From Niagara This Week: Add Queen Victoria Park to the list of places across Niagara where Tragically Hip fans can go to see the band’s final show. The CBC’s Tragically Hip: A National Celebration will be shown Saturday, Aug. 20 on two large screens in the park overlooking the Horseshoe and American falls. Admission is…
From the Niagara Falls Review: A portion of the Niagara Parkway will be a car-free zone on Canada Day. And it could be something the Niagara Parks Commission considers more often. “I wouldn’t say regular because it’s right in the heart of Queen Victoria Park, it’s sort of the centre, so there are reasons why…
From the Niagara Falls Review: The Niagara Parks Commission will soon be on the hunt for a new general manager. That’s because John Lohuis has announced he will retire and depart the organization, as of Aug. 31. He has been the commission’s GM for the last four years. According to an NPC press release, an…
From the Niagara Falls Review: The Niagara Parks Commission has issued a request for qualifications to move forward its plans to redevelop Miller’s Creek Marina. Following input received from a public information session, and a formal request for information process, the commission is seeking third-party interest on one of three development options. One option is…
From the Niagara Falls Review: About 50 people were waiting outside before the Niagara Parks Commission opened the doors to its second annual job fair on Saturday morning. About 450 attended last year’s seasonal opportunity, and judging by the early turnout on Saturday, the NPC expects to top that number this year. General Manager John…
From Niagara This Week: Calling all music makers. The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) is looking for local bands to perform during its annual Coca-Cola Concert series that takes place over the tourist season from the Victoria Day long weekend through to Labour Day. Set times are from 8 to 10 p.m., Friday, Sunday and on…
From the Niagara Falls Review: The possibility of the American Falls going dry for the first time in 47 years isn’t a concern to the Niagara Parks Commission. In fact, it may create a tourism boom. “I think it would have a positive impact,” says Parks chairwoman Janice Thomson, reacting to reports the New York…
It’s disappointing this won’t be on TV. I’ve never gone down to the park to see anything live, but we always watch it. From Niagara This Week: Canadian content will be king at Niagara Falls for New Year’s Eve. The Niagara Parks Commission and the City of Niagara Falls, along with its other New Year’s…
I’m so glad to be back blogging about my favorite subject – and I was so glad to be back in my favorite spot in October! My mom and I took a leisurely girls’ trip away from Pittsburgh up to Niagara. We moseyed our way through some shopping, attractions… shopping… dining….and a little more…
Last week the Niagara Parks Blog posted some information about Journey Behind the Falls turning 125: For 125 years over 50 million people have experienced the awe-inspiring spectacle that is Journey Behind the Falls. It has captivated its visitors throughout time with its rich history and awesome power. Over one-fifth of the world’s fresh water…