Join ‘The Indians Who Rocked the World’ for a ‘RUMBLE AT THE FALLS’

From a Niagara Parks Commission press release seen on Niagara at Large: “RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World” presents RUMBLE AT THE FALLS, offered by Rezolution Pictures in association with the Niagara Parks Commission and the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. This signature live concert event will be held Saturday, August 19, 2017, 7:30 PM,…

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Niagara Parks issues RFP for development of Queen Victoria Park concept master plan

From the Niagara Falls Review: The Niagara Parks Commission has issued a formal Request for Proposals to the planning, architectural and landscape architectural consultant community to help develop a renewed master plan that will become the provincial agency’s blueprint for the future. The purpose of the master plan is to guide continued development, programming and…

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Celebrate the Civic Holiday Weekend – August 4th thru 7th – with Ontario’s Niagara Parks

From a Niagara Parks Commission press release seen at Niagara at Large: Niagara Falls, Ontario – The Niagara Parks Commission will be hosting a diverse lineup of activities and promotions for all visitors to enjoy while spending the Civic Holiday weekend in Niagara Parks: See also: Niagara Falls Review – Niagara Parks offers Civic Holiday…

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Ontario’s Niagara Parks Launches Life on Display Exhibit

From a Niagara Parks Commission press release seen on Niagara at Large: This July 28th, The Niagara Parks Commission officially launched its Life on Display exhibit at the Floral Showhouse, a key component of Niagara Parks’ Begin Here campaign to commemorate the sesquicentennial of Canada and the province of Ontario.

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New focus at Niagara Glen Nature Centre

From the Niagara Falls Review: The iconic stone building at the Niagara Glen along the Niagara Parkway has been used as a restaurant, caretaker’s residence, temporary residence for School of Horticulture students and spent many years a gift shop. The Niagara Glen Nature Centre recently underwent a series of renovations to add new programming to…

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80K people celebrate Canada in tourism district

From the Niagara Falls Review: About 80,000 people packed the heart of the tourism area of Niagara Falls on Canada Day, the largest gathering of people in the city since an estimated 100,000 watched Nik Wallenda’s historic wirewalk over the Horseshoe Falls in 2012. “It was tremendous,” said Niagara Parks Commission chairwoman Janice Thomson. “That…

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Celebrate the Canada Day Weekend with Ontario’s Niagara Parks

From a Niagara Parks Commission press release seen at Niagara at Large: Niagara Parks is set to mark Canada’s 150th birthday with a full lineup of events over the July 1st weekend. Celebrate this momentous occasion at one of the country’s most iconic destinations with two days of entertainment featuring a free performance by Hollerado…

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Niagara Parks plans pollinator garden route

From the Niagara Falls Review: Despite their small size, pollinating species such as bumblebees and hummingbirds have a major impact on the environment. “Approximately 90 per cent of the world’s flowering plants depend on pollinators to reproduce, representing the crucial role pollinating species pay in maintaining our environment,” said Janice Thomson, chairwoman of the Niagara…

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WildPlay Whirlpool Adventure Course opens in Niagara Falls, Ont.

From the Buffalo News: WildPlay Whirlpool Adventure Course to Niagara, a new outdoor adventure attraction, opens June 16. The course will provide visitors with new ways to interpret and experience the Niagara Gorge, Niagara Glen and Whirlpool Rapids, said Janice Thomson, chairwoman of the Niagara Parks Commission. It includes aerial obstacles and ziplines securely suspended…

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Niagara Parks partners with Metrolinx for new Go Train travel package

From the Niagara Falls Review: Metrolinx and Niagara Parks are teaming up to make it easier for people to experience one of the country’s top tourism destinations. The provincial transit agency’s seasonal Go Train service from downtown Toronto to Niagara resumes June 23 and, with the new partnership with Niagara Parks, visitors will be able…

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