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Niagara Falls Shopping: Unique Gift Ideas

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*Pictured Above: A custom cake made by the talented artisans at Criveller Cakes. Photo cred: @crivellercakes*
Niagara Falls Shopping: Unique Gift Ideas
When you think of Niagara Falls shopping, you may think of gift ideas that we are known for: our wines, our spas, and gift certificates to our Niagara Falls restaurants that overlook the beautiful Falls, or within close walking distance to the Niagara Falls.
Niagara Falls has a variation of shops in which you can grab something unique, whether it be for Black Friday deals or for Christmas shopping; plus a place to go for popular brand-name stores.
COACH

*Pictured Above: COACH at the Canada One Factory Outlet Mall at 7500 Lundy’s Lane*
Hands down, one of the most popular stores to shop at this coming holiday season will be COACH. Niagara Falls has not one, but TWO COACH stores.
First, the  Canada One outlet mall features many popular brand-name stores such as COACH, Jones New York, Nine West, Roots, Nike,  Reebok, La Vie en Rose, Mexx, The Body Shop, Levi’s, Carter’s Oshkosh, Lululemon and Tommy Hilfiger. 
COACH is a modern American luxury brand with a rich heritage of craftsmanship and New York style. What makes COACH so popular is that they are known for their leather-goods, which produce top quality signature handbags, plus shoes & accessories.
Founded in a New York loft in 1941, COACH began as a family-run workshop of six leather artisans committed to quality and innovation. Since then, it has evolved into a luxury brand recognized worldwide. COACH combines traditional craftsmanship with innovative design to create shoes, apparel and accessories for women and men, including handbags, business bags and small leather goods.
The second COACH store was newly opened in 2014, within the Outlet Collection at Niagara outlet mall. With over 100 stores, they have plenty of deals and promotions to check out.
Check out this location for Black Friday deals happening November 26th – November 30th, 2015.
Shop their best deals of the season during this time and take an additional 30% off your entire purchase.
Bags starting at $79*.
Wristlets starting at $19*.
Gifts starting at $19*.
Bass Pro Shops Niagara

*Pictured Above: The 13,000-gallon freshwater aquarium at the Bass Pro Shops Niagara at 300 Taylor Road #A1, Niagara on the Lake*
Located just moments away from the QEW and directly next to the Outlet Collection at Niagara, the Bass Pro Shops Niagara store offers offers an incredible array of fishing and boating equipment. They are the premier shopping destination for hunting, camping, and outdoor cooking gear as well as outdoor footwear and nature-themed gifts. This is the place to go for that special somehow that loves the outdoors!
 CLARE’s Harley-Davidson of Niagara – 590 York Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake (905) 684-HOGS

This is Niagara’s Premier Harley-Davidson® Motorcycle Dealership, with nearly 60 Years of GREAT Riding! It’s a massive showroom with everything from motorcycles, footwear, outerwear, and everything “Harley” inspired! They pride the newest Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, a selection of pre-owned bikes and all the parts and accessories you need.
Their dealership offers financing as well as a skilled service department to keep your motorcycles in the best condition. Come in and browse their new bike showrooms and shop for MotorClothes®Apparel, gifts, collectibles, parts & accessories.
Visit them online at www.claresharleydavidson.com 
*Note: There is a smaller Clare’s Harley-Davidson store on Clifton Hill that features unique Harley Davidson collectibles and memorabilia for the bike enthusiast.
Canada Trading Company – 4950 Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls (905) 358-3295 ext. 2073

The Canada Trading Company is a massive souvenir shop on Clifton Hill packed with a unique selection of collectibles and gifts for every occasion.

Whether you are shopping for the perfect gift or picking up a souvenir for yourself, the Canada Trading Company has something special to treasure. There are so many unique, quality items to choose from, such as top quality souvenir clothing, figurines, water globes, wind spinners, handcrafted jewellery, as well as an impressive display of Native area artwork, totems, Inukshuks & Moccasins, dream catchers, masks and statues, plus much, much more!

Criveller Cakes – 4435 Portage Rd, Niagara Falls (905) 356-9441
Criveller Cakes is Niagara’s finest chocolate, cake and pastry boutique! They offer unique items for visitors such as truffles, pastries, cookies, bignole, strawberries dipped in chocolate, caramelized fruit, gift baskets and other assorted chocolate goodies, each a unique handmade creation.

