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Counting Canadian Coins: Understanding Currency in Niagara Falls

February 25, 2015 10:00 am

  Exchanging American currency for any other country’s money is an excruciating headache. Unless you are an economist, you undoubtedly have myriad concerns during the entire exchange process. Are you supposed to have more or less money than when you…

A Brand New Niagaralicious Culinary Series Launches in Niagara Falls

February 20, 2015 4:42 pm

Falls Avenue Resort is proud to present Niagaralicious– a unique and exciting culinary experience that showcases local cuisine and provides a remarkable dining and hotel experience in the heart of Niagara Falls. Guests can choose between specially crafted menus at…

Why You Should Marry in Niagara Falls

February 20, 2015 10:00 am

Marriage is an important commitment — but it seems that planning a wedding is an always scary proposition. Weddings require the perfect interplay of thousands of tiny details: The flower petals must match the bridesmaids’ barrettes; the centerpieces must complement…

Top Travelers’ Tips to Packing Your Suitcase for Niagara

February 16, 2015 10:30 am

The hardest part of going on vacation isn’t asking for time off or choosing a destination — it is packing your suitcase. For unknown reasons, nearly all travelers are reluctant to begin stuffing sundries into their bags, but leaving packing…

How to Make Your Valentine’s Day as Romantic as a Movie

February 10, 2015 10:00 am

Love is a common theme in movies, no matter the genre. Forbidden love, unrequited love, sentimental love, obsessive love, sacrificial love, and passionate love — these all play a major role in the films we love to watch. Unfortunately, the…

Canadian Adventurer Becomes First Person to Climb Niagara Falls

February 5, 2015 12:52 pm

Last Friday, 47-year-old Canadian climber Will Gadd became the very first person to climb up the icy Niagara Falls, followed by his girlfriend Sarah Hueniken, who grew up in Pelham, Ontario. This incredible feat was accomplished in one hour, with…

In Defense of Bird Watching: Ornithology in Niagara Falls

January 23, 2015 10:03 am

Unfortunately, it seems that bird watching is becoming a dying art. Fewer and fewer people stroll in the wilderness searching for a burst of colorful feathers or particularly sweet song marking the nearby existence of a particular bird species. Instead,…

Niagara’s Newest Craft Brewery Opening May 2015

January 20, 2015 2:37 pm

The Niagara Region has been a frontrunner in the production of world-class wines for more than thirty years, and now, with a recent surge in microbreweries operating throughout the region, it is becoming a leader in the production of quality…

Niagara Falls Is Shrinking: What It Means for the Natural Wonder

January 15, 2015 9:58 am

It’s true — you can believe the hype. Every year, Niagara Falls shrinks nearly 12 inches, leaving less of the magnificent waterfalls and legendary landscape for visitors to see thanks to erosion. While the Falls will still be around for…

3 Romantic Couple Road Trips near Niagara Falls

December 22, 2014 11:54 am

When one thinks of a romantic vacation with a significant other, a road trip probably isn’t the first idea that comes to mind. Family road trips can certainly be some of the more banal (if not outright boring) vacations of…