We have a great Valentines Package available now that is sure to spark the romance. It's available for the whole month of February, and includes a Valentines Dinner for 2, Fallsview accommodations, and a Fallsview buffet breakfast. The dinner is a special Valentines-themed 3 course meal with a total value of $145! The dessert selection alone is enough to show your partner how much you love them.
If you haven't been to the ice wine festival yet, I highly recommend you go this weekend before you miss it! January 28th and 29th are the last days the festival is running, but there is still so much to do at the many wineries that are participating. The Discovery Pass gets you entry into 6 wineries to taste their icewine and enjoy ice wine themed treats. For instance, last weekend I enjoyed two types of icewine at Peller Estates Winery, along with a delicious marshmallow infused with icewine, that we were able to cook over an open fire. Don't miss out on this great experience! For more information, click here.
If you prefer to book your icewine experience with a stay here at the Marriott Fallsview, our Ice Wine Package is still available here.
There are two more Free Skate days available at the TD Rink at the Brink. TD Free Skate Days provide free admission for everyone on January 30 and February 13. This does not include skate rentals. You can also enjoy free hot chocolate and a free souvenir photo of your skating by the Falls experience! Free parking for TD RINK attendees is also provided courtesy of the Niagara Parks Commission.
The CAA Winter Festival of Lights kindly requests you bring a non-perishable food or cash donation for Project SHARE.
The 35th annual Al Reid's Old Timer's Hockey Tournament begins tomorrow, January 19th in Niagara Falls. This tournament features players up to 70 years old, and is described as good clean fun hockey without the hitting, but still good hockey to watch. 72 teams are competing this year, bringing close to 1,800 visitors to the Falls. The best part is, admission is free.
The first game starts Thursday, January 19th at 5:30 PM at the Gales Centre in Niagara Falls. The tournament runs until Sunday, January 22nd.
I just saw an article in the Niagara Falls review about the natural ice formations that appeared around the Falls over the weekend. The mist from the Falls froze around the bushes surrounding the Horseshoe Falls, producing amazing ice sculptures. Just another reason to book your stay at Marriott Fallsview, the closest hotel to the Falls!
Ice wine has always been a special treat that I particularly enjoy this time of year. The very intense and sweet taste comes from leaving the grapes on the vine during the winter months to concentrate and intensify the flavour.
Enjoy the best ice wine Niagara has to offer here at the Marriott Fallsview with our Niagara Ice Wine Escape Package. It includes a 1 night stay, a wine reception hosted by Jackson Triggs Winery, VIP Ice Wine Tasting at Jackson Triggs, $25 spa certificate, breakfast, and a $40 dinner voucher at Terrapin Grille. This is a phenomenal deal that wine lovers will not want to miss out on. Click here to learn more.
Package includes:
Fallsview guest room
Fallsview buffet breakfast for two
$75 dinner voucher for the Terrapin Grille Fallsview Restaurant
Book by: January 6, 2012
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As we get closer to the holidays the Marriott Fallsview hotel staff keeps adding to the festive mood. Last week two of our Terrapin Grille Chef’s built a delicious looking gingerbread house. It takes all of my will power to walk past and not take a bite! Check out the finished creation in the hotel lobby.
For a limited time we are offering two great Black Friday Deals!
Deal 1 - Ultimate Romance Package for $199
Experience luxury in one of our Fallsview Junior Presidential Suites and enjoy a Fallsview buffet breakfast for two the next morning.
Black Friday Ultimate Romance Special
Deal 2 - Accommodation Deal for $99
Stay in one of our spacious Riverview Guest Rooms.
Black Friday Accommodation Sale
Both deals expire on November 27th, 2011. Don't miss out reserve today!
Winter can be one of the best times of the year if you know how to deal with it. While looking forward to your next spring break vacation you can enjoy some easy winter tips.
