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Re: Fishing Lake Gibson

gr82ref — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:44:43 -0000

Where in lake have these been caught? Been twice with no luck!!

Re: Abandoned Niagara Part 2: Prudhommes Landing

kevinb4 — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 02:06:53 -0000

According to someone that worked there in the office, the park was closed because it was in a state of disrepair and would cost too much to fix. If the owners did fix it up, they would not be able to make the money back as it was apparently barely profitable.

Re: Abandoned Niagara Part 2: Prudhommes Landing

Kendraa_@hotmail.ca — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 19:37:19 -0000

Someone should really buy the land wet n wild use to be on, and rebuild a similar amusement park! that would be awesome cause i sure miss my childhood days of going here. couldn't believe it closed down! so sad :(

Re: It’s that time of year…

Niagarabeech — Wed, 23 May 2012 09:37:00 -0000

I have been bitten many times by ticks. I get them on the back of my neck. A tool called a "Tick twister" works best removing them from you and your dog.
Because of all the deer, the Short hills park is a tick haven. STAY OUT from April until mid June. (Near lake ontario or any wetland is bad too)
Deet products with 30% (like Muskoil) works best to stop them from jumping on you.

Re: Fishing Lake Gibson

Jo_486 — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:46:58 -0000

Can you canoe in lake gibson?

Re: Fishing Lake Gibson

Howiepullen — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 09:22:51 -0000

I have been fishing Gibson Lake my whole life. i actually had a artical published in Canadian Sport Fishing Magazine about the amazing fishing in this lake as well as Niagara in general. I have caught bass over 5 lbs, crappie over a pound, pike over 10 lbs. carp over 30 lbs, sheep head, gar and muskie.
It is a shame that the ministry wont stock walleye in this already amazing fishery.
Some spots to keep in mind, the hwy 406 bridge pillers for giant small mouth. The red barn off beaverdams rd for nice pike. as well as the ponds on either side of Marlatts rd.
So come on Niagra. Get down to Gibson lake and put a line in.

Re: Genocide in Niagara: Totem Pole Park DESTRUCTION!

Stuckchillin — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:29:18 -0000

Damn went to bring my Daughters and it was gone:( now where do I find them ?

Re: Abandoned Niagara Part 3: Jordan Harbour Train Trestle

Bill Salter — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 14:22:11 -0000

Are you aware of any 'images': ie, photos, paintings, of the 1st/Great Western (1853) wooden trestle bridge across the Twenty-Mile Creek ? I have seen an 1854 photo of the Jordan Station Train Station, but can't find any of the original wooden trestle.
Would welcome the chance to view same if they exist

Re: Niagara Gorge: Niagara Glen to Niagara Falls Death Hike

Tlsken — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 13:37:53 -0000

Hi Chris. Thanks for the quick response. Last year (2011) I did the hike from the Niagara Glen metal steps to the boardwalk and back and thought it was great. At the time, I didn't know you could go beyond the boardwalk to the Falls. How would you compare the hiking from the boardwalk to the Falls compared to from the Glen to the boardwalk.

Ken.

Re: Niagara Gorge: Niagara Glen to Niagara Falls Death Hike

Chris Ennest — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 08:48:18 -0000

Hi Ken,
I've been warned a few times by Niagara Parks PR that hiking in these areas is considered trespassing. I've heard, but I'm not convinced that there are cameras under the bridges.
When we did this hike no one gave us a hard time about it until we popped up at the Maid of the Mist docks, and that was only because we came up beside their boats. They weren't sure what we were doing there.
The Niagara Parks only warned us about a possible trespassing charge after posting this blog.
In hindsight, I wouldn't do it again, and would recommend that you not do it either. We had a number of very close calls that nearly had us swept away in the river, or crushed under huge boulders.

Re: Niagara Gorge: Niagara Glen to Niagara Falls Death Hike

ken — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 03:30:34 -0000

I am planning on doing the Whirlpool to Falls hike this spring. Is there any problem with the local authorities - I hear cameras are installed at many places along the river.

Re: Niagara Gorge: Niagara Glen to Niagara Falls Death Hike

ken — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 03:25:19 -0000

thinking of doing the whirlpool to falls hike this spring. is there any problem with local authorities - I hear cameras are installed at many places.

Ken

Re: Abandoned Niagara Part 2: Prudhommes Landing

Gingermartini — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:23:13 -0000

I couldn't swim, hated go karts and disliked the haunted house as a kid, so the year end trips that were traded off yearly between there and Bisell's Hideaway always were quite unthrilling. That being said, even I was sad to see the joint shut down. Although, there is something quite alluring to an abandonned, run down waterpark. Fantastic shots Bill!

Re: Abandoned Niagara Part 3: Jordan Harbour Train Trestle

Brian Switzer — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:53:35 -0000

The current Grand Trunk Railway-built bridge (now operated by Canadian National) was in service circa 1900. The first Great Western bridge, a wood trestle, was built in 1853. As you say, the stone pier bridge was built in 1867.

Re: Genocide in Niagara: Totem Pole Park DESTRUCTION!

Ronandcj88@hotmail.com — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:54:28 -0000

so has it been relocated>>my granddaughter and i love to go to this park!

Re: Niagara Gorge: Niagara Glen to Niagara Falls Death Hike

Chris Ennest — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:38:18 -0000

Could have been any number of things I guess Bill. My theory and the theory of my friend Jim Brown who is a local historic is that its part of the Maid of the Mist smoke stack that was torn from the boat when it was taken through the rapids in 1961 to Lake Ontario as it had been sold.

Re: Niagara Gorge: Niagara Glen to Niagara Falls Death Hike

Chris Ennest — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:33:16 -0000

Hi! Thanks for the comment!
I didn't get in any trouble. The PR ladies at the Niagara Parks have warned me about trespassing a number of times after seeing these types of posts though. I'm sure if I was to be hurt or stuck down there for some reason and in need of rescue there would be a trespassing charge. Which would be deserved simply for the trouble of having to go down at get me. Really though, I think a trail should be developed and this area made safe that way.

Re: Niagara Gorge: Niagara Glen to Niagara Falls Death Hike

Pennylayne909 — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:05:58 -0000

this is awesome....you've got some guts. love the shots they aren't terrible at all. especially the bridge pics. did you get in any kind of trouble for this? the niagara parks commission are pretty strict. back in the early 1800's a few exploreres made the same trek, however ended it by walking right behind the falls themselves..I guess you could've been crazier! LOL

Re: Fishing Lake Gibson

John The Fisherman — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:55:18 -0000

I wouldn't. Its a sewage run off, full of shopping carts and stolen bikes.

Re: Fishing Lake Gibson

John The Fisherman — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:51:22 -0000

There are also Pike in Gibson Lake. Just found that out today. Caught one and hour ago. Best time to go is just after 6pm.

