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Article published Sunday, July 20, 2008 Falling for Niagara
By MARY ALICE POWELL
SPECIAL TO THE BLADE
It’s a wow! It’s a wonder.
Niagara Falls is a magnificent example of Mother Nature at her best, surrounded by hundreds of manmade attractions.
After a ride on the Maid of the Mist boat through the falls, which is a must on almost everyone’s plans, the city of Niagara in Ontario and the surrounding region beckon with many entertainment choices for families.
The Maid of the Mist ride through the thundering waterfalls was the highlight of our three-day visit to Niagara. Each passenger was issued a plastic raincoat with a hood. Even then, those of us who chose to grip the railing for the best view, hold tight to our raincoats, secure the hoods, and protect cameras in plastic bags got drenched. The pounding, rushing falls were closer to the railing than we expected and the mist was heavier than pictures portray. It was a great half-hour adventure, well worth the $12.50 ticket, and even the six-hour drive to cross over the Canadian border into Ontario. (more…)
Printed by Newswire.ca Minister of Tourism, Peter Fonseca, joins the Boys and Girls Club of Canada to officially open The Niagara Parks Commission’s Niagara’s Fury(TM)
One of the most dramatic and immersive attractions arrives in Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS, ON, June 22 /CNW/ – After years in the making, months of
speculation and interest from around the globe, The Niagara Parks Commission
(NPC) today officially celebrated the opening of its newest attraction
Niagara’s Fury. Ontario Minister of Tourism, Peter Fonseca, was joined by NPC
Chairman Jim Williams, Niagara MPP Kim Craitor, Niagara Falls Mayor Ted Salci
and children from the Boys and Girls Club of Canada to help mark the grand
opening of this spectacular, new attraction that allows you to experience the
extreme, violent and beautiful birth of Niagara Falls in a way you’ve never
dreamed possible.
According to NPC Chairman Jim Williams “We’re confident Niagara’s Fury
will provide that exciting, educational and interactive experience our
visitors have been looking for when they visit Niagara today. And who better
to tell the dramatic story of Niagara than NPC, an agency dedicated to the
preservation and enhancement of the Falls and the entire Niagara River
Corridor for future generations.” Continue reading Minister of Tourism officially opens Niagara Falls Fury attraction→
Printed by the CMT Blog Returning to the Roar of Niagara Falls
Posted: June 13th, 2008 at 11:03 am – By: Chris Parton
Niagara FallsNiagara Falls is familiar, but always new to me. I grew up in the area, but I hadn’t gone in close to ten years. Since ten years is almost half my life, the memories are a little fuzzy, but I’ll never forget the sound. The roar can be heard and felt long before it can be seen, and gets louder with each step. By the time you reach the edge, it’s deafening. But this is an old memory, so on a recent trip home I found myself at Niagara for a fresh look – and they’re still incredible. Every hour, 5 billion gallons of water flow over the edge. The falls are almost 4,000 feet wide all together, and nearly a fourth of all the fresh water on the planet passes this spot. The roar has not changed one bit, and being near them is so powerful you can’t help but be inspired; I am in awe. (more…)
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008 – 12:12 PM EDT CVB forecasts busy tourist season
Business First of Buffalo – by James Fink Business First
Buoyed by several new cultural attractions that have opened — or soon will open — officials from the Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau say they are expecting a busy summer tourism season, despite such factors as rising fuel costs and a weak economy.
The Buffalo Niagara region has many pre-booked conventions, amateur sports events and special events that should help fill hotel rooms, restaurants, stores and attractions. On top of that, this summer will see the debut of the M&T Bank Rainforest Falls exhibit at the Buffalo Zoo and the first phase of the rebuilt Inner Harbor project in downtown Buffalo – both of which are expected to attract out-of-town visitors.
“Tourism is an obvious economic generator in Buffalo and an obvious growth industry,” said Richard Geiger, Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau president and CEO. (more…)
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