I get Google Alerts for things that pertain to Niagara Falls. Neither of these stories are particularly tourism-related, but were still interesting, so I figured I’d share them… Niagara Gazette – A daughter’s journey: Minnesota woman’s trek to Niagara Falls turns up gift of family she never knew Pam Edwards, a native of Grand Rapids,…
From Niagara This Week: Travelocity’s Roaming Gnome checked out the sights of Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake on the weekend. While here, the gnome was spotted at such places as Niagara Parks Journey Behind the Falls and taking in a close up view of the Horseshoe Falls aboard a Hornblower Niagara Cruises catamaran. He was also…
This isn’t directly in Niagara Falls, but Niagara Parks Commission does take care of the place, and it is just a short drive up the road, so I figured I’d include it. On Saturday my family went up to Queenston Heights for a picnic. It is a huge park overlooking the Niagara River. It is…
I was talking to my neighhbour the other day. He had originally told me he was going to Safari Niagara on Father’s Day. I asked him how the trip was, and he said that he hadn’t gone as he went to the Niagara Falls Motorcycle Rally (he’s got a Harley and loves to ride). I…
From the Niagara Falls Review: The last time bikers invaded Niagara Falls, tensions were high between police and Hells Angels members from across Canada. Eight years later, the roar of Harleys won’t be quite as ominous as bikers gather for Father’s Day weekend in June. The first annual Niagara Biker Rally aims to bring motorcycle…
From the Niagara Falls Review: An historic Canadian landmark is getting a spruce-up thanks to $500,000 in federal infrastructure spending announced Monday. Queenston Heights in Niagara-on-the-Lake will see its worn interpretive signs and deteriorated wood stairways and railings replaced. A series of interpretive plaques will also be installed along the Niagara Parkway exploring themes from…