If you're a fan of the blues and are planning to be in the Niagara region this upcoming weekend plan to check out the action at Hillebrand Estates Winery on Saturday Aug 9th.

From 4-8pm headliner Fat Head will be performing alongside Suzie Vinnick, Raoul & The Big Time and Jeff Rogers. The doors to this event open at 2pm and seating is general admission...so get there early.

Guests are welcome to bring a lawn-chair or a blanket to spread out for a picnic. Lounge seating and backstage access is also available.

For more information on this unique Niagara region event visit the Hillebrand website or call or call 800.582.8412.

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Niagara Region Festivals

Spring in Bloom Concerts
May1-3, 2008
Niagara Falls Memorial Arena, Niagara Falls, ON
www.wfol.com

Springlicious
May 30 - June 1, 2008
Niagara Falls, ON

Niagara Falls Rotary Ribfest
June 13-15, 2008
Optimist Park, Niagara Falls, ON
www.niagarafallsribfest.com

Canada Day Parade & Celebration
July 1, 2008
Niagara Falls, On
www.niagarafalls.ca

Great Waterfront Trail Adventure
July 4-11, 2008
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
www.waterfronttrail.org

Peach of a Celebration
Aug 9th, 2008
Queen St. Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
www.niagaraonthelake.com

September Ghost Tours @ Fort George
Sept 7-28, 2008
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
www.friendsoffortgeorge.ca

Art by the Falls Christmas Fest
Dec 6 & 7, 2008
Optimist Hall, Niagara Falls, ON

Winter Festival of Lights
Seasonal
Niagara Falls, ON

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Oakes Hotel Overlooking The Falls
6546 Fallsview Blvd. Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3W2
Tel: 1.877.843.6253

Hotel Details
* 21 floors, 246 rooms

Directions from Buffalo Airport (Map)
Direstions from Toronto Pearson Airport (Map)

Arrival Information
* Check In: 3:00pm
* Check Out: 11:00am
* Parking: $12/day
* Smoking: No * Pets: No (service animals excluded)

Guest Room Information

General Room Amenities
* Air conditioning
* Alarm clock
* Bottled water, for a fee
* Coffee maker/tea service
* Crib
* Fallsview (some)
* Individual climate control
* Iron and ironing board
* Pull-out sofa bed (some rooms)
* Rollaway bed (extra)
* Safe

Bathroom Amenities
* Bathrobe
* Bathroom amenities
* Hair dryer
* Hot Tub/Jacuzzi (some rooms)

Room Entertainment
* Color TV
* Fireplace (some rooms)
* Movies/videos, pay-per-view

Business Amenities
* Electrical outlet: desk level
* Phone feature: voice mail

Services
* Concierge Desk
* Safe deposit boxes at front desk
* Room Service (Applebee's Menu)
* Dry Cleaning Service/Laundry

Dining
* Applebee's
* Remington's of Niagara Steak & Seafood (across street)
* Perkins Restaurant & Bakery (1 block)

Recreation/Spa
* Heated indoor pool, whirlpool & sauna
* Fitness Center

Hi-Speed Internet Access
* Public Areas - Wireless $$
* Guest Rooms - Wired/Wireless

Website

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While some may plan their trips down to the smallest detail before leaving the driveway other tend to fly by the seat of their pants. Whichever way you are, the 3 Official Visitor Information Centres operated by Niagara Falls Tourism can help with your plans. So whether it's a decision to make a last minute day trip, rain has interrupted the days "planned" events or you are just doing some research take advantage of these resources.

From directions to Niagara Falls attractions to finding a family-friendly restaurant to current events and shows, they know it all. The 3 Niagara Information Centres are located at:

• Rainbow Bridge (Canadian side)
  

• Main information centre in the heart of the Fallsview area at 5400 Robinson Street (Map)
  

• QEW location at 5440 Stanley Ave. (Map)
  

The information centres are staffed with professional travel counselors steeped in local knowledge. They can really point you in the right direction whether it be towards a world famous attraction or something off the beaten path. They can also help with reservations for accomodations, golf and tours. There are lots of brochures, travel maps and handy coupon books to help as well.

Ontario Travel Information Centres are operated by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism (website). They are also an excellent source of information for activities throughout the Niagara Region and the province of Ontario.

Provincial road maps, tourist guides and attraction brochures are just a few of the free items at your disposal. Niagara Falls travel information is also available at 1-800-ONTARIO. Canada


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For your convenience we present a list of franchise restaurants located in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Our main focus are the two main tourist areas of Clifton Hill which includes Victoria Ave and the Fallsview Blvd area.

Clifton Hill/Victoria Ave

Applebee's (Map)
5657 Victoria Ave
1.877.843.6253

Boston Pizza (Map)
4960 Clifton Hill
905.358.2750

Hard Rock Cafe (Map)
5701 Falls Ave
905.356.7625

The Keg (Map)
5950 Victoria Ave
905.353.4022

Kelsey's (Map)
4960 Clifton Hill
905.353.0051

Montana's Cookhouse (Map)
5759 Victoria Ave
905.371.2273

Planet Hollywood (Map)
4608 Bender Street
905.374.8332

Rainforest Cafe (Map)
5685 Falls Ave
905.374.2233

Ruby Tuesday (Map)
4943 Clifton Hill
905.357.4330

TGI Friday's (Map)
5940 Victoria Ave
905.357.4774


Fallsview Blvd.

