Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours (20090616)

On Tuesday I received the latest email newsletter from Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours. You can sign up for their newsletter by entering your email address in the form at the bottom of the main page of the Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours web site.

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Building a better Niagara Falls

This seems to be an op-ed by Andrew Touma, a member of the Niagara Falls, NY City Council: When I ran to become a Niagara Falls city councilman three and half years ago, it was based on the premise of being honest, putting residents first and listening to them, and working together with all stakeholders…

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    Celebrating 70 years of the Oakes Garden Theatre

    From the Niagara Falls Review: One of Niagara Falls’s most famous and beautiful attractions celebrated its 70th birthday last Tuesday. It was on September 18, 1937, that Oakes Garden Theatre was officially opened. This extraordinary blend of architectural and horticultural skills is visited and admired by countless numbers of people each year. Located on the…

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      Waterpark workers injured in 40-foot crane plummet

      From the Niagara Falls Review: Two workers who suffered serious injuries when the hydraulic lift they were using toppled over at the Americana Resort’s waterpark Tuesday morning are expected to recover, a Niagara Regional Police source says. “They’re both going to survive. That’s what they say,” acting staff Sgt. Dan Tibbs said. They were in…

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      Questions still surround proposed Fort Erie speedway

      From the Toronto Star (Wheels.ca): Another hurdle has been cleared by the developers of the proposed Canadian Motor Speedway in Fort Erie. On Monday, the Ontario Municipal Board rejected all appeals against the planned speedway, which will include a one-mile paved oval track with seating for 65,000 spectators plus a road course. Good luck to…

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      It’s Your Choice at the Hilton Niagara Falls

      Last Thursday I received the latest newsletter from the Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls Fallsview. To subscribe to the newsletter, fill out the form on the left-hand side of any page on the Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls Fallsview web site.

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      Sleep Cheap returns Nov. 13-17

      From Niagara This Week: Sleep Cheap is back for an eighth year with a seven-figure goal in mind. The fundraising event that gives Niagara residents the opportunity to stay in local hotels at vastly reduced rates with the proceeds going to charity is looking to cross the million-dollar mark this year. More than $845,000 has…

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      Adventure Day 8: Clifton Hill and the Niagara Falls

      Someone with a Blogger-hosted blog posted about a recent trip to Niagara Falls (including lots of pictures): After lunch, we proceeded to a place called the Clifton Hill, and it made me feel like a kid all over again!

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        Hillman Wonders of the World – Niagara Falls

        Howard Hillman is a well-known travel writer. He has a web site called Hillman Wonders of the World. I’m not sure how the rankings come about, but currently Niagara Falls is ranked 88th. Why Niagara Falls is special It is one of the mightiest falls on earth. Although Niagara Falls is smaller and less breathtaking…

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