Twitter updates for 2010-12-17
This building on Victoria Avenue/Ferry St was torn down over the last day or two. It is beside the former Cantina http://twitpic.com/3gueqf #
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Captain sailing into retirement
From the Niagara News: After 32 years behind the helm of Maid of the Mist steamboats, Richard Schuyler is sailing into the sunset. Schuyler, who has steered a boat through the mist of the Falls since 1974 is retiring. The Niagara Falls native, and captain, departed on his farewell trip on Tuesday October 24 at…
First, he wins Indian bachelorette. Next stop – Niagara Falls
From the Toronto Star: Brangelina. TomKat. And now, Elkhi. It’s official: Toronto-born Elesh Parujanwala and Bollywood bombshell Rakhi Sawant are engaged to be married, following Sunday’s finale of reality TV show Rakhi Ka Swayamvar, India’s answer to The Bachelorette… “I have plans to show her my life and my lifestyle, my entire family and friends….
New display at Movieland Wax Museum of Stars
Movieland Wax Museum of Stars on Clifton Hill has a new display at the street. It is a pirate ship and has Captain Jack Sparrow (played by Johnny Depp) and Will Turner (played by Orlando Bloom). I think the set and costumes look great. The facial features of the characters are ok.
Construction at new Mac’s convenience store
I haven’t been by for a few days, but the former 7-Eleven location at the corner of Stanley Avenue and Ferry St was coming along nicely. I’ve posted before that it is becoming a Mac’s convenience store. They have dug up the parking lot and taken out the gas tanks that were there. There has…
Clifton Hill Resort Update – June 2010
Yesterday I received the latest email newsletter from the Clifton Hill Resort (the first one since February). You can subscribe to the Clifton Hill Resort Update newsletter by visiting the Clifton Hill Newsletter page.
Maid of the Mist – History
This is not going to be an exhaustive report on the history of the Maid of the Mist. For that, I would encourage you to visit the Official Maid of the Mist web site. This is just a quick timeline of some important events that have happened in its history. Other than the Falls themselves,…
Hilton progress (above the first floor)
The Hilton construction is coming along. It looks like the first floor is up, and they are now working on the second floor.
AC/DC Highway To Hell – Amore Pizza, Casino Niagara, Marineland Canada
Someone with a WordPress blog posted about a recent trip to Niagara Falls: We went for a drive, out to lunch then dinner in Niagara Falls, Ontario. They have revitalized the Queen Street area and Amore Pizza is there. Gorgeous, colorful decor, excellent gourmet pizza at a very reasonably (low) price! I could just go…
Glacier Run movie ride at MGM Studios 4D Theatre
I’m not sure how long this has been playing for, but recently a new sign was put up for a movie at the MGM Studios 4D Theatre. The site explains it in this way: This chilling 4-D adventure takes you on a quest through the frozen arctic. Huddled in the warmth of your “Icedozerâ€, this…