From Post Magazine: Iguaçu Falls, in Argentina, may be the largest waterfall system in the world and Angel Falls, in Venezuela, the highest, but, when it comes to attracting crowds, nowhere beats Niagara. Each year, 12 million tourists, many of them honeymooners, peer through the spray as the equivalent of an Olympic size swimming pool…
From WGRZ Channel 2 in Buffalo: The Canadian Aerial Demonstration team, the Snowbirds, visited Niagara Falls Wednesday. The Snowbirds did several flyovers at the falls on the sunny summer evening, wowing their audience with their impressive tricks and aerial formations. The precision flying team performed aerobatic maneuvers over the Horseshoe Falls for about 20 minutes, while…
From CANOE Travel: Pack a parka, camera, sense of humour and an adventurous spirit when you head to Canada’s thunderous national treasure in winter. But the abundance of patience to battle crowds and traffic, and the big cash layout for accommodation needed in fairer weather are not required. Off-season in Niagara Falls has plenty to…
As I tweeted on Saturday, I came down on Saturday with my family to try and see some of the Red Bull Crashed Ice competition, but there were no events during the day. I also tried to watch it on RedBull.TV but at the time I checked they still weren’t showing anything. I know there…
From the Toronto Sun: Now that Nik Wallenda’s walk across Niagara Falls has come and gone, the city is beginning to digest just how big of an event it was. Mayor Jim Diodati said ever since he heard of Wallenda’s proposal he knew the number of eyes on Niagara Falls would be astronomical. “We were…
From CTV News: Officials have unveiled the safety plan they have prepared for a risky tightrope walk across Niagara Falls next week. The high profile event, scheduled for June 15, will be performed by tightrope walker Nick Wallenda, and is expected to attract unprecedented crowds to the Falls. Niagara Parks Police Chief Douglas Kane said…
From the Niagara Falls Review: The King was here, but his followers missed the memo. The first annual Niagara Falls Elvis Festival was marred by slim crowds and some angry vendors over the weekend. Most wondered why the event wasn’t promoted more, and felt sorry for the top notch entertainers gathered at Oakes Garden Theatre….
Someone with a Blogger blog posted about a recent trip to Niagara Falls (along with some pictures): Despite the crowds and all the vendors/shows/shops anxious to have you deposit your Loonies with them, the natural attractions at Niagara Falls are simple awesome.
From the Niagara Falls Review: The whiff of free magic and being on TV has them lining up early. The show doesn’t start until 6:30 p. m., but by 5 p. m. the lobby is already starting to fill up at the Greg Frewin Theatre. Before they enter, they’re greeted by a sign telling them…