From the Niagara Falls Review: The more than 60 mayors who took part in the U.S.-Canada Mayors’ Summit on the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative came together “as one voice,” Thursday, urging the American government to delay passing the controversial bill. “Many cities expressed concern over the WHTI,” said Mayor Ted Salci Thursday afternoon, on his…
Last week I received an email newsletter from the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa. You can subscribe to the newsletter by filling out the “Sign Up and Save” form on the side of the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa main page
From the Niagara Falls Review: …Canadian researchers are viewed as leaders in the global effort to find a cure or control for CF. Th at effort, however, takes dollars …lots of dollars. “Research is our answer,” said Nancy Clayton, vice-president of the Niagara chapter of Cystic Fibrosis Canada. The largest local fundraiser to support CF…
Today I received a newsletter from Niagara Hospitality Hotels, the operator of the The Oakes Hotel Overlooking the Falls. To subscribe to the newsletter, click on the Email Deals link on the main page of their site.
From the Niagara Falls Review: The Niagara Parks Commission is hoping visitors ‘come sail away’ to a new concert series this summer. Former Styx lead singer Dennis DeYoung anchors a slate of shows at Queen Victoria Park July 28, teaming up with the Niagara Symphony. Dubbed Hot Summer Nights at the Falls, the series includes…
You might remember a story from December about a man who was being chased by the police and drove a truck through the front entrance of the Fallsview Casino (I took pictures of the aftermath). Well, the Toronto Star is reporting that he pleaded guilty to a variety of charges and faces almost 5 years…
This isn’t exactly related to the main Niagara Falls tourism district, but if a large event is held in the region, it would certainly bring a lot of tourists. From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara Region has put its support behind a bid to host the 2021 Canada Summer Games. Council committed $85,000 Thursday to…
One of the newer trends over the last few years is to have visitors to your attraction make a wax hand. The first attraction in Niagara Falls I remember having this was Movieland Wax Museum of Stars. Not too long afterwards Ripley’s added this to their Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum. Essentially you dip…
From the Niagara Parks blog: Tiny creatures from a magical world have found a safe haven at the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory! The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) is pleased to announce a new exhibit entitled The Enchanted Rainforest, which will run from November 3 to January 6. This holiday exhibit is intended to captivate the…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Maid of the Mist No. 5 was the first of its contingent to test the waters this year, as the 72-foot-long vessel was slowly lowered into the Niagara River Saturday morning. A tradition touted as the unofficial first sign of spring in Western New York and Southern Ontario, Maid of…