Continuing with my posts on the Marilyn Monroe and the movie “Niagara”, Marilyn Monroe and the Making of “Niagara” is a book that was authored and published by George Bailey. As the title suggests, it is all about the making of the movie. Mr. Bailey worked for the Niagara Parks Commission, and has written several…
As I just posted, the movie Niagara starring Marilyn Monroe had lots of great shots of the Falls. The movie was filmed in 1952 and released in 1953, and it is very interesting to see how things have changed in the 50 years since. I took a few screen captures to show the quality of…
A list of movies filmed in or about Niagara Falls just isn’t complete without the 1953 movie Niagara. A raging torrent of emotion that even nature can’t control! The movie stars Marilyn Monroe, Joseph Cotten, and Jean Peters. The movie was filmed right in Niagara Falls, Ontario and there are literally dozens if not hundreds…
I found an old pamphlet the other day from Maple Leaf Resort. There is no date on it (probably from 1987), but at the time it was owned by York-Hannover Hotels. The holdings included the Sheraton Brock, the Sheraton Foxhead and the Village Inn. These are the properties that Canadian Niagara Hotels owns. The reason…
What’s SHANKZ? It’s a company that does black light mini-putting. It’s who did the new Cosmic Golf mini-putt on Clifton Hill. Here’s the press release: May 6th, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SHANKZ OPENS IN NIAGARA FALLS Underwater, Outer Space, Egyptian and Retro adventures await guests at Cosmic Golf on Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls, Ontario,…
None of these are anything significant, but the restaurants that have recently opened (or in the case of Montana’s are soon to open) are indeed open for business, but they aren’t quite finished with the building. The Spicy Olive Bar + Grille now has railings out front Cafe Tu Tu Tango has pictures up on…
The Best Western is right across the street from the new Wolfgang Puck Cafe / Cafe Tu Tu Tango building and is kitty-corner to the Fallsview Casino. I noticed today that they have $20 CDN / $15 US parking. That’s expensive considering that not too far away is $7 CDN / $5 US parking (both…
Another article on the Clifton Hill (HOCO) developments from Buffalo Business First: Theme park anchors new Canadian development James Fink Business First The already dizzying pace of development in Niagara Falls, Ont., is about to take another spin, this time with a project anchored by a 175-foot Ferris wheel. Hoco Ltd., a Niagara Falls-based hospitality…
From the NAMC Newswire: Hilltop Hotel Unveils Newly Renovated Themed Rooms on Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls Tuesday, 07 June 2005 NIAGARA FALLS, ON, CANADA, (NAMC) – At the start of a new tourist season, the Hilltop Hotel on Clifton Hill is unveiling newly renovated themed rooms that will delight all age groups and satisfy…
The Avalanches and the PT Cruisers have their events. The classic Beetle has got to have one, right? Well of course it does. The June Jitter Bug #19 will be held June 25 – 26, 2005 at Firemens Park, Niagara Falls, Ontario. The event brings together “bugs” of all ages, both classic and the more…