Maid of the Mist future in jeopardy

From the Buffalo News: Though Maid of the Mist boats have been shuffling tourists to the base of Niagara Falls for 126 consecutive years, their future on the American and Canadian sides of the cataracts remains uncertain. In six weeks, the tourism company will find out if it can continue those tours, or whether the…

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NPC adds carousel to winter attractions

From the Niagara Falls Review: The Niagara Parks Commission would like people to do more than just drive past the Festival of Lights exhibits. In an effort to expand their list of winter activities and try to get tourists to spend time outside of their cars, the commission has installed a carnival-type vintage carousel to…

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A Timeline of Tragedy at Niagara Falls

From Yahoo! News: Niagara Falls is a quintessentially North American phenomenon. Situated at the border between America and Canada, the roaring force of nature has captured the imagination of those who visit for centuries. Actually a collection of three falls, they are dramatic but can bring the reckless side out of tourists and daredevils. The…

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Brink of Niagara Falls perfectly safe for spectators – as long as they follow the rules

From Bullet News Niagara: The steel railing and stone wall that divides tens of thousands of tourists from the beauty and power of Niagara Falls are almost always wet and slippery from the mist that routinely drifts out across the city. But the obvious potential for danger, the signs warning people to keep their feet…

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Believe it or not: There really does seem to be a deal on $50-million people mover for Niagara Falls

From Bullet News Niagara: Niagara Falls council went behind closed doors late Tuesday afternoon for a special meeting to receive an update on the status of the people-mover project – the $50-million transit system for tourists that is being developed in partnership with the Niagara Parks Commission. Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati said Tuesday night…

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A few more articles about Nik Wallenda’s proposed wire walk over Niagara Falls

Here are a few more articles that I’ve found that mention Nic Wallenda. He is the guy who wants to walk on a wire above Niagara Falls. NY side has approved it, but the Canadian side hasn’t. Niagara Falls Review – Tightrope walker’s bid to cross falls should be nixed Niagara Falls Review – Tourists…

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Perfect tourism model comes with a price

From the Western Star: Sometimes, you hear complaints about the lack of professionalism in this province’s tourism industry — about the way that standards, quality and the skills and training of tourism staff vary wildly, depending on which establishment you go to. Three different bed and breakfasts will have three different levels of service and…

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Niagara Glen getting back to its roots

From the Niagara Falls Review: It’s all about getting back to nature at the Niagara Glen and visitors like Jane Bartell couldn’t be happier. She is in total agreement with the many changes that have occurred and the new direction the Niagara Parks Commission is taking to protect and preserve one of Canada’s premier nature…

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Woman dies after being swept over Niagara Falls

From the Toronto Star: Authorities say they’ve recovered the body of a woman who appeared to be swimming in the Niagara River before being swept over the brink of Niagara Falls. Officials say tourists on the Canadian side of the river reported seeing the woman in the water above the falls around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

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Battle Ground Hotel offers taste of early tourism

From the Niagara Falls Review: Access to mass transportation in the middle 1800s created new industries and introduced destinations such as Niagara Falls to the masses. Railroad networks provided easier access to the wonders of North America and Niagara Falls was one of the major must see attractions, just as it is today. At this…

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