|
NEWS
PASSPORT INFORMATON
ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: Entry into Canada is solely determined by Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) officials in accordance with Canadian law. Please see the CBSA's website for details. Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry both proof of citizenship and proof of identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card or NEXUS card (see below) satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. If U.S. citizen travelers to Canada do not have a passport, passport card or approved alternate document such as a NEXUS card, they must show a government-issued photo ID (e.g. Driver's License) and proof of U.S. citizenship such as a U.S. birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or expired U.S. passport. Children under sixteen need only present proof of U.S. citizenship. (Please see below for important information concerning re-entry into the United States).
If you plan to travel to Canada with a minor who is not your own child or for whom you do not have full legal custody, CBSA may require you to present a notarized affidavit of consent from the minor's parents or legal guardians. Please refer to the CBSA website linked above for more details. There is no specific form for this document, but it should include dates of travel, parents. names and photo copies of their state-issued IDs.
When returning to the United States from Canada, it is very important to note that all U.S. citizens are required to present a valid U.S. passport to enter or re-enter the United States via air. For entry into the United States via land and sea borders, U.S. citizens must present either a U.S. passport, passport card, NEXUS card, Enhanced Drivers License or other Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-compliant document. The only exception to this requirement is for U.S. citizens under the age of 16 (or under 19, if traveling with a school, religious, or other youth group) who need only present a birth certificate (original, photocopy or certified copy), Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or naturalization certificate.
American travelers are urged to obtain WHTI-compliant documents before entering Canada well in advance of their planned travel. For the most recent information on WHTI and WHTI-compliant documents, please see the State Department's website.
One of the WHTI-compliant documents for crossing the land border is the U.S. Passport Card. The card may not be used to travel by air and is available only to U.S. citizens. American citizens can visit travel.state.gov or call 1-877-4USA-PPT (1-877-487-2778) for information on how to apply for their passports.
Visit the U.S. Department of State Web site frequently for international travel updates at http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/travel_1744.html.
The NEXUS program is limited to citizens of Canada and the United States, lawful permanent residents of the United States and permanent residents of Canada. For information on how to apply visit http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/frequent_travler/nexus_prog/nexus.xml.
Niagara Falls' reputation as a natural world wonder and honeymoon capital of the planet beckons visitors from around the globe.
But it is the bridges that actually bring most of them here.
No other single factor contributes more to tourism growth - indeed the export trade economy overall - than the NFBC's three monumental linkages of concrete and steel. Niagara Falls crossings rank second only to Kennedy International as the busiest port of entry between the U.S. and Canada. If you are about to travel over Niagara's gorge, your vehicle will take one of about 7.2 million passages expected this year on NFBC bridges.
FOR THE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS FOR THE BRIDGES GO TO www.niagarafallsbridges.com
NIAGARA CONVENTION & CIVIC CENTRE - NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA
The Niagara Convention and Civic Centre is to be built on the west side of Stanley Avenue opposite Livingston Street in the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario.
The $87 million dollar project is 231,000 square feet in size that includes a 100,000 square feet main exhibit hall, 31,000 square feet of meeting space and 100,000 square feet of support space.
The project is jointly financed by the Federal Government ($35 million dollars), the Provincial Government ($35 million dollars), the Falls Management Company ($15 million dollars) and the Fallsview BIA ($2 million dollars).
GALE CENTRE
The facility will be located on the old Cyanamid grounds at Stanley Avenue and Thorold Stone Road.
- Main Rink - 2, 000 seats (NHL Size)
- Flexible Community Room for hosting special events and public skating
- Office facilities for all youth user groups
- Meeting Rooms with audio/video capabilities
- On-site Pro Shop & Skate sharpening services
- 3 Community rinks - 250 bench seats each (NHL Size)
- Sports Wall of Fame
- Convenor Room for Tournaments
- Fully accessible building
PEOPLE MOVER SYSTEM
Falls Management Company is participating with the City of Niagara Falls, the Niagara Parks Commission, provincial and federal governments and other key stakeholders to help make the people mover project a reality.
