(This is old, but again, I wanted to post it still) From the Tonawanda News: Two historic forts and nearby communities along the Niagara River will be under siege again this month as part of colorful pageantry to commemorate the War of 1812. The events also marking the 200th anniversary of peace between the U.S….
From Niagara This Week: Canada Day might have come and gone, but the party for Canada’s 150th isn’t over yet. Members of the Canada 150 committee in Niagara Falls have been busy planning and organizing the city’s official Canada 150 Signature event entitled 150 Fun Fest in the Falls, set to take place this Saturday…
From the Globe and Mail: For the first time in more than a century, tour boats not named Maid of the Mist are sailing from the Canadian side to the frothy foot of the country’s most famous cascade. But old habits die hard. Several locals don’t miss a beat when asked for directions to the…
From the Niagara Falls Review: The Winter Festival of Lights will be heading into its 35th season riding high. That’s because the 34th edition, which concludes Tuesday, has seen increases across the board. Tina Myers, the event’s executive director, said officials have seen a 12 per cent increase in vehicle traffic and a 17 per…
Regular visitor Dan linked to this article in a comment to a previous post… From the Toronto Star: Okay, everybody, repeat after me: “What happens in Niagara Falls stays in Niagara Falls.” Doesn’t have quite the same zing as the original? Well, get used to it, because our city of the whirling waters is definitely…
I’m sure many of you get those junk mail booklets or envelopes that are filled with coupons for various local operations. The other day I received one of these, and for the first time there were coupons for a Niagara Falls attraction. Coincidentally, it was for Skylon Tower Fun Centre, a place I’ve covered quite…
I’m sure we’ve all seen some tacky, useless, or otherwise dumb souvenirs in our time. The manager of the Canada Trading Company was getting rid of some samples she had received and she gave them to me. Most of them weren’t Niagara Falls related, but here is one worth sharing: A few questions: How do…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Putting more bums in more seats could be part of Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort’s recipe for keeping its gamblers happy. Falls Management Co., is considering adding a 5,000-seat entertainment centre to the casino, said casino spokesman Greg Medulun. “Entertainment complexes are critical and important drivers for the casino industry,” Medulun…
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From the Niagara Falls Reporter: The Niagara Parks Commission is pleased to announce its investment in the revitalization of the Niagara Glen Nature Centre, creating a trailhead and interpretation facility that will focus on Niagara Parks’ important stewardship role, while educating the public on the geological, environmental and historical significance of the spectacular Niagara Glen….