From the Niagara Falls Review: The Niagara Parks Commission has launched a community website designed to provide easy access to information about the operations of the parks and how to do business with the commission. The move follows recommendations in Ontario Ministry of Tourism governance and audit reviews of the NPC undertaken last year. “The…
From the Niagara Falls Review: It’s no secret that given the economic uncertainty in 2008, this year is expected to be a soft – read lousy – year for tourism. Gasoline prices are through the roof and they are expected to go even higher this summer. Food prices are also increasing, thanks in large part…
From the Buffalo News: The plan calls for removing a 2-mile section of the Niagara Scenic Parkway in Niagara Falls. And it’s getting some good reviews. “We certainly see it as a positive opportunity for us,” said Gary K. Siddall, executive director of the Aquarium of Niagara. “There’s a lot of obstruction (now) with the…
The last time I was in Marvel Super Heroes Adventure City, there was an attraction called the Incredible Hulk Encounter. I have no idea what it was, but it is no longer there. There is still an Incredible Hulk themed attraction, but it is now Incredible Hulk Mini Golf. It is glow-in-the-dark, similar to Cosmic…
On Saturday my family went down to Queen Victoria Park for the opening ceremony of the CAA Winter Festival of Lights. The kids were excited to see Mickey and Minnie Mouse, and I was looking forward to seeing Greg Frewin. Well, it turns out that Greg Frewin wasn’t scheduled to be there, so that was…
From a Niagara Parks Commission press release seen at Niagara at Large: Niagara Falls, Ontario – The Niagara Parks Commission will be hosting a diverse lineup of activities and promotions for all visitors to enjoy while spending the Civic Holiday weekend in Niagara Parks: See also: Niagara Falls Review – Niagara Parks offers Civic Holiday…
The web site I highlight this week is Falls.com. This is the site run by Niagara Clifton Group. They operate a good portion of the operations on the north side of Clifton Hill. The site is pretty basic with only minimal information about the operations. Each page that they do have is almost like an…
From the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: State parks officials unveiled renovations at several key areas in Niagara Falls State Park this year, but the planned work is just beginning. Three Sisters Islands, Luna Island and Prospect Point with groundbreaking ceremonies this year. Those projects make up a small portion of the $40 million worth of…
Today is quite a bit cooler out, but it is just gorgeous walking along the parkway. The sun is shining and there are huge, white fluffy clouds. It’s a beautiful day for a walk! As I’m out walking, I’m still looking around for new license plates. I’ve recently added several new plates to the License…
From the Buffalo News: Ways to influence the long-term future of the Robert Moses Parkway between Niagara Falls and Lewiston will be discussed at a meeting Wednesday in the Town of Lewiston. Organizations with an interest in the parkway have been invited to send one or two people “to present the concerns” of their groups….