Sheraton on the Falls General Managers Blog

There are still a couple of weeks left to take in the lights while checking out the sights of Niagara Falls.

Now under way in its 29^th season, the CAA Winter Festival of Lights features more than 125 animated lighting displays and three million tree and ground lights that cast a colourful glow on the Niagara Parks Winter Wonderland.  The festival, which runs to January 31, also keeps visitors entertained with fireworks shows over the Falls every Friday night, entertainment at various venues and the family-favourite TD Rink at the Brink, where skaters can hit the ice outdoors within view of the Falls.

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.

Make this a Sheraton holiday on Falls Avenue Resort.  Reserve a hotel stay or Waterpark Holiday Package for arrival between December 24, 2011 and January 7, 2012 to receive $300 in Niagara Falls dining, show and attractions passes!

Fun for the entire family, the bonus features:

• Two $40 Fallsview Dining Gift Cards – one valid at the Rainbow Room by Massimo Capra, one valid at the Fallsview Restaurant
• Kids Eat Free Breakfast at the Fallsview Restaurant
• Four Tickets to Danny Zzzz Hypnotist Show
• Four passes to 4D moving theatre featuring Happy Feet and SpongeBob SquarePants
• Four passes to Tour Bus SWAT Team
• Four passes to Wild Safari Mini Golf
• Four passes to Jungle Friends Funhouse
• Four passes to Traffic Slam Bumper Cars
• Four passes to MGM Great Movie Experience

Make your stay even more memorable, reserve a Fallsview Room to enjoy the Falls bathed in a rainbow of colour each night.

Book your Niagara Falls Holiday Getaway Today »

Media Release

November 28, 2011

Niagara voted No. 1 for food, wine

Region’s world-class cuisine takes top ranking in major online poll

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — The spectacular natural beauty of Niagara Falls has long been turning heads and drawing millions of awe-struck visitors each year. But Niagara’s manmade wonders have recently also grabbed the spotlight in a major online poll of travellers.

Niagara received a coveted Number 1 ranking as Canada’s top food and wine destination in the recently released 2011 Travellers’ Choice Awards by TripAdvisor – the world’s largest online travel review community.

In addition to its stunning scenery, the award recognizes Niagara for its plentiful selection of wineries and restaurants that serve up a mix of world-class cuisine to keep visitors coming back for more than one helping.

“As one of the premier wine destinations in the world, the Niagara Region continues to draw attention from around the globe and we welcome the opportunity to introduce our guests to all that Niagara and the Falls Avenue Resort have to offer,” says Sarah Vazquez, Vice-President of Marketing & Business Development for the 20 acre Resort, which is home to four premier Niagara Falls hotels and numerous attractions & restaurants.

The Resort’s strong tie to the wine region continues through the involvement of Tony Aspler, Canada’s foremost wine authority.   Aspler has developed the pairings and selections available at the Rainbow Room by Massimo Capra, and is in the process of developing the extensive wine program and cellar selections for the Resort’s newest development, Jamie Kennedy on the Falls.  The spectacular fallsview restaurant which will open in early 2012 features the slow food movement style and sensibilities of renowned chef Jamie Kennedy.

TripAdvisor Reviewers singled out two renowned Niagara wineries – Hillebrand and Peller Estates – for special consideration among dozens that take advantage of the peninsula’s unique climate and grape-growing conditions.

Both of the wineries are feature ties with the Resort, both prominently featured in the Ultimate Couples Package at the Sheraton on the Falls or Crowne Plaza Hotel Niagara Falls – Fallsview.  In addition to one or two nights’ accommodation at the five-star fallsview hotels, the package features tours and tastings at Hillebrand and Peller, allowing guests to learn about fine wines firsthand while enjoying the ambience of the vineyards.

Guests staying at the hotel through the Ultimate Couples Package also receive a $40 Fallsview Dining Gift Card for the Rainbow Room by Massimo Capra. The 10^th floor restaurant with a view of the Falls features a fresh-market menu incorporating local Niagara ingredients and designed by Capra, the celebrated chef, author and TV host.

Other highlights of package include cocktails at the Hard Rock Cafe and a $40 Fallsview Spa Credit at the Fallsview Christienne Spa.

