The Niagara Falls tourism industry is one of the largest in all of Canada and continues to expand at an incredible pace. There are many new developments in attractions, accommodations, restaurants, urban districts, power generation, bridge crossings, parks, etc. that have come to the city, year after year.
This Niagara Falls Blog, was created to bring visitors up to speed with this ever evolving tourism industry and hopefully help them plan a visit.
Check below for the latest Niagara Falls news. There are many interesting posts and articles!
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Santa delivers fun, business to downtown
Posted By ALISON LANGLEY , REVIEW STAFF WRITER
A sea of faces along Queen Street resulted in brisk holiday business for retailers Saturday.
With an estimated 5,000 people in downtown to watch the annual Santa Claus parade, businesses were ready with warm drinks, art galore and organic treats.
Many storefronts advertised holiday specials throughout the day and cafes and restaurants were packed.
“The parade was great, what little we saw of it. We were just so busy,” said Cathy Segeren, manager at Balzac’s Cafe. (more…)
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Peace Bridge site of Canada’s biggest RIDE spotcheck
Posted By ALISON LANGLEY , REVIEW STAFF WRITER
Cross-border shoppers and football fans returning to Canada at the Peace Bridge Sunday were met by an army of police in what is being called the largest single RIDE checkpoint in Canada.
One by one, vehicles crossing the bridge were stopped by members from six law enforcement agencies. (more...)
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Live, from Queen Street
It’s Fort Erie’s Gypsy Theatre, eager to be part of downtown Niagara Falls
Posted By JOHN LAW , REVIEW STAFF WRITER
It didn’t take long for the deja vu to hit John Dalingwater and Bernadette Feeney.
Nearly 20 years ago, during a lousy economy, they refurbished an old building in downtown Fort Erie into a new theatre.
Here they are again, fixing up an old downtown building, opening a new theatre, dealing with another recession. Only this time -like the gypsies they’re named after -they’re on the move.
In May, the Niagara theatre company will open a sister stage in Niagara Falls at the former Seneca movie theatre on Queen Street. (more…)
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CliftonHill.com launches Niagara Falls Vacation Sweepstakes and Instant Win Contest
Sweepstakes and Instant Win Game Prizes Include a Getaway Package to Niagara Falls, Tickets to the Niagara SkyWheel, Discounts Towards Hotel Rooms, plus More.
Niagara Falls, Ontario November 17, 2008 — Celebrating the the Magical Winter Season in Niagara Falls, CliftonHill.com has launched an all new Vacation Sweepstakes Contest and Instant Win Game. The contest welcomes both Canadian and American residents to register for a chance to win valuable travel prizes.
After registering for the contest, you will be entered into a Grand Prize draw for a chance to win a Niagara Falls vacation package; this includes a two-night stay at the Comfort Inn Clifton Hill hotel, $30 voucher for Kelsey’s Restaurant, 2 Fun Passes for 6 great attractions and breakfast each morning.
Whats even more exciting is that you will also get to play the interactive “Spin to Win” game for a chance to win instant prizes like: passes to the Niagara SkyWheel or great room discounts at the Comfort Inn Clifton Hill hotel.
This unique contest opportunity is only open to residents of Canada and the United States and is available for a limited time.
Click here to learn more about this contest:
http://www.niagarafalls-fun.com
About Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls:
Clifton Hill is Niagara’s world famous street of fun by the Falls, offering a great variety of attractions, restaurants and shopping for everyone. It is considered to be one of the most vibrant and colorful tourist areas in Niagara Falls, Canada. For more information please visit CliftonHill.com, the official website.
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