Criveller’s also produces an astonishing array of liquor filled chocolate as well as Ice Wine Truffles made to order for prominent Niagara wineries. Criveller’s has established an International reputation for baking the ultimate in matrimonial pastry. If you are looking to bring a little special something to an event, consider this the place to go for your baked goods. Call them to have something made up special for your guests.

Visit them online at www.crivellercakes.ca 

Chocolate FX – 335 Four Mile Creek Road, St.David’s (905) 684-2626

Carefully crafted using artisan chocolate panning and molding techniques, Chocolate FX provides an incredible assortment of over 85 products that explore unusual taste combinations and twist the expected norms.

Although they produce traditional chocolate items, the owners, Wilma and Art, have a long-time passion for food and wine from both a business and personal perspective. Art also owns a wholesale food ingredient supply company, and has worked in the food industry for over 25 years.

Whether you are looking for a gift basket, event favours, coated nuts or fruits, or cream-filled favourites, they can even customize your order or work with you on a unique idea of your own.

Visit them online at www.chocolatefx.ca 

Fudge Factory –  4848 Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls (905) 358-3295 x 2103


The Fudge Factory has Fudge, Candy Apples, Sponge Toffee, Brittle and Beernuts all being made by Candy Cooks using traditional recipes. Other treats like Strawberries, Marshmallows, Pretzels and Cookies are dipped in chocolate and covered with delicious toppings.

They have a Candy Bar that features 50 types of Candy and Chocolate in a wall of enclosed candy dispensers. Mix N Match M&Ms, Reese’s Pieces, Sour Soothers, Peach Slices, Red Berries, Candy Blox and more, all in one container, all for one bulk price!

There is also a great selection of Lollipops, Jelly Belly, and PEZ for kids and kids at heart. Unique to Niagara items such as Maple Syrup, Maple and Ice Wine Chocolates are also available, as well as Chocolate Fondue and luxurious Chocolate Truffles, which are wonderful as a souvenir gift or to treat yourself.

Della Terra Fresh Olive Oil and Balsamic Tasting Bar – 4725 Dorchester Road, Niagara Falls (905) 356-4007

*Pictured Above: Mediterranean Mix. $20 for the perfect flavour combo – Tuscan Herb, Basil, Sicilian Lemon and Traditional Balsamic. Ready to Grab & Go!*

Della Terra is new to Niagara Falls, its Grand Opening was on December 1st, 2014. It provides Niagara with all-natural and gluten-free olive oils & aged Italian balsamics. There are over 50 flavours for sampling, bottled fresh for you to enjoy or share as a unique gift.

Depending on the season, you can expect to taste premium extra virgin olive oils from Tunisia, Greece, Spain, Sicily, Portugal, California, Chile, Peru and Australia. These oils are also fused and infused with a variety of fresh fruits and natural ingredients. Savour intense white and rich dark balsamics – aged up to 18 years and certified to originate from Modena, Italy. Taste their Traditional Balsamic Condimento, or venture into flavours such as fig, dark chocolate, black cherry or honey ginger.

Be sure to check out Della Terra’s gift ideas, such as the “Essentials Gift Pack” for $49.00 or “Ultimate Food Lover Gift Basket” for $99.00.

Visit them online at www.dellaterra.ca 

Niagara Food Specialties: Pingue Proscuitto – Queenston, ON. (905) 356.8118

Niagara Food Specialties: Pingue Proscuitto are local artisan producers of traditional Italian inspired salumi. Using Ontario pork, they hand craft prosciutto crudo, capocollo, lonza (lombo), guanciale, pancetta, cotechino (“muset”), fresh sausage; as well as doing custom meat cutting. They use fresh products that include custom-made sausage recipes, Canadian pea meal back loin bacon, breakfast sausage, hotdogs and fresh salami patties.

Niagara Food Specialties sources Ontario pork that is 3rd party certified humanely treated and naturally raised – without anti-biotics or growth promotants and fed only vegetarian feeds. They also process Certified Organic Ontario pork.