Book a stay at the Sheraton on the Falls and discover why Niagara is No. 1 in the books of so many food and wine lovers.

About the Falls Avenue Resort

For short escapes or extended vacations, Falls Avenue Resort is Canada’s largest one-stop entertainment playground directly overlooking the majestic Niagara Falls. The resort features the 24 hour excitement of Casino Niagara, the 3 acre Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, on-site attractions and activities, 1,200 rooms in three interconnected hotels with the largest selection of fallsview rooms in the city, restaurants ranging from world-class cuisine to casual and themed dining, resort exclusive unique shopping including the Hershey Store Niagara Falls; all just steps from Niagara Falls and with street level access to world famous Clifton Hill. Over 10,000,000 guest visits each year make Falls Avenue Resort Canada’s largest one-stop, year round, fun and entertainment playground. With so much to do and see, it’s the #1 choice for short escapes or extended vacations.

To reserve a stay or for more information call 1-800-263-7135 or visit www.NiagaraFallsHotels.com

Niagara Voted #1 Food & Wine Destination by TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards

The Niagara Region has been voted as the #1 destination for Food & Wine in Canada on TripAdvisor – the largest online travel review community.

The 2011 Travellers Choice Awards list recognizes Niagara’s contribution to the wine community, and includes special consideration for two of the region’s award winning wineries, Hillebrand and Peller Estates.  We invite you to experience both of these outstanding wineries, with tour and tasting passes which are featured prominently in our Ultimate Couples Package.  In addition to winery tours/tastings, the package offers one or two night accommodations at the Sheraton on the Falls, a $40 Fallsview Dining Gift Card for the Rainbow Room by Massimo Capra, cocktails at Hard Rock Cafe, and a $40 Fallsview Spa Credit at the Fallsview Christienne Spa.

As one of the premier wine destinations in the World, the Niagara Region continues to draw the attention from around the Globe and we welcome the opportunity to introduce our guests to all that Niagara and the Falls Avenue Resort has to offer.

Sheraton On The Falls Hotel has received Gold stature for the 18^th Annual Reader’s Choice Awards by the readers of the Toronto Sun.  This honor has been awarded to the Sheraton On The Falls due to the outstanding quality of service, location giving breathtaking views of the majestic Niagara Falls amongst being in the centre of the tourist district for a variety of attractions within a very short distance.

The Sheraton On The Falls is proud to receive the Gold Reader’s Choice Award and will be continuing to uphold the quality of service for all guests of the AAA/CAA      4-diamond, 5-star hotel, whether as a tourist visiting for a week or just a day to the convention and conference guests who enjoy the venues along with the views that Niagara Falls has to offer.

Amongst the 18^th Annual Reader’s Choice Awards are venues connected on the Falls Avenue Resort by an interior walkway that also have received awards including the Rainforest Café and Starbucks which guests of the Sheraton On The Falls hotel may enjoy a meal or specialty coffee during their stay at this illustrious hotel.

Ensuring time at the Sheraton On The Falls hotel will have your time in Niagara Falls be complete by staying in this modern, falls viewing hotel that accommodates 669 guest rooms, a 24 hour fitness facility, wonderful Fallsview dining, boasting the largest hotel conference centre in Niagara amongst the 20 acre Falls Avenue Resort centered in the heart of the tourist district directly across from Niagara Falls themselves.

For booking a reservation or to inquire about the Sheraton On The Falls hotel please visit www.sheratononthefalls.com or contact by phone 1-888-229-9961.

Tony Aspler niagara falls hotels video

Perfect weather and a perfect location set the stage for a video shoot for our newest venture, Jamie Kennedy on the Falls.
We spent Thursday morning at beautiful Peller Estates Winery in Niagara-On-The-Lake with Canada’s foremost authority on wine, Tony Aspler. Tony will be working in tandem with acclaimed Chef Jamie Kennedy to hand select the restaurant’s pairings and will oversee the wine program both bottle and by the glass. Jamie Kennedy on the Falls will feature an extensive wine list which will place an emphasis on Niagara VQA wines, and custom glass enclosed wine cellar that guests will be able to browse through or tour via IPAD.
We will post the video once the final edit is done, but in the meantime here are a couple of pictures from the shoot.

Tony Aspler Video Shoot

Tony Aspler Video Shoot

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