Niagara Falls Fun - Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls Canada

Enjoy Family Day weekend, Mid Winter Break at Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls

Clifton Hill: The World Famous Street of Fun by the Falls is the ideal setting for a Fun-tastic Family Day and Mid Winter Break adventure!

Whether you’re planning a special Family Day celebration, or want to enjoy a Mid-Winter getaway, the fun and excitement is always sky-high on Clifton Hill.

Imagine beginning the weekend with a spectacular panoramic view of the Falls, Niagara River and surrounding landscapes as you soar 175 feet above the majestic Falls in the climate controlled Niagara SkyWheel.

Then, enjoy a delicious meal at one of the fine restaurants on the hill, including the completely renovated Kelsey’s Restaurant, which now features a fully updated dining area, huge island bar, flat screen HDTV’s, plus Kelsey’s extensive menu featuring steaks, seafood, gourmet salads and more.

Also during mid-winter holidays, Clifton Hill offers a wide variety of indoor activities for families of all ages. Aside from the SkyWheel and Kelsey’s, there are many other attractions, restaurants and retail outlets to enjoy like: Movieland Wax Museum, Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Museum, The Great Canadian Midway, Ghost Blasters Dark Ride, Galaxy Golf Mini-Putt, Strike Rock N ‘Bowl, Boston Pizza, The Fudge Factory and much more.

Best of all, and the end of a fun-filled day, your family will be only a hop, skip and jump away from one of the most comfortable, “family-friendly” hotels in the area: Comfort Inn Clifton Hill. There you’ll enjoy a prime central location 1 block to the Falls, FREE deluxe continental breakfast buffet, a tropical indoor pool and giant whirlpool, FREE high speed wireless (Wi-Fi) internet and ample parking…Best of all Kids under 18 stay FREE!

To check out available packages and HOT ROOM deals for this Family Day weekend, Mid Winter Break, and even March Break visit: http://cliftonhill.com/packages/hotel-packages today. Or use the “Build-A-Package” feature to add even more excitement to your stay at discounted rates! http://www.niagarafallscomfort.com/packages/package-builder

As you can see, there’s plenty to enjoy on Clifton Hill. Nothing unites a family more than a family vacation. With all the time pressures of work, extra-curricular activities, homework and friends, it’s important to maintain a sense of togetherness with the ones we love.

Niagara SkyWheel	Kelsey’s Restaurant	Niagara Falls Fireworks
Niagara Falls Illumination	Wendy’s	Tim Horton’s
Movieland	Strike Rock N’ Bowl	Boston Pizza
Great Canadian Midway	Galaxy Golf	Ghost Blasters

Be sure to pick up a Winter Fun Pass, it includes the Niagara SkyWheel, Movieland Wax Museum, Galaxy Golf and Ghostblasters Dark Ride. It’s 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 ones you missed. And, NOW you can enjoy 4 of Clifton Hill’s best for up to $20 off!

Niagara Falls on a Budget
With all the recent talk of fiscal restraint and budgets, I thought it would be timely to talk about families wanting to get away for a day or so, in a cost effective manner. You may want to print this post and bring it with you on your day of adventure in Niagara Falls.

Meal Planning
A little pre-planning saves you money. Plan for a day of multiple snacks rather than sitting down for one big meal. Pack a few bags of goodies, such as trail mix, nuts and dried fruit before you head out. Once on the road, take a slight detour to pick up some fresh Niagara tender fruits (eg. Peaches are currently in season), at one of many roadside stands. A small cooler bag or lunch bag in the car is all you will need (you will learn why soon).

Getting here
Before heading out, I highly recommended that you read this section on out how to get here and where to park. This will save you valuable time and money. Be sure to leave early, and plan to arrive at arround 10 AM.

If you’re traveling by car on the QEW towards Niagara Falls from either direction, do not take Hwy 420. Instead continue to McLeod Rd taking the McLeod Rd east exit (towards Marineland) and continue to Stanley Avenue. Turn left on Stanley and continue to Robinson St. (you will see a large Skywheel billboard) Turn right on Robinson and continue to the end of the road. Park in the lot on your left.

Once you are in the lot continue until you get as close to the Niagara Skywheel as possible and park. This route just saved you traveling through the heart of the city and heavy traffic. Parking in this lot can save you as much as $10 and puts you in the center of the Niagara Falls entertainment district, with easy access to the Parks, Falls and Clifton Hill.

Here is where the fun begins:
Pick up some Fun Passes at the Niagara Skywheel information booth. You get 5 attractions at $5 each plus Midway tokens. $24.95 for Adults and $19.95 for Kids. For a family of four, you can save over $95 (after tax) on your entertainment for the day!

