The Coca-Cola store on Falls Avenue

The other day I was speaking to someone, and somehow the Coca-Cola store on Falls Avenue (part of Canadian Niagara Hotels) came up. I guess it is technically not a “Coca-Cola” store (perhaps a licensing issue?). The name of the store is Always Refreshing Soda Shop. The person had been working in the falls for…

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Have you ever heard of “Niagara Falls Fudge Co”?

I have been to, and eaten fudge from the Fudge Factory on Clifton Hill and the Hershey store on Falls Avenue. Until a few days ago, I had never heard of the Niagara Falls Fudge Co. The line under the name says “a second generation family tradition”. I assume they have moved from another location,…

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Blondin to get street name recognition

From Niagara This Week: Niagara Falls’ first funambulist is getting his due. Immortalized in miniature crossing Victoria Avenue on a highwire, Blondin will now be recognized with his very own street after city politicians approved the naming of a small north section of Falls Avenue running between John and Bender Streets. Council unanimously endorsed the…

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