Applebee's (Map)
6546 Fallsview BLVD
905.356.6965

Hooters (Map)
6357 Stanley Ave
905.357.4668

The Keg Fallsview (Map)
9th Floor of Embassy Suites
905.374.5170

TGI Friday's (Map)
6700 Fallsview BLVD
1.800.420.6980

Tony Romas (Map)
6733 Fallsview BLVD
905.356.7662

Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe (Map)
6300 Fallsview Ave
905.354.5000

A nice selection of venues with a little bit of something for everyone. The Hotel Niagara will be digging into Niagara's more unique restaurants to give our readers some unbiased insight into the many, many other great options that can be found in Niagara Falls and its surrounding area. While it is comfortable and easier sometimes to go with the one you know, we understand that part of what makes a vacation is trying something unique to that particular destination.

Note: Niagara Falls like anywhere else offers multiple fast food/coffee franchises located all over the place. Within Niagara Falls you will be able to find: Tim Horton's, Starbucks, Coffeetime, McDonald's, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Harvey's, Swiss Chalet, Taco Bell, Wendy's, Pizza Pizza, Pizza Hut, Domino's Pizza, Subway, Quiznos, A&W....

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Follow the links below for more information on the Niagara Region Casinos.

Casino Niagara

Fallsview Casino

Seneca Niagara Casino









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Facts and figures for Casino Niagara, the original Niagara Region Casino.

Casino Niagara is located at 5705 Falls Avenue, Niagara Falls, ON (Map)

Gaming

Casino Niagara has over 95,000 sq ft of gaming space that offers 70 tables, 1,700 slots and video poker games and a poker room.

Casino Niagara offers the following table games: Blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Craps, Roulette, Spanish 21, Sic Bo, Midi Baccarat, Let It Ride, Texas Bonus Hold'em, & Three Card Poker. Limits range from low to high limit.

Casino Niagara's poker room is open 24hrs and has 15 tables. The room spreads Texas Hold'em (Limit & No Limit), Omaha, Omaha Hi/Low, and 7 Card Stud. It's a very comfortable room with 5 42" plasmas usually set to sports. The room can be contacted directly at 905.353.7000 and reservations can be placed. For tournaments they have "All-In Tuesdays". (Anyone interested in tournaments should consider Seneca Niagara Casino across the bridge as the Canadian casinos are sorely lacking in this area.)

Casino Niagara offers numerous options for slot players with over 1,700 machines ranging from pennies to $100 a pull. Over 350 of their machine are attached to progressive jackpots with their Megabucks© jackpot starting at $1 million. Similar to most slots these days, betting the "max" means more than one coin - usually 3 to 5 - which increases the payout when it's hit. For a unique slot experience try Casino Niagara's Top Gun where the player sits in the machine arcade style complete with 3-d graphics and Bose surround sound.

Sports Book: Offers 12 HDTVs and another 18 for Off Track Betting. They also show all the major pay-per-view events here. The casinos are operated by the OLG which means the sports book runs the same way. For those of you used to Vegas style sports books this might not be for you. All bets must be parlayed. Yes that's right. They are all sucker bets, but O Canada, eh? If you are still interested here's how it works:

Over Under: 2-6 games
Point Spread: 2-6 games
Props (football): 3-6 OK. Never ever do this!!!

Author's note: While I always try to be impartial throughout this blog there are going to be some instances where my personal opinion must be interjected. Since you can't get drunk on free casino drinks, I have no idea why anyone would use this service. Sports betting with odds involved is hard enough. Having to parlay two or more bets is just suicidal. Do yourself a favor and sign up at this website: Sports Interaction. Make your bets there and then go and sit in the Sports Book and watch your teams.

Players Club: Casino Niagara's players club is called PAC -> Player's Advantage Club
It is always recommended that players join the casino player's clubs to qualify for comps. The benefits of the PAC include things like parking, food, tournament invites, tickets to events and more. There are three membership levels and players have to "earn" their way up.

Dining

Market Buffet 11am -11pm
Full service buffet

Lucky's 5pm - 11pm
Casual dining, retro art deco design
Mains $12-25

Quench Bar 11am -2am
Cocktail Lounge, bar food

Perks Cafe 24hrs
mmmmm Coffee

Entertainment

Yuk-Yuk's @ Casino Niagara
Live Stand-up comedy. +19

Thursdays @ 9pm $12
Fridays @ 9pm $17
Saturdays @ 8pm & 10:30pm $17

Tickets: Can be purchased at the box office which opens 30min before show time, PAC booth - 24hrs or reservations made by phone at 1.877.YOU.LAFF or 905.262.LAFF.