Following this, take a stroll to the Rainbow Bridge just a short jaunt down Clifton Hill. Once you get on the bridge you will discover some of the best views of both the Canadian Horseshoe and American Falls. For just 50 cents each, you can walk out to the center of the Rainbow Bridge and get some amazing pictures. One foot in Canada and one in the USA. The Canadian and American Falls provide an amazing backdrop, along with the Canadian parklands and Niagara Skywheel nearby. Take your time and get some great pictures then simply walk back to Canada! Just make sure you have proper ID for everyone in your group. Your friends and family back home will wonder how you managed to get such interesting photos. You could also share these photos on Clifton Hill’s Facebook or Twitter pages!

On the way back to Clifton Hill, be sure to stop by Movieland Wax Museum, which is this first attraction you’ll see walking up the hill. This one of a kind attraction showcases the world’s most famous stars in wax! After mingling with the stars, recharge your batteries and grab some fresh cut fries or a soft ice cream at the nearby concessions.

There is still a lot left on your FUN PASS and you can start up again by testing your skills at the nearby Dinosaur Adventure Golf attraction. From here you can move onto the Niagara Skywheel, for breath taking views of the Falls and a chance to sit down and relax in the air conditioned gondolas. Next head off to the Midway for Ghost Blasters and the FX Ride Theatre for some thrills and action. Remember, you also have some Great Canadian Midway tokens to use throughout the 70,000 sq ft arcade. If your taste buds are itching for another quick snack head into Boston Pizza where you can play interactive games and split a small pizza. Cash in your winnings and get ready for the next part of your budget day in Niagara Falls.

Off to the Park

Head back to your car and drive back towards the Robinson street entrance where you started the day.

Park as close to the entrance as you can, but don’t exit the lot. At the foot of Robinson (in the turn around) there is a staircase and path that leads you down into the Niagara Parks called the Jolley Cut. Locals have used this for years and it is a well-kept secret. Grab your snacks and head on down to the Park (remember the cooler bag I told you to keep in the car?). You just saved up to $20 in parking! Enjoy your time in the park and when it is time to go, simply walk up Murray Street, cut through the Skylon Tower parking lot and you are right back at your car.

Heading Home
Retrace your route and you are on your way home after a unique and affordable day in Niagara Falls.

Let’s add up the cost of a full day of fun on a budget. 2 adult Fun Passes $49.90, 2 kids Fun Passes $39.90, snacks(ice cream or Fries and a drink) $15, Bridge toll for 4 people $2 ,an individual pizza shared with drinks for 4 people $25, parking $10-15. Your entire day cost under $150 for a family of 4.

Niagara Falls Activities for Canada Day and Independence Day Long Weekend
The first official long weekend of the summer!

This coming weekend Canada and the United States of America, two great nations, friends and neighbors or neighbours (depending on which side of the mighty Niagara you call home!) are joining together to commemorate the formation of their great countries!

Do you Like Fireworks? This weekend Niagara Falls will detonate loads of them!

July 1st Friday Night at 10 P.M.
Fired from the base of the Niagara gorge, directly across from the American Falls, a spectacular pyrotechnic display will kick off the weekend celebrations in style! To get the best view, be sure to watch from the bottom of Clifton Hill. (Locals secret). These spectacular Canada Day fireworks are provided free for your viewing pleasure by the: local Hotel, Attraction and Restaurant owners of Niagara Falls, Canada.

July 2nd Saturday at 9:40 P.M.
The Seneca Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls, New York will be Celebrating America’s Independence Day with a thunderous array of Fireworks! Best place for viewing? You guessed it, at the base of Clifton Hill.

July 3rd Sunday Night at 10P.M.
Another great fireworks show put on by the Tourism Business community of Niagara Falls, Canada. A third night of watching fireworks might call for a different perspective. Why not from the Niagara Skywheel? The Skywheel is Canada’s largest giant wheel and offers an amazing view 170 feet above the Falls. The SkyWheel is also one of 5 great attractions included on the Clifton Hill FUN PASS, all for only $24.95. It is the best value for attractions in Niagara Falls.

Niagara’s fireworks are a great way to kick off an amazing night on Clifton Hill’s World Famous Street of Fun by the Falls! After the fireworks, be sure to stop by the Great Canadian Midway on your way up ‘The Hill’ and enjoy the challenge of over 300 interactive games! Hungry? A late night snack at Boston Pizza or Kelsey’s Bar & Grill might be in order. Both have a great selection of appetizers and entrées perfect for sharing!

Looking to enjoy some Bowling, Billiards and maybe a Beer? Try Strike Rock and Bowl’s 25,000 square foot entertainment complex; the centerpiece of Niagara’s exciting Nightlife on Clifton Hill.

So, what else is there to do over the long weekend in Niagara Falls? The answer… lots!

International Dance Competition
There is the International Dance Competition on July 2 and 3 at the Scotia Bank Convention Centre. So you think you can Dance? Well these people really can!

