Niagara Falls Updates
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!
July 2, 2009
Originally Printed in the Review
Oneida closing Falls outlet
Posted By TONY RICCIUTO, REVIEW STAFF WRITER
The good news is there are deals to be had at the Oneida outlet store on Stanley Avenue in Niagara Falls — the bad news is the store will close next month and some employees will find themselves out of work.
“It’s sad that it’s closing,” said Angela Midea, who visits the store one or twice a year. She had no idea the store was closing when she dropped in Tuesday to see what was on sale.
“I picked up some good deals on some cups, forks and spoons. You can’t go wrong when you pay 50 cents for a spoon,” said Midea, who spent $41 and was quite pleased by what she had saved. (more…)
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Originally Printed in the Review
Friendly gesture made at FE fest
Posted By JOHN ROBBINS , REVIEW STAFF WRITER
There were dark clouds lingering over Lake Erie for much of Canada Day.
But the threat of rain didn’t deter the masses from descending on Mather Arch and the Niagara Parkway near the Peace Bridge for the opening day of Fort Erie’s annual Friendship Festival.
Thousands came out to enjoy the party, which is scheduled to continue through the weekend.
“It has been great so far,” said Flo Odding, the festival’s general manager. “The crowds have been steady. There has been a lot of flags flying, smiles on kids faces. We’re showing who we are today. A lot of spirit.” (more…)
Related posts:
- Diverse lineup planned for Friendship Festival
June 29, 2009
Rumours Nightclub Presents: Mardi Gras “Girls Gone Crazy”
Guys, a hostess that you’ll never forget!!!
Girls, the most beads gets you some cash!!!
Friday July 10th
Onsite tattoo airbrushing
Oldschool. Hip-Hop. Rock. Dance
Cover is $5
Doors Open @ 8pm
Dress Code: No baggy clothes. Sports wear or cut off sleeves. Runners are allowed.
Government photo I.D. required (Passport, drivers license, BYID, Military card, photo Health card).
Click Here For More Info
Related posts:
- Rumours Nightclub Hosts Canada Day!
- Rumours Nighclub presents Freedom Fridays with DJ Little Fever
- Rumours Hosts May 17th Victoria Day Long Weekend Party
- Rumours Hosts May 24th Memorial Day Long Weekend Party
- Shemar Moore coming to Rumours Nightclub in Niagara Falls
Originally printed in the Review
Niagara good to GO: Watch the video
Hundreds take advantage of new Niagara Falls-Toronto train service
Posted By Corey Larocque
There’s a new way to get to Toronto.
Shoes off. Feet up. Head back. Eyes closed.
“It’s the only way to travel,” said Bernie Kurek, a plumber at the casino, who was one of the first Niagara Falls residents to travel on a GO Transit train to Toronto.
His black Nikes were on the floor and he rested his sock feet on the seat facing him. Beside him, facing the other direction his wife Denise, a first-time train traveller, had assumed the same relaxed position as she listened to an iPod and watched Niagara’s countryside pass by. (more…)
Click here to watch video
Related posts:
- GO Transit Schedule - Toronto-Niagara Falls weekend train service
- GO decision shows Niagara has arrived
- Weekend GO Trains coming to St. Catharines, Niagara Falls
- Trash for travel
Originally printed by the Review
Passports affecting plans for Friendship Festival
Posted By JOHN LAW
FORT ERIE - Rest assured, it’s still called the Friendship Festival. But manager Flo Odding wishes there was a friendlier vibe this year.
As feared, new border regulations have put a damper on this year’s festivities, as many American visitors – not to mention artists and entertainers – are unable to attend because they still do not have a passport. (more…)
Related posts:
- Diverse lineup planned for Friendship Festival
- Making friends at the Friendship Festival
- Dare Devil Days Buskerfestival Downtown Niagara Falls
- Friendship Festival offers buskers, rides and Rock Stars
- High flyer at Niagara air show
June 27, 2009
Originally printed by the Review
Trash for travel
Posted By COREY LAROCQUE , REVIEW STAFF WRITER
What started as a joke about accepting Toronto’s garbage during its municipal workers’ strike could turn into a marketing scheme for the Niagara Falls tourism industry.
