Chamber not on board with entry fees

From the Niagara Falls Review: It may be promoting “1 Less Trip” to the U.S., but the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce isn’t on board with Canadians paying an entry fee to visit their neighbours to the south. The U.S. is proposing a “land border crossing fee” to ease the country’s financial situation. The Department of…

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Summer Destinations

The London Free Press had a special advertising section on Saturday that explored summer travel options. There was, of course, some information on Niagara Falls. Their web site has a very cool Flash-based reader where you can view the section. Drench your senses with the breathtaking majesty of Niagara Falls as you see the mighty…

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    Passport plan has ‘drastic’ effect locally

    From the Niagara Falls Review: The U.S. ambassador to Canada says the tourism industry won’t suffer under a new American law requiring travellers to show passports before entering the U.S. Tourism officials here, though, beg to differ. The way Arlene White sees it, the more stringent border-identification policy – the first phase is set to…

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      Chamber survey reveals disappointment with casinos’ impact on city

      From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara Falls has not experienced the kind of benefits from hosting casinos the province of Ontario promised and the government should re-evaluate its casino policies, a survey conducted by the Niagara Falls Chamber of Commerce suggests. “I don’t feel the community is getting the bang for the buck that it…

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        The ice-men of competitive goofy golf

        This doesn’t have much to do with Niagara Falls, but I came across a web site about miniature golf. In passing, the person mentioned Galaxy Golf (although not by name) on Clifton Hill and has a picture: I love miniature golf, the more preposterous the holes the better. I like loop-de-loops, rotating obstacles, crossing wood-plank…

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        More changes on Victoria Ave adjacent to new go-kart track

        There used to be paving stones (interlocking bricks) along Victoria Ave near the top of Clifton Hill, as well as a grass area. Recently that was all dug up and the fence for the new go-kart development has been moved out closer to the street.

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        Twitter updates for 2010-04-22

        RT @TourismNiagara: This Friday, Niagara Falls illuminated green in honour of organ and tissue donation…http://bit.ly/9okwbo #

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        Inside Track Breaking News Blog: Canadian Motor Speedway website goes live

        From Inside Track Motorsport News: On Tuesday, Sept. 8 in Ft. Erie (ON), a public meeting was held regarding the approval process for the proposed Canadian Motor Speedway project in the US/Canada border town. Individuals made presentations both for and against the building of the facility. Those against were reportedly mostly concerned with sound and…

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        Only 99 Days Away! Ring in the New Year Marriott Style!

        Last Thursday I received the latest newsletter from the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa. You can subscribe to the newsletter by clicking on the Special Email Offers link on the side of the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa main page.

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