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FEB. 4TH MARKS THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ICE-BRIDGE TRAGEDY
CLIFTON HILL IS STILL THE STREET OF FUN
BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS OF THE WAR OF 1812-14 BEGINS
GILLETTE AND NIAGARA
CHRISTMAS IN THE GREENHOUSE
TIGHTROPE WALKERS REQUEST DENIED BY NPC
RADIO AND TELEVISION FIRSTS AT NIAGARA FALLS
NIAGARA FALLS PHOTO CONTEST ANNOUNCED
THE RIVERBRINK ART MUSEUM-ONE OF NIAGARA'S HIDDEN GEMS
POWER FAILURE AND BIRTH RATES
NIAGARA’S RAINBOW BRIDGE IS 70 YEARS OLD THIS MONTH
MOUNT CARMEL SPIRITUAL CENTRE
NIAGARA RESIDENTS TO SLEEP CHEAP
NIAGARA TURNS ON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS FOR THE 29TH YEAR
SCARY STUFF
NIAGARA’S 16-TON JADE STONE
PLAQUES ALONG THE NIAGARA RIVER RECREATIONAL TRAIL TELL NIAGARA’S HISTORY
NIAGARA’S GRAPE HARVEST AND FESTIVAL BEGINS
OAKES GARDEN THEATRE..A PLACE OF PEACE AND BEAUTY
NEW PEOPLE MOVER SYSTEM IS ANNOUNCED FOR NIAGARA
THE NIAGARA PARKS SCHOOL OF HORTICULTURE IS 75 YEARS OLD
OLD FORT ERIE IS NOW NEW AGAIN
ANOTHER NIAGARA MIRACLE
FREE FALLS, FIREWORKS AND FAMILY FUN
TIGHT ROPE WALKERS AND THE FALLS
NIAGARA PARKS FLORAL CLOCK A TIMELY ATTRACTION
TWO OFFICERS RESCUED FROM NIAGARA RIVER
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT NIAGARA’S TOWERS
WHERE IS THE NIAGARA RIVER THE DEEPEST?
NIAGARA FALLS - STILL A POPULAR HONEYMOON ATTRACTION
WHY IS THE WATER AT THE EDGE OF THE FALLS A BLUEISH-GREEN COLOUR?
BECKY BREAKS THROUGH
DUFFERIN ISLANDS IS A NATURE LOVERS PARADISE
A FEW OF NIAGARA’S FAMOUS VISITORS
MAID LAUNCHES FOR THE SEASON, MAY 4TH
EASTER AT THE NIAGARA PARKS SHOWHOUSE
SHAW FESTIVAL IS 50 YEARS OLD
NIAGARA FALLS SCOTIABANK CONVENTION CENTRE OPENS APRIL 8TH
NIAGARA AND SHREDDED WHEAT CEREAL
WELLAND CANAL OPENED FOR THE SEASON TUESDAY, MARCH 22ND
NIAGARA ON THE LAKE AND THE MOVIE, “THE DEAD ZONE”
NIAGARA’S ICE BRIDGE AND SHACKS
“BIG BECKY” TO SURFACE THIS SPRING
NIAGARA’S WINTER SCENERY IS SPECTACULAR
NAVY ISLAND –SITE OF THE UNITED NATIONS?
MARILYN MONROE AND NIAGARA MOTELS
HOSNI MUBAREK AND NIAGARA FALLS
THE SONG-NIAGARA FALLS-SONG OF THE YEAR 1841
HOW LUNA ISLAND GOT ITS NAME
JANUARY IS THE PERFECT TIME TO VISIT NIAGARA FALLS
NIAGARA ICEWINE FESTIVAL JANUARY 14 TO 30TH
NIAGARA’S ANNUAL ICE BOOM IS NOW IN PLACE
NEW YEARS EVE LINEUP IS ANNOUNCED
CLIFTON HILL - STILL THE STREET OF FUN BY THE FALLS
TWENTY U.S. PRESIDENTS HAVE VISITED NIAGARA FALLS
DAVID LETTERMAN AND NIAGARA FALLS
SHAW FESTIVAL FILM FESTIVAL NOW UNDERWAY
NEW NIAGARA FALLS CONVENTION CENTRE TO OPEN IN SPRING 2011
NIAGARA’S ROAR IS HEARD WORLDWIDE
NIAGARA AND ALUMINUM
RUN FOR FUN THIS SUNDAY IN NIAGARA FALLS
NIAGARA’S FIRST PHOTOGRAPHS
NIAGARA WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS BEGINS ON NOVEMBER 6,2010
NIAGARA’S DRUMMOND HILL IS A PLACE OF SIGNIFICANCE
THE LEAVES ARE FALLING
PRINCESS DIANA REMEMBERED
THREE OF THE LUCKIEST PEOPLE ON THE PLANET
AN OLD ADVERTISEMENT TELLS A LOT ABOUT NIAGARA’S HISTORY
TABLE ROCK’S ”GREAT FALLING SHEET OF WATER”
AN INVENTION THAT CHANGED THE WORLD HAPPENED IN NIAGARA FALLS
DISCOVER A LUSH OASIS NEAR THE FALLS
THE NIAGARA BOUNDARY
A FEW TRIVIAL FACTS ABOUT THE NIAGARA RIVER
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
CHIPPAWA AND WEST POINT
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
ANOTHER NIAGARA FIRST
THE PRETTIEST SUNDAY AFTERNOON DRIVE IN THE WORLD
CROSS INTO THE U.S. WITHOUT GOING THROUGH CUSTOMS
THE STRAIT CALLED A RIVER
NIAGARA'S GREAT GORGE ROUTE
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
MORE NIAGARA TRIVIA
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