Niagara Food Specialties can cater to just about any type of occasion you can think of including: Banquets, BBQ’s, Business Functions, Cocktail Parties, Formal, Outdoor Parties, Showers, Weddings.
Please contact admin@niagarafoodspecialties.com 
Visit their online store for something extra special and unique made just for you at www.pingueprosciutto.com

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Niagara Helicopters: My Journey High in the Sky!

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*Pictured Above: Just one of many photos I took from the Niagara Helicopters on June 4, 2015
Yesterday I did something I never imagined was going to happen as part of my day. I went on the Niagara Helicopters!
As many local residents are now aware, the Niagara Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters have partnered up; unveiling 4 brand new H130 aircrafts. This new fleet of helicopters will be used for sightseeing, aerial surveillance and charter flight.
According to Romain Trapp, President and Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Helicopters, they are the quietest helicopter on the market and will reduce noise by 50%. Its Fenestron tail rotor and automatic variable rotor speed control result in a significantly reduced external sound.
**Click here for the whole story on the partnership.
Due to the arrival of these new helicopters, I wanted to go and take some pictures of the aircraft and post them on our Clifton Hill – Niagara Falls Fun Facebook page, to show our viewers these new vessels for any future trip planning activities. Not only was I able to take pictures of the Niagara Helicopters, but they were nice enough to offer me a tour — so I jumped on the chance, and I’m so glad that I did! Having worked within the tourism industry for a number of years, this is one of those Niagara Falls attractions I had yet to try.
My Experience on the Niagara Helicopters

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I’m not going to lie, I was a little apprehensive at first as I’ve never been in a helicopter before, and I’ve watched too many action movies with helicopters with no doors. I assure you, it is NOTHING like that! Each helicopter holds six passengers plus the pilot, for a total of seven people…and yes, it is all enclosed!
I was originally scheduled to ride at 10:30 am, but the cloudy conditions said otherwise. The Niagara Helicopters will not ride in cloudy or dark conditions due to visibility. Not only as a safety factor, but to make the most out of your pictures. I was told to periodically keep calling back for the weather condition updates. By 1:00 pm I received word that they were ready the fly, so off I went with my camera for the chance of a lifetime!
The Niagara Helicopters is located at 3731 Victoria Avenue in Niagara Falls (at the Niagara River Parkway). Phone number: 905-357-5672 or 1-800-281-8034
When I arrived and received my ticket, you are welcome to tour their souvenir store that offers merchandise such as “Made in Canada” souvenirs (clothing, books, maple products, jewellery, etc.), convenience items such as stamps, film and batteries, phone cards, and (of course) who would want to leave this experience without some helicopter-themed goodies? They offer die-cast models, postcards, DVD’s of the flight, and much more.

Once you have received your ticket, you may line-up at the boarding dock at any point. There is no set schedule — you simply line-up when you are ready, and one of the four helicopters on flight will pick you up. Each helicopter leaves between every 2-10 minutes (depending on the number of passengers waiting). The flight covers 27 kilometers (17 miles) with a flight duration between 9-12 minutes. Due to the fact that the Niagara Helicopters opened a little later in the day because of the weather, and there was a Korean tour group ahead of me, I had a little bit of a wait at approximately 20 minutes — not a big deal at all. I enjoyed watching the helicopters land and take off.

In no time, it was my turn, and I handed over my boarding pass and was seated up front with the pilot. There is an assistant that helps you in the helicopter, buckles you in, and hands you headphones to not only drown out the noise, but to also play commentary on what you are seeing as you fly; complete with trivia and facts about the Niagara Helicopter ride.
The commentary is available in 12 different languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Thai, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean and Russian.
The helicopter gently lifts off from the Victoria Avenue location, with awe-inspiring views of the Niagara Region beginning to appear below.
Beginning with the Sir Adam Beck Generating plant and the Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture, the tour follows the Niagara River from the Whirlpool area (look for Whirlpool Aero Car crossing the gorge), over the Whirlpool Rapids and the Rainbow Bridge. Then, you cross over the floral beauty of Queen Victoria Park, and soon the helicopter passes by the American Falls and the Skylon Tower. Then the helicopters followed the curve of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, which was incredible to say the least! Rainbows appeared (which I captured on camera). The helicopter then leveled off and continued along the route back to base.
Features of the Niagara Helicopters Experience include:

  • The ride of a lifetime
  • Individual headsets with taped commentary available in 12 languages
  • Family & Group rates available
  • Large windows, ideal for the avid photographer
  • On-site services include cafe, professional Niagara photo services, & gift shop
  • All major credit cards accepted
  • Gift certificates available

 
Flights depart daily from 9:00 am until sunset, weather permitting.
Below is a quick video of the pictures that I took and a couple of moments of video to share during my experience. Enjoy!

