US EditionTheme Park, Observation Wheel, More Gaming Part of Ontario’s Plans for Niagara Falls
The plan aims to double annual visitors from 13 million to 25 million and add $3 billion to Ontario's GDP by enhancing attractions and transportation in Niagara Region.
- On Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the multibillion-dollar Destination Niagara Strategy, aiming to attract 25 million annual visitors and add $3 billion to Ontario's annual GDP.
- Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria said the province issued a request for proposals today to upgrade Niagara District Airport capacity, with plans to expand the runway by 3,000 feet and possibly up to 5,000 feet to allow international passenger flights, working with the federal government.
- The plan includes an observation wheel like in London, an electric tram with falls views, and repurposing the Toronto Power Generating Station into a boutique hotel, with $3 billion in investments announced this year.
- Officials say the plan could drive Ontario's economy and keep tens of thousands employed, but the province/private sector funding split remains unclear; Premier Doug Ford noted Marineland is excluded amid criticism, while Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati said the city is working with Marineland on proposals.
- Officials aim to lengthen average stays from less than two days toward four days or a week, with road and transit upgrades including expanding the QEW, twinning the Garden City Skyway and increasing GO service, while soliciting private developers.
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Ontario Premier Ford Announces Plan to Double Tourism and Increase Revenue in Niagara Falls
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said his province is launching a new multibillion-dollar plan to double tourism in Niagara Falls with additional large casinos, a theme park, and a new boutique hotel and spa attraction. Ford announced Ontario’s Destination Niagara Strategy Dec. 15, saying the venture will create tens of thousands of new jobs and boost the region’s economy and Ontario’s economy as a whole. “With the proper support and the right vision, …
Niagara Falls could become the 'Las Vegas of the North' with a theme park and multiple casinos
Niagara Falls is about to get a major glow-up. Today, the Ontario government launched its Destination Niagara Strategy, an initiative to transform the region into a globally recognized tourism hotspot.The multibillion-dollar plan, which has been referred to as "building the Las Vegas of the North," will bring new attractions, support local arts and culture, and make travel in the region easier.It also aims to increase Niagara's annual visitors f…
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