OLGC, Canadian National Railway, Canadian Pacific Railway and the city of Niagara Falls have reached an agreement which will allow for the purchase of a downtown rail line and the relocation of train operations out of the Niagara Falls city core. OLGC's contribution of $15 million towards the removal of the tracks is an important first step in the realization of the people mover project for the benefit of the entire Niagara Region. Falls Management Company contributed $7.5 million to the removal of the rail line and the City of Niagara Falls contributed $12.5 million.
The people mover will serve as a major transportation linkage enabling more than five million riders to access the Casino/Gateway Project and other attractions in a safe, efficient and convenient manner. An attraction in its own right, the people mover will bring significant tourism benefits to the city, and will become one of the internationally recognized symbols of Niagara Falls.
EVENTS
WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - 27th ANNIVERSARY
NOVEMBER 6, 2010 to JANUARY 3, 2011
The Winter Festival of Lights runs from November 6, 2010 to January 3, 2011 and has been recognized as a Top 100 Festival by Festivals & Events Ontario and a Top 100 Internationally Known Event by the American Bus Association. Most recently, the Ontario Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Monique Smith, officially named the Winter Festival of Lights an Ontario Festivals & Events of Distinction.
As Canada's foremost illumination festival we offer an illuminating experience to over one million people each year with 3 million dazzling lights and over 120 animated lighting displays, including the world-famous Enchantment of Disney® displays, the spectacular Zimmerman Fountain display and the world's largest illuminated Canadian-American Flag display.
Most of these brilliant illuminations are found within the Niagara Parks. Winter Wonderland, which runs along the Niagara Parkway for about five kilometers (3 miles). The illuminations can be viewed from 5:00 pm to midnight every night during the Festival. There is no admission fee but donations are gratefully accepted ($10 per vehicle is suggested), with all proceeds used to enhance the illuminations. Being such a long route, it's recommended that you drive through the Winter Wonderland. Afterwards, you can park your vehicle across from the Table Rock Complex to take photographs of your favourite displays or enjoy one of the many amenities found within Table Rock.
For many people, a visit to Niagara Falls during the Winter Festival of Lights has become a tradition as those who once visited as children are now returning with their own.
Besides brilliant illuminations, the Festival includes a calendar full of festive events including: Fireworks over the Falls; Opening Ceremonies with an exciting showcase of theatrical presentations including performances by Disney® characters and the Festival of Lights Holiday Choir; Christmas Concerts featuring Loretta Lynn and The Gatlin Brothers; Niagara Falls Comedy Fest; Winter Festival Candle Light Stroll; Candy Cane Lane 5k Race & Fun Run; Festival of Lights Cheerleading Championship; Canada's largest New Year's Eve Party; and so much more!
The 28th Winter Festival of Lights captures the magic of the holiday season from November 6, 2010 to January 3, 2011. Visit our website or contact us to learn more, including great accommodation packages.
Website: www.WFOL.com, Email: info@WFOL.com, 1-800-563-2557 x. 26
FREE FIREWORKS OVER THE FALLS
2010 SCHEDULE
Every Friday, Sunday & Holiday May 21 to September 5 at 10:00p.m.
Bonus Displays! Every Wednesday in July & August, Every Friday September 10 to October 8
Holiday Fireworks!
Victoria Day May 24, Memorial Day May 31, Canada Day July 1, Independence Day July 4 & Civic Holiday August 3
Winter Festival of Lights!
Opening ceremony Fireworks at 9p.m. Saturday November 6 and Fridays from November 12 to New Year's Eve.
Note: All these dates and times are approximate and subject to change. Fireworks displays are weather permitting.
NIGHTLY ILLUMINATION OF THE FALLS
Every evening beginning at dusk the Falls are lit in the colours of the rainbow - don't miss the unmatched beauty of the Falls at night!