When I exited the helicopter you enter into a room that features pictures of you on take off. There are photographers that take your picture before you board the helicopter, and also after you are all buckled in and awaiting flight. These pictures are processed immediately afterwards and they are available for purchase by the time you exit the ride. You may take home one of these picture souvenirs as a memory of your flight. However, if you do not wish to purchase a photo, everyone is given a certificate of flight that is signed and witnessed.
This was without a doubt, one of my favourite things to do in Niagara Falls and I encourage everyone to try it out!
For more information or to book your flight in advance, visit them online at www.niagarahelicopters.com 
**Walk-in’s are welcome.**

Pictured Above: Me and my certificate of flight! 

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Niagara Falls Information for Travel

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Are you planning a vacation to Niagara Falls? Take a tour of our website for some Niagara Falls information that you may not have known that the website offers. Aside from our regular known features such as Niagara Falls Information on attractions, dining, and booking a hotel room, www.cliftonhill.com is a go-to source for a wide variety of relevant travel information. Here’s just a few features to point out — take a full tour at your own opportunity!
Coupons!

Everyone likes to save money when they travel. You don’t need to go searching for coupon books once you arrive on Clifton Hill if you check out our Niagara Falls Coupons page beforehand. Simply go to our website, hit the “Explore” tab, and then “coupons”. Here you will find discounts on our Clifton Hill attractions, plus both our Kelsey’s and Boston Pizza Clifton Hill restaurants. Print them off and go!
Plan A Trip 

Under the “Explore” tab is the “Plan A Trip” option, which also offers sub-categories under that title. Planning a trip to Clifton Hill is easy when you refer to this page. Everything from where our ATM’s are located, driving directions to get here, where you can locate lockers to leave your belongings, Niagara Falls Border information (including access to the Niagara Peace Bridge and Ontario Highway Cams), a property map, plus our current Niagara Falls weather conditions provided by Environment Canada for the upcoming 5 days are all listed under this tab.
Clifton Hill Hours of Operation

You don’t need to question the opening and closing times of our attractions when searching for Niagara Falls information regarding this aspect. Head under “Explore”, then “Hours of Operation” for a continuously updated list on our most talked about attractions, such as the Niagara SkyWheel.
Niagara Falls Cam

There is something to be said about capturing a picture of one of the greatest Wonders of the World and actually standing face-to-face in all its glory. By the 19th century, Niagara Falls became a prime tourist destination for visitors from both sides of the border, and rightfully so — you have the ability to view three waterfalls at one time.
Now technology has allowed us to view the majestic Niagara Falls from the comfort of our own homes with access to our Niagara Falls cam, situated high above Niagara Falls in the Fallsview District. It is pointed directly towards the massive Horseshoe Falls on the Ontario, Canada side.
Nothing beats experiencing the real thing up close and personal, but this is the next best thing that you have full access to 24/7 on www.cliftonhill.com! Go to the “Explore” tab, then “Media Gallery”, and then to “Niagara Falls cam”. Happy viewing…turn up the sound for the full effect!
Niagara Falls Email Offers

On the upper left corner on our home screen, you will find our “Newsletter” tab. Click here to sign up for the most up-to-date specials and cost-saving offers on Clifton Hill. Whether you stay in Niagara for a day or a week, visit this page to save the most money on attraction tickets, hotel rooms, vacation packages, and special events.
 Niagara Falls Events

What concerts are upcoming at the Fallsview Casino? What city-wide events are occurring during your time of travel to Niagara Falls? Are there fireworks happening, and at what time do they happen? These questions are all answered under the “Events” tab. Stay up-to-date with what is going on when you plan a Niagara Falls vacation getaway.
Tourism Links
On the home page, at the bottom of the page, you will find the “Tourism Links” tab. On this page you will find a selection of useful and the most asked about travel and tourism links.
i.e.:

  • Closest liquor/beer store to Clifton Hill
  • Taxi/Car Rental numbers and locations
  • Ground Transportation (VIA Rail, GO Train, WEGO Niagara Falls, Greyhound Bus, etc.
  • Air Transportation
  • Wedding services (chapels, etc.)
  • Employment opportunities with us

 
Be sure to take a few minutes to truly discover what www.cliftonhill.com offers you when searching for some Niagara Falls Information for travel.
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Free Events Happening at the Pen Centre this Week!

