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News: May 2013 |
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History
was made on April 27th 2013 when Chris Bohrenkamp and Beau Value of
Idaho drove two jetboats from Youngstown New York to the base of Niagara
Falls. The class six rapids had always been considered impossible to be
ran against all the way to the falls. Youngstown NY native Mike Fox was
testing the boats to determine if it is possible to offer trips to the
public all the way to the Falls. If Mr. Fox's business becomes a reality
this would be one of the most exciting adventures available anywhere on
earth. Here is a link to some awesome
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One of the worlds most
famous attractions the Maid of the Mist boat ride will see a new
operator in 2014 on the Canadian side of the Falls. The
Ontario Ministry of Tourism put the contract out to bid over a year
ago and six different
companies submitted proposals. Hornblower Canada was the selected
company to take over the Canadian operations. There will be no interruption of
services. We're greatly anticipating the new operator and wish them all
the best. |
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Congratulations to the winners of our 2012 photo contest. We had
hundreds of great entries from visitors from all over the world. A big
thank you to all that participated !
See all the winning entries |
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If you are visiting Niagara
Falls and want to stay at a truly unique hotel check out the Niagara
Tower Hotel. Originally built in the 1960's as a restaurant and
observation tower, it was converted to a boutiqe hotel in 2001. With
floor to ceiling windows and a view that is second to none spend a
night or two at the Tower. Find more information here:
Niagara Tower Hotel |
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During the Fall of 2012 the
Niagara Falls Canada Tourism group hired Toronto based Skymotion to take
some of the most impressive video we've ever seen of Niagara Falls.
Using a remote controlled helicopter equipped with a video camera they
captured from angles which have never been seen before. You can see some
of the stock footage
here.
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We now have a complete list
of all Niagara Falls hotels for both Niagara Falls Canada hotels and Niagara
Falls New York hotels combined on one page with links and detailed information on each. Do you want to know how
long the
walking time is to the Falls? We've got it! You can visit our new page
here: Niagara
Falls Hotels. |
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Niagarafallslive.com
installed the first high quality streaming
webcams
of Niagara Falls in 2011. It's been a tremendous success and we thank
you for visiting our website. For 2013 we
have purchased equipment to enable a completely mobile
broadcast. We will occasionally be broadcasting live with close ups of the Falls and
other attractions. Be sure to check back for our schedule of live
broadcasts and their locations. |
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Interested in playing a
round of golf during your visit to Niagara Falls? The Niagara area has
some of the most beautiful courses in north America. The latest addition
is the Seneca Hickory Sticks course in nearby Lewiston New York. Only a
ten minute drive from the falls, Hickory Sticks was voted the 6th best
new course in the US for 2012. For more info and to book a tee-time
visit their
website. Visit our discount
coupon
page to receive $5.00 off your next round. |
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Local
photographer Matthew Wartman produced a great two minute
video of the Falls using time lapse
photography. We've purchased the rights to it so you can view it directly from
our site anytime you like! Be sure to view it using the "full
screen" mode. |
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Calling all photographers....we're having another photo contest! If you have a
great photo of Niagara Falls submit it for your chance to win up
to $1,000.00 US dollars in prize money. E-mail your photos
individually to
info@niagarafallslive.com.
Photos of local attractions and not just the Falls are being
accepted and encouraged! Professionals and amateurs of all ages are welcome to enter.
Deadline for entries is December 30th 2013.
Official entry rules
and information. Winners will
be announced by midnight January 3rd 2014. |
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Niagara Falls Fallsview hotels
sell out quickly for weekends. If you are not restricted by travel dates, rates
are
lower for stays during Sundays through Thursdays. If you've never seen the
Falls from a Fallsview room,
you're in for a real treat! Check out the
Marriott,
Hilton &
Embassy Suites
for great deals and packages. The Fallsview hotel link on the left will
show you where the hotels are located in relation to the Falls. |
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We've updated our
interactive map to help
you preview the location of Niagara Falls hotels and attractions. Our
hotel location map is also a
great guide for determining where to stay during your visit to Niagara
Falls. For those traveling on a budget this year we've added a motel
location
map. |
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On the U.S. side of
Niagara Falls a new TGI Friday's just opened at the
Sheraton at the
Falls on Third Street. The food is great, the servers are
fantastic and best of all the prices are tourist friendly. The
hotels new owners are looking to provide a first class stay for
visitors. It's great to see some investment being made on the New
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The Jimmy
Buffett
Margaritaville restaurant is serving up some delicious food at
their new location in Niagara Falls
Canada. It's located at the top of Murray Street near the Fallsview
Casino. Stop in for a cheeseburger in paradise and buy some great
souvenirs to take home! |
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Experience the mystery
and art of illusion with Greg Frewin, International Grand Champion of
Magic. This Las Vegas Style Magical Review features spectacular
appearances by our rare and majestic tigers.
Your imagination will be captivated and you will be amazed "Beyond
Belief!" A family friendly show featuring large cats, and
illusions which astounded International audiences at the Flamingo Hilton
in Las Vegas for two years. Come enjoy a Las Vegas show in
Niagara Falls! For more info click on the invisible link:
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It's always
Summer at the
Fallsview Waterpark. Featuring fifteen slides, a surfing-themed AquaPlay area called
Calypso Beach, several swimming pools and a wave pool. It also has floor to ceiling windows offering
views of the Falls. You can also enter to win a family waterpark getaway, buy tickets or find more info by
clicking here. |
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The
Bird
Aviary on the Canadian side known as "Bird
Kingdom" is beautiful. An
interesting mix of exotic birds in a rainforest setting
is a pleasure for all age groups. |
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We've
added a collection of hi-definition
video clips taken from
various locations around the Falls. Although the file sizes are quite
large, they're definitely worth the wait. |
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This years
entertainment schedule brings a host of top talent from around the
country. The Seneca Casino in Niagara Falls New York will be offering great
performances from top names like Leon Russell, Aretha Franklin and Eddie
Moneyf. The Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls Canada has booked Hank
Williams Jr, The 5th Dimension and an evening with Sophia Loren. You can reserve tickets and
find more entertainment listings through our
Casino links. Speaking of
entertainment, have you ever heard the song by Primus called "over
the falls"? |
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If we could
recommend any one attraction that is a "must try" during the
tourist season we would have to
recommend the
Whirlpool Jetboat
Tours. It's truly a one of kind adventure for
everyone. If you don't mind getting soaking wet, it's better than any
e-ticket ride at Disney. And if you don't want to get wet, they now offer
the "Jet Dome" for those looking for a more relaxed site seeing tour on
the Niagara River. Visit their page for a great discount
coupon and more information. |
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We're always
looking to improve this website. If there's something you can't find which
would have relevance to our Niagara Falls
e-travel guide please let us know. Just send an
e-mail to
info@niagarafallslive.com |
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please note: We do
not provide
travel guides by postal mail. |
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Thank you & enjoy
your visit to Niagara Falls ! |
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