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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!

February 28, 2010

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-28

Filed under: Niagara Falls Hotels — Falls_Blog @ 4:59 pm
  • Lots of snow falling in Niagara…was hoping we were done with all that. #
  • Can't stay away form the Fudge Factory truffles. I had an Over The Top – Milk choc with crème brule center drizzled with milk choc, yum #
  • RT @NiagaraParksPR: Beautiful new #video – Niagara Falls in the winter, Music by Olga Blue: http://bit.ly/cM5XjE #
  • 24 days until the first day of Spring – has anyone seen a Robin yet? #
  • @nonpromqueen – That must mean Sprins is really close :) in reply to nonpromqueen #
  • RT @TourismNiagara: Niagara in Spring: A Flickr Photo Gallery: http://bit.ly/d4MV4s – beautiful pictures, I definetly have spring fever! #
  • @nonpromqueen Are we talking snow? I'm stuck in an office with no windows…working late tonight in reply to nonpromqueen #
  • Don't forget; Thursday is 1/2 Price Wing Day at Kelsey's Clifton HiIl. #
  • @nonpromqueen I knew I was way to optimistic today – just read we could get up to 35cm by Sunday ;( in reply to nonpromqueen #
  • RT @niafallsreview: Getting ready for major winter storm: Travel conditions could be difficult at times http://bit.ly/aKGO3I #
  • RT @TourismNiagara: This Weekend is the final weekend of Days of Wine & Chocolate in Niagara-On-The-Lake: http://bit.ly/8wllve #
  • RT @MapQuest: Many of u may be snowed n today or dealing w/ icy roads. Chk out a winter driving tips: http://cot.ag/a0LODn #
  • Friday Niagara Falls Fun Fact: Since 1964 ice damage has been controlled along the Niagara River by an Ice Boom at Fort Erie and Buffalo #

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February 24, 2010

Niagara Falls in the winter, Music by Olga Blue

Filed under: Niagara Falls Info — lantonio @ 4:04 pm

This video on YouTube is worth watching; it has some great shots of the Falls in winter.  The Falls is beautiful any time of year!

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February 21, 2010

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-21

Filed under: Niagara Falls Hotels — Falls_Blog @ 4:59 pm
  • RT @nfblog: New blog post: Work continues behind Niagara SkyWheel http://bit.ly/dqWRP2 #
  • Watch the Olympic Games at Boston Pizza Clifton Hill. #
  • Drop by Kelsey's Clifton Hill this Thursday to enjoy mouthwatering wings at half price. They're great tasting wings… #
  • Comfort Inn Clifton Hill has a few rooms at a discounted rate for Feb. click on link, enter febsale for avail & rates http://bit.ly/dwXUdf #
  • I just indulged in a chocolate truffle from the Fudge Factory on Clifton Hill. It's was huge and delicious. My favorite – the Party Hardy. #
  • @RicheBelle; I love the Fudge Factory too. They make the best sweets and the store is so beautiful….ummm chocolate #
  • RT @TourismNiagara: "Cuvée en Route" This weekend Feb 19-21 Tour & taste along the wine route featuring special tasting http://bit.ly/d9lOSY #
  • Boston Pizza Clifton Hill has the Olympics on TV all weekend. Hockey, Ski Jumping, Skiing, Cross Country, Figure Skating, we have it all. #
  • Niagara Falls Friday Fun Fact; the Falls at Niagara are about 12,000 years old. #
  • Have a good weekend everyone – see you back here on Monday. #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-21

Filed under: Niagara Falls Hotels — Falls_Blog @ 4:59 pm
  • RT @nfblog: New blog post: Work continues behind Niagara SkyWheel http://bit.ly/dqWRP2 #
  • Watch the Olympic Games at Boston Pizza Clifton Hill. #
  • Drop by Kelsey's Clifton Hill this Thursday to enjoy mouthwatering wings at half price. They're great tasting wings… #
  • Comfort Inn Clifton Hill has a few rooms at a discounted rate for Feb. click on link, enter febsale for avail & rates http://bit.ly/dwXUdf #
  • I just indulged in a chocolate truffle from the Fudge Factory on Clifton Hill. It's was huge and delicious. My favorite – the Party Hardy. #
  • @RicheBelle; I love the Fudge Factory too. They make the best sweets and the store is so beautiful….ummm chocolate #
  • RT @TourismNiagara: "Cuvée en Route" This weekend Feb 19-21 Tour & taste along the wine route featuring special tasting http://bit.ly/d9lOSY #
  • Boston Pizza Clifton Hill has the Olympics on TV all weekend. Hockey, Ski Jumping, Skiing, Cross Country, Figure Skating, we have it all. #
  • Niagara Falls Friday Fun Fact; the Falls at Niagara are about 12,000 years old. #
  • Have a good weekend everyone – see you back here on Monday. #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-21