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The Pen Centre has a few free exciting events lined up for this week to check out!
Come in out of this harsh Niagara weather and enjoy a line up of free events that the Pen Centre has in store for its shoppers this week. Besides checking out the retail therapy that Niagara’s largest shopping centre offers, the Pen Centre also hosts a number of exciting events year round for everyone in the family to enjoy.
5-Day Winter Sidewalk Sale 
This Wednesday, January 21st to Sunday, January 25th, 2015, come on out to the Pen Centre’s “Winter Sidewalk Sale” for savings of up to 75% on selected merchandise. This includes seasonally low pricing on the latest winter trends including fabulous fashions, home furnishings, electronics, and much more.
Additionally, shoppers are encouraged to bring any receipts totaling $100 or more to the Guest Services desk to “scratch-to-win” for great prizes such as Pen Centre gift cards and CAA memberships.
Kurt Browning Mall Signing

Figure skating fans and sports enthusiasts alike will revel in meeting four-time World Skating Champion Kurt Browning on Saturday, January 24th! He will be set-up outside Sears Court from 1:00 – 3:00 pm answering all fan questions and signing autographs.
We all associate the Winter with snow and ice, so what better way than to celebrate the season by bringing one of Canada’s ice skating heroes to you? He is in St.Catharines to promote the “Skate Niagara Ice Show” happening on Friday, January 30th at the new Meridian Centre.
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 Fashions on Ice 

Tuesday, January 20th, Cityline Fashion Expert Lynn Spence will host “Fashion on Ice” from 6:00 – 8:00 pm  in the Sears Court. Once again, this is completely free to watch for all those interested in fashion. As well as being a free event, there will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres served!
This is a fantastic way to stay on top of the latest fashion trends through this Winter Fashion Show. It features all the hottest winter trends that you can find at the Pen Centre, so afterwards feel free to enjoy some shopping in the more than 180 stores and services offered.
Lynn will give you a sneak preview of all the great deals and will take pictures with the shoppers. Plus, everyone in attendance will have an opportunity to win 1 of 5 $100 Pen Centre gift cards!
For more information on all or any of these events, visit the Pen Centre online at www.thepencentre.com 
Other “Ice” Events in the Region

With “ice” as the theme of this post, it only seems appropriate to mention that this is also the last weekend of the Niagara Icewine Festival. After meeting with Kurt Browning on Saturday, January 24th, keep the mood alive by taking the short drive into Niagara Falls to the Scotiabank Convention Centre.

Enjoy an outdoor winter wonderland featuring fire pits, icewine marshmallows, amazing ice sculptures and signature icewine bars.

Step inside the glass doors to sip, sample & savour seasonal vintages and delicious culinary creations.

Over 15 of Niagara’s best wineries will highlight award-winning icewines and sparkling wines that will pair perfectly with the savoury dishes created by 12 of Niagara’s best restaurants & culinary masters.

Click here for more information on the Niagara Icewine Festival.

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Northern Pikes Front Man coming to Seneca Queen

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*Pictured Above: Northern Pikes front man, Jay Semko (www.jaysemko.com)
The Seneca Queen Theatre, located in Niagara Falls, is a beautifully restored 300-seat intimate theatre that currently showcases a number of live entertainment performances.
On Saturday, March 7th, 2015 the theatre is excited to announce an acoustic concert by Nothern Pikes front man, and Saskatchewan born, Jay Semko.
Jay formed the Northern Pikes, a Canadian guitar-based pop rock group in 1984, alongside band members Bryan Potvin, Merl Bryck, and Don Schmid.
As a member of the Northern Pikes, Jay was awarded four Gold records and one Platinum, with sales of over 1 million units worldwide. Hit singles included “Teenland“, “Things I Do for Money”, “Wait for Me”, “Hopes Go Astray”, “She Ain’t Pretty”, “Girl with a Problem”, “Kiss Me You Fool”, “Twister”, and “Believe”.
A couple of these songs appeared in the USA Billboard Charts, and you couldn’t go very long on MuchMusic in the 1990’s without catching many of the band’s videos within the Top 5 countdown. “Girl with a Problem” in particular reached the #1 spot.
The Northern Pikes received 8 Juno Award nominations, with Jay Semko receiving two Canadian Music Publishers Association Awards.
The Northern Pikes have released twelve albums over their career, and in 2012 they were inducted into the Western Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

