Must-sees in Niagara Falls

The Sun Media chain of newspapers recently had information about what do do in Niagara Falls. The list was put together by people at the Marriott Fallsview, but they do a decent job highlighting the “big” attractions. Some of them include: Whirlpool Jet Boats Niagara Helicopter Maid of the Mist Butterfly Conservatory Clifton Hill Follow…

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Cullen miniatures sale approved

From the Niagara Falls Review: The Cullen Miniature Village, which has delighted hundreds of thousands of visitors at its former location in the Durham Region, has found a new home in The Niagara Parks Commission’s (NPC) Botanical Gardens. Oshawa City Council approved the sale after endorsing a decision made that city’s corporate services committee last…

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Critters invade the Butterfly Conservatory

From the Niagara Falls Review: The tropical heat of the Butterfly Conservatory played host to some cold-blooded fun over the weekend. The popular Niagara Parks attraction re-opened to the public Saturday after being closed for renovations. On the opening day guest list was a menagerie of critters from Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo including a 14-metre-long…

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Butterflies set to soar again

From the Niagara Falls Review: The metamorphosis at the Butterfly Conservatory is almost complete. The large windows of the Niagara Parks attraction have been washed and the massive netting that keeps the colourful winged inhabitants away from the misting and air-handling units has been replaced. The verdant habitat of tropical greens has been pruned, rearranged…

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CNN iReport – Butterfly Conservatory, Ontario

There was recently a CNN iReport (user generated reporting) about the Butterfly Conservatory (including pictures): The Butterfly Conservatory in Niagara Falls, Ontario features over 2000 colorful, tropical butterflies (and moths) that fly freely among the lush and exotic blossoms and greenery.

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Summer Couples and Family Packages at Doubletree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton

On Monday I received this information from the Doubletree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton – Niagara Falls: Explore Niagara Falls with the ones you love! Niagara Falls Hotel Doubletree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton offer Summer Couples and Family Packages. The Summer Couples Package includes a $50 dinner voucher for Buchanans Chophouse (on-site),…

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Behind the Butterfly Conservatory

From the Niagara Falls Review: More than 400,000 people toured the Butterfly Conservatory last year. Employees at the facility are used to seeing and hearing people’s positive reactions to the roughly 3,000 winged wonders around them. But it’s unlikely many of the visitors fully understand the work and effort that goes into keeping one of…

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“Why I love Niagara Falls” winner

So, a week ago I announced a contest in association with ETours.to. Visitors were to submit a reason why they loved Niagara Falls. The plan was for me to post the responses, and then choose a winner. Given the time of year, and the drop off in traffic in the off-season, I figured I’d get…

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This Randomness: Staycation

Someone with a Blogger blog has posted about staycations: Niagara Falls – the most common staycation destination but still one of the the best places to see. The falls is not the only attraction, there is Clifton Hill, the Butterfly Conservatory /Botanical Gardens, Maid of the Mist, and a lot more. My choice is still…

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