Sheraton on the Falls General Managers Blog

It’s that time again, to lace up the skates and catch some phenomenal sights at the same time.

The TD Rink at the Brink is back in action, allowing visitors to enjoy a skate on an outdoor, open-air rink overlooking the majestic Horseshoe Falls.

A favourite with visitors who like to embrace the best of winter, the Rink at the Brink is open from Dec. 1 to Feb. 29, 2012.

After getting a truly Canadian taste of winter on the ice, the CAA Winter Festival of Lights – running through the end of January – provides a long list of entertainment and attractions for visitors to continue the winter wonderland experience.

Part of Falls Avenue Resort, the Skyline Inn features hotel packages featuring attractions, dining and entertainment options to suit families and travellers of all kinds.

The unofficial kickoff to holiday celebrations in Niagara is underway.  In its 29^th season, the CAA Festival of Lights is a tradition in the Falls that sees a 5km stretch of the Niagara Parkway transformed into a Winter Wonderland.  More than 3 million lights shine on the spectacular parklands that surround the Falls, while more than 120 animated displays depict popular movie characters, beloved children’s stories, life in Canada.

Acknowledging National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) is the Sheraton on the Falls, Hard Rock Cafe and Falls Avenue Resort itself.

There will be a Human Ribbon Demonstration on the aptly named Rainbow Bridge on October 8th.

Drop in and show your support.

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Hard Rock Cafe Presents...

Thank you to everyone who came to see Breakfast Television this morning-especially the guests who reserved a stay at the Sheraton on the Falls so they could join the audience for the 6am start. We had a great time and fortunately the weather co-operated (for the most part-a few sprinkles here and there were hardly enough to dampen spirits). Danny Fernandes and Alyssa Reid got the day off to a great start with energetic performances and delighted fans by sign autographs and posing for pictures.
We must also thank the entire CityTV Breakfast Television crew for their long hours and for tireless effort in bringing Niagara Falls and the Falls Avenue Resort into the homes of their viewers.

The 20 acre Falls Avenue Resort is proud to welcome Toronto’s #1 Morning Show and one of Canada’s most loved daytime lifestyle shows to Niagara Falls.
Join us from 6:00am-9:00am Friday June 24, 2011 for Breakfast Television live from the Oakes Garden Theatre. This is the second time the popular morning show featuring Kevin Frankish, Dina Pugliese, Jennifer Valentyne and Frank Ferregine has broadcast the entire show live from the Falls, the first being in June 2010. This year viewers can expect segments showcasing Niagara, special guests, giveaways and musical performances from R&B Star Danny Fernandes and Canadian singer/songwriter Alyssa Reid.
Admission is free and the morning will also feature free food, and great giveaways.
In addition to Breakfast Television, the Falls will make for a scenic backdrop for CityLine. The popular talk, lifestyle and entertainment show will broadcast live from 9:00am-10:00am showcasing Niagara Falls to a national audience. Host Tracy Moore will be joined by a panel of guest experts for Fashion Friday.
For guests who would like to attend the shows, two of Falls Avenue Resort’s premier hotels, are offering special viewer rates for arrival June 23. The Sheraton on the Falls and Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls-Fallsview are offering Cityview or Traditional Rooms for $89, and Fallsview Rooms featuring spectacular views at $129.
The 20 acre Falls Avenue Resort is located directly across from the Falls in the heart of the tourist district. Considered the premier Fallsview entertainment complex in Niagara, Falls Avenue is home to luxurious hotels, exciting attractions, exclusive shops and themed dining including: the Sheraton on the Falls, Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls-Fallsview, the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, Hershey Store, Rainforest Cafe, Hard Rock Cafe, Casino Niagara, Adventure City, and much more.
For more information or for room reservations visit www.NiagaraFallsHotels.com or call 1-800-263-7135

The Hard Rock Café in Niagara Falls, Ontario and Niagara Falls, New York are partnering together to present the first ever INTERNATIONAL PINKTOBER LIVING RIBBON event on the Rainbow Bridge spanning Niagara Falls, on Thursday, October 28, 2010. The event is followed by a free outdoor, live performance by platinum selling recoding artist FIVE FOR FIGHTING and TONE DAMLI on Old Falls Street in downtown Niagara Falls, NY. next to the Hard Rock Cafe and a 2 minute walk from the Rainbow Bridge.

