Famous Niagara Falls fountain still a tourist attraction 166 years later?

From Insauga.com: There is a well-loved and often-visited legacy left behind by the man many considered to the “Founder of Niagara Falls.” Just a three minute walk from the Niagara SkyWheel at 883 Falls Ave in Queen Victoria Park is Zimmerman “Fountain Pond,” named that for its large circular shape. At the foot of Clifton…

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Soggy weather delays completion of Niagara Falls go-kart coaster

From Niagara This Week: While it looks like a new go-kart coaster attraction at the top of Clifton Hill is nearing completion, Mother Nature has played havoc with getting site race ready. The base of the track, including its ascending corkscrew, have been in place for weeks, but wet weather has delayed the pouring of…

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Concrete work has started at Niagara Speedway go-kart track

It looks like the go-kart track is going to be a concrete track rather than asphalt (perhaps that is the standard way to do it… I have no idea). Yesterday they were pouring concrete at the end of the hill. There is also concrete by the building in the middle of the track.

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Ceremony slated for N. Falls tunnel

From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo: The Ontario Energy Commissioner, Chris Bentley, is expected to be on hand for a ceremony next Thursday marking the completion of the new hydroelectric tunnel under the city of Niagara Falls. The massive project took six years to complete. Bentley will be there for the last pour of concrete…

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New patio at TGI Friday’s

You may recall that in late winter/early spring, the TGI Friday’s on Victoria Avenue was undergoing renovations. The restaurant has re-opened, but they are still working on the outside of the building. Recently they tore up the existing patio and enlarged it. They have rebar down, and just need to pour concrete.

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More progress at Dinosaur Park Adventure Golf

For the longest time, the only work that was happening at the future site of Dinosaur park Adventure Golf (behind Niagara SkyWheel on Clifton Hill) was on the big volcano. The only other work I saw was that they started to pour concrete for the holes. As indicated previously, I was on vacation for a…

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Convention Centre’s big pour

From the Niagara Falls Review: Like a carefully choreographed assembly line, the crews worked in unison at a quick pace, each aware that team-work and timing were vital to a positive outcome. “This is well-planned out,” said Reg Coates as concrete truck after concrete truck drove into the cavernous exhibition hall at the Niagara Convention…

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