When I was at Marineland last Monday I walked by the location where the new Topple Tower will be. They are promoting the ride on the maps they give out (it says it is coming soon). The location of the ride is around the bend from the bears and immediately across from Dragon Mountain. The…
I love seeing people's reactions when they see the volcano flame for the first time at Dinosaur Adventure Park on Clifton Hill. Cool! #
From the Niagara Falls Review: City council’s investment in marketing efforts “continues to drive results” for tourism businesses in Niagara Falls, says Jon Jackson, executive director for Niagara Falls Tourism. Jackson addressed councillors this week about the summer marketing campaign the agency recently concluded. In January, council approved $300,000 in matching funds towards the campaign….
This is an old sign for Clifton Hill that is in the aquarium building at Marineland. You can see a lot of the old signs and locations (Fantasy Fudge Factory is gone, Circus World is gone, Dinosaur Park has moved, Movieland has moved, Arby’s is gone). A lot has changed over the last few years!
My kids recently binge-watched the entire TV series Futurama. I liked the series a lot when it was on originally, and it was nice to laugh at some of things again. I had forgotten, but there is one episode that has a Niagara Falls connection. In the Overclockwise episode (see also here and here) of…
From the Niagara Falls Review: A convention centre in Niagara Falls is a “meritorious” idea to boost tourism but shouldn’t leave taxpayers on the hook for unexpected costs, says federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. “We don’t need any white elephants that taxpayers end up having to foot the bill for in the long term,” Flaherty…
It's a beautiful day in Niagara Falls. Happy Easter weekend! http://t.co/w5jyyc1z #
From the Niagara Falls Review: Call it a buyers market. With a decline in tourism spending in recent years, that has many Niagara-area golf courses locked in a tug-of-war for local patrons, low prices and attractive package deals are the order of the day. The competition is so fierce, some private owners say they don’t…
From the Niagara Falls Review: In your face, gravity. The Upside Down House is now open. It defies logic and might turn some stomachs, but the 1,200-square-foot house sitting on its roof near Clifton Hill has opened its doors. Business partners Marek Cyran and Adam Nielbvowicz came up with the concept after seeing a similar…
From the Niagara Falls Review: After another night of live animals, loud music and scantily-clad women, Greg Frewin just wants to chill. After all, he’s about to do it all over again in 10 hours. As Canada’s most decorated magician arrives for a morning interview, you half-expect entrance music. Everything he does is flashy, soaked…