Filed under: Niagara Falls Hotels — Falls_Blog @ 4:59 pm
  • RT @nfblog: New blog post: Work continues behind Niagara SkyWheel http://bit.ly/dqWRP2 #
  • Watch the Olympic Games at Boston Pizza Clifton Hill. #
  • Drop by Kelsey's Clifton Hill this Thursday to enjoy mouthwatering wings at half price. They're great tasting wings… #
  • Comfort Inn Clifton Hill has a few rooms at a discounted rate for Feb. click on link, enter febsale for avail & rates http://bit.ly/dwXUdf #
  • I just indulged in a chocolate truffle from the Fudge Factory on Clifton Hill. It's was huge and delicious. My favorite – the Party Hardy. #
  • @RicheBelle; I love the Fudge Factory too. They make the best sweets and the store is so beautiful….ummm chocolate #
  • RT @TourismNiagara: "Cuvée en Route" This weekend Feb 19-21 Tour & taste along the wine route featuring special tasting http://bit.ly/d9lOSY #
  • Boston Pizza Clifton Hill has the Olympics on TV all weekend. Hockey, Ski Jumping, Skiing, Cross Country, Figure Skating, we have it all. #
  • Niagara Falls Friday Fun Fact; the Falls at Niagara are about 12,000 years old. #
  • Have a good weekend everyone – see you back here on Monday. #

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February 19, 2010

Open meetings-and open mic

Original Article from the Niagara Falls Review

Posted By COREY LAROCQUE , REVIEW STAFF WRITER

A month after opening its doors to the public, the Niagara Parks Commission is expected to decide today how much it wants to hear from the public.

A policy on whether to enter-t ain presentations from the public, and under what circumstances they would, is one of the items on the agenda for the second-ever public meeting of the NPC, the provincial agency responsible for managing public land around the Horseshoe Falls and Niagara River.

General manager John Kernahan turned down a request from Preserve Our Parks, a local watchdog group, whose members asked in early February to make a presentation to the commission today. (more…)

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February 18, 2010

Cuvee a celebration of Niagara’s finest vintages

Filed under: Niagara Falls Events, Niagara Falls Info, Niagara Falls Tourism — lantonio @ 10:10 am

From the Niagara Falls Review

Posted By MONIQUE BEECH, QMI AGENCY

The annual Cuvee wine awards is a chance for consumers to taste the best of the best.

But for winning winemakers, the black-tie gathering also offers a nice boost to the ego.

Hailed as the Oscars of the wine business, the Cuvee awards highlights the best vintages produced in Ontario. What’s more, the awards are judged a panel of local winemakers.

“It’s our peers,” said Klaus Reif, owner of Reif Estate Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake who has attended the event since its inception 22 years ago. (more…)

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February 14, 2010

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-14

Filed under: Niagara Falls Hotels — Falls_Blog @ 4:59 pm
  • Looking forward to Family Day this Monday. How will you spend the day? #
  • 3 NHL Games and 3 NBA games on tonight at Boston Pizza Clifton Hill. How will you choose? #
  • RT @NiagaraParksPR: Bug-a-licious Insect Food Festival this long weekend: http://bit.ly/4z8kTp #
  • RT @NiagaraParksPR: Congratulations to @CathyMBuchanan 'The Day the Falls Stood Still' is a Canada Also Reads finalist!! http://ow.ly/15Uaw #
  • Falls illumination times are from 6:30pm – 10:00 pm. this weekend. #
  • One romantic thing to do this weekend in Niagara Falls is to have a picnic in Dufferin Island, a quiet area away form the crowds. #
  • RT @whirlpooljet: Jetboats in waiting…season starts in just over 2 months. http://tweetphoto.com/11063073 #Niagara #
  • Fun Fact Friday; the Niagara Parks Police is one of the oldest Police forces in Ontario, operating in Queen Victoria Park since 1887. #
  • Come in to Boston Pizza Clifton Hill this weekend and enjoy a Heart Shaped Pizza. A portion of sales will go to relief efforts in Haiti. #
  • RT @NiagaraFallsUSA: Fun Fact: In 1969 the American and Bridal Veil Falls were shut off by the Army Corps. of Engineershttp://bit.ly/cZ7Ftl #

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February 12, 2010

Lovers take fresh look at Niagara Falls

Filed under: Niagara Falls Info, Niagara Falls Tourism — lantonio @ 1:20 pm

CNN Report – original article By A. Pawlowski, CNN

(CNN) — Amy and David Wieller got married right around the time one of television’s favorite onscreen couples did, but they have something else in common with Jim and Pam from “The Office”: They had a great time celebrating their love at Niagara Falls.

Often considered a cliché — the region was made so popular by hordes of newlyweds in the 1950s and ’60s that it proclaimed itself the “honeymoon capital of the world” — Niagara Falls is getting a fresh look from modern lovers discovering its beauty and having fun with its retro image. (more…)

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February 11, 2010

Google Maps Street View hits Niagara Falls and Clifton Hill

Google Maps Street View hits Niagara Falls and Clifton Hill

Google Maps has recently included Niagara Falls, in their street view virtual interface.

The photo quality is good and shows an interesting view from all sides in most parts of Niagara Falls including Clifton Hill. The full screen mode is very helpful, allowing visitors to see a lot at once, while able to move the image around 360 degrees.

If Street View doesn’t appear, be sure to click the Street View symbol on the left side, which looks like this:street-dude

Clifton Hill – The Street of Fun by the Falls


View Exploring Niagara in a larger map

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