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NIAGARA FALLS UNDER LIGHTS

THIS SMELLS GREAT!

MAKE TIME FOR NIAGARA'S FLORAL CLOCK

NIAGARA'S RAINBOW CARILLON - LET THE JOY RING OUT

NIAGARA FALLS IS HOT

A 1678 DESCRIPTION OF THE FALLS

50 YEARS AND ROGER WOODWARD

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CLIFTON HILL - THE STREET OF FUN!

NIAGARA FALLS HONEYMOON CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE

ONTARIO TRAVEL CENTRES CELEBRATE TOURISM WEEK

NIAGARA IS HOME TO 48 GOLF COURSES

NIAGARA FALLS HOSTEL TAKES TOP NORTH AMERICAN AWARD

NIAGARA’S FIRST DAREDEVIL MAKES A SPLASH

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THE PRETTIEST SUNDAY AFTERNOON DRIVE IN THE WORLD

CROSS INTO THE U.S. WITHOUT GOING THROUGH CUSTOMS

THE STRAIT CALLED A RIVER

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MAID OF THE MIST OPENS ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10TH

NIAGARA ON-THE-LAKE

HISTORY ALONG THE NIAGARA RIVER RECREATION TRAIL

"WEDDINGMOONS" ARE MOST POPULAR IN NIAGARA FALLS

NIAGARA SOUVENIRS

NIAGARA FALLS ONTARIO HAS A SISTER

NIAGARA FALLS HOTELS

BIRTHPLACE OF THE FALLS

ONE OF THE TINIEST CHAPELS IN THE WORLD

NIAGARA'S ICE-BRIDGE TRAGEDY

NIAGARA FALLS, MANY NAMES

LIQUID GOLD

NIAGARA'S CHEAP FLORIDA VACATION

A FIRST FOR ME

DID CHARLES DICKENS EVER VISIT NIAGARA FALLS?

WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES TORCH ARRIVES IN NIAGARA

NIAGARA AND PHOTOGRAPHY

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STYX AND GLASS TIGER HEADLINE NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY IN QUEEN VICTORIA PARK

A DISCOVERY IN NIAGARA THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

OUR HERO RUEDI HAFEN

BURIED NIAGARA TREASURE

ROLLING THUNDER

NEW RINK AT THE BRINK OPENS IN NIAGARA FALLS ON NOVEMBER 23

SIXTH ANNIVERSARY OF KIRK JONES GOING OVER NIAGARA FALLS

NIAGARA FALLS HISTORIC TORONTO POWER PLANT GETS $850,000 FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

MORE GOVERNMENT MONEY HEADING TO NIAGARA FALLS

HOW MUCH DOES NIAGARA ERODE EACH YEAR?

FALLS HELICOPTER PILOT, RUEDI HAFEN IS UP FOR A PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

DO FISH SURVIVE THE DROP OVER NIAGARA?

WHERE DID THE WORD NIAGARA COME FROM?

PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA VISITS NIAGARA FALLS

THE RAGWEED ARRIVES IN NIAGARA AND SO DO THE FESTIVALS!

SOME MORE FACTS ABOUT THE FALLS

WHEN THE AMERICAN FALLS WAS SHUT-DOWN

SPOTTED A DEER TONIGHT

STRANDED SCOW IN UPPER NIAGARA RIVER IS STILL STRANDED

BIG BECKY IS BORING

FLOWERS, FLOWERS EVERYWHERE

HERE COME THE JUDGES

NIAGARA AND PHOTOGRAPHY

MY FAVOURITE SPOT ALONG THE NIAGARA PARKWAY

BIRTHDAY FACTS

ON YOUR NIAGARA FALLS HONEYMOON

NIAGARA FALLS FUNAMBULISTS

NEW BORDER CROSSING REGULATIONS NOW IN EFFECT

IS IT THE NIAGARA RIVER OR THE NIAGARA STRAIT?

NIAGARA DAREDEVILS

HOW NIAGARA FALLS WAS FORMED

MARILYN MONROE AND THE MAKING OF NIAGARA

SPRING ACTIVITIES IN NIAGARA FALLS

EARLY SPRING IN NIAGARA: OUT OF THE WOODS AND INTO THE (BOTANICAL) GARDENS

A GOOD READ ON NIAGARA HISTORY

MAID OF THE MIST BOATS OPEN THIS WEEK

THE SHAW OPENS 2009 SEASON

SPRING HAS ALMOST SPRUNG AT NIAGARA

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GO TO NIAGARA FALLS

LOOK AND LISTEN TO NIAGARA FALLS TO LEARN WHAT THE DAY WILL BRING

CAN'T WAIT TO SMELL THE FLOWERS...THEN DON’T

DOES THE NIAGARA RIVER FREEZE?

