Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls International Marathon

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The Niagara Parks Commission will host the Niagara Falls International Marathon on Sunday, October 23, 2011. Please be aware of the following road closures and restrictions that will take place on this day. · The South Niagara Parkway will be closed from Old Fort Erie to Upper Rapids Blvd beginning at 8 a.m. and will reopen as the last participant runs past e...
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People-mover system gets green light

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By RAY SPITERI Niagara Falls Review A decades-old dream for some politicians and tourism officials became a reality after city council unanimously approved a 10-year agreement with the Niagara Parks Commission for a new people-mover system. The decision was made during a special council meeting held at city hall Thursday. Parks commissioners have already ratified a...
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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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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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