Northern Pikes – She Ain’t Pretty:

“I am so much looking forward to playing in Niagara Falls – this is a solo acoustic tour; me and my guitar, playing songs from the Northern Pikes, Due South, my solo albums, storytelling and truth-telling,” said Semko from his home in Saskatchewan.

The band’s 1990 album, Snow in June, became their biggest seller in Canada and the US.  That album’s lead single, “She Ain’t Pretty”, received heavy play on MuchMusic and was nominated for a Juno Award.

The show at Seneca Queen will provide fans with an intimate and interactive performance by Semko, reliving some of the history behind The Northern Pikes.

“I’ve never had more fun onstage – the one-on-one connection we’re getting every night is beyond description – laughter, tears, singing, sweating – a rare and precious thing – so amazingly cool,” he added.

This year marks the bands 30th Anniversary for The Pikes and the band, now a trio after the departure of Merl Bryck.

Jay Semko is also an award-winning music composer for numerous film and TV productions, including Canada’s most successful internationally syndicated series, “Due South”. His new album is entitled “Flora Vista” – an acoustic guitar based journey of love, loss, spirituality, addiction and recovery.
TICKETS
When: Saturday, March 7th, 2015
Ticket Price: $19.75 *Subject to HST plus $2.75 processing and handling fee
Show Time: 8:00 pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Tickets are on sale now and available online at the Seneca Queen Theatre website: www.senecaqueen.ca
You may also purchase them via the box office at Druxys Famous Deli: 4434 Queen St., Niagara Falls OR call 905-353-9461
Coming from out of town and want to make it a couple’s getaway? No problem! Book with the Clifton Hill Niagara Falls Hotel and take advantage of the “Niagara Couples Getaway Package“. We are located less than a 5 minute drive from the Seneca Queen Theatre, and offer great value and LOCATION for your Niagara Falls adventure.
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“Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls Favorite Experiences” Pinterest Contest

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Do you have a favorite moment on Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls?
Share your favorite moment, attraction, restaurant — anything that you liked best about Clifton Hill in our first ever Pinterest contest and you could win FOUR (4) Clifton Hill Fun Passes valued at over $100!
Here’s what you have to do:
*Follow us on Pinterest at https://www.cliftonhill.com/pin or by clicking here.
*Create a board called “Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls Favorite Experiences”.
*Pin at least FIVE(5) of your favorite Clifton Hill experiences. It can be anything from a re-pin of your favorite attraction to a picture that you personally took of your favorite arcade game, etc.
*Email the link to your Pinterest board to me at clynn@cliftonhill.com. *Note: We want to share your experiences, so be prepared for us to re-pin YOUR pins!*
*Contest will end on Tuesday, May 6th, 2013 and ONE(1) random winner will be selected to receive the Clifton Hill Fun Passes — Good luck and get pinning!*


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Groupon Niagara Falls: Are you getting the best value this way?

