Beginning May 17, the start of the Victoria Day weekend, Niagara Falls Fireworks will be starting again for the summer. If you’re ending your night, why not make it memorable and affordable with a free fireworks display over the beautiful Niagara Falls.

For more information on the fireworks visit http://www.niagaraparks.com/attractions/fireworks.html

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The Marriott Gateway on the Falls understands this and has numerous green initiatives to help the sustainability of the environment.

• Participated in Earth Hour, ensuring nonessential lights were turned off for 1 hour, while also raising awareness for the need to take action on climate change.
• Ensuring appliances are energy efficient and water consuming devices are retro-fitted.
• Established an Environmental Management Committee to implement policies, procedures and strategies towards a greener environment.

These initiatives represent a commitment to environmental sustainability and an understanding of the natural beauty that surrounds the hotel.

This year on Earth Day, come down to Niagara Falls and witness that natural beauty firsthand. Niagara Parks will hosting it’s forth annual Niagara Glen Earth Day hikes, which offered guided tours of the region. So if you want to celebrate the environment on Earth Day, come to one of most beautiful regions in the country and experience nature.

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This year, just like the last, the Niagara Food and Wine Exp will boast culinary offerings from some of the best chefs in the Niagara region. With the region being a wine hotspot, chefs have been consistently attracted to the area.

AG Inspired cuisine will be offering Oatmeal Stout Pulled Pork and for the more exotic taste buds, Casbah Catering will be bringing Camel meat sliders. Red Canoe Bistro will offering modern spins on Canadian cuisine, while Barbeque enthusiasts can enjoy the meat selection from PigOut Catering.

The event is gearing up to be another wonderful experience of everything great about this wonderful region– wine, craft beer and excellent food.

Niagara Food and Wine Expo runs from April 26 till April 28 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre.

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At The Marriott, we understand the greatness of this attraction so we put together an affordable package that includes tickets to the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark. The package includes accommodations, Fallsview buffet for two, a $25 dollar voucher for dinner at Milestones Bar + Grill and 2 all-day passes to the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark.

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This year the Niagara Region will be making a strong appearance on the beer front with both Silversmith Breweries and the Niagara College teaching brewery. Silversmith is rather new to the Niagara Region beer scene, so this should be exciting to sample their hops concoctions.

Some more brands that will be featured at the Niagara Food and Wine Expo include the Highlander Scottish Pale Ale, which is a medium bodied beer with caramel and fresh fruit aromas, and notes of coffee and chocolate. At the Expo, you can also try Fruli fruit beer, made with fresh strawberries and orange peel. But if fruit isn’t your favourite flavour for beer, then maybe you should try Leifman’s blended Belgian beer, which uses a unique blending process where brewers blend aged craft beer with new, sweet beer to create a deliciously refined brew.

If you’re ready to enjoy not only delicious and unique craft beer, but also international wines and delicious culinary creations, then mark your calendars for April 26^th - 28^th to join us at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ont.

For more information on the Niagara Food and Wine Expo, visit www.niagarafoodandwine.com.

If you need to book hotel accommodations, we would be happy to take care of you. Click here to view our packages.

As a frequently guest on late night talk shows and appearances in notable movies, Rickles has become a Hollywood legend. Best known for his insult style of comedy, Rickles will be performing on the Thursday night at 8:30pm and Friday night at 9:00pm. Tickets are almost sold-out, so don’t waste any time!

If you plan on attending from out of town, come and check out our casino/hotel packages. Enjoy fallsview accommodations, breakfast buffet and free shuttle passes to and from the casino.

For more information on packages visit http://www.marriottgatewayonthefalls.com/packages

For more information on tickets visit http://www.fallsviewcasinoresort.com/entertainment/event.aspx?id=316

Young or old, everyone has belted out the chorus to “Jessie’s Girl” at least once in their lifetime.

Fortunately, this time around, rather than sing in your shower you can sing along with the real deal–Rick Springfield!  The 80′s rocker will be appearing live at the Fallsview Casino’s Avalon Ballroom April 5 and 6. Beyond his famous heart felt ballad of teenage angst, Springfield will be performing such hit as“Don’t Talk To Strangers”, “I’ve Done Everything For You”, “Affair Of The Heart” and “Love Somebody”

The concert begins at 9pm and tickets are selling out quick. Avalon Ballroom’s intimated size will make this event not to be missed. If you’re coming in from out of town, make sure to check out the casino related package deals at the Marriott Gateway to make your trip a little more affordable.

For more information on tickets go to http://www.fallsviewcasinoresort.com/entertainment/event.aspx?id=312

For more information on Marriott Gateway packages visit http://www.marriottgatewayonthefalls.com/packages

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This premier international tasting event will featuring some of the best wineries in Niagara, including some of Niagara’s up and coming craft breweries. The show will include a Celebrity Live Auction on the Saturday at 5pm. The auction will offer guests the experience of a guided tour from celebrity and Iron Chef floor reporter, Kevin Brauch. The show runs from April 26-28 and general admission is $15 a person.

If you plan on coming from out of town, the Marriott Gateway is offering a Niagara Food and Wine package. The package includes your accommodations at the Gateway, two tickets for the event and two select drinks in their new Greatroom Lounge & Bar and starts at $169 a night.

In coming weeks, Marriott Gateways plans to examine the wine, beer and culinary offerings in detail at this years event, so stay tuned for the next blog.

For more information on packages visit http://www.marriottgatewayonthefalls.com/packages

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