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Does Niagara Falls Freeze?
For years, travellers have wondered – does Niagara Falls freeze? The city itself sure does, as any resident will tell you. The community gets really cold in winter with all the water surrounding it. But the waterfalls themselves? Well … Strictly speaking, the falls do not freeze. There’s simply too much water (six million cubic… Read more
Niagara Falls | A History With a View
There are tons of Niagara Falls attractions to entertain tourists: casinos, amusement parks, restaurants and more. However, at the end of the day the real draw to Niagara has always been the breathtaking views of the Falls. From the jagged raw power of the American falls to the brilliant cascade of the horseshoe falls on… Read more
Jay Cochrane and the Skylon Tower
The Skylon Tower once played host to a man who would never refer to himself as a daredevil but who has actually accomplished some of the more incredibly risky feats ever to be undertaken in the Niagara Falls region. Jay Cochrane once walked on a tightrope, over the Niagara waterways which are filled by the… Read more
The People of Niagara: Interesting Facts about Local Legends
Niagara Falls is a place of undeniable natural beauty and has become familiar to visitors across Canada and the world. It’s easy to forget that the city of Niagara Falls and its people have a rich history unto themselves. Let’s explore some of these exciting (and sometimes chilling) stories. The Fact: In 1848 the Falls… Read more
New Illumination Technology Lights up Niagara Falls
A brand new way of illuminating Niagara falls was unveiled in December 2016. The new illumination technology consists of a 4 million dollar LED illumination array. A project that bi-national Niagara Falls Illumination Board had been championing since the television production of Nik Wallenda walking across the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. On June 12, 2012 the… Read more
The History of Skylon Tower
As one of Niagara Falls’ most iconic landmarks, the history of Skylon Tower is about as amazing as the structure itself. We invite you to learn a little more about the exciting history of the area’s tallest tower and best views of Niagara Falls. Height The Skylon Tower stands five hundred and twenty feet high… Read more
Show your Romantic Side with Fun Date Ideas
Paris might be the city of love, but Niagara can’t be far behind. From the power of mother nature, to the bright lights of Clifton Hill, Niagara is home to an unrivaled mix of natural and manmade romantic attractions. Check out these 14 fun date ideas to help you harness your romantic side. 14) Watch… Read more
Spring Cleaning at Skylon
Spring cleaning is being taken to a whole new level this year and Skylon Tower is getting a serious face lift from Karcher Cleaning. If there is one thing these guys know, it is power cleaning. From Mount Rushmore to the Space Needle, Karcher Cleaning has years of experience in taking the world’s greatest treasures… Read more
History of an Icon – The Skylon Tower
The Skylon Tower officially opened in June of 1964 in Niagara Falls, Canada and since that day, it has been a permanent fixture of the Niagara Falls skyline. The iconic landmark perched over the majestic Niagara Falls has thousands of visitors every year, each and every one of them ascending and descending in those yellow… Read more
Nik Wallenda in Niagara Falls, Tight Rope Walk?
One of the most exciting things to do in Niagara Falls on June 15th, 2012 is watching the world famous daredevil and tightrope walker Nik Wallenda attempt to do what no one has done in over 100 years: Tightrope walk across Niagara Falls. However, this past weekend ABC, which is a major financial backer of… Read more