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When you travel, who doesn’t love getting a great discounted hotel room or package deal? Groupon Niagara Falls is a popular tool that people use when coming to Niagara Falls to save money on their trip in order to keep extra money in their wallet. Groupon has launched Groupon Getaways, a site that offers deeply discounted travel deals.  A sample of today’s Groupon travel deals includes luxury hotels and resorts. However, are you getting the most out of Groupon? Not always. Many have hidden fees and blackout dates and all of them have expiration dates. Some Groupon deals are even limited to new clients or first-time customers, and are limited to one groupon per person. As for restaurants? Some restaurants limit Groupon users to food listed just on the regular menu, rather than on daily specials as well. There can be quite a lot of fine print you need to read before purchasing any Groupon deal to ensure that it will meet your expectations.
This is not to say that searching Groupon Niagara Falls isn’t a great tool for discounts, I’m only saying to read the fineprint carefully. I’ve made the mistake of purchasing a Groupon deal upfront with every intention of using it by the selected date, but life got in the way and it never happened — and I lost out completely. All my money down the drain.
Many attractions and restaurants in Niagara Falls offer great coupons without having to search on Groupon. No to mention, Groupon is very scarce on hotels in Niagara Falls, attractions and restaurant savings. An alternative to searching Groupon Niagara Falls is to simply check around your hotel at check-in for coupon books. These coupon books, such as “Save-A-Buck“, “Attractions Niagara” and “Niagara Super Saver” offer great savings with many with no expiration dates and many with a limit of up to 6 people per coupon. So, is it worth purchasing a Groupon for $6 off admission to an attraction when you can only use it per individual or to grab a free coupon book for $1 off an attraction when you can use it towards a group? This where regular coupons prevail. If you plan on coming to Clifton Hill, check out our website as well for a page of discounted coupons on food and attractions by clicking here. Print this blog to obtain this Kelsey’s Clifton Hill coupon:

Don’t depend on searching Groupon Niagara Falls for certain attractions. Many will not use Groupon at all. Definitely do your research ahead of time because many Niagara Falls hotels offer considerable savings based on partnerships with other companies that you will not get on searching on discounted sites like Expedia or Groupon. The Clifton Hill Niagara Falls Hotel for instance offers great discounts in their Build-A-Package campaign. Pick and choose what you want to do at discounts of up to 70% such as with adding tickets to see the Greg Frewin Magic show! Or how about tickets for the whole family to go to Marineland, that you will not find on searching Groupon Niagara Falls? The point is, there are many discounts to take advantage of that you can commit to based on your preferences and within your time frame than in dealing with stipulations that Groupon offers — and to attractions and restaurants that you want to see, rather than to just those offered on Groupon.

The Clifton Hill Fun Pass is another considerable discount at 50% off the retail price on Niagara Falls attractions. It’s a package you will not find on Groupon and one that is offered year-round! This package includes some of Niagara Falls most popular family attractions: the Niagara Skywheel, Movieland Wax Museum, Dinosaur Adventure Golf OR Galaxy Golf, Ghostblasters Dark Ride, the XD Ride Theatre and some game tokens to play in the Great Canadian Midway, a 70,000 square foot entertainment facility that also houses Boston Pizza and Niagara’s state-of-the-art bowling facility, Strike Rock N Bowl!
It also pays off to subscribe to newsletters and following blogs (like this one!) within hotel websites for deals, packages and even contests that only a particular group of consumers get access to. Not only will you stay up-to-date with upcoming deals, but as a thankyou you get access to contests that you will not find anywhere else.
Stay connected to me for discounts that you will not find in Groupon Niagara Falls for many attractions within this region.

Christine
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Niagara Falls Deals: Cheap s*#t on Clifton Hill!

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First off, I would like to say how pleased I am on the feedback I received from my first cheap s*#t post on Niagara Falls Deals. Keep them coming! I had a ton of suggestions, and a few of them pertained to right here on Clifton Hill, so this follow-up blog is using a few of your findings (as well as my own) of cheap findings right under our noses. Tourists can benefit from this post, as there is no way you can travel to Niagara Falls without funneling through this massive entertainment district.
Scenario: you have decided to come to Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls for a vacation, or even just a night out as a local to take in the scene. You are willing to spend money, but without the stigma of paying tourist prices! Not to worry, Clifton Hill does offer legitimate great Niagara Falls deals. With a little digging, it’s easy to find some fantastic Niagara Falls deals within a city known for its majestic beauty and within a street known world-wide as the “Street of Fun by the Falls”!
Drink a lot, save a lot more!
When you go out for drinks you are probably used to spending anywhere between $5-7 for a bottle of domestic beer. It’s pretty commonplace now to expect that $20 will get you maybe 2 drinks and enough for a pop…3 beers if you don’t tip heavy. Right now, Kelsey’s Clifton Hill during the busy, Summer months is offering a bucket of 5 Coor’s Light beers for $16.99!! That works out to be $3.40 per beer! Compare that with the money you spend outside the tourism district at your local pub and I’m willing to bet…actually, guarantee, that you are saving a huge amount of money. Only now you can throw in that instead of sitting beside Brian the neighbourhood drunk, you have free LIVE entertainment that Kelsey’s offers every night during the Summer. Sit out on the patio, enjoy the beautiful weather, drink some good cheap s*#t, people watch, make some new friends and enjoy live bands…all for $16.99…and that can be for 2 people unless you want to drink the 5 beers on your own, in which case go for it!

