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!
January 31, 2010
January 29, 2010
By COREY LAROCQUE AND KARENA WALTER, QMI AGENCY
Niagara Falls residents get their chance next week to see GO Transit’s plan to roll out train commuter train service that could see as many as eight trains a day between Niagara and Toronto’s Union Station.
“It’s still all very preliminary,” GO spokeswoman Emilia Marceta said Wednesday, at a public information session at Market Square in downtown St. Catharines. “We’re in the early stages.”
Ontario’s mass inter-city transit agency is holding a similar public information session at Club Italia on Montrose Road Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m., as part of an environmental assessment needed before GO can expand regular service into Niagara. (more…)
Related posts:
- GO Transit to hold public meeting Falls
- GO Transit Schedule – Toronto-Niagara Falls weekend train service
- Eight GO trains possible under preliminary plan
- Niagara Falls Mayor pushes for GO train service this summer
- Niagara Falls No-train idea’s a no-GO: Thomson
Posted to the Niagara Falls Review
The Niagara Parks Commission has launched a community website designed to provide easy access to information about the operations of the parks and how to do business with the commission.
The move follows recommendations in Ontario Ministry of Tourism governance and audit reviews of the NPC undertaken last year.
“The commission is committed to being as open and transparent as possible,” said acting commission chairman Archie Katzman.
“One of the ways we can do this is by providing more information to the public about our activities and the reasons behind the decisions we make. We believe this website will help us do that.”
The website will also be used to inform the community about the scheduling of commission meetings, which until recently were closed to the public.
The website can be accessed at http://community.niagaraparks.com.
Related posts:
- Niagara Parks launches ‘community’ website
- Niagara Parks Commission launches new website
- Niagara Parks keeping quiet on new attraction
- Community effort revitalizes Niagara Gorge
- Niagara Parks Commission preparing ‘major announcement’: Parks head tells Rotary big plan to be revealed soon
Provincial transit agency studying permanent rail service to Niagara
By COREY LAROCQUE / Review Staff Writer
Niagara Falls residents get their chance next week to see GO Transits plans to roll out train commuter train service that could see as many as eight trains a day between Niagara and Toronto’s Union Station.
“It’s still all very preliminary,” GO spokeswoman Emilia Marceta said Wednesday at a public information session at Market Square in downtown St. Catharines. “We’re in the early stages.”
Ontario’s mass inter-city transit agency is holding a similar public information session at Club Italia on Montrose Road, Feb. 3, from 6 to 9 p.m., as part of an environmental assessment needed before GO can expand regular service into Niagara.
GO had a successful “excursion train” as a pilot project last summer, when it ran four trains in each direction between Niagara Falls and Toronto on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Its goal was to boost tourism between Ontario’s top two destinations and to relieve vehicle traffic on the Queen Elizabeth Way.
Related posts:
- GO Transit unveils proposal for Niagara train service
- GO Transit Schedule – Toronto-Niagara Falls weekend train service
- GO Transit considers expansion to Niagara Falls
- Governments and GO Transit to make significant investments to improve the GO Transit Lakeshore West Rail Corridor
- GO Niagara-Toronto ridership exceeds expectations
January 28, 2010
By COREY LAROCQUE , REVIEW STAFF WRITER
Rules aimed at keeping the Niagara Parks Commission’s search for a boat-tour provider “above board” mean commissioners are to avoid contact with potential bidders -but the same rules wouldn’t disqualify a bidder who attempts to lobby members of the government agency.
“This has no consequences for anyone other than commissioners and senior staff,” said NPC general manager John Kernahan, after consulting with the “fairness commissioner,” one of three experts appointed to help the agency through a controversial bidding process that could result in a new company replacing the Maid of the Mist. (more…)
Related posts:
- Jet boats decision will be controversial: Lord Mayor
- Fate of Parks Commission concert series unknown
- Open meetings-and open mic
- Ripley’s wants chance at Maid of the Mist
- Niagara’s Fury is set to open … soon
January 27, 2010
January 25, 2010
I found this article on the “Food and Travel” blog, listing the “10 Essential Experiences in Niagara Falls, Canada.”
Niagara Falls, Canada is definitely a place that you should visit at least once in your lifetime. I’ve had the opportunity to visit twice in my lifetime (once as a child and second as an adult) and the last visit was surely better than the first, due in large part to the fact that I got to see and experience a lot more of this beautiful city. (Plus there was a whole lot more to do than the first time I went!). Though many suggest that summer is the best time to visit, I highly recommend visiting Niagara Falls in early Autumn (Sept-Oct) if possible, because the fall colors against this majestic waterfall is a true beauty to behold, and hotel prices are usually much cheaper. (more…)
Related posts:
- Alexisonfire “Young Cardinals” Video shot on board of the Maid of the Mist in Niagara Falls, Canada!!
- First IHOP in Eastern Canada opened in Niagara Falls, Ontario
- Marineland Canada in Niagara Falls Launches New Website!
- Debating the merits of Niagara Falls
- ET Canada Rings In 2010 With ‘New Year’s Eve In Niagara Falls’
Originally printed by the Review
Posted by By COREY LAROCQUE , REVIEW STAFF WRITER
Ontario has locked down Casino Niagara’s long-term future with a 15-year extension on the lease at its Falls Avenue location.
The government’s commitment could unleash up to $1 billion in private investment in the area around Clifton Hill -money investors were afraid to spend when the casino’s location was uncertain, said Niagara Falls MPP Kim Craitor.
Ontario Lottery and Gaming, the Crown corporation that owns the province’s casinos, reached a deal with Canadian Niagara Hotels, the company that owns the building Casino Niagara has occupied since its 1996 opening. (more…)
Related posts:
- Casino Niagara and Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort could “assist” Fort Erie Race Track
- Salci raises stakes in casino talks
- Restructuring, technology force job cuts at Niagara Falls casinos
- Niagara’s two casinos could help the Fort Erie Race Track
- Council wants casino commitment
January 24, 2010
January 21, 2010
Originally printed by the Review
No-train idea’s a no-GO: Thomson
Posted By RAY SPITERI , REVIEW STAFF WRITER
It would be a “lousy idea” and a “disaster” for GO Transit if St. Catharines was made the commuter rail hub for all of Niagara, says Niagara Falls Tourism chairman Wayne Thomson.
GO Transit announced last fall it was studying the potential for long-coveted commuter rail service into Niagara.
GO hasn’t yet committed to expanding its service into the peninsula, but St. Catharines Mayor Brian McMullan is already causing a stir by suggesting it has big plans for his city.
GO Transit started its environmental assessment shortly after the conclusion of a summer tourism experiment that saw its trains run between Toronto, St. Catharines and Niagara Falls on weekends. (more…)
Related posts:
- GO Transit considers expansion to Niagara Falls
- GO buses rolling into Niagara Falls
- Niagara-Toronto GO Train passengers average 1,500 a day
- ‘No delays’ in Niagara Falls GO Transit plan
- Niagara Falls Mayor pushes for GO train service this summer
