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12/31/2025

𝗡𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿

[NIAGARA MONTHLY - Dec 31, 2025] Niagara drivers are kindly asked to remember that it is now winter, which is very different from summer. Especially when it comes to driving.

With more dangerous icy roads and snow in the forecast, the Niagara Regional Police Service recently shared this reminder on their official page:

“Drive according to road conditions. Always clear snow and debris from your vehicle before driving. Slow down and allow extra travel time during heavy periods of snow.”

In the Niagara Region, intersections are the most common locations for serious winter collisions. Reasons include following too closely, failing to yield, and misjudging stopping distance.

Especially helpful for new drivers, here are the five most common winter collision situations in the Niagara Region, based on Niagara Region road safety data and Niagara Regional Police reporting:

1) Rear-end collisions (caused by sliding on snow and ice)

2) Right-angle collisions at intersections

3) Turning collisions, especially left turns at busy intersections

4) Loss-of-control crashes on curves, ramps, bridges, and overpasses

5) Lane-change and sideswipe collisions

Some roads warrant even more care. According to the CAA, the worst Roads in the Niagara Region are Portage Road (Niagara Falls), Lundy’s Lane (Niagara Falls), Facer Street (St. Catharines), Sider Road (Fort Erie), and Miller Road (Port Colborne).

The City of Niagara Falls recommends keeping a basic winter safety kit in your vehicle. These items can help if you’re delayed or stuck in bad weather:

• Charged phone
• Water (in a freeze-safe container)
• Non-perishable food
• Flashlight
• Blanket and warm clothes
• Jumper cables
• Shovel
• Traction mats, sand, or kitty litter (non-clumping, non-clay)
• Candles and a lighter or matches

Help keep our roads safe this winter by sharing these safety tips and adding your own advice in the comments. Please keep comments positive and constructive.

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12/19/2025

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗡𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀? 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻

[NIAGARA MONTHLY - Dec 18, 2025] A sweeping new spending and promotion push announced this week is being talked about as a plan that could nearly double tourism in Niagara Falls, bringing millions more visitors and reshaping daily life for many residents.

The plan is bold: growing Niagara's annual visitor count from 12 million to roughly 25 million. The impact of that growth would be felt far beyond hotels and attractions.

For locals, the most immediate change could be steadier work. More visitors means more jobs and shifts in restaurants, hotels, attractions, retail shops, transportation, and cleaning services.

Niagara’s tourism economy is already valued at about $3 billion a year and supports more than 40,000 jobs.

Part of the plan is to extend the tourism season, instead of simply making peak-season busier. A steady fall, winter, and spring could help workers count on year-round income.

Small businesses stand to benefit early. Increased promotion often sends visitors looking beyond the main strip, helping tour operators, photographers, wineries, food vendors, and locally owned shops attract new customers.

Several large-scale ideas are already being explored. Among them are new signature attractions designed to give visitors more reasons to stay longer and return more often.

One proposal getting attention is a large observation wheel near the main parks area. Projects like this typically create construction jobs first, followed by long-term roles in operations, maintenance, and guest services.

Another concept under review is a major destination-style attraction, similar in scale to large theme or entertainment experiences seen in other major tourism spots. Early planning steps are underway to gather ideas from private partners.

Moving people around more smoothly is also part of the discussion. One proposal involves an all-season electric tram system running through Queen Victoria Park, offering views of the river and falls while reducing short car trips in the busiest areas.

One project already moving forward is the transformation of the Toronto Power Generating Station near the stranded scow. Plans call for a boutique hotel, dining spaces, a spa, performance and event areas, and cultural attractions within the historic structure.

Transportation upgrades are also part of the broader push. Expanded transit options, improved highway connections, and steps to strengthen air access through Niagara District Airport are all being discussed as ways to make visits easier.

For young people, a larger and more diverse tourism economy can mean more entry-level jobs, co-op placements, and pathways into management. For experienced workers, it can mean more chances to move into year-round roles.

Not every idea has a firm timeline yet. Still, residents may soon notice more hiring notices, vendor calls, and training opportunities as planning turns into action.

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11/23/2025

𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝘄𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗡𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

[NIAGARA MONTHLY - November 23] Niagara residents looking for something fun to do this week have a great new option with the WonderFalls Pass, an annual favourite that continues to draw strong local enthusiasm. According to a City staff member with knowledge of the program, the pass is proving especially popular this year and remains available for purchase.

The pass offers Niagara Region residents one-time admission to ten of the city’s most notable attractions between November 23 and 28.

For $20 per person or $50 per family of up to six (including tax), the pass includes the Niagara Parks Power Station and Tunnel, the Floral Showhouse, the Skylon Tower elevator, Ripley’s Selfie Studios, the Niagara Falls History Museum and several Clifton Hill staples such as The Fun House, The Haunted House, Nightmare Fear Factory, Mystic Maze of Mirrors and Mini Putt Shipwreck Adventure.

Pass holders can also ride the Falls Incline Railway or the WEGO Blue and Green transit lines by showing their pass.

