Discover the Top 2 Tallest Ferris Wheels in Canada

A-Z-Animals.com has an article about a Ferris Wheel in Montreal, as well as the Niagara SkyWheel on Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls. It explains a bit of the history of the SkyWheel, and also includes a few nice photos.

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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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GLYNN: Clifton Hill pace bound to get a lot faster

From the Niagara Gazette: It seems forever that tourists have questioned why there’s so little to do here compared with all the action on the Canadian side. The answer is quite simple: Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls, Ont., offers countless attractions, running the gamut from the 175-foot-high Niagara Sky Wheel to the rebuilt Ripley’s Believe…

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Niagara’s Clifton Hill continues to fascinate

From the Chatham Daily News: Niagara Falls is not only the honeymoon capital of the world but also a very popular fun capital for young and old alike. And contributing in a large way to the fun events is HOCO Fun By the Falls, a company that owns and operates a number of rides and…

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A beautiful day in Niagara Falls (last Saturday)

We’ve had quite a bit of rain this week, but as the week has gone on, it has been quite nice. The weekend looks like it is going to be nice as well. I had intended to post this earlier in the week, but didn’t get around to it. Last Saturday was a beautiful day….

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Niagara Falls at night

Over the last week I’ve had a couple of opportunities to be in Niagara Falls later in the evening. The lights on Clifton Hill, and that shine on the Falls are truly awesome. I took a few pictures, and you can see them below. You can see the Niagara SkyWheel, the volcano at Dinosaur Adventure…

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Skywheel re-opens on Clifton Hill

From the Niagara Falls Review: Canada’s largest observation wheel is back in business. The 53-metre-tall Niagara Skywheel re-opened to the public on Thursday after being closed since mid-March due to maintenance work. The court yard kiosk has also been redesigned. Plans are now underway to install independent LED lighting systems in the hub domes of…

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