara Falls Review: Typically, it’s the moms you hear warning their children “don’t touch.” At Ripley’s Believe it or Not, however, the dads are voicing that sentiment to their significant others. For some women, however, the temptation is just too strong. “The reason I want to touch it is because I know I…

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Driving to Niagara Falls from New York City

Someone wrote into the Kiama Independent (in Australia) and asked about driving from New York City to Niagara Falls and back. It is a short response, but mentions what is probably a very scenic route.

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    ‘Aggressive facelift’ gave casino new life

    From the Niagara Falls Review: Despite a downturn in tourism and fewer players, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming says it is committed to Casino Niagara’s long-term future. “Both casinos, for us, are part of a larger vision to revitalize the Niagara Falls region … into a unique, year-round destination,” said OLG spokeswoman Teresa Roncon. “We…

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    Hard Rock Rising 2017 in Niagara Falls

    From Niagara Frontier Publications: The search for the next rising star is on. Hard Rock Cafe, Niagara Falls USA, invites emerging musicians in the market to take the stage for its annual Hard Rock Rising “Battle of the Bands.” The competition offers one lucky winner a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform during halftime at Hard Rock…

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