The annual initiative supports the broader Sleep Cheap Charities Reap event and has become a local tradition. Over the years, Niagara residents have regularly benefited from special pricing programs that encouraged them to explore attractions in their own community.

The pass allows residents to enjoy affordable access to experiences that visitors travel from around the world to see, while proceeds help support parks and playground improvements that benefit families year-round.

Passes are currently still available for purchase by Niagara residents with valid identification at the MacBain Community Centre, the Gale Centre Arena, Niagara Falls City Hall and the Niagara Falls History Museum during each location’s regular customer service hours.

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07/14/2025

[NIAGARA MONTHLY] July 14, 2025 -- At approximately 8:25 a.m, two U.S. Air Force F‑35 Lightning II jets conducted several low passes over Niagara Falls, Ontario.

The flights were marked by intense noise that shook buildings under the flight path, and birds falling silent for several minutes following the event. As is standard for military operations, the aircraft did not appear on the public flight-tracking app FlightRadar24.

No official explanation has been issued regarding the purpose of the flyover. While military aircraft occasionally operate near the Canada–U.S. border in the Niagara region—often from the nearby Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station in New York—such activity typically relates to training, radar calibration, or NORAD coordination.

The F‑35 is known to generate substantially more noise than its predecessors. Studies have found the aircraft to be notably louder than the F‑16, with peak noise levels reaching thresholds that have raised environmental and community concerns near some U.S. bases.

In light of ongoing defense discussions and recent diplomatic tensions between Canada and the United States, unannounced military flights of this nature may receive closer attention from public officials and regulatory bodies.

12/23/2024

𝙍𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙢 𝘾𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙙 𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙉𝙞𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙁𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙨

[NIAGARA MONTHLY] This dramatic time-lapse video captured a rare winter solstice mushroom cloud over Niagara Falls, with billowing golden mist soaring nearly a kilometer into the frigid sky.

This extraordinary sight was made possible by a perfect storm of conditions: an especially cold day at -10°C with a sky temperature of -45°C, and the relatively warm waters of Niagara Falls plunging 51 meters into the Niagara River below. The video was captured 2 kilometers from the Falls and just moments before sunset, giving the mist a radiant golden glow.

Niagara’s mist has been a famous feature since the early days of tourism. French explorer Father Louis Hennepin first described it in 1678 and indigenous stories revered the mist as a sacred bridge to the spirit world. It’s also responsible for the famous Niagara rainbows, clearly visible most sunny days, and creates its own microclimate, producing local rain, stunning winter ice formations, and a unique habitat for moisture-loving plants.

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12/15/2024

𝙎𝙠𝙮𝙡𝙤𝙣’𝙨 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙇𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙈𝙤𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙖 𝘿𝙖𝙯𝙯𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙤𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬

[NIAGARA MONTHLY] Niagara Falls’ iconic Skylon Tower is dazzling the night sky with a new state-of-the-art lighting system. Launched this week, the vibrant RGB LED system features a double ring of colourful rotating lights, somewhat resembling Toronto’s CN tower. The new lighting is part of the annual Winter Festival of Lights, running until January 5, 2025.

Tomorrow, Sunday, December 15th, Niagara residents will have the chance to witness a stunning and rare alignment of the Skylon Tower with its new lights and the full moon. Best viewed between 5:00 and 6:00 PM, as pictured here from near Stanley Avenue and Murray Street on December 14.

Social media is buzzing with favourable reviews of the modern update, while a few commenters expressed nostalgia for simpler lighting such as the “enormous Christmas tree” design of years past.

The Winter Festival of Lights, which draws millions of visitors annually, includes over 3 million lights and more than 75 displays along an 8-kilometer route. Key attractions include light tunnels, interactive installations, and festive decorations along the Niagara Parkway and Dufferin Islands. Nightly illuminations of the falls and weekend fireworks at 8 p.m. add to the magical ambiance.

Whether you favour nostalgia or embrace change, reaction to the lighting proves the Skylon continues to be an iconic Niagara landmark, cementing its place as a jewel of the Niagara skyline.

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04/08/2024

[NIAGARA MONTHLY] Eclipse Mania has hit Niagara, so we visited the central tourist district 24 hours in advance to view the preparations and tourist conditions. While Clifton Hill and the parkway were certainly busy, they weren't substantially busier than expected for a beautiful and sunny Saturday in early April.

Monday may be a different story. With the city bracing for up to a million spectators, preparations are extensive. As of late Saturday night, the Environment Canada forecast for Monday is uncertain: "Mainly cloudy" during the totality phase at 3:18 pm.

Are you taking photos of the eclipse? Post them in the comments to share with your community!

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02/17/2024

𝙉𝙞𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙖’𝙨 𝙉𝙚𝙬𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝘼𝙩𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙚

[NIAGARA MONTHLY] Many Niagara Falls residents will be surprised to learn that the city’s latest attraction has been quietly in development for three years – and that it’s not just for tourists.

In a seismic grand opening happening until 4 pm today, the Niagara Falls Exchange is described as the “epicentre of Niagara Falls Arts & Culture.” The opening features art exhibitions, live musical talent, diverse local vendors, and interactive activities.

