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5 Ways To Relax on Clifton Hill

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There’s no doubt about it, Clifton Hill is the place to go for anticipation and excitement in Niagara Falls. What if you wish to relax? We have that too! Here are 5 ways to relax on Clifton Hill.

#1. KELSEYS Original Roadhouse

After a day of viewing the Niagara Falls, trying out all our attractions and checking out our shopping facilities, you’ll want to rest your feet — and most probably fill up your bellies. That’s what KELSEYS Original Roadhouse is there for! Share some apps (here’s our faves), grab a drink, and check out our extensive menu. Our patio has live entertainment daily throughout the Summer to enjoy, and we feature comfortable booths reminiscent of being at home. Conveniently located at the top of Clifton Hill and Victoria Avenue, across from the Niagara Speedway.

#2. Boston Pizza Clifton Hill

Another optimal spot to sit and relax is at Boston Pizza Clifton Hill. Pull up a seat and enjoy an open air view from our covered patio, or inside with over 50 big screen TV’s featuring your favorite sporting events. This is one of Canada’s best spots to lounge and de-stress after a long day. Our location also features arcade games for the kids to play as you wait for your food to arrive, as well as a full-lane bowling alley at Strike! Rock N Bowl.

#3. Niagara SkyWheel

The Niagara SkyWheel is phenomenal to kick back and enjoy the views in comfort. Climate-controlled, with soothing music and not to mention a visual paradise, the gondolas can accommodate 6-8 people — or go by yourself! It’s up to you. Don’t forget your camera!

#4. Oakes Garden Theatre

It’s a gem on Clifton Hill! Located at the very bottom of the street and along the Niagara Parkway is this little piece of Niagara Falls history. This is a beautifully maintained garden called the Oakes Garden Theatre. It is the perfect spot for a superb panoramic view of the American and Horseshoe Falls. It includes a distinctive pergola wall, lush gardens and beautiful, colorful flowers. A quaint little bridge that leads to a lily pond adds a little serenity and magic to a park that was welcomed to the Niagara Falls Arts & Culture Wall of Fame in 2011.

#5. Queen Victoria Park

Feel like packing a picnic lunch? No worries! The bottom of Clifton Hill enters into the gateway of Queen Victoria Park. Come here for a picnic, to rest your legs, to experience the best view of the Falls and fireworks shows, or for a leisurely walk along the pathways. There is no admission cost for the park, as it is free for everyone to appreciate and enjoy. Ample parking can be found at Clifton Hill’s main parking lot, just a 5 minute walk away.

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80th Anniversary Celebration of Oakes Garden Theatre Celebration

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In celebration of the 80th anniversary of its Oakes Garden Theatre, The Niagara Parks Commission will be hosting a rededication ceremony and a Canadian citizenship ceremony on Monday, September 18 beginning at 4 p.m. Free for the public!

 

 

It’s been 80 years since the original dedication ceremony of one of Niagara Parks most magnificent outdoor venues, the Oakes Garden Theatre back on September 18, 1937. Now on Monday, September 18th, 2017 we will be celebrating again! 

Beginning at 4:00 pm. remarks will be provided by Niagara Parks Chair, Janice Thomson as well as by Niagara Parks Historian, Sherman Zavitz. A special musical performanace will be provided by the Niagara Falls Concert band and the Lincoln and Welland Regiment Band; both of which performed at the original ceremony! 

The Oakes Garden Theatre and its associated Rainbow Gardens are outstanding examples of design and architecture created to specifically act as a dramatic gateway to Canada. Therefore, it was also chosen to serve as the perfect venue to host a Canadian citizenship ceremony. The citizenship ceremony will be presided over by Canadian Citizenship Judge Ted Salci, and will allow visitors to welcome and congratulate 20 individuals on becoming new Canadian citizens.

The Niagara Parks is excited to showcase the extensive restorative work that has been undertaken to officially recognize and highlight the importance of this architectural and landscape treasure. Recently, this included repairs to the Theatre’s pergola wall and retaining walls, as well as new accessible entrances and pathways to enhance public access and enjoyment of this important public gathering space.

The funding for the restorative work was provided by the Government of Canada’s “Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program”, as well as capital infrastructure support provided by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.

Following the official program, light refreshments will be served as guests are invited to explore the Oakes Garden Theatre. Parking and shuttle service to the event will be available at Falls Parking Lot (Lot A). Parking will also be available at the Clifton Hill Parking lot.

As part of the celebrations, Niagara Parks will also be offering free walking tours of Oakes Garden Theatre on Saturday, September 16, led by Niagara Parks Historian Sherman Zavitz, Lead Hand Gardener Jeff Klager, and Superintendent of Heritage Jim Hill. Oakes Garden Theatre and the adjoining Rainbow Gardens stand as one of the finest examples of landscape architecture in Canada. Designed by early prominent landscape architects, Dunington-Grubb and Stensson, the facility also features formalized gardens and artwork created by noted Canadian artists, Florence Wyle, Frances Loring and Elizabeth Wyn Wood. Walking tours will be held at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 16.

Another upcoming event taking place at the Oakes Garden Theatre will be a Rooted-themed Pop-up Dinner, scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 21 at 5 p.m. The various garden-themed events as part of Niagara Parks’ Rooted initiatives, served as the inspiration for the creative and mouth-watering menu for this Pop-up Dinner, featuring fresh, local ingredients that celebrate and showcase the best of Niagara’s harvest. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.niagaraparks.com/popup.

