More US visitors in Niagara Falls, Ontario?

Yesterday I linked to a Niagara Falls Review article where there seemed to be some optimism for the summer business. I wanted to add my 2¢… Last year when June came around, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) came into effect, and all travelers going across the border needed a passport or some other type…

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Hornblower prepares for 2014 season

From the Niagara Falls Review: The boats are under construction and Hornblower Niagara Cruises is already looking for people to hire for their first season of operation in 2014. From their temporary office on St. Clair Ave., in downtown Niagara Falls, Madalena Phillips and Maria Melo are busy working behind the scenes putting systems in…

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    Regis and Kelly’s Canadian love-in

    From the Toronto Star: So much for tighter border control: Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa have slipped into the country. For the first time in a decade, Live with Regis and Kelly will be on location in Canada, shooting two shows at the Oakes Garden Theatre in Niagara Falls (CTV, 9 a.m. live today; taped…

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    Nik Wallenda explains how he’ll walk a wire over Niagara Falls

    From the Hamilton Spectator: As the belly button goes, so goes the rest of the body. That saying never made it into the lexicon of high-wire walkers, but it helps explain how Nik Wallenda will attempt to cross over Niagara Falls on June 15. The daredevil will be 60 metres above the water barreling over…

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      WWE legend Ric Flair coming in August

      From the Niagara Falls Review: Can we get a “Woooo!” The Nature Boy is coming to town. Wrestling legend Ric Flair will sign autographs at the WWE Niagara Falls Store on Clifton Hill Aug. 12 at 3 p.m. A wristband policy is in effect.

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        Niagara Falls State Park to get Greenway-funded facelift

        The Buffalo News has information on the more improvements/money coming for Niagara Falls State Park (besides what the Governor already announced): Some worn-out parkland along the Niagara River got a financial boost Friday thanks to Niagara River Greenway funds… • $700,000 for Three Sisters Islands in Niagara Falls State Park. The money will be used…

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