Best of Access Niagara – Hornblower Niagara Cruises

This is a continuation of my “Best of Access Niagara” series. This series looks back on popular posts, highly commented posts, my favourite places, etc. The other day I told my kids about the series I was putting together about the best of Niagara Falls, and asked what attraction we’ve been to that I should…

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GALLERY: Hydrangeas in bloom at the Floral Showhouse

The Niagara Falls Review has 13 nice photos from the Niagara Parks Commission Floral Showhouse. The Hydrangeas are in bloom.

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Niagara Parks Invests in the Revitalization of the Niagara Glen Nature Centre

From the Niagara Falls Reporter: The Niagara Parks Commission is pleased to announce its investment in the revitalization of the Niagara Glen Nature Centre, creating a trailhead and interpretation facility that will focus on Niagara Parks’ important stewardship role, while educating the public on the geological, environmental and historical significance of the spectacular Niagara Glen….

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Niagara Parks unveils Canada 150 projects

From the Niagara Falls Review: Canada’s 150th birthday will have Niagara Parks Commission gardeners busy this spring. Interactive gardens, a revitalized Niagara Glen and 30,000 red and white tulips will greet tourists this summer for the NPC’s commemorative programming for the country’s year-long celebration. Backed with $563,000 from the province’s Ontario150 Funding Program, the NPC…

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Butterfly Conservatory welcomes critters for Ontario’s birthday

From the Niagara Falls Review (includes 14 photos): The Butterfly Conservatory is hosting a new exhibit, ‘Wild Ontario – A Celebration of Ontario’s Biodiversity’ will be open to the public from April 29 until June 6. The exhibit, part of the Niagara Parks Commission’s ‘Begin Here’ Ontario 150th celebrations and created by Little Ray’s Reptile…

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Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory to Host Wild Ontario Exhibit

From a Niagara Parks Commission press release seen on Niagara at Large: The Niagara Parks Commission is pleased to welcome a new family-friendly, educational exhibit “Wild Ontario – A Celebration of Ontario’s Biodiversity,” that will be taking place at the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory from Saturday, April 29 to Sunday, June 11. Visitors will be…

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A Piece of History Gets Renovated

From the Niagara Parks blog: Drive through Dufferin Islands and you’ll notice a hut constructed of stone boulders located at the base of Burning Spring Hill. The former police hut is the last of its kind still standing from 1907 and will be renovated to preserve a significant piece of history within Niagara Parks. A…

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Playtime takes to the air as adventure course opens

From the Niagara Falls Review: After a year of delays, the Whirlpool Adventure Course has opened. The attraction opened to the public this past weekend, and will open on Saturdays and Sundays for the rest of April.

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March Break in Niagara Parks

The Niagara Parks Blog recently posted about a lot of activities that they will have running over the March Break. These include: Northern Owls at the Butterfly Conservatory March Break Matinees at Old Fort Erie Print your own tribute for Canada 150 Save with the Niagara Falls Wonder Pass Check out the blog posting for…

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City wants local voices on NPC board

From the Niagara Falls Review: The city wants two vacancies on the Niagara Parks board of commissioners to be filled by local residents and not “provincial bureaucrats” from outside the region.

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