Website



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While all three casinos in the immediate Niagara Falls area offer poker rooms, if it's tournaments you're looking for, Seneca Niagara Casino may be the place for you. The casino is located in Niagara Falls, NY so if you're staying on the Canadian side you can make the trip by car, shuttle or you can just walk across.

The poker room at Seneca Niagara Casino has 24 tables and spreads Texas Hold'em, Omaha and 7 Card Stud. The room is open 24/7 and can be contacted directly at: 716.278.6300

Note: All tournaments are Texas No Limit Holdem, have 15 minute levels and require that players be a member of the Seneca Rewards program to enter.

The weekly tournaments are as follows:

Mondays - 10am & 7pm
Standard Tournament

• $50 + $10 Buy-In = $1,000 Tournament Chips
• $30 (1) Re-Buy = $1,000 Tournament Chips (must have under $1,000 in chips)
• $10 (1) Dealer Bonus Buy = $500 Tournament Chips (at the completion of Round 4)

Tuesdays - 10am & 7pm
Terminator Tournament

• $75 + $15 Buy-In = $2,500 Tournament Chips
• $10 (1) Dealer Bonus Buy = $500 Tournament Chips (first round only)
• The player with the most terminator chips; will be awarded 7% of the prize pool.
• A player earns terminator chip(s) by knocking out other players in the tournament.

Wednesdays - 10am & 7pm
Standard Tournament

• $75 + $15 Buy-In = $2,500 Tournament Chips
• $10 (1) Dealer Bonus Buy = $500 Tournament Chips (first round only)

Thursdays - 10am & 7pm
Seneca Poker League

• Seneca Poker League
• $80 + $15 Buy-In = $2,500 Tournament Chips
• $10 (1) Dealer Bonus Buy = $500 Tournament Chips (first round only)

Fridays - 1am
Standard Tournament

• $40 + $10 Buy-In = $1,500 Tournament Chips
• $10 (1) Dealer Bonus Buy = $500 Tournament Chips (first round only)

Fridays - 10am
Standard Tournament

• $80 + $15 Buy-In = $3,000 Tournament Chips
• $10 (1) Dealer Bonus Buy = $500 Tournament Chips (first round only)

Saturdays - 10am
Deep Stack Tournament

• $100 + $20 Buy-In = $4,500 Tournament Chips
• $10 (1) Dealer Bonus Buy = $500 Tournament Chips (first round only)

Sundays - 10am
Standard Tournament

• $40 + $10 Buy-In = $1,500 Tournament Chips
• $40 (1) Re-Buy = $1,500 Tournament Chips (must have under $1,000 in chips)
• $10 (1) Dealer Bonus Buy = $500 Tournament Chips (at the completion of Round 4)

Sundays - 6pm
Deep Stack Tournament

• Deep Stack
• $80 + $20 Buy-In = $3,500 Tournament Chips
• $10 (1) Dealer Bonus Buy = $500 Tournament Chips (first round only)

Use the link below to go the Seneca Niagara Poker Room page where the blind structures are listed. It is this writer's opinion that the deep stack events offer the post bang-for-the-buck when it comes to playing the game, but let's face it - tournaments are fun, especially on vacation and they limit one's exposure.

So head down to Seneca Niagara Casino for some poker fun and potential glory. Their 10am start times most days allow for other activities in the afternoon including more poker if you so choose.


www.senecapokerrooms.com

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Sheraton-on-the-Falls
5875 Falls Avenue, Niagara Falls, ON
1.888.234.8410 or 905.374.4445

Hotel Details

670 rooms
36 meeting rooms; 34,000 SQ Ft of meeting space and per-function space

Directions from Buffalo-Niagara Airport (Map)
Directions from Hamilton International Airport (Map)
Directions from Pearson International Airport Toronto (Map)

Arrival Information

Check In: 3:00pm
Check Out: 12:00pm
Parking: $10/day Valet: $20/day
Smoking: N
Pets: Dogs are OK. Offers a "Love that Dog" program. Just mention when reserving.

Guest Room Information

General Room Amenities
* Air conditioning
* Alarm clock
* Coffee maker/tea service
* Crib
* Individual climate control
* Iron and ironing board
* Luxury bedding - "Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed" with warm blankets, cozy duvet, crisp sheets, and plenty of hypoallergenic and feather/down pillows
* Pull-out sofa bed (suites)
* Rollaway bed (upon request @ $20/day)

Bathroom Amenities
* Bathroom amenities
* Hair dryer

Room Entertainment
* Color TV
* Movies/videos, pay-per-view

Kitchen Amenities
* Mini fridge @ $25/day based on availibility
* Table and chairs

Business Amenities
* Electrical outlet: desk level
* Phone feature: voice mail

Guest Services

* Concierge desk
* Room service, 03:00PM-11:00PM
* Safe deposit boxes, front desk
* Valet laundry service

Dining - In house

Falls View Restaurant
* American/buffet
* Breakfast, lunch and dinner
* Penthouse level overlooking the falls

Starbucks
* Located in lobby

Dining - Off site
* Rainbow Room Restaurant (adjacent in Brock PLaza Hotel)
* Rainforest Cafe, Hardrock Cafe & Planet Hollywood within 5 minute walk

Recreation/Spa
* Indoor Pool
* Outdoor Pool (seasonal)
* Christienne Falls View Spa (905-374-4446 ext. 4555)
* Hot tub
* Fitness Center

Hi Speed Information
* Guest Rooms: Wired/Wireless (charged by the hour, day or week)
* Meeting Rooms: Wired/Wireless

Awards
* AAA Diamonds: 4

Website


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Some new concert events were just announced for Niagara Falls on both sides of the border bringing some big name entertain and "Starr Power" to the area.