 

 

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West 49 Take The Cake Presented by Schick Xtreme 3 Announces Line-up for Niagara Falls

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West 49 Take The Cake Contest Presented by Schick Xtreme 3 Announces Line-up
Limited tickets available to purchase online at www.west49takethecake.com
(PRWEB) September 10, 2010
October 1-2, 2010 marks the largest skate contest to hit Canada in 2010 with the West 49 Take the Cake Presented by Schick Xtreme 3 and the Axe Twist Amateur Open. This is Canada’s largest cash purse event in Canadian skateboarding history with $100,000.00 CDN in prize money being awarded. Fifteen of the world’s best international skaters will descend on the Oakes Garden Theatre in Niagara Falls on Oct 1st and 2nd to showcase their tricks on a best trick stair set up.
Thanks to some of the great brand partnerships, confirmed to attend this explosive event are : Paul Rodriguez “P-Rod” (Plan B), Chaz Ortiz (Zoo York), Alex Olson (Quiksilver), Torey Pudwill (DVS), Sierra Fellers (C1RCA), Matt Miller (DC), Corey Duffel (OSIRIS), Darrell Stanton (ELEMENT), Chima Ferguson (Volcom), Paul Trep (RDS), Grant Patterson (Redst*r), Shuriken Shannon (Billabong), Brandon Westgate (Emerica), and Tom Asta (Fallen) are all coming to compete. To see more information on all the participants check out the Take the Cake website www.west49takethecake.com.
Limited tickets to this exciting and jam-packed event are now available to purchase at www.west49takethecake.com. A day pass for either Friday’s Axe Twist Amateur Open qualifiers or Saturday’s $100k pro competition is $10.00 and a weekend pass is $15.00 (plus fees & taxes).
The excitement begins on Friday, October 1st with the Axe Twist Amateur Open Qualifiers – which will give one skater the pass to ride with the world’s best in Saturday’s final feature. Saturday, October 2nd will play host to the Axe Twist Amateur Open Finals and the highly anticipated West 49 Take The Cake Presented by Schick Xtreme 3 pro contest. The two day event is an outdoor event with Niagara Falls in the backdrop and showcases a live performance by Canadian hip hop musician SHAD.
Spectators can plan to celebrate and hang out with the skate brands in the sponsor village. This event that will be jam-packed with parties, signings, music performances and much more including The Push.ca Public Skate Park that will be open all day to the general public. (*Helmets are Mandatory.)
For more information including roster, ticket information, event schedule and more head over to the www.west49takethecake.com
For more information on the event or to arrange press credentials, please contact:
Micki Benedetti
905 466-2575
micki(at)benedetti(dot)ca
www.west49takethecake.com
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West49 Turns 15 and brings “Take the Cake” Skateboard Comp to Niagara Falls

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: To mark 15 years as Canada’s largest retail skateboard shop, West 49 is celebrating in a big way. West 49 Take The Cake skateboard contest will take place in Niagara Falls, Ontario in October 2010. On Saturday, October 2, 2010, West 49 Take The Cake will erupt Oakes Garden Theatre in Niagara Falls featuring 10 of the worlds most influential and recognizable pro skaters throwing down their best tricks for a $100,000.00 CASH prize. Canada’s largest Cash purse event in Canada.
West 49 Take The Cake event will be the standout skateboard event of the year, a must attend on anyone’s calendar of events. An amateur qualifying contest on the Friday will give one skater the pass to ride with the worlds best in Saturday’s final feature. Managed by eventSing promotions inc. who have more than a decade experience in packaging and producing National action sports events. Together, West 49 and eventSing promotions made the easy decision to involve Canada’s most respected park designers; New Line Skateparks who will be installing the best trick feature that promises to play upon the 15th birthday celebration. The excitement begins on Friday, October 1st with an amateur contest and a large welcome party for VIP and invited skaters.
The event space will be filled with action sports retailers and manufacturers featuring interactive games and up to 7,000 fans throughout the two-day event. West 49 is in the process of finalizing some great sponsorship deals to make this event the best possible and hopes to secure a national television deal to broadcast West 49 Take The Cake.
According to Sam Baio, President & CEO of West 49 Inc. “In celebrating our 15th year we are proud to present Canada’s biggest skateboard competition in years. Skating is our roots and our culture. Our customers deserve a show of this magnitude.” With 76 stores in nine provinces, West 49 serves up gear from the most trusted and popular action sports brands such as DC, Quiksilver, Element, C1RCA, Nike 6.0, Etnies, Volcom, Vans, Emerica, Fallen, DVS, Lakai, Hurley, Flip, Almost, Globe, Zoo York, Billabong, Osiris, RDS, Zero, Plan B and Alien Workshop.
West 49’s selection of the latest hoodies, tees, denim, and boards is unrivaled.
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For more information on West 49 or Take The Cake, please contact:
Micki Benedetti 905 466-2575 micki@benedetti.ca
Natalie Lodge natlodge@eventsing.com
www.west49.com

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YouDiscover music competitors ride the Niagara Skywheel

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YouDiscover music competitors ride the Niagara Skywheel

You Discover, the talent competition currently being run in the Oakes Garden theatre near Clifton Hill, recently broadcast a video of two competing bands: the Black Flies and the Lucas Project riding atop the giant Niagara Skywheel. While riding the Giant Wheel, they attempt to write a song off the cuff, which is really fun to watch as try to pull it off.
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You can also visit YouDiscover.ca to learn more about the competition and if you check out The Black Flies or The Lucas Project, and click on their “Watch Video” section you will see the Niagara Adventure link as the last video on their band photo pop up.