From the Buffalo News: City Historian Elaine Timm was named chairwoman of a committee that will organize this year’s events to mark the 125th anniversary of Niagara Falls becoming a city in 1892. The city was incorporated on March 17, 1892, and the city will mark that date in conjunction with the Ancient Order of…
Last week I received the latest email newsletter from the Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls – Fallsview. I know that this sale is over now, but I still wanted to post it. This is a great example of why it’s a good idea to subscribe to these newsletter. $145 for a room in the…
Back in June I posted about an old copy of the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Souvenir Guidebook that I had. I only posted a couple of scans of the pages. I’ve gone ahead and scanned the entire guidebook. If you are interested in seeing it, you can view a PDF copy of the Ripley’s…
On Wednesday I received the latest newsletter from Falls Avenue Resort regarding the arrival of Massimo Capra. To subscribe, visit the main page and enter your name and email address near the middle of the page.
From the Niagara Falls Review: A Niagara Falls vacation was a little cheaper in 2009 than it was the year before as hotel room rates dropped last year by about 5%, according to Hotels.ca,a hotel reservation agency that tracks prices across Canada. Lower room rates is a trend that should continue this summer as the…
There seems to be a lot of people around already today. The kids are off school, so I bet Sleep Cheap was full last night # It is a gorgeous Autumn day. It's very sunny, and warming up. #
From Niagara This Week: Calling the tourism industry “our General Motors,” Mayor Jim Diodati said the city needs to exploit opportunities to stage “blockbuster events” to further increase the number of visitors coming to Niagara Falls. “People poke fun at it, but (tourism) is our General Motors,” Diodati told and audience of 200 at the…
From the Niagara Falls Review: The orange short shorts are making a comeback. After a three-year absence from Niagara Falls, John Goard, director of operations for Hooters in southern Ontario, said the world-famous restaurant known for its scantily-dressed waitresses is returning. “Niagara Falls is a major, worldwide tourist market and we need to be there,”…
The view from the 18th floor of the Doubletree Fallsview Resort Niagara Falls. It’s gorgeous! http://t.co/6mCAbySK
On Monday, August 28, 2006 I arranged to go to Marineland Canada. There were 7 of us who went (5 adults, 2 children). Marineland has been around for over 40 years, and is one of the most popular attractions in Niagara Falls. Those who live in Southern Ontario and the surrounding Border States are familiar…