The critically acclaimed comedy troupe Kids in the Hall are launching their first major tour in six years - Live as We'll Ever Be - and will be appearing live at the Seneca Niagara Events Center for one night only on May2, 2008.

The month of June, 2008 sees some big additions to the Fallsview Casino line-up in the Avalon Ballroom. First up is singer Tony Orlando who brings a cache of US #1 hits including Knock Three Times and Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree. He will be appearing on June 6th & 7th. The following weekend, June 13th & 14th, comedian Sinbad brings his stand-up routine to the Avalon Ballroom. Take note of the special Saturday afternoon performance on the 14th making it a total of three shows in two days.

That was no typo in the opening paragraph. A Starr is coming and his name is Ringo! That`s right. Ringo Starr, former drummer of a little outfit known as the Beatles will be in Niagara Falls for the opening two shows of his tour on June 19th & 20th mixing his solo material with a sprinkling of past classics. This show is a can`t miss for any Beatles fan. Also, be sure to check out his new album, Liverpool 8.

Rounding out this block of performers is a one off performance from Pat Benatar on Thursday, June 26th. No doubt she`ll try to ``Hit You with Her Best Shot``. Grand Funk Railroad follows on June 27th & 28th and they will be bringing their classics like Feelin Alright and American Band to get the place rocking!

May and June is when the weather starts to heat up outside and it`s definitely when things seem to be heating up inside. If you`re planning on a Niagara Falls visit during this time remember to consider entertainment when choosing a date. Also it should be noted that, more ofter than not, the `big name` entertainment usually shows up on the weekends (Friday & Saturday). So do the crowds. Don`t leave your booking to the last minute. The Hotel Niagara has a complete list of all area entertainment with direct links to tickets.

Just Announced:

May 2nd
The Kids in the Hall
Seneca Niagara Events Center
Get Tickets

June 6th-7th
Tony Orlando
Avalon Ballroom Fallsview Casino
Get Tickets

June 13th-14th
Sinbad
Avalon Ballroom Fallsview Casino
Get Tickets

June 19th-20th
Ringo Starr
Avalon Ballroom Fallsview Casino
Get Tickets

June 26th
Pat Benatar
Avalon Ballroom Fallsview Casino
Get Tickets

June 27th-28th
Grand Funk Railroad
Avalon Ballroom Fallsview Casino
Get Tickets


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A comprehensive list of upcoming events, concerts, theatre and major sporting events in the Niagara region. Our list will include both Niagara Falls, Ontario and New York, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Hamilton, ON and Buffalo, NY as well as providing you with direct links to make ticket purchases should you so choose.

Feel free to bookmark this page and return often if you are planning a trip to the area. This is your one stop shop for all Niagara region event listings.

Note: Fallsview Casino, Hamilton, Niagara-on-the-Lake = Canada; Seneca Niagara, Buffalo = USA


August 2008

August 28th-31st
Cirque Du Soliel: Saltimbanco
Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, ON
Get Tickets

November 2008

November 22nd
Monster Jam (Trucks)
Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, ON
Get Tickets



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Courtyard by Marriott
5950 Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls, ON
1.800.771.1123 or 905.358.3083

Hotel Details

10 floors, 258 rooms
2 meeting rooms, 1,200 SQ Ft of total meeting space

Directions from Buffalo Niagara Airport (Map)
Directions from Toronto Pearson Airport (Map)

Arrival Information

Check In: 3:00pm
Check Out: 12:00pm
Parking: $10/day Valet: N/A
Smoking: No
Pets: No (service animals excluded)

Guest Room Information

General Room Amenities
* Air conditioning
* Alarm clock
* Bottled water, for a fee
* Coffee maker/tea service
* Crib
* Individual climate control
* Iron and ironing board
* Luxury bedding - crisp linens, thicker mattresses, custom comforters, fluffier pillows
* Pillows: down/feather
* Pillows: foam
* Pull-out sofa bed
* Rollaway bed
* Safe

Bathroom Amenities
* Bathrobe
* Bathroom amenities
* Bathtub & jacuzzi separate
* Bathtub with spray jets
* Hair dryer
* Separate tub and shower

Room Entertainment
* Cable channel: CNN
* Cable/satellite TV
* Color TV
* Fireplace
* Mini-bar
* Movies/videos, pay-per-view