Hot Chocolate
Marshmallows, whipped cream and candy cane shavings can make the simple luxury of hot chocolate into an absolute delight. Many of these extras are available at any Niagara Falls cafe worth visiting, this includes the Starbucks at the Fallsview Hotel or Gateway Hotel Starbucks.
Get the best of both world with a Mocha, this beverage for those that aren’t familiar is half chocolate and half coffee prepared hot. Have a relaxing day without falling asleep.
Fireplace
Instant romance can be found in three easy steps. Add a fireplace, blanket and sofa to your night in and the rest is up to you. Conversation or silent awe are acceptable when your snuggle zone is overlooking Niagara Falls.
Your fireplace view can become your fireworks view when the light show starts at 9:00pm on Friday nights until the end of January. The fireworks continue in the summer months at different intervals. Watch them at least once in the Winter to enjoy the twilight sparkle in both the sky and on the snow.
Spicy Food
While spicy food may not be what everyone thinks of when the snow starts falling it is relevant. When winter arrives it is the right time to experience how different cultures preserved food for the winter. Niagara Falls is a city with a diverse cultural background and you can find the spicy cuisine from around the world.
Alternatively you can find the classics all across the fallsview area. Some of the most successful international franchises have offerings in Niagara Falls. Enjoy a steak and dessert at Milestones Niagara Falls situated at the end of the Fallsview Boulevard area. Finish your self directed walking tour there and enjoy some comfort food.
With all hope these warm feelings will stick with you, its easy to see how good Winter can be when you come prepared.
As the cold weather is fast approaching, I have been looking for ways to stay warm this winter!
I went down to the Serenity Spa by the Falls located in the hotel and was delighted to hear they have a brand new treatment using lava shells. I had never heard of this type of treatment before and was curious to find out more! It is similar to a hot stone massage, but they use heated lava shells instead. The shells have a smooth texture and remain heated for over an hour.
Tip: If you book your appointment before November 30th, 2011 you will receive a free travel hanging bag and a moisturizing mask.
For more information on the new Lava Shell Therapy visit the Serenity Spa by the Falls website or call 1-888-209-1001.
Staying warm while sightseeing in Niagara Falls has never tasted so good! Before heading out to see the sights stop by the Starbucks kiosk located in the lobby. I was excited to see all of the holiday favorites back on the menu; Gingerbread Latte, Peppermint Mocha & Caramel Brûlé Latte.
Check out our Marriott Casino Fallsview Getaway starting at $149*per night.
You receive:
*The package is based on a per night basis however if you choose to stay two nights you receive double the vouchers! This is a first for our hotel! Don't miss out on this great offer!
Rates are based on availability. Premiums apply to Saturday stays. Vouchers can not be combined.
Twenty-five years to the date of the start of the Man In Motion World Tour, Canadian hero Rick Hansen started the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay. On his journey of making the world more accessible the tour began August 24th, 2011 in Cape Spear, Newfoundland. Traveling through over 600 communities hitting every capital city and all provinces and territories the relay will reach more than 70% of the Canadian population. This time around the tour will engage approximately 7000 participants who all wish to make a difference in their own right. For more information please visit www. rickhansenrlay.com
The relay will be in the Niagara area (St. Catharines, Thorold, and Niagara Falls) November 14, 2011. Cheer on the people who are making a difference in our community at the End of Day Celebration being held at the Scotiabank Convention Center located in Niagara Falls. Join the festivities from 5 – 6pm with a special appearance by performer Justin Hines!
Free parking at the Scotiabank Convention Center.
There are a lot of ways to take in the wine experience. Tours, Tastings and Talks are among the most popular.
Tours
Niagara on the Lake and the remainder of the Niagara Region is beautiful, albeit for different reasons. Most tours will take you from the busy city of Niagara Falls to one of the wineries in Niagara on the Lake, Beamsville or Vineland. The tour can include talks and tastings although they shouldn't be the only consideration. The Niagara Escarpment, including Queenston Heights gives you a birds eye view of the wine country without having to fly. Coastal tours along Lake Ontario can take you to Konzelmann Estate Winery (link below) a highlight for lover of dessert wines.
