Ask Journeys: You’ll fall for Niagara region

    From the Winnipeg Sun: Q.) I have heard so much about Niagara Falls and have never been there. Is it worth the trip? A.) You, along with several thousand foreign visitors, multitudes of honeymoon couples and Canadians like yourself who finally make the decision to follow through with the same idea you have will come…

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    The Capri closes doors after 55 years

    From the Niagara Falls Review: The Capri Restaurant on Ferry Street was closed to the public Tuesday and its furnishing have been removed. But what led to the closure – and whether it’s a permanent or temporary situation – is unclear. Marisa Alfieri-Hay, daughter of business founder the late Sam Alfieri, was inside the restaurant…

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    Niagara Falls Attractions Offer Excitement at Every Turn

    From a PR Newswire press release seen at Yahoo! Finance: Along with summer’s warmer, longer days and clear blue skies comes the opportunity to experience Niagara Falls State Park in all her glory. Be a part of history with us as July 15, 2010 marks Niagara Falls State Park’s 125th Anniversary! With attractions open for…

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    The man behind Marineland: 50 years of controversy

    From the Toronto Star: One spring day in 1963, John Holer, the owner of Marineland, found himself on a Lake Ontario beach in a struggle with a 100-pound sea lion. Jeff, a sea lion that had escaped from Holer’s animal park in Niagara Falls three days earlier, sunk its teeth into Holer’s bicep as it…

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    A full, 360-degree rainbow paints the mist over Niagara Falls

    You have probably heard about this, but a month or so ago there were some images/videos/articles posted online about a full 360 rainbow that was viewed. It was quite neat. Here are a couple of reports: Washington Post – A full, 360-degree rainbow paints the mist over Niagara Falls Daily Mail – Where’s the pot…

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    Hyatt Expected to Triple Canada Presence by 2022

    From Hotel Business: Hyatt Hotels Corporation expects to open more than 20 new hotels in Canada by the end of 2022, tripling the global hospitality brand’s presence in the country. The newly announced properties include three hotels in the heart of downtown Niagara Falls, Ontario, expected to open in 2022: a dual-branded Hyatt Centric Niagara…

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