Following THE FREE CONCERT On Old Falls Street, the Hard Rock Café / Club in Niagara Falls, ON will present a live performance by Canadian Rock band, THE KINGS .  The Kings were best know for their platinum album “The Kings are Here and More with the billboard top 100 single hit “This Beat Goes On / Switching to Glide.”
The FREE CONCERT will take place in the Hard Rock Club overlooking the Falls.

Click on the link below to get more information on how you can take part in this historic event;

http://convio.cancer.ca/goto/hardrockcafeteam

Please forward this email to everyone on your mailing list and help us raise thousands for The Canadian & American Cancer Society.

It’s hard to imagine that what began 30 years ago by a young man in an act of defiance against Cancer would now stretch across the Globe as one of the largest fundraising events in the World.  This weekend, cities across the World including Niagara Falls will put feet to pavement for the annual Terry Fox Run.  A Canadian icon, Terry Fox captured hearts with his Marathon of Hope, a run that he planned to take him from coast to coast to raise funds for Cancer research, a run that would tragically end when lung Cancer would force him to stop.

The fall tradition is held on the second Sunday of the month following Labour day, chosen by Terry to mark when his heroic run had to end and when Canadians had to start.  This year’s run will be held on September 19, 2010 at Oakes Park and will mark its 29th year.    The fundraising campaign kickoff will begin with a barbeque at City Hall on Wednesday with proceeds to the Terry Fox Foundation.  To date the Terry Fox Foundation has raised more than $500 million towards the fight to end Cancer.

The Falls Avenue Resort has launched a “We Love Toronto” campaign that will see proceeds donated to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto. The hotels located on the Falls Avenue complex have prepared an exclusive offer for residents of Toronto and the GTA that will benefit both guests and Toronto’s landmark institution.

For a limited time only, the four hotels located on the 20 acre resort will be offering special savings exclusive to residents of Toronto and the GTA. The hotels, which are located directly across from the Falls, will offer 1,000 rooms at only $79.00 (from Labour Day, September 6th until September 30th, 2010) and all proceeds from these special rooms will go directly to SickKids. In addition, hotel waterpark packages are available for only $50.00 more which include passes for four to the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark. The deeply discounted rates will be available for stays on select dates in September at the Sheraton on the Falls, Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls-Fallsview, Skyline Inn and Hampton Inn by Hilton at the Falls.

“Our relationship with the residents of Toronto and the GTA is extremely important to us and we feel this is a good step towards ensuring our strong partnership with Toronto continues.”

The 20 acre Falls Avenue Resort is Niagara’s premier Fallsview destination with hotels, dining, attractions situated directly across from the Falls. Falls Avenue is home to the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, Hershey Store Niagara Falls, Rainforest Cafe, Hard Rock Cafe, Planet Hollywood, Adventure City, and more.

For more information visit www.NiagaraFallsHotels.com/sickkids or call 1-866-909-5233

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Tonight marks the return of the season firework displays above the Falls.  Presented by the Niagara Parks Commission from locations along the base of the gorge in front of the Falls, the shows light up the night sky and delight guests of all ages.  Shows are scheduled for 10pm Friday and Sundays beginning Victoria Day weekend and run until the end of August.  Displays are weather permitting however one of the best spots to catch the show regardless of conditions outside is from one of the Fallsview Rooms at the Sheraton.  Each Fallsview room features floor to ceiling windows and an unobstructed view of the display.

Happy Victoria Day,

Don Calaguiro

General Manager