Looking for another good hot spot on Clifton Hill for cheap drinks and great Niagara Falls deals? Check out Boston Pizza! Not only is this bar Niagara’s premiere sports bar in the tourism district and has been since it opened, but it’s also the place to go for nightly entertainment! It’s unique from all the other Boston Pizza’s as it’s located within a 70,000 square foot entertainment complex called the Great Canadian Midway. The arcade features over 300 arcade games, and Boston Pizza Clifton Hill is in the centre of it all surrounded by games, billiards and connected to Strike Rock N Bowl , the restaurant’s only 14 lane, 10-pin bowling alley!
On Saturday, June 15th, 2013, Boston Pizza Clifton Hill will be holding its Boston Pizza Beach Party event! This event is set to kick-off Summer with prizes for best beachwear, a limbo contest, Corona girls and Corona specials all night long beginning at 9:00 p.m. Get a bucket of 5 Corona’s for $25!! Now THAT is a great Niagara Falls deal!

Let’s not forget everyone’s Canadian favourite…Tim Hortons!! Just because you are on Clifton Hill doesn’t mean the same rules don’t apply. All Summer long, Tim’s is offering $1.00 small drinks. Iced coffee, iced lattes, iced mocha lattes, flavoured ice lattes and original or raspberry lemonade are all featured and all for only $1.00! Not that you needed another incentive to go to Tim Hortons, but drinking that cheap in a place located a 3 minute walk to the Falls? Priceless.

Treats for cheap, cheap, CHEAP!
The Fantasy Fudge Factory has something for the person with a sweet-tooth and I compared their prices online with leading competitors and they really do offer the best value…great quality, made fresh right on site and more for your buck. Take their candy apples for instance. ANY flavour, not just a plain ol’ candy apple for $3.49! Dipped in chocolate, chocolate with nuts, caramel, you name it…all for $3.49! Some leading competitors are charging $6-7.

No way can you walk into the Fantasy Fudge Factory without your kids squaking for something to eat. I’ve tried it with my 2 year old and it has yet to happen where we have left empty-handed. They have a brand new Niagara Falls deal where you can purchase 3 of the items shown below for $6! You’re not breaking the bank and you can get 3 kids smiling, or 2 kids and yourself content for super cheap!

Entertainment for LESS!!
I swear to you, the Clifton Hill Fun Pass truly is the cheapest entertainment value for what you get! Just check out travel sites such as Trip Advisor and you will see for yourself the popularity and word-of-mouth positive feedback that attractions such as the Niagara Skywheel, the Great Canadian Midway and Dinosaur Adventure Golf receive. All of which have received Trip Advisor’s Award of Excellence, and all of which are featured in the Clifton Hill Fun Pass. And there’s more. You also get the Movieland Wax Museum, Ghostbalsters Dark Ride and the XD 6-Dimensional Ride Theatre ! If you don’t want to play outdoor miniature golf, there is also Galaxy Golf that is an indoor glow-in-the-dark course that you can choose to do instead of the outdoor course. That’s 5 attractions, plus tokens to play in the Great Canadian Midway for only $25.95 for Adults and $19.95 for Children. That’s a 50% off retail cost and as an additional bonus, if you purchase the Clifton Hill Fun Pass via clicking here you get an added Niagara Skywheel admission! Venture on the ride for a bird’s eye view of the majestic Falls during the day and night for different perspectives.
So there you have it. There really is some cheap s*#t on Clifton Hill! If you know of any great Niagara Falls deals please stay connected to me and under this blog there is a comment section. I will choose some of the best deals and blog about them OR tweet your suggestions to me @cliftonhill with the hashtag #s*#t. Saving money is important to you and finding the best Niagara Falls deals are equally as important to me!

Christine
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