Kitchen Amenities
* Table and chairs

Business Amenities
* Electrical outlet: desk level
* Phone feature: speakerphone
* Phone feature: voice mail
* Two-line phone

Guest Services
* Concierge desk
* Local restaurant dinner delivery
* Room service, 03:00PM-11:00PM
* Safe deposit boxes, front desk

Dining

The Courtyard Cafe
* American
* Open for breakfast
* Breakfast buffet featuring made-to-order omelet bar, fresh fruit and a variety of breakfast favourites

Nearby restaurants: The Keg Steakhouse, TGI Friday's

Recreation/Spa
* Indoor Pool
* Outdoor Pool, heated
* Hot tub
* Whirlpool
* Fitness Center

Hi Speed Information
* Guest Rooms: Wired/Wireless
* Meeting Rooms: Wired/Wireless

Awards
* AAA Diamonds: 3

Website

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Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa
6740 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.888.501.8916 or 905.357.7300

Hotel Details
* 23 floors, 316 rooms, 116 suites
* 9 meeting rooms, 10,000 SQ Ft of total meeting space

Directions from Buffalo Airport (Map)
Direstions from Toronto Pearson Airport (Map)

Arrival Information
* Check In: 3:00pm
* Check Out: 12:00pm
* Parking: $20/day Valet: $20/day (CAD)
* Smoking: No * Pets: No (service animals excluded)

Guest Room Information

General Room Amenities
* Air conditioning
* Alarm clock
* Bottled water, for a fee
* Coffee maker/tea service
* Crib
* Individual climate control
* Internet browser/Web TV
* Iron and ironing board
* Luxurious bedding - down comforters, custom duvets, cotton-rich linens
* Pillows: down/feather
* Pillows: foam
* Pull-out sofa bed
* Rollaway bed
* Safe

Bathroom Amenities
* Bathrobe
* Bathroom amenities
* Bathtub with spray jets
* Hair dryer
* Hot Tub/Jacuzzi
* Separate tub and shower

Room Entertainment
* Cable channel: CNN
* Cable channel: ESPN
* Cable/satellite TV
* Color TV
* Fireplace
* Mini-bar
* Movies/videos, pay-per-view
* Wet bar

Business Amenities
* Electrical outlet: desk level
* Electrical outlet: dual-voltage
* Phone feature: voice mail
* Two-line phone

Services
* Concierge Desk
* Safe deposit boxes at front desk
* Room Service Hours 6:00am - 11:00pm

Dining
* Lobby Bar - light fare, beverages & cocktails
* Terrapin Grille - Fallsview, international menu, breakfast, lunch & dinner
* Terrapin Bar - lounge bar overlooking the falls
* Starbucks

Recreation/Spa
* Indoor poll, whirlpool
* Fitness Center
* Serenity Spa (appointment required)

Hi-Speed Internet Access
* Public Areas - Wireless
* Guest Rooms - Wired/Wireless
* Meeting Rooms - Wired/Wireless

Awards
* Mobil Travel Guide: 3 Stars
* AAA: 4 Diamonds

Website


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2.5 Star Properties

Comfort Inn Clifton Hill (Map)
4960 Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.263.2577 or 905.358.3293

Days Inn & Suites By-the-Falls (Map)
5068 Centre St, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.866.706.7666 or 905.357.2550

Travelodge Hotel By-the-Falls (Map)
5257 Ferry St, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.263.6917 or 905.356.2842

Days Inn Near-the-Falls (Map)
5943 Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.461.9944 or 905.374.3333

Country Inn & Suites (Map)
5525 Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.888.201.1746 or 905.374.6040

Best Western Fireside Hotel (Map)
4067 River Rd, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.661.7032 or 905.374.2027

Quality Hotel & Conference Centre (Map)
5807 Ferry St, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 905.353.1010

Hampton Inn Niagara Falls At-the-Falls (Map)
5591 Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.HAMPTON or 905.357.1626

Comfort Inn Fallsview (Map)
6645 Fallsview Blvd, NIagara Falls, ON
Tel: 905.358.9353

Ramada Suites Hotel (Map)
7389 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.866.307.8483 or 905.357.7630

Hampton Inn North-of-the-Falls (Map)
4357 River Rd, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.465.6027 or 905.358.5555

The Skyline Inn (Map)
4800 Bender St, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.263.7135 or 905.374.4444

The Peninsula Inn (Map)
7373 Niagara Square Dr, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.839.8812 or 905.354.8812

Fallsview Inn (Map)
6170 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.263.2565 or 905.374.4244

Clarion President Hotel & Suites (Map)
6045 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.263.2566 or 905.374.4142

2 Star Properties

Rodeway Inn & Suites (Map)
7720 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.4CHOICE or 905.358.9833

America's Best Value Inn & Suites (Map)
5577 Ellen Ave, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.866.287.1110 or 905.374.1921

Days Inn Niagara Fallsview Casino (Map)
6519 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.847.9043 or 905.356.1722

Quality Inn Clifton Hill (Map)
4946 Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.263.7137 or 905.358.3601

