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Fall of Niagara Falls

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Niagara Falls is a picturesque place and different season has different unique scene. Autumn is my favorite season, not only because the weather condition, but also the colorful leaves everywhere. The most beautiful days here in Niagara Falls are the middle of October (Oct 10~20). Don't miss the great view and the warm hospitality at Angel's Hideaway Bed and Breakfast! (more...
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Nik Wallenda wants to cross the Horseshoe Falls next year

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Source: http://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?archive=true&e=3244752 Nik Wallenda planned to tightrope walk across the Canadian Horseshoe Falls next year. Though his porposal is denied by Niagara Parks Commission, but he said he is optimistic to get approved. Nik Wallenda is the great-grandson of Karl Wallenda, founder of the famous The Flying Wallendas. I'...
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25th Annual Siege of Fort Erie – RE-ENACTMENT

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Date: Aug 06-07, 2011 Time: Location: Old Fort Erie 350 Lakeshore Road Fort Erie, Ontario 905-356-2241 VIEW MAP CONTACT VISIT WEBSITE The staff and volunteers at The Niagara Parks Commission’s (NPC) Old Fort Erie are preparing the final details for the 25th Annual Siege Weekend at Old Fort Erie on August 6 - 7, 2011. Canada’s largest battle re-enactment ...
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Events in Niagara Falls for the summer of 2011

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Upcoming Events in the Parks June 17 - August 26, 2011 Friday Night Frights at Old Fort Erie A popular tradition – hear the eerie stories of the ghosts of Canada’s bloodiest battlefield. Call for more information: (905) 871-0540. June 24 – September 4, 2011 RCMP Officer Meet and Greet Canada is known for many things but nothing is more notable than the Royal Canadi...
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Niagara Floral Clock

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Photo taken on May 19, 2010 In 1950 Ontario Hydro built a Floral Clock on the north side of the Sir Adam Beck Generating Station No. 1. It was inspired by the famous floral clock built in 1902 in Princes St. Cardens in Edinburgh, Scotland. Westminster chimes and speakers are housed in the ivy-load tower which rises above the clock dial at the rear. They instone the quater ...
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Fenian Raids this Weekend

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Fenian Raids this Weekend Niagara Parks is pleased to announce the return of the Fenian Raids of Old Fort Erie on June 11 & 12. Daily battle re-enactments of the last invasion into Canada will take place, featuring the Fenian soldiers, whose dreams of Irish independence instead helped Canada become the nation it is today. Weekend Schedule of Events Saturday, June...
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