The History of the Cataract House Hotel
…fifty-six feet long – four storey addition to the hotel and renamed it the “Cataract House”. In 1842 – 1843, General Whitney added another structure to the hotel almost as…
Railway Roadhouse
…to consolidate diesel locomotive maintenance and repair operations. The roundhouse existed for 118 years before being demolished in November of 1971. The roundhouse turntable was sent to Attica, New York….
The Onondaga Escarpment
…be found at Lowbanks and Highway #58 in Port Colborne. Between the Niagara Escarpment and the Onondaga Escarpment is the relatively flat and poorly drained lowland called the Tonawanda Plain….
Fort Erie, Ontario
…big city amenities, Fort Erie is located opposite the City of Buffalo New York. The International Peace Bridge connects both and is a major gateway into the Niagara Area. Population…
The Great Blondin
…Niagara Falls, New York to the current site of Oakes Garden in Niagara Falls, Ontario. He began on the American side and completed his crossing in 20 minutes. Blondin used…
Raymond Weaver
…as well. The boat’s engine was a three and a half horsepower outboard motor. At 5:30 a.m. on July 28th 1961, Weaver, wearing his safety helmet, began his journey near…
Major Lloyd Hill
…a barrel. When Hill arrived at the Whirlpool, he came ashore at the boundary of the Spanish Aero Car. The Ontario Provincial Police were waiting to greet Hill at this…
The Oakes Garden Theatre
…Theatre was built as an amphitheater by the design firm of Dunington, Grubb & Stensson. The foundation walls of the old Clifton Hotel were included in the construction design. Construction…
Lincoln, Ontario
…& Events Ball’s Falls Conservation Area Vineland – A historical park consisting of old cabins, a church, and flour & grist mills. Ball’s Falls is a beautiful nature area with…
Space Spiral Tower
…by Welland Securities Property (19640) Limited. The property was located along the south side of Clifton Hill half way between Victoria Avenue and Falls Avenue. The tower measuring 184 feet…