Tastings
Niagara is a global wine capital, and it is among one of the best places in the world for food. Locally grown food from Ontario's Greenbelt is an important consideration for the great chefs of Niagara, pair your tasting with their expertise. The Pilliteri Winery is known for its ice wines, a regional specialty. Ice wine tastings are a unique luxury and fall and winter gourds offer a timely pairing. Bring a comfortable shirt, tastings can get messy even among the most experienced.
Talks
Learn from the best about the techniques used to make some of your favourite wines. The effect of humidity, temperature and proximity to water can have an early impact on wine. Great wine makers can share with you the basics of making good wine, or at a minimum keep you from damaging your house or workshop in the quest for your personal wine. Even wine lovers that aren't interested in making wine have the opportunity to learn about wine forecasting - getting a great vintage for a great price. Confused? Visit Niagara on the Lake today.
Learn more about Niagara Wineries and how Niagara on the Lake has become the Top Food and Wine Destination in Canada
If there is one thing I love about the Marriott Fallsview during the holidays, it's the huge tree in the lobby. November 1st marks the annual tree preparation for the holiday season. I took a picture of the tree which is about 40% decorated at this point. The holidays are fast approaching so be sure to book our Winter Festival of Lights Tour and/or our New Year's Eve Package soon! Both packages will sell out and here's a tip: the sooner you book the more money you will save!
The Terrapin Grille Fallsview Restaurant is located within the hotel. Not only will you experience breathtaking views of Niagara Falls, your tastebuds will also be delighted with seasonally prepared cuisine by Chef Ron Kneabone.
Current Special: Fall Features Menu
Appetizer
Atlantic Salmon on a Peaches and Cream Corn Blinis with Virgil Pear Cream
Entrée
Charbroiled Veal Tenderloin Medallions on Roasted Butternut Squash, Grilled Asparagus and Oyster Mushroom Jus topped with Sweet Potato Chips.
Dessert
Pumpkin Pie Crème Brulee
The Hotel Deal Diva was invited to sample the new Fall menu and she had nothing but wonderful things to say. Check out her review: Terrapin Grille Fallsview Restaurant- Fall Inspired Menu
With less than a week away from Halloween there are still plenty of family fun activities to enjoy.
Take a short 20 minute drive to the Howell Family Pumpkin Farm. Enjoy delicious home baked goods including their famous pumpkin donuts & fudge. There are plenty of activities for the kids including a corn maze, hayride, haunted house, games and shows.
Warner Ranch and Pumpkin Farm is about a 10 minute drive and offers haunted hayrides, petting zoo and other activities for the whole family. Don't forget to buy your pumpkins
If you are looking for something a little spookier take a 2 hour Ghost Tour at old Fort George. Known for its role in the war of 1812, explore some of the scariest aspects of the haunted Fort George.
You can always take a walk down to Clifton Hill and visit 2 of the most frightening Niagara Falls attractions - Screamers House of Horrors & Nightmares Fear Factory
Niagara has four seasons, Spring, Summer, Winter & Fall. Each offers spectacular views of Niagara Falls and exciting events. Niagara Seasons wants to make sure you stay informed about upcoming events & attractions each Niagara Season!
Current Season - Fall or Autumn.
Autumn in Niagara Falls is filled with crisp air and gorgeous vibrant leaves. Most attractions are still open including Maid of the Mist which usually closes mid October. This time of year is great for taking a nature hike at the Niagara Gorge or exploring the many wineries close by. There are also plenty of Fall festivals and events during the season, Niagara Wine Festival, and the Niagara Food Festival to name a few. Please visit our Events Calendar for more information on Niagara events
The Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel & Spa offers culinary, spa, winery and casino packages every season!
