I recently posted pictures and a video from the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory. I was cleaning up some files and came across a scan of a 2007 pamphlet. At the time it was the 10th anniversary of the Butterfly Conservatory. I have created a PDF file of the pamphlet if you’d like to download it…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Legendary rockers STYX and the Canadian group Glass Tiger will take to the stage on New Year’s Eve in Niagara Falls. The Niagara Parks Commission released its lineup for the popular, televised concert Tuesday afternoon. “Niagara will be the place to be on New Year’s Eve,” said Niagara Parks Commission…
From the Niagara Falls Review: The Niagara Parks Commission is giving ‘top secret’ status to the proposals submitted for one of the most important business deals the agency will make. Bids to run boat tours on the Niagara River are under lock and key and being evaluated at a secret location by a team whose…
From the St Catharines Standard: Depending on how one looks at it, the great gorge can either be impressive or frightening. For the crew in charge of the annual rock scaling operation along the great gorge wall on the Canadian side of the Horseshoe Falls, however, it’s the former. “I don’t find it nerve racking…
There are a couple of minor, but new, changes to the Great Canadian Midway on Clifton Hill. Near the entrance was a booth where you could buy tickets and get information. It used to be a circular booth. It has changed to be a square. There are now 2 people that can work in it….
I’ve never quite understood the way Screamers was setup. While facing the location, there was a scary attracion on the left, then Dino Rampage, then Dragon Star Restaurant, and then another scary attraction on the right. This picture is of the scary attracion on the right. This one never seemed to be opened, so I’m…
The Tim Hortons as the corner of Stanley Ave and Murray St is coming along quickly.
From the Globe and Mail: The Sterling Inn is a fusion of luxury hotel and fine inn. It offers packages ranging from the one- or two-night Retreat, which includes dinner, breakfast in bed and a couple’s treatment in the hotel’s Spa One, to the Experience, which begins with a limousine ride from your home. The…
From the Shelbyville Daily Union: Niagara Falls probably has thrilled visitors since before the arrival of European settlers. Recent technological advances, though, seem to enhance the euphoric experience of falls watching even more. One of the newest ways to enjoy the spectacular scenery is to ride one of the fully enclosed gondolas on the gigantic…
Earlier this week I received the latest email newsletter from the Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel and Suites.