Maid of the Mist to launch for 129th consecutive season on May 10th

From a CNW Group press release seen on Yahoo! Finance: Celebrities, world leaders and tourists from Canada and around the world will once again have a chance to ride the iconic Maid of the Mist when the boats are launched in Niagara Falls, N.Y., beginning Saturday, May 10, at 10 a.m. The Maid’s 2014 season…

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Fallsview Casino launches augmented reality-enabled billboard

From a CNW Group press release: It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No – it’s a new interactive billboard by Fallsview Casino, which will have street crowds looking to the sky for an augmented reality experience when it’s unveiled on Sunday, June 2 from 11am-6pm at Yonge and Dundas Square in downtown Toronto. “We’re proud to…

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Independent water quality experts release report on Marineland’s water systems

From a CNW Group press release seen on Yahoo! Canada Finance: Marineland of Canada Inc. announces that Stantec, the independent water quality experts have today released their report of their investigation of Marineland’s water quality systems. The report dated April 13, 2013 states: The water management system at Marineland has been developed over many years….

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Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls Wins National Tourism Award for Excellence

From CNW Group press release seen on Yahoo! Finance Canada: Great Wolf Lodge has been awarded the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC) Award for Excellence in Human Resources and was also a finalist for the Air Canada Business of the Year Award. The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) hosted the annual 2012 Canadian…

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Ice Cross Downhill Crashes Into Niagara Falls for a Thrilling 2013 Season Opener

From a CNW Group press release (seen on Yahoo! Finance): Red Bull Crashed Ice World Championship skates back to Canada for the eighth year in a row, but for the first time ever the season will open in Niagara Falls, Ontario against the breathtaking and spectacular natural backdrop of the magnificent falls. The stage is…

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Take the GO Train to watch tight-rope walk across Niagara Falls

From a CNW Group press release seen on Yahoo! Canada Finance: GO Transit will operate a special event train for passengers to experience a unique tight-rope walk across Niagara Falls. Nik Wallenda will attempt to cross the natural wonder on an 1,800-foot wire on the evening of Friday, June 15. GO will run a train…

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Darien Lake Gives Canadians Outstanding Value in Getaways

From a CNW Group press release (via Yahoo! Finance): Conveniently located a short drive from the Niagara Falls border, Darien Lake’s Canadian deals make it the ideal family fun getaway destination this summer. With over 45 rides, a 10-acre waterpark, live shows and midway games, all located within steps of a relaxing lodge, modern cabins,…

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Scotiabank Acquires Naming Rights to New Convention Centre in Niagara Falls

From a CNW Group press release seen on Yahoo! Finance: The Niagara Convention & Civic Centre (NCCC) today announced that Scotiabank has acquired the naming rights to the new facility, which will open in April 2011. The Scotiabank Convention Centre (SCC), located a mere 500 yards from the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, will draw hundreds of…

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Strong future secured for Casino Niagara

From a CNW Group press release: The future for Casino Niagara was unveiled today, with the finalization of a long-term lease between the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and Canadian Niagara Hotels Inc. (CNHI). “The McGuinty government has delivered on its commitment to ensure that Ontario not only maintain two casinos in Niagara Falls…

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