Greg Frewin’s Magic Show
A true Las Vegas style show, just a 5-minute walk from Clifton Hill. The “Beyond Belief Magic Show“ runs at 8 p.m. every night of the weekend.

Friendship Festival
Take in a concert under the stars. The Fort Erie Friendship festival has 2 amazing shows scheduled: Big Sugar on Friday night (July 1st) and Ian Thornley & Big Wreck on Saturday (July 2nd). Gates open at 7 pm.

There’s a lot to do at night…What about during the day? Plenty.
Dinosaur Adventure Golf is a great daytime attraction, offering fun for the whole family or for that special someone in your life. Here you can enjoy a relaxing tropical setting complete with a 50 ft tall volcano and waterfall. Just watch out for the towering Dinosaurs! They provide the perfect backdrop for an incredible photo!

Dinosaur Adventure Golf is located directly behind the Niagara Skywheel and is also a part of the Clifton Hill FUN PASS. The FUN PASS offers 5 attractions for $25 including these two must do adventures!

Also, don’t forget to take some time to relax and watch all the people and activity on Clifton Hill’s World Famous Street of Fun by the Falls; It’s a Niagara Falls tradition! The best places to enjoy all the hustle and bustle is from Kelsey’s Patio, where there is great views and live entertainment, which adds to the atmosphere, or Boston Pizza with its open air patio spilling out into the Niagara SkyWheel Courtyard.

There is still so much more to see and do. You will just have to come to Clifton Hill and discover all the Fun by the Falls in person!

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Falls Avenue Resort Niagara Falls to Welcome Celebrated Chef with Charity Gala & Reception

The 20 acre Falls Avenue Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada is set to officially welcome esteemed Chef, Author and TV Host Massimo Capra with a Gala Reception at the Rainbow Room Fallsview Restaurant to benefit Niagara Falls Community Outreach.

(PRWEB) January 19, 2011

The 20 acre Falls Avenue Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada is set to officially welcome esteemed Chef, Author and TV Host Massimo Capra with a Gala Reception at the Rainbow Room Fallsview Restaurant to benefit Niagara Falls Community Outreach.

One of the most recognizable chefs in Canada, Massimo Capra will be in Niagara Falls on Friday for the official Grand Opening Gala of Massimo Capra’s Rainbow Room Fallsview Restaurant. Capra, who joined the culinary team at the legendary Rainbow Room Fallsview Restaurant in the fall will meet & greet attendees who will be treated to a celebration of food & wine. The showcase will be held on Friday January 21, 2011 at the Rainbow Room from 6:30pm-10:30pm and will highlight some of Capra’s most popular dishes through interactive chef stations and samples. Located at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Niagara Falls – Fallsview, the Rainbow Room features more than 80 years of elegant fine dining service. Renowned for its spectacular view of Niagara Falls, the restaurant’s mandate is to highlight fresh local ingredients and Niagara’s award winning wines for a dining experience unsurpassed in the Falls. (more…)

Source: The Review
November 24, 2010

Celebrity chef takes on the Falls
Local News
By ALISON LANGLEY , REVIEW STAFF WRITER

Celebrity chef and author Massimo Capra has lent his name and impressive culinary resume to the Crowne Plaza Fallsview Hotel.

Capra, host of Food Network Canada’s Restaurant Makeover, joined the culinary team at the hotel’s Rainbow Room Fallsview Restaurant in September.

Located on the 10th floor of the Falls Avenue resort, the renovated restaurant now bears his name as well as a selection of his signature dishes. (more…)

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French cuisine fit for Queen Street
Posted By JOHN ROBBINS / TheReview

(This is the sixth in a seven-part series looking at the ongoing revitalization of Queen Street.)

A sweet smell wafts down Queen Street toward the Post Office.

The fragrance is almost irresistible.

If you’re caught in its midst, you may just find yourself following back to its source: Paris Crepes Bistro Cafe.

There you’ll find a husband and wife team quietly working behind the countering making authentic French meals and desserts. Read more and watch video

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Music, food, and shopping: Springlicious returns to Queen Street: Watch the video
Thousands take in Queen Street music, food, beer and wine festival
Posted By Corey Larocque

Springlicious struck again. Thousands of people filled

Queen Street over the weekend for the second annual Springlicious music, food, beer and wine festival, creating a showcase for new business that recently arrived.

“Myself, I didn’t know these places exist,” said Janice Ane, a Niagara Falls woman, who was seeing some of the newer downtown businesses for the first time because the festival brought her downtown. Click here for more and to watch a video

Source: PRWEB

Grand Re-opening of Ontario’s ONLY Outback Steakhouse in Niagara Falls, Canada

Want to experience why over 20 million people come to Niagara Falls each summer? With its one of a kind sightseeing, there is always something to do in Niagara Falls for all ages. With great Fallsview accommodations, such as the Embassy Suites Fallsview Hotel, Niagara Falls is always a great spot for families and couples. Its world class gaming at both Casino Niagara and the Fallsview Casino has made Niagara Falls a must visit. With all the attractions, shows, and fabulous dining, there is never a dull moment. Come see what makes Niagara Falls one of the world’s best vacation destinations. While vacationing be sure to visit the re-opening of Ontario’s ONLY Outback Steakhouse.

