About 20 of the top chefs in the world visited Niagara Falls yesterday. They were members of Le Club des Chefs, known as the ‘G20” of gastronomy”. To be a member of this exclusive club they have to be a personal chef and prepare meals or…

The Niagara Parks annual summer show is now on until September 15th. This years show is inspired by the natural vegetation and native plants found throughout Canada’s iconic natural landscapes, including birch, evergreens, and river rock…

One of Niagara Falls oldest attractions, The Journey behind the Falls at the brink of Table Rock in Niagara Falls will remain open in the evenings. This will be the first time since the attraction opened 128 years ago that the attraction…

That’s right, you can hear a free outdoor concert every evening at 8:00 p.m. Monday to Friday in the park at the illumination Tower opposite the falls. The bands sponsored by Coca Cola play until 10 p.m. The concerts are scheduled until…

Niagara’s Delicious Fruit Crop Visitors and locals are fortunate enough to have access to a wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetables that grow in Niagara. Over 90% of Ontario’s tender fruit crop (peaches, pears, prunes, plums, sweet…

I just came back from my early morning walk along the falls and was amazed to see the overflowing garbage containers in the park area. A sure sign of a very busy weekend. Then I picked up a local newspaper and read Niagara Parks Police…

In collaboration with the provincial government’s Ontario 150 funding program The Niagara Parks Commission unveiled this past Friday the first of 12 new pollinator gardens to be located along theNiagara Parkway. The unveiling happened at…

Celebrate the Canada Day Weekend with Niagara Parks Indie rock band Hollerado to headline free Canada Day weekend concerts in Niagara Parks Launch of new Niagara Parks experience: Night Lights: Journey Behind the Falls After Dark Free…

NiagaraFalls Scotiabank Convention Centre at 6815 Stanley Avenue is generating more international demand than any other leisure destination in the country. That exciting news was recently delivered by Convention Centre, president and…

Visitors and locals alike will find plenty of things to do in Queenston Heights Park (14184 Niagara Parkway) 11 kilometres north of the falls. This is one of my favourite places to visit early in the morning. There’s plenty of free parking…

After researching and writing over 900 columns on local history for theNiagara Falls Review newspaper local historian 77-year-old Sherman Zavitz has called it quits. As Sherman mentioned in his last column this past Saturday, it got harder…

The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) and Ontario’s transportation system, Metrolinx are joining together to create a seasonal package that brings passengers from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls beginning Friday, June 23. Once you’re in…

If you want to experience peace and quiet, a drive or bike ride to Locust Grove just off the Niagara Parkway is the answer. This small lovely area is where you’ll find plenty of tall majestic Locust trees, playful chipmunks, and squirrels.…

After undergoing major upgrades the 53-metre-tall Niagara SkyWheel is once more operational. Canada’s largest observation wheel found in Niagara Falls, Canada had been closed since mid-March of last year. Plans are underway to install an…

It was 65 years ago from June 2 to the 18th that the 89-minute movie, Niagara” starring Marilyn Monroe was film in Niagara Falls, Ontario. For the two sun - filmed weeks Niagara Falls took, “second billing”. Hollywood movie goddess 26-year…

Oakes Garden Theatre is 80 Years Old Earlier this week the Kelly and Ryan Live TV show was held in Oakes Garden Theatre in Niagara Falls, Canada. I thought I’d tell you a little about this outdoor theatre. Located at 5851 Niagara Parkway…

Plans have been announced that Casino Niagara, Niagara Falls first casino opened 20 years ago, will undergo a $7-million-dollar investment. The first phase, which is now underway, will cost 3.5 million. It includes the transformation of…

Originally Dufferin Islands, just a five-minute drive south of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls off the Niagara Parkway, was very different two hundred and eleven years ago. Then the Niagara River rushed around four very small islands at the…

WOW lots of things happened this past weekend in Niagara Falls. - The Popular Women’s Half Marathon started six years ago by Ross Robinson was held along the Niagara Parkway. Running legend, Kathrine Switzer was at the finish line to…

Thursday, June 1: The City of Niagara Falls Road Department will implement a single lane closure of the northwest bound section of Clifton Hill, between Falls Avenue and the Niagara Parkway, beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 1.…

The Niagara Parks Commission will host a ceremonial plaque unveiling in honour and celebration of leading abolitionist Harriet Tubman who was also a conductor of the Underground Railroad. It was at the present site of the Whirlpool Bridge…

The Cham Shan Temple (Ten Thousand Buddas) is a seven level Asian style building located at 4303 River Road ,3 kilometres north of the falls. It’s directly across from the White Water Walk attraction. This temple contains precious…

Niagara Falls annual Springlicious starts this Friday, May 26th and continues until 6 p.m. Sunday, May 28th.This is the 11th free festival held in the historic downtown of Niagara Falls. Locals and visitors alike will enjoy live…

The popular Shaw Festival in nearby Niagara on the Lake begins its 56th season this Thursday, May 25th. The season opens in the Festival Theatre with the play, Saint Joan directed by Shaw’s new artistic director, Tim Carroll. Several other…