The (unofficial) start of summer

    This weekend and next represent the unofficial start of summer in Niagara Falls. The Victoria Day (in Canada) / Memorial Day (in US) weekends are either on the same weekend or one week apart. We’re almost guaranteed to have decent weather, and so even though summer is still officially a month away, it is actually…

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    Niagara Falls seeks proposals for outdoor winter activities

    From WGRZ Channel 2 in Buffalo: While Western New Yorkers are still enjoying the warmth of summer, the City of Niagara Falls is looking for some fun new outdoor activities to offer to residents and visitors this winter — especially those that involve ice skating. On Monday, the Niagara Falls Community Development Department released a…

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      Closed level at Skylon Tower

      In my posting on the Skylon Tower web site, Adam left a comment about the closed level. I’ve noticed before the level that is closed, but I figured I’d take a picture so you’d know what he was talking about. There are escalators on either side of the tower that go down to the games…

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      Is the Skylon Tower environmentally friendly?

      I don’t mean to make too much of a big deal about this, but it was nice to see all of these green bins (for food scraps) and recycle bins lined up outside the Skylon Tower. Hopefully they are used a lot.

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      New attraction at Cave of the Winds highlights larger redevelopment of Niagara Falls park

      From 88.7 WBFO: A new attraction has opened at the Cave of the Winds in Niagara Falls, offering guests a year-round facility to learn about the natural wonder’s history. It’s also the latest completed project in an overall $70 million investment to update Niagara Falls State Park. See also: NY Real Estate Law Blog –…

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        Thanksgiving and Howl-O-Ween Fun at Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls

        On Tuesday I received the latest email promotion from the Great Wolf Lodge in Niagara Falls. There is a Thanksgiving promotion along with a Halloween promotion: You can sign up for the mailings by visiting the Email Signup page on the Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls web site.

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        Niagara’s Most Exciting Tourist Attraction Celebrates 25th Anniversary

        From Business Link Niagara: Niagara Falls is one of the world’s most recognized views in the world. But for the past 25 years, only one company has been world famous for offering breathtaking aerial tours of the mighty Niagara—Niagara Helicopters Limited. Located along the Niagara Parkway, Niagara Helicopters has had incredible success with thousands of…

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          2006 Reader’s Choice Awards – Favourite Italian Restaurant

          This sign is on the window of the Capri Restaurant: I looked on the Niagara Falls Review web site, but couldn’t find a listing of all the Reader’s Choice Awards.

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