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Labour Day Weekend Activities Niagara Falls 2011

Well here we are, at what most people under the age of 18 would call the end of summer. (We really do still have a month of awesome summer weather ahead of us)
Getting the kids ready for school and preparing for a busy fall? Why not have one last getaway before its time to hit the books and pack lunches? For parents planning to do some back-to-school shopping in the USA, why not plan on a day of rest and relaxation right here in Niagara Falls?

There is a lot happening here this coming Labour Day Weekend. Starting Friday night take your pick on what to do: Take in the Falls Fireworks with the Family, watch Soul Asylum perform at the Seneca Niagara Casino, USA, or see Dennis Quaid & the Sharks performing at the Fallsview Casino in Canada…There is plenty of great options to get your weekend off to a rocking start!

This weekend will see a lot of people heading over the border on a “Back to school shopping spree”. Before picking up school clothes and supplies for the family why not pick up a little something for yourself! After all you are taking care of everyone else why not pamper yourself this weekend? You can start by testing your luck at Casino Niagara on Ladies Night, Every Friday, where all the ladies have a chance to WIN great prizes like diamond jewelry, spa packages, designer fragrances, and more. Why not take a moment to relax for a night before shopping in the US? The women in your party could win some great prizes, including a weekly Grand Prize worth up to $500. They will also receive 50 slot points and receive the Gift of the Night for just showing up! Visit the PAC Booth for more details. Click here for Ladies Night Rules. By having a fun Friday night, you will miss the border line ups and can be fresh for an early Saturday Morning start before the congestion.

Niagara Falls New York is not the only place for back to school deals this weekend. The Canada One Factory Outlet Mall on Lundy’s lane has loads of back to school specials. Why cross the border if you don’t have to? Why not stay at a centrally located hotel like the Comfort Inn Clifton Hill, and drive just 10 minutes to the outlet mall and other good stores.

Shopped, dropped and ready for a break? Relax on the patio at Kelsey’s Bar & Grill as you plan out a fun evening…

A few blocks away Greg Frewin has his award winning ”Beyond Belief” magic show at 8pm Friday through Sunday. You’ll have plenty of time beforehand for dinner at Kelsey’s or Boston Pizza. (Book the show now or watch for Comfort Inn’s special weekend offer coming this Fall)

After the show take in all the EXCITEMENT on Clifton Hill’s world famous street of fun by the Falls…which comes alive at night! Be sure to pick up a Fun Pass, it really is the best value in town for attraction entertainment! You can use it all in one night, or come back later in the weekend, or even later in the year for the attractions you missed.

Are you looking for a way to cap the weekend?

Below are a few great events to consider:

Niagara Falls Fireworks
Enjoy spectacular fireworks displays over Niagara Falls
September 2nd & 4th @ 10PM
http://www.cliftonhill.com/events/niagara-falls-fireworks

Rumours Back to School Bash
September 4, 2011
Rumours will definitely be the party to be at!
Website: http://www.cliftonhill.com/events/rumours-back-school-bash

Summers End Labour Day Weekend at Dragonfly Nightclub
September 4, 2011
http://www.cliftonhill.com/events/summers-end-labour-day-weekend-party

Click here for the full Niagara Falls event calander

As you can see Niagara Falls is the place to be this Labour Day Long Weekend! Lots to do and lots of fun for every one and every age! Why not end the summer vacation with an action packed weekend in Niagara Falls on Clifton Hill’s World Famous Street of Fun by the Falls!

Niagara Falls Border
For helpful information regarding Niagara’s border crossings click the following:
http://www.cliftonhill.com/explore/plan-trip/niagara-falls-border

Can you believe in less than 4 weeks it’s Labour Day? Where did the summer go?

If you haven’t had a chance to get away for a few days this summer it’s time to start planning. Quite often I’m asked, “As someone who lives in Niagara, how would you spend two days here?”

Assuming I was coming from Toronto for a 2 day getaway, as a couple or with family, my itinerary would look something like this:

Not being an early riser, I would arrive in Niagara Falls around noon and would stay at the Comfort Inn on Clifton Hill of course. While check in isn’t until 2PM,  the bell desk will store my bags and we  would grab a quick bite to eat at Tim Hortons or Wendy’s.

Then it would be off to the Whirlpool Jet Boats in Queenston or simply stroll to the bottom of Clifton Hill for a ride on the Maid of the Mist. The refreshing coolness of being on the water, accompanied by splashing waves on the Jet Boat or the Falls bellowing mist while sailing on the Maid, is sure to wake you up after the drive to Niagara and lunch. Either way, its way more fun than a shower!

Next it’s off to the Niagara Glen across from the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens. Taking the staircase down into the Glen, you will feel like you are entering a different world. It feels like the temperature drops 10 degrees as you hike the trails of the Glen at your own speed. You can get right up to the river at this point sitting on the rocks you can wave at the Jet Boat as it comes and goes out of the whirlpool.

The next part of my day would be either exploring the fruit belt, between Queenston and Niagara-on-the–Lake, stocking up on fresh fruit for later, or stopping at a winery or two for gourmet wine samples.

Then it’s back to the Comfort Inn Clifton Hill for check–in and to relax for an hour to recharge and get ready for a fun filled night on Clifton Hill! Before dinner we’d pick up our Fun Passes at the SkyWheel, then enjoy a delicious meal at Kelsey’s, with its prime view of either Clifton Hill or Victoria Ave from its open air patios and great food at reasonable prices!

Then with Fun Pass in hand, it’s off to let loose on The Hill! The Clifton Hill Fun Pass is the best deal in town, 5 of the top attractions in the city plus Great Canadian Midway tokens for $24.95 is less than $5 for each attraction. The Skywheel is spectacular at night as is Dinosaur Adventure Golf; They set the stage for a fun-filled evening the whole family can enjoy.

Clifton Hill is still hopping right into the wee hours of the morning, and is a great place to end the evening with a night cap at Boston Pizza / Strike Rock and Bowl.

The next morning would start with a satisfying breakfast provided free with your hotel room at the Comfort Inn. Then we would either take a stroll down to the Falls or if we had purchased the Marineland package as part of our hotel stay it would be off to Marineland for the day.

Then it’s homeward bound after enjoying a great mix of excitement and relaxation for 2 days. The combination of great deals and free activities makes this trip affordable as well as fun for couples or families.

That’s how I would spend a two day getaway in Niagara Falls.

How would you spend your two day getaway to Niagara?

Labour Day at Rumours Nightclub with DJ OZ E
Sunday Sept.6th.2009

Top 40′s. Dance. House

No cover B4 midnight ($5 cover) Doors open @ 8pm

Dress Code in effect: No baggy attire, sports wear or cut off sleeves.
Runners are allowed.

Government photo I.D. required (Passport, drivers license, BYID card, Military card, photo health card).

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Originally printed by Examiner.com Sept 1, 2009

Labor Day at Niagara Falls
By: Nance Carter
September 1, 9:59 PM

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