“‘Bring your garbage and stay - minimum two-night stay.’ I don’t know. It’s a neat idea. Someone may do it,” said Charlie Burland, the operator of two motels on Clifton Hill in the heart of the tourism district. (more…)
Related posts:
- Niagara good to GO: Watch the video
June 12, 2009
Toronto-Niagara Falls weekend train service
GO Transit officially published its schedule and fares for its Toronto-Niagara Falls weekend train service that will begin June 27 and continue through Thanksgiving.
There will be four trains in each direction on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays until Thanksgiving, Oct. 12.
GO Transit Niagara Falls schedule 2009
from Union Station to Niagara Falls
Union 6:30 a.m. 9:40 a.m. 4:15 p.m. 8:05 p.m. 10:30 p.m.(*)
Port Credit 6:46 a.m. 9:56 a.m. 4:31 p.m. 8:21 p.m. —
Oakville 6:57 a.m. 10:07 a.m. 4:42 p.m. 8:32 p.m. —
Burlington 7:08 a.m. 10:18 a.m. 4:53 p.m. 8:43 p.m. —
St Catharines 8:06 a.m. 11:16 a.m. 5:51 p.m. 9:41 p.m. 11:40 p.m.(*)
Niagara Falls 8:29 a.m. 11:39 a.m. 6:14 p.m. 10:04 p.m. 12:05 a.m.(*)
from Niagara Falls to Union Station
Niagara Falls 8:50 a.m. 12:20 p.m. 7:20 p.m. 10:25 p.m.
St Catharines 9:15 a.m. 12:45 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 10:50 p.m.
Burlington 10:13 a.m. 1:43 p.m. 8:43 p.m. 11:48 p.m.
Oakville 10:25 a.m. 1:55 p.m. 8:55 p.m. 12:00 a.m.
Port Credit 10:34 a.m. 2:04 p.m. 9:04 p.m. 12:09 a.m.
Union 10:49 a.m. 2:19 p.m. 9:19 p.m. 12:24 a.m.
(*)GO will be offering one additional late night trip by GO Bus, departing Union Station and operating express to Niagara Falls. It will stop in St. Catharines on request only.
GO Transit Niagara Falls fare information 2009
Detailed fare information for all stops along the route will be available closer to start of service. Sample fares are shown below.
Fare Union Station to Union Station to St Catharines Niagara Falls
Adult single ride $ 14.00 $ 15.90
Adult two ride or day pass $ 28.00 $ 31.80
Senior / Child single ride $ 7.00 $ 7.95
Senior / Child two ride or day pass $ 14.00 $ 15.90
Group pass $ 56.00 $ 63.60
The best resource for up to date info is Go Transit’s Niagara Falls page: http://www.gotransit.com/public/en/destinations/niagarafalls.htm
Related posts:
- Niagara good to GO: Watch the video
- Weekend GO Trains coming to St. Catharines, Niagara Falls
- GO decision shows Niagara has arrived
June 8, 2009
Printed by the Review
Loretto building ‘jewel’ of new project
Former 148-year-old school building would be preserved, flanked by skyscrapers
Posted By Corey Larocque
One of the most historic sites in Niagara Falls could become one of the biggest hotel developments the city has ever seen.
Owners of the old Loretto Christian Life Centre want city council’s approval to put three high-rise towers on the 7.6-acre property now occupied by the 148-year-old school and its parklike grounds. The next-door neighbours, an order of Roman Catholic priests, however, say they’re concerned about the “immensity” of the project and what it would do to their “oasis.” Click here for more and a photo of the development
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Government money funds airport facelift
Posted By COREY LAROCQUE AND MONIQUE BEECH
A $7.6-million funding announcement for the Niagara District Airport is evidence money from Ottawa’s stimulus program is flowing despite concerns from some Canadian mayors it’s not coming fast enough to help lift the country out of the recession.
Mayor Ted Salci said he’s expecting news this week about funding for Niagara Falls projects. The city submitted four applications to two government programs that are part of the economic stimulus programs Ottawa and Queen’s Park created. (more…)
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