From the Buffalo News: Highwire performer Jay Cochrane wants to do what no man has done before  walk on a wire more than half a mile between the American and Canadian side of the falls. The performance of such a feat is currently prohibited by both the Niagara, Ont., Parks Commission and the state…
From the Buffalo News: More than a decade ago, Manhattan real estate billionaire Howard P. Milstein first invested in a company with grand plans to redevelop a huge swath of derelict property in Niagara Falls, and so far there is almost nothing to show for it.
From EzineArticles.com: Many first-time visitors to Niagara Falls have a pretty clear picture of what they expect to see when they arrive: roaring water and a cavalcade of clamoring tourists pushing for that perfect view. They expect to see Maid of The Mist, that legendary boat that takes visitors on a soaking wet journey to…
Last week I received the latest email newsletter from Oh Canada Eh?. You can subscribe to their newsletter by clicking on the “Join our eClub for discounts, eh?” link at the top of their web site.
Someone with a Blogger blog posted about “playing tourist”: Yesterday was full of firsts. I believe it was the first time I ever bought souveniers in Niagara Falls and I’m pretty sure it was the first time I ever bothered to photograph the Falls. Nancy and I spent the day touring the Falls, the tacky…
Someone is trying to sell a free child admission or a 50% adult coupon on eBay for any of the 3 Ripley’s attractions. Bidding starts at a penny, and shipping is $2.99. They talk about a $7 savings, but after the $3 auction, I guess it would only be a $4 savings. The person with…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort needs to push its Avalon ballroom concerts and hotel accommodations to bring gaming revenue back up at the casino and Casino Niagara, says Ontario Lottery and Gaming spokeswoman Teresa Roncon. “What we’re doing is concentrating on our non-gaming amenities – the entertainment portion. We are concentrating…
Last Wednesday I received the latest newsletter from the Radisson Hotel & Suites Fallsview. You can sign up for their newsletter on their web site.
From the Niagara Falls Review: With U.S. visitors to Niagara at a 30-year low, the Niagara Parks Commission acknowledges it must do more to convince our neighbours to the south a trip to the region is both safe and affordable. That’s why the commission is proposing a partnership with all tourism stakeholders to offer a…
From the Niagara Gazette (includes 12 pictures): As part of her duties on Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day on Thursday, 7-year-old Hailey Winterhalter put together a photo slideshow of a quick trip to Niagara Falls State Park.