Illumination of the Falls has been Financed and Operated by The Niagara Falls Illumination Board since 1925.
2010 FALLS ILLUMINATION SCHEDULE
| January 1 to January 4 |
5:00p.m. to Midnight |
| January 5 to February 28 |
6:30p.m. to 10:00p.m. |
| *March 1 to March 13 |
7:00p.m. to 10:00p.m. |
| *March 14 to March 31 Mon - Thurs |
8:30p.m. to 10:00p.m. |
| April 1 to April 30 Mon - Thurs |
8:30p.m. to 11:00p.m. |
| (*Fridays to Sundays only in March & April, Off time is Midnight) |
| May 1 to August 12 |
9:00p.m. to Midnight |
| August 13 to September 30 |
8:30p.m. to Midnight |
| October 1 to October 31 |
7:00p.m. to Midnight |
| November 1 to November 5 |
6:30p.m. to Midnight |
| November 6 to December 30 |
5:00p.m. to Midnight |
| December 31 |
5:00p.m. to 1:00a.m. |
| NOTE - Illumination times are approximate and subject to change according to light conditions. |
ATTRACTIONS
A Winter Festival of Lights Feature Attraction!
The Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights is proud to announce the launch of the newest wintertime Niagara Falls attraction - Rink at the Brink. Like the rink at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City but even more dramatic, the Rink at the Brink is situated a stone's throw from the "brink" of the Horseshoe Falls, offering breathtaking views and a magical outdoor Niagara Falls ice skating experience.
Located adjacent to Table Rock Centre within the Niagara Parks Commission, the Rink at the Brink's location near the brink of the Horseshoe Falls offers spectacular sightlines for viewing both the American and Horseshoe Falls, along with nighttime views of the illuminations and Falls Fireworks.
The Rink at the Brink is open daily from 10AM to 10PM beginning November 25 to February 28, 2010 (inclusive of all holidays).
HOCO Announces $100 Million Investment
HOCO Entertainment & Resorts have announced plans to redevelop their 31 acre parcel of land from Clifton Hill to Robinson Street overlooking the Falls of Niagara. A 20 attraction amusement park fashioned similarly to the famous Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark will include several roller coasters and a giant all season 177 feet (54M) Ferris Wheel. A 28 storey - 294 room hotel tower will anchor the development which will include both indoor and outdoor water parks.
ACCOMMODATIONS
HILTON HOTEL BREAKS GROUND FOR SKYSCRAPER
The Hilton Hotel on Fallsview Boulevard has recently broken ground for a new section of their existing hotel located at the south-west corner of Fallsview Boulevard at Murray Street. An existing Denny's Restaurant was torn down to prepare the site. The new hotel addition is planned to become the tallest building in Niagara at 172 meters (564 feet). When completed, this addition will eclipse the height of the Skylon Tower by 12 meters. The Skylon is 160 meters (520 feet) tall - 53 storeys.
As of April 1st 2007, the base has been excavated and the steel and concrete footing are being constructed.
SKYSCRAPER ON FALLS AVENUE
The Canadian Niagara Hotels have announced plans to replace the existing Casino Niagara Tower with a new 59 storey . 751 foot (229m) tall hotel and observation tower. This will become the tallest building in Niagara Falls.
The existing 341 foot (104) tall tower was built in 1964 as a land mark by the Oneida Community Developments Company (Canada) Limited (Oneida Silver Company).
In 1974, the Oneida Tower became known as the Niagara Tower and Plaza Limited. In 1985, this tower would become the center piece of the Maple Leaf Village Shopping Complex under the name of .Kodak Tower.. The top of the tower became an observation deck and is serviced by an elevator.
Since the opening of Casino Niagara in 1998, the primary skyline feature is the 350 foot tall white tower which at night becomes a lighted beacon which can be seen for miles around. Each side of the tower has the word .CASINO. spelled out in giant red lighted lettering from top to bottom.
|