Niagara Falls, ON (PRWEB) June 3, 2009 — With its relaxed atmosphere suggestive of the Australian Outback, the Outback Steakhouse has re-opened and is ready to serve in Niagara Falls. Located directly across from the Embassy Suites Hotel in the Fallsview District, the Outback Steakhouse offers a large menu with a variety of options such as mouth-watering steaks, chicken, ribs, and seafood that will leave you wanting more. Come in and try the delicious Aussie-Tizers, such as the Outback’s original Bloomin’ Onion, which is carved daily by the dedicated bloomologist and cooked until golden brown. What would the Outback be without the large variety of great steaks to choose from? Their steaks are truly one of a kind. They are hand selected, seasoned to perfection and cooked to order just the way you like it. Enjoy a signature steak such as the Rib eye, Victoria’s Filet and the famous Outback Special.

Annoyed with waiting in line for a table? The Outback has got that covered. With emphasis on consistent, high-quality food & service motto, they have made waiting in line a thing of the past. Make dinner reservations online to ensure there is no waiting upon arrival. After dining, take a walk down Fallsview Boulevard and take in all sights that the Fallsview District has to offer near by. After one visit to Ontario’s ONLY Outback Steakhouse, you will know what makes them so unique.

Come see what makes Niagara Falls one of the world’s best vacation destinations where there is always something new and exciting.

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25,000 Square Foot Bowling Centre Hits Popular Niagara Falls Tourist District
Now, there is even more fun to experience on Clifton Hill!

NIAGARA FALLS, ON – Monday, May 11, 2009 – Locals and visitors to the Niagara Falls area are invited to experience the all new Strike Rock N’ Bowl – an upscale Bowling and Entertainment Centre – which recently opened May 8th. 2009.

The massive 25,000 square foot centre – located in the heart of the Clifton Hill tourist area, will be the first of its kind to hit Niagara Falls, Canada.

“This is definitely not your grandfather’s bowling alley,” said Philip Oakes, Director of Operations. “Strike Rock N’ Bowl is truly a modern, family-focused entertainment centre for the 21st century.”

There are 14 full sized bowling lanes, multiple billiard tables, full amusement arcade, a dining area, and sports bar. Up to six people can bowl on a single lane. The décor is modern and comfortable, with high-backed seating, cozy bar stools, custom floor coverings, and modern lighting. Strike Rock N’ Bowl provides a great place to enjoy some exciting games, delicious food and great family fun.

Created exclusively for recreational bowling and family fun, bowlers of all ages will be immediately impressed with the automated scoring system, the touch screen monitors, high-definition audio/visual system, plus intelligent LED lane lighting, all of which create truly electrifying bowling experience.

Smaller children – and people new to bowling – will appreciate a special bumper-bowling feature that eliminates gutter balls. Special bumper-rails in the gutters can be raised and lowered on a player-by-player basis, allowing the entire family to have a fun bowling experience.

A full Boston Pizza food and bar menu is available, including gourmet pizzas, delectable pasta, mouth-watering appetizers, meal-sized salads, entrees, desserts and a variety of beer, wine and spirits.

Plus, between eating and bowling families can enjoy the high-tech video arcade, which contains some of the latest video and ticket redemption games in Canada.

Strike Rock N’ Bowl is the perfect addition to the Clifton Hill family entertainment area, which also features major attractions like the Niagara SkyWheel, Casino Niagara, the Maid of the Mist along with multiple wax museums, mini golf courses, amusement arcades, theme restaurants, nightclubs and more. All within walking distance from the spectacular Niagara Falls cascade.

During your next visit to Niagara Falls be sure drop by Clifton Hill and Strike Rock N’ Bowl (Located next to the Niagara SkyWheel). The facility is open from 10am to 2am, seven days a week. House balls and rental shoes are available for bowlers of all ages. You can visit Strike Rock N’ Bowl in person or call 905-358-4788 for more information.

For further information please contact:
Patrick Clary – Director of Marketing
HOCO Entertainment & Resorts
4960 Clifton Hill, P.O. Box 60
Niagara Falls, ON.
Canada, L2E 6S8
905-357-5911
Email: info@cliftonhill.com
Website: http://www.cliftonhill.com/strike
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Mandarin in Niagara Falls open for business
Posted By ALISON LANGLEY

The Mandarin at Niagara Square held its official grand opening, Tuesday.

The opening ceremony featured a traditional Chinese lion dance and a buffet lunch. (more…)