Water's Edge Inn (Map)
4009 River Rd, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.565.0035 or 905.356.0131

Days Inn Clifton Hill Casino (Map)
5657 Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.329.7466 or 905.356.2461

Ramada Coral Inn Resort (Map)
7429 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.663.6399 or 905.356.7121

Glengate Hotel (Map)
5534 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.877.224.4776 or 905.357.1333

Rodeway Inn By-the-Falls (Map)
5553 Ferry St, Niagara Falls, On
Tel: 1.800.4CHOICE

Rodeway Inn Fallsview (Map)
6663 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.866.633.4526 or 905.354.2322

Comfort Inn Lundy's Lane (Map)
7514 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.905.354.1849

Super 8 Hotel Niagara Falls (Map)
5706 Ferry St, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.888.442.6095 or 905.356.0052

Travelodge at the Falls (Map)
4943 Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.866.656.0310

1.5 Star Properties

Admiral Inn By-the-Falls (Map)
5320 Ferry St, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.888.427.9337 or 905.356.5757

Camelot Inn (Map)
5640 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.888.354.3754 or 905.354.3754

Howard Johnson By-the-Falls (Map)
5905 Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.565.4656 or 905.357.4040

Niagara Inn Downtown (Map)
5703 Thorold Stone Rd, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1-888-900-5523

Knight's Inn By-the-Falls (Map)
6276 Main St, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.649.5286 or 905.358.8132

President Motor Inn (Map)
6503 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 905.295.4354

Surfside Inn (Map)
3665 Macklem St, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1-800-263-0713

Villager Lodge Niagara Falls (Map)
8054 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.877.775.9663 or 905.354.3162

Days Inn North-of-the-Falls (Map)
4029 River Rd, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.263.2543 or 905.356.6666

Knight's Inn Niagara Falls (Map)
7034 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1-866-870-7777


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3.5 Star Properties

Great Wolf Lodge/Ripley's Water Park Resort (Map)
3950 Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.605.WOLF or 905.354.4888

Ramada Plaza Hotel Fallsview (Map)
6732 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 905.356.8245


3 Star Properties

Radisson Hotel & Suites Fallsview (Map)
6733 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.888.201.1715 or 905.356.1944

Imperial Hotel & Suites (Map)
5851 Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.263.2553

Courtyard by Marriott Niagara Falls (Map)
5950 Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800771.1123 or 905.358.3083

Brock Plaza Hotel (Map)
5685 Falls Ave, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.263.7135 or 905.374.4444

Michael's Inn-by-the-Falls (Map)
5599 River Rd, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.263.9390 or 905.354.2727

Best Western Cairn Croft (Map)
6400 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.263.2551 or 905.356.1161

Old Stone Inn (Map)
5425 Robinson St, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.263.6208 or 905.357.1234

Americana Water Park Resort & Spa (Map)
8444 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.263.3508 or 905.356.8444

Oakes Hotel (Map)
6546 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.877.843.6253



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4-Star Properties

Sheraton-on-the-Falls (Map)
5875 Falls Ave, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.888.234.8410 or 905.374.4445

Fallsview Plaza Hotel (Map)
6455 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.866.219.5139 or 905.357.5200

Hilton Niagara Falls (Map)
6361 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.888.370.0325 or 905.353.7138

Embassy Suites Niagara Falls (Map)
6700 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls ON
Tel: 1.800.420.6980 or 905.356.3600

Sheraton Fallsview Hotel & Conference Centre (Map)
6755 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.618.9059

Fallsview Casino & Resort (Map)
6380 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.888.325.5788

Doubletree Resort Lodge & Spa (Map)
6039 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.800.222.TREE or 905.358.3817

Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa (Map)
6740 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.888.501.8916 or 905.357.7300

Sterling Inn & Spa (Map)
5195 Magdalen St, Niagara Falls, ON
Tel: 1.877.783.7772


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Book now at the Best Western Cairn Croft hotel in Niagara Falls for March Break at regular rates and receive two complimentary tickets to the IMAX Niagara Falls. The hotel's newest attraction for March Break is the 13 foot HDTV in the courtyard will be available for Movies, Games and Sporting events all week long. Live entertainment and Wii games in the Lounges. Rooms are going fast, so don't delay. Call 1-800-263-2551 or book online.

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Niagara Falls is quickly becoming a premier golf destination for golfers of all levels. New courses keep popping up and with architects like John Daly, Rees Jones, Greg Norman and Stanley Thompson credibility is not an issue. Below is a list of Niagara Falls, Ontario and surrounding area golf courses. Just click on the course name for more detailed information regarding each course.

Beechwood Golf Course $$
4680 Thorold Townline, Niagara Falls, ON (Map)
905.680.4653

Eagle Valley $
2334 St Paul Ave, Niagara Falls, ON (Map)
905.374.2110

Grand Niagara Resort $$$$
8547 Grassy Brook Rd, Niagara Falls, ON (Map)
905.384.GOLF

Legends-on-the-Niagara $$$$
9561 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON (Map)
905.295.9595

Links of Niagara at Willodell $$
10325 Willodell Rd, Niagara Falls, ON (Map)
905.295.GOLF

Loch Ness Links (Formerly Hunter's Pointe) $$$
298 Daimler Pkwy, Welland, ON (Map)
905.346.2664

Niagara Falls Golf Club $$
6169 Garner Rd, Niagara Falls, ON (Map)
905.358.5846

Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club $$
143 Front Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (Map)
905.468.3424

Niagara Parks Whirlpool Golf Course $$$
3351 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON (Map)
905.956.1140

Oakland's Golf Course $
8970 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls, ON (Map)
905.295.6643

Peach Trees Golf $
221 Niven RD, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (Map)
905.468.1811

Penninsula Lakes Golf Course $$
Hwy 20 West, Fenwick, ON (Map)
905.892.8844

Rockway Glen Golf & Winery $$
3290 Ninth Street, St. Catherines, ON (Map)
1.877.ROCKWAY

Rolling Meadows $$
12741 Montrose Rd, Niagara Falls, ON (Map)
905.384.9894

Royal Niagara Golf Club $$$$
1 Niagara-on-the-Green Blvd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (Map)
905.685.9501

Thundering Waters $$$$
6000 Marineland Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON (Map)
1.877.833.DALY or 905.357.6000

Twenty Valley Golf and Country Club $$
3814 Yonge Street, Vineland, ON (Map)
905.562.5641

Whisky Run Golf Club $
631 Lorraine Rd, Port Colborne, ON (Map)
1.877.835.6868 or 905.835.6864

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Our Table of Contents has been designed to aid in your navigation of the blog. Below are links to different "Lists" broken down into self explanatory categories. Just click on the one you are interested in. If, for example, it's "Golf Courses" you will be directed to a directory of all area golf courses. Then you can click on each individual listing for more detailed information.

Concert and Event Listings

Franchise Restaurants - Clifton Hill & Fallsview Areas

Niagara Falls Casinos

Niagara Falls Golf Courses

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Niagara Falls are a truly awe inspiring natural attraction and over the years there have been more and more ways to gain distinct vantage points of this unique marvel. Visitors are able to experience Niagara Falls from up close on land from either side of the border, from behind and beside the Falls via walking tours, from the churning waters of the Niagara River itself on the Maid of the Mist boats, and the fantastic vistas provided by some top shelf hotel rooms and viewing towers both during the day and at night.

For a Niagara Falls experience unlike any of these and one that you'll remember for a lifetime, why not take an overhead vantage point in a helicopter tour? In addition to the Falls spectacular views of the entire area exist everywhere you look. There's the wineries of the Niagara-on-the-Lake region, the golf course you played (or will play), the huge hydro-electric project that can really be grasped from an aerial view, the fall colours, the winter ice, Toronto in the distance, and of course the "Spot your Hotel" game. Google Earth does not do it justice!

The Niagara Falls Helicopter tours mentioned below can be tailored to the experience that YOU want. Want to be dropped off at a winery for lunch or dinner after your tour - no problem. Do you want to make a proposal that she'll be talking about for the rest of her life? Do you want to just pile the family in and see what all the fuss is about? It can all be done. Just be sure to book well in advance. With so many tourists and only so many helicopters to go around don't leave disappointment to chance.

The following tours are available through Viator Tours.

Niagara Grand Tour

Niagara Falls and Winery Helicopter Tour

Private Romantic Niagara Falls Helicopter Flight

Private Niagara Falls Honeymoon Helicopter Flight

Departure Dates: Daily
Unavailable Dates: Jan 1, Dec 25, Dec 26 (New Years Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day)
Departure Point: Niagara District Airport (Map)
Departure Times: Hourly between 10:00am - 4:00pm (Except for sunset flights)
Return Details: 25min flight. Returns to original departure point unless otherwise stated. (Winery Tours are the exception)
Hotel Pick-up: Not provided at this time


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Franchise restaurants located within walking distance of the Fallsview Blvd. and Stanley Ave. area.

Applebee's (Map)
6546 Fallsview BLVD
905.356.6965

Hooters (Map)
6357 Stanley Ave
905.357.4668

The Keg Fallsview (Map)
9th Floor of Embassy Suites
905.374.5170

TGI Friday's (Map)
6700 Fallsview BLVD
1.800.420.6980

Tony Romas (Map)
6733 Fallsview BLVD
905.356.7662

Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe (Map)
6300 Fallsview Ave
905.354.5000

A nice selection of venues with a little bit of something for everyone. The Hotel Niagara will be digging into Niagara's more unique restaurants to give our readers some unbiased insight into the many, many other great options that can be found in Niagara Falls and its surrounding area. While it is comfortable and easier sometimes to go with the one you know, we understand that part of what makes a vacation is trying something unique to that particular destination.

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Clifton Hill/Victoria Ave Franchise Restaurants.

Applebee's (Map)
5657 Victoria Ave
1.877.843.6253

Boston Pizza (Map)
4960 Clifton Hill
905.358.2750

Hard Rock Cafe (Map)
5701 Falls Ave
905.356.7625

The Keg (Map)
5950 Victoria Ave
905.353.4022

Kelsey's (Map)
4960 Clifton Hill
905.353.0051

Montana's Cookhouse (Map)
5759 Victoria Ave
905.371.2273

Planet Hollywood (Map)
4608 Bender Street
905.374.8332

Rainforest Cafe (Map)
5685 Falls Ave
905.374.2233

Ruby Tuesday (Map)
4943 Clifton Hill
905.357.4330

TGI Friday's (Map)
5940 Victoria Ave
905.357.4774

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Bring the whole family out to the Pizza Pizza Fireworks over the Falls happening every Friday and Sunday from May 16 until September 1, as well as on Wednesdays in July and August and on Fridays from September 7 to October 5.

Special Niagara Falls fireworks displays are also held on these U.S. and Canadian holidays(2008): Victoria Day May 19, Memorial Day May 26, Canada Day July 1, U.S. Independence Day July 4, Canadian Civic Holiday August 4.

All fireworks displays are scheduled for 10:00 p.m. and are weather dependent.

From May 16 to September 1, free Coca-Cola Concerts will be held on Fridays and Sundays at Queen Victoria Place, from 8 p.m. until the Fireworks start at 10 p.m.. This is a great place to see all the entertainment and festivities.


OVERVIEW OF 2008 FIREWORKS SCHEDULE

May 10pm 16,18,19,23,25,26,30
June 10pm 1,6,8,13,15,20,22,27,29
July 10pm 1,4,6,11,12,18,20,25,27
August 10pm 1,3,4,8,10,15,17,22,24,29,31
September 10pm 1

The Fallsview Indoor Waterpark is one of the attractions in Niagara Falls that can be enjoyed by the entire family all year long. For those who consider Niagara Falls to be a warm season destination I implore you to look again. Why not bring the kids when the costs are lower and the Falls look a little different? They’ve been cooped up by winter for a few months now and what beats the winter blahs like hitting the water slides and wave pool?

What does Fallsview Indoor Waterpark have to offer? Well, how about 16 waterslides (including speed slides and tube slides) that reach a towering height of 6 stories to start. Then of course there is your average, run-of-the-mill 1000 GALLON BUCKET!!!! Wait for the bell and prepare to get soaked when it tips over. The bucket is located directly above the ‘Beach House’, a jumble of 8 waterslides that give riders many fun and exciting ways to find their way to the top. If you are still looking for more wet and wild action there is always The Tidal Wave pool with 3-4’ waves to splash around in. The little ones will enjoy the Tiny Tots Splash Park.

While it’s a given that the kids will enjoy all this water park has to offer, what about the adults? Try kicking back in a comfortable lounger at the Fallsview Indoor Beach, taking a dip in the Horse Shoe Hot Springs and then enjoying some of the many themed eateries like the Planet Hollywood Beach Club with its upper deck seating in mezzanine Planet Bar. Margarita anyone?

Day passes go for $44.95 and are offered at a discounted rate of $19.95+tax to residents of Niagara Falls, ON and the Niagara Region. ID is required. For those planning a trip on a holiday weekend or during March Break, it is advised that you check availability by calling the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark’s customer service at 888-234-8413 as they often reach capacity during these periods.

As well as offering day passes, the water park has partnered with the hotels mentioned below to offer package deals. Links to these packages can be found here: www.fallsviewwaterpark.com/hotelpackages . It is important that you call to verify pass availability since preference is given those receiving their pass through the hotel packages. March break 2008 is from the 8^th – 15^th and the water park will have extended hours of operation until 10pm. The park is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during April and May.

The Fallsview Indoor Waterpark is conveniently located behind the Brock Plaza Hotel is adjacent to Casino Niagara and has indoor access from the above mentioned Brock Plaza as well as from the Sheraton-on-the-Falls and the Skyline Inn. The Hampton Inn-at-the-Falls is located directly across the street.

Niagara Falls are illuminated every night of the year. The schedule for 2008 is as follows:

January 1st to 7th 5:00pm - Midnight
January 8th to February 29th 6:30pm - 10pm

*March 1st to 8th 7:00pm - 10:00pm
*March 9th to 31st Mon - Thurs 8:30pm - 10:00pm
*April 1st to April 30th Mon - Thurs 8:30pm - 11:00pm
*(Friday to Sundays in March and April, off time is midnight)

May 1st to Aug 14th 9:00pm - Midnight
August 15th to September 30th 8:30pm - Midnight
October 1st to October 31st 7:00pm - Midnight
November 1st to November 7th 6:30pm - Midnight
November 8th to December 30th 5:00pm - Midnight
December 31 5:00pm - 1:00am

Always a beautiful site from either side of the falls! Take advantage of the smaller crowds and spectacular scenery that the winter months provide for a completely new experience.

*All times are approximations. Information taken from the Niagara Parks website.