NIAGARA ON A WINTER MORNING
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2008-11-20 09:52:49

20 comments Latest by George 05/10/10 23:13:13 EDT

A photo I took this morning of Murray Hill after this winter's first snow fall on Nov. 20th. You can see the winter icicles and the falls in the background. Very cold morning!






Comments

Jane
George, That is an awesome shot, but I don't mind waiting until late December or even January to see it.

George
I couldn't agree more. It was about -4 when i took this shot at 5am. G

Andrew
Great shot, George. Were you up early or out late?

George
Andrew, A little of both. George

Elaine Bald
That is a wonderful photo. You mentioned that it was morning - my goodness, what was it - 4:00 a.m.?

Rod
I hope it will stay the same the whole week-end ... Driving from Montreal tomorrow ... Hopefully, it will be a great week-end ...

Joanne Calder
Hello Dear Uncle, This is fantastic! I enjoyed reading all your blogs and will continue to check in with you. Sounds very professional and the pictures are spectacular, it makes you want to be there. Have a good day. I miss you. Your niece, Joanne

george
How about this folks. Even my little niece in Maryland likes the blog. I wonder if she'as somewhat prejudice? Thanks Joanne I'll pay you later. G.

nancy quinn
George - I was feeling a little homesick today and was so pleased to find your blog. Last time I was there I did get up early and lonely to see the sunrise and it is stunning. No less your most recent image. I hope you are well and enjoying the days. Kindest Regards from the Island:N

george
Nancy, Nice to hear your cyber-voice. Regards, to all. G.

Linda
Niagara Falls has always been a special place to my family - we've even considered moving to the area. We never tire of the beauty of the Falls and surrounding area. Please tell us more about Marilyn Monroe's time filming Niagara. Thanks for the blog and fantastic pics!

George Bailey
Marilyn Monroe spent two fun-filled weeks in June of 1952 in Niagara Falls, Canada. She took`second-billing` to the falls. Some might disagree and say she was the main billing! The filming for this 20th Century Fox 89 minute technicolor movie, `Niagara` began on June 2 and ended on June 18th. For 26 year old Marilyn Monroe it was the first movie that she received top billing. When it was released in January of 1953 it established her an a legitimate movie star and she quickly became an icon.

Paul
Great Blog George! You know, I have very found memories of Niagara Falls as a young child. That's why I visit the Falls and NOTL every year. It's a very nostalgic experience for me personally. In fact, this past summer I organized a Classic Car Fun Run to Niagara Falls among my group of friends. We drove from Toronto to the Falls and stayed overnight at a B&B in NOTL. We had such a blast! George, how can I get a copy of your amazing book, `Marilyn Monroe and the Making of Niagara`? That movie left quite an impression on me for a number of reasons – the great performances of Marilyn Monroe and Joseph Cotton, the vibrant backdrop of Niagara of the early 50s, and the dramatic impact of the great Falls throughout the movie. Fantastic!

George Bailey
Paul, Thanks for the note. When I wrote and self-published ,`Marilyn Monroe and the Making of Niagara` several years ago it was done out of personal interest and not with the intention of making money, but to simply meet costs.I published two different editions of 500 each time. I beleive I sold them originally for $10.00 each plus postage. I have kept only two of each edition for myself and family. People tell me that these books now sell for about $110.00 each on e-bay. If you can afford it that's the only place I know where you can get a copy. Kind Regards, George

Permod
Niagara Parks does a wonderful job.

Amy Wagner | Camping
George that is just so magical, so beautiful,

Claus Skytte - Denmark
Dear George Bailey Would it be possible to receive your e-mail address as I have some questions about the making of Niagara starring Mrs. Monroe. Further more I would love to know if it would be possible to buy a copy of your book. All the best and greetings from Denmark

George
Claus, My e-mail address is wonderful.life@sympatico.ca. I only have two copies of my Marilyn Monroe book that I wish to keep. I do see they are selling on e-bay for $125.00 each. I orginally sold them for $10.00.

Bob
Hello George Bailey, I visited Niagara (Canadian side) about 30 years ago. I'm planning on spending a vacation/honeymoon there later in 2010 and want to see it by air, boat and foot, like never before... I am a fan of Monroe's movie of 1952/53 and would like to know if there is a tour or any guide that permits us to follow her footsteps during the filming of that movie. If there are any remaining associated landmarks, I'd like to visit them. What do you say? Bob ava

George
Bob, this is a question I am often asked. To my knowledge, there is no tour offered of the locations where Marilyn filmed the movie Niagara in June of 1952. Many of the locations are still. I'd be pleased to offer to do such a tour if there was enough interest.



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Photos by George Bailey...
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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