Beautifully branded and delightfully decorated, the building will be a vibrant new market and cultural hub located near Main and Ferry. Approved and advanced by the Niagara Falls City Council, it aims to incubate and showcase the city's food, music, art, and culture scenes.

The upcoming opening of the Mahtay Café within the space marks a significant development in the cultural landscape of Niagara Falls, offering a new venue for social and artistic interaction. Positioned as more than just a café, this establishment is envisioned as a key component of the Exchange, facilitating engagement and collaboration among artists, residents, and visitors. It aims to serve as a lively meeting place where the community can sip and relax in a creatively stimulating environment.

Adjacent to the café, the Exchange features a diverse array of facilities designed to support and promote local arts and culture. The Market Hall, artist studios, woodworking studio, and gallery collectively provide a comprehensive space for cultural expression and innovation. These facilities offer artists space to create and display their work, while also hosting events that reflect the cultural identity of the Falls.

It seems that in a world of endless swipes and likes, the Exchange offers something real – a place to connect, create, and celebrate the incredible tapestry of talent that makes this city unique.

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11/28/2023

𝙒𝘼𝙏𝘾𝙃: 𝙃𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙘 𝙉𝙞𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝘽𝙪𝙯𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣

[NIAGARA MONTHLY] 117 years after opening, one of Niagara’s most historically significant buildings is back in the spotlight. Starting next year, the vacant “Toronto Power Generating Station” building will be transformed into a premium tourism and event destination with viewing areas, a museum, an art gallery, diverse culinary venues, and Niagara Falls’ first five-star boutique accommodation.

The station has historic ties to Nikola Tesla and has been vacant since electricity generation ceased in 1974. It was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1983.

Spearheaded by Pearle Hospitality, the development will require over $200 million in private funds and will generate new tax revenue for the city.

The announcement was made by video on November 27 by David Adames, Niagara Parks Commission CEO. In 2021 the NPC revitalized the nearby Rankine power plant as an interactive museum, and last year opened a deep connecting tunnel with a scenic platform at the base of the falls.

Watch the video announcement and plans here: https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=389573030163218

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07/10/2023

😄 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙋𝙊𝙎𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙑𝙀 𝙉𝙞𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙉𝙚𝙬𝙨 👍

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07/10/2023

𝙉𝙞𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙇𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙉𝙞𝙠𝙤𝙡𝙖 𝙏𝙚𝙨𝙡𝙖 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

[NIAGARA MONTHLY] It couldn’t be a more perfect 167th birthday. Set against the backdrop of the great waterfall that sparked a young Nikola’s imagination, thousands of people celebrated Nikola Tesla Day in a brilliant display of light, energy, and mindful marvel.

Tesla, a Serbian-American inventor, is perhaps best known for his advancements in alternating current (AC) electrical systems. His feud with Thomas Edison—who was a staunch advocate of direct current (DC) systems— eventually led to the famous "War of the Currents."

Tesla and Niagara have deep and powerful connections. It was at Niagara that he first demonstrated the superiority of his AC generator design on a grand scale. A 1905 hydroelectric power plant based on the designs of Nikola Tesla was recently converted by the Niagara Parks Commission into a popular attraction and multimedia museum.

The July 9 international celebration in Queen Victoria Park featured educational demonstrations by an electrical engineer, a concert stage, dancers, food vendors, and a magnificent fireworks display.

The City of Niagara Falls Canada established the annual Tesla Day in 2010. Festival director Borislav Zivkovic has championed the Serbian-born inventor in several initiatives to bring recognition to the modest man who shaped today’s world like few others.

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05/13/2023

𝙉𝙞𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙖'𝙨 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙀𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙂𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝘼𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙘

[NIAGARA MONTHLY] Just steps from the Tim Hortons in Chippawa you can see a curious new edible invention… and now, the culinary genius responsible asks a question: who in Niagara is brave enough to conquer the Atomic Sandwich?

After earning a reputation for mouthwatering artisan chicken and pork sandwiches, the Chippawa eatery “2 NINE FIVE” recently found itself overwhelmed by requests for an even spicier experience. Enter Harmeet, a world traveller and hot sauce virtuoso, who took on the challenge like a culinary Einstein in a high-stakes game of "How Hot Can You Go?"

Burning the midnight oil in his hot sauce laboratory for several months, Harmeet perfected a delicious array of artisan chicken sandwiches, each hotter than the last. The result? The new “Atomic Chicken Sandwich,” believed to be Canada’s hottest.

While still serving popular classics like fish & chips and honey garlic chicken sandwiches, the Atomic Sandwich now draws a growing crowd of dining daredevils and sandwich spectators. News is spreading of a possible “Atomic Launch” event featuring local celebrities and a sandwich-eating contest.

In a nostalgic nod to Chippawa’s history, the eatery is adjoined to a charming general store, offering some of the lowest prices on everyday items in the area. Chippawa had six such stores in 1871, and the general store & eatery concept has been making a revival in recent years across North America.

And the unusual eatery name? It’s the phone code for Chippawa, as demonstrated by 2 NINE FIVE’s own phone number, 905-295-7070: formerly, the Buried Treasure café.

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