BLAME THE ROMANCE ON NIAGARA'S NEGATIVE IONS

ICE-BRIDGE PUSHES THE HONEYMOON BRIDGE INTO THE GORGE

NIAGARA'S ICE WINES ARE READY TO BE SERVED

NIAGARA FALLS IS FOR THE BIRDS AND THE BIRDERS

OH CANADA EH

BROCK'S MONUMENT

NIAGARA FIREWORKS

WINTER HAPPENINGS AROUND NIAGARA FALLS

NIAGARA ON A WINTER MORNING

NIAGARA SUNRISE

THE NIGHT THE LIGHTS WENT OUT IN NIAGARA

THE GENERAL BROCK HOTEL AND TWO GREAT SHOWS

PRINCESS DIANA AND ME

LOOK THERE'S A RAINBOW

MR. NIAGARA FALLS




 

OFFICIAL BLOG OF NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM


STYX AND GLASS TIGER HEADLINE NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY IN QUEEN VICTORIA PARK
By GEORGE BAILEY
2009-12-01 18:00:13

11 comments Latest by George 12/11/09 11:11:44 EST

The Niagara Parks Commission has just announced legendary rocker STYX and Canadian icons Glass Tiger will headline the annual free New Years Eve party in the park opposite the American Falls. This is one of the main events of this years annual Winter Festival of Lights.The entertainment begins at 8pm.

Two spectacular (yes, they really are) fireworks displays take place over the falls, one at 9pm (for the kids) and another at midnight for us older folks.

The party, as in past years, will be televised nationally.

Hope you and your family can make it. A bit of advice, park your car outside the park and walk in, dress with lots of layers of clothes (it's colder near the falls) and most of all, leave the boos at home! We want this to be a fun night and not a drunk night.

STYX


Comments

traveler
I am not sure whom to ask, so I am posting my question here: I would like to take my grandchildren to Niagara Falls january 25-26, but I am concerned that the falls are occassionally 'turned off' during the winter. How can I find out whether that may happen. I would also like to know whether the Cave of the Winds and Queen of the Mist are open and running then. Can you help?

Keith G. Whitwell
Hello George, We have finally ventured into the technological age and would love to hear from you again. My God you look even younger than when we last saw you. These air brushes are good aren't they. If you have your own email could you please let me have it or a telephone number. We will never forget our visits and your kindness. Keith, Christine, Jonathan anf Christopher Whitwell

George
Thanks for the questions. The Falls are never shut-off. During the winter months less water flows over them because 50% of the water above the falls is diverted for power purposes. The Maid of the Mist and The Cave of the Winds trips are both closed during the winter. Don't worry,there's plenty of other activities to keep you busy at this time of the year.

George
Keith, Nice to hear from you and glad to learn your family are well. It's the new `hair-do` that makes me look younger than my 65 years. Keith if I list my e-mail address everyone who reads this blog will have access. I do not see your e-mail address attached. My telephone number is the same as it has been for 30 years. Hope to hear from you again.

Melly
Wow! My 2 favourite bands playing together! This is great news indeed! It should be an awesome night!

John
These would be my two favorite bands too!!! IF I WAS OVER 60. Year after year the New Year's Concert has got worse than the last. How about paying for someone current, hip and exciting?

George
John, Let us , `old folks` enjoy ourselves once in a while.Maybe, some day your children will be saying the same thing about your music.

Daniel
Before excuse me for my english, is poor! I project to make a trip in USA. New-York-Niagara Falls-Las Vegas-San Francisco I want comming from New York city, spend two days-one night in Niagara Falls. After, I want take a flight for going to Las Végas. I don't now if is it possible to take a plane to the Niagara Fall's airport for going to Végas, or if I can doing that to Toronto. Someone can help me ? Many Thanks

George
Daniel, There is an international airport in Niagara Falls, N.Y.and I believe you can fly into the airport from New York City. Buffalo, which is about 20 miles from Niagara Falls,Ont handles flights from New York City as does the Pierson (Toronto) International Airport ( 2 hours from Niagara by car. I'd suggest you check with a travel agency. Hope this helps.

Dolly Parton
Are they supposed to leave the boos at home or the booze? There is a difference and you can't get drunk off boos

George
Dolly, Perhaps if you did enough`boos` you would get drunk! Who knows. Thanks for pointing out my imperfections.Nobody's perfect. I always was a bad spaller.



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View of Niagara Falls from the Skylon Tower Niagara Falls visitors overlooking the Falls
The Horseshoe falls at Niagara Falls Hennepin Point with a view of the American and Horseshoe Falls



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