Meet and Greet with Nik Wallenda – June 13 and June 14

Members of the public will be able to meet famed American aerialist Nik Wallenda at two public events this week, before he walks into the history books by attempting to cross the Niagara Gorge on a high-wire on Friday, June 15th, 2012. The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) is hosting two meet and greet opportunities with Mr. Wallenda on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons at its ...
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A walk across the Falls!!!

It’s been more than a century since anyone has crossed the Niagara Gorge on a high wire, but a new chapter in the daredevil tradition that put Niagara Falls on the world’s tourism map, is about to be written. Famed American aerialist Nik Wallenda will attempt a dramatic crossing over the Niagara River between Niagara Falls, New York and Niagara Falls, Ontario on a tightrope,...
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Niagara Falls International Marathon

The Niagara Parks Commission will host the Niagara Falls International Marathon on Sunday, October 23, 2011. Please be aware of the following road closures and restrictions that will take place on this day. · The South Niagara Parkway will be closed from Old Fort Erie to Upper Rapids Blvd beginning at 8 a.m. and will reopen as the last participant runs past e...
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Ghosts Behind the Falls – October 14, 15, 21, 22 and 28 and 29

“A haunting experience awaits you Friday and Saturday nights in October at Journey Behind the Falls. Niagara Parks has called upon its ghosts to greet them during this unique and limited time event. Suitable for all ages. Regular admissions apply.” Please be advised that the last ticket sold for regular visits will be at 4:45 p.m. on the above dates and then your guests woul...
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Wine Festival

Niagara Wine Festival is on now!!! From Sep. 16 to Sep. 25, 2011, you can come to Niagara and enjoy wine tours, concerts, Niagara cuisine, wine seminars, live entertainment and one of Canada's largest street parades during the 60th Niagara Wine Festival. To learn more, please visit http://www.niagarawinefestival.com/page/winefest_home
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Orange Illumination of the Falls in Honour of Jack Layton Saturday

Due to a large number of requests from the public, the Niagara Falls Illumination Board has decided to illuminate Niagara Falls in orange on Saturday to commemorate the career and memory of the late Jack Layton. The Falls will be illuminated in orange during the following times: 9:00 - 9:15 p.m. 10:00 - 10:15 p.m. 11:00 - 11:15 p.m. In keeping with the State Fu...
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Nik Wallenda wants to cross the Horseshoe Falls next year

Source: http://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?archive=true&e=3244752 Nik Wallenda planned to tightrope walk across the Canadian Horseshoe Falls next year. Though his porposal is denied by Niagara Parks Commission, but he said he is optimistic to get approved. Nik Wallenda is the great-grandson of Karl Wallenda, founder of the famous The Flying Wallendas. I'...
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