Rainbows at the Niagara Falls

    From the Deccan Herald: On a wet windy afternoon we stood on the deck, unsteadily in blue disposable plastic parkas, and feeling a strange mix of chill, thrill and elation. Ahead in the distance was the mighty Niagara Falls: nature’s master piece imprinted into the landscape by forces of sun, wind, ice and water –…

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      Niagara Falls

      From the Savannah Morning News: Niagara Falls may seem like an unusual winter destination. Thousands of tourists from all over the world visit the falls, though, even on the coldest days of the year. The average temperature in January is 31 degrees Fahrenheit at the falls, which lie on the U.S.-Canadian border. Though the enormous…

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        New Fun House facade is finished

        I’m a little late on this one as well. I’ve written before that the facade of the Fun House on Clifton Hill was being changed. It is complete now with much brighter colours. It does look more “fun”, but I think the attraction itself is still the same.

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          Cirque Niagara Avaia returning for 2007

          I’ve known that Cirque Niagara had a 3-year deal with Niagara Parks. However, I was under the impression that there would be a new show each year. Apparently I was wrong. Avaia is returning for the 2007 seasons. This is an ad that appeared in the local paper. At the top it says Returning For…

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            Relive your travel journeys through journals

            From FloridaToday.com: Have you been to Niagara Falls? If not, you have missed one of the charming faces of Americana. I have done a fair amount of traveling, but I never enjoy it as much as when I travel to learn. Now when I go places, I take notes, not just photographs. I even ask…

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              Happy Holidays From Falls Avenue

              I’m a little late on this, but last Tuesday I received an email greeting from Falls Avenue. To subscribe, visit their “Spin to Win” page and fill out the form. Be sure to check that you’d “like to receive news on Niagara Falls discounts and seasonal special eMail”.

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                Museums go loonie

                From the Niagara Falls Review: Local residents will get a chance to play tourist next weekend, at much cheaper rates, during Loonie Museum Day. More than a dozen attractions in the Clifton Hill area will offer $1 admission Sunday to residents of the city. The popular event, which raises money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation…

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                  Niagara Falls Offers a Winter Wonderland of Fun for Travelers

                  From a GoldenTravelGuides press release: Niagara Falls offers winter travelers a one-of-a-kind experience like no other destination in the world. With glistening snow, sparkling ice, and so many things to see and do, Niagara Falls is a best-kept winter secret. The NiagaraFallsBest.com travel experts share their top picks for winter fun with visitors to this…

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                    Bridge tolls to go up

                    From the Buffalo News: If you are paying with American money, tolls will increase by 50 cents for passenger cars on the Rainbow, Whirlpool Rapids and Lewiston-Queenston bridges as of Feb. 1. For those using Canadian money, rates will remain the same. The prolonged weakness of the U.S. dollar against other world currencies is the…

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                      Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

                      I know Christmas was a week ago, but I never did wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I hope you all had a joyous and satisifying Christmas as well as a safe and fun New Year’s Eve. 2006 was a good year for AccessNiagara, and in particular the Niagara Falls Blog. There is a great community…

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