Zip line over Niagara Falls gorge set to open July 20

From the Buffalo News: There’s a new thrill penetrating the mist of the Horseshoe Falls – folks zip lining, 2,200 feet over the Niagara Gorge. WildPlay MistRider Zipline is on track to debut Friday, but staffers, their friends and family members began testing the ride over the weekend. The official grand opening/ribbon-cutting is scheduled for…

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Niagara Brewing Company Wins Big at Brewing Awards

From a press release seen at Wire Service: Niagara Brewing Company in Niagara Falls, Ontario has recently been awarded medals at both the 2016 Canadian Brewing Awards and 2016 Ontario Brewing Awards. The brewery’s Niagara Premium Lager took home the bronze medal in the North American Style Premium Lager category at the 14th annual Canadian…

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‘It was definitely busier than last year’

From the Niagara Falls Review: Some celebrities hadn’t even flown out Monday morning after another successful Comic Con, yet co-founder Chris Dabrowski was already planning for 2017. In fact, Dabrowski said dates for next year’s pop-culture extravaganza have already been set for the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls: June 2, 3 and 4. A…

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Hotel To Open In Niagara Falls, NY

From Hotel Interactive: The 76-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Niagara Falls, New York is scheduled to open on Friday, June 10, 2016 with its smart, inventive public space and guest room design, and its bright and inviting décor. Located at 643 Rainbow Boulevard, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Niagara Falls will operate…

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Falls tourism set to flourish this summer

From the Niagara Falls Review: All signs point to a perfect summer tourism season in Niagara Falls. Redeveloped and new attractions, a favourable U.S. currency exchange and weather forecasts, and the first good indicator: One of the best Victoria Day long weekends in recent memory. “I heard at least one person say that he felt…

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Hornblower hopeful of breaking another record

From the Niagara Falls Review: It will be the earliest start to Niagara’s world-famous boat tour into the mighty falls. And it could also be the longest boat tour operating season ever, including a New Year’s Eve ride. Hornblower Niagara Cruises is set to sail for a third season, starting April 1. General Manager Mory…

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Spring has sprung in 2016!

We’ve an incredibly mild winter with very little snow. We’ve also had some unseasonably warm temperatures lately. All that has led to this… The flowers along the Niagara Parkway are starting to come up! The crocuses are up, and the daffodils and tulips are starting to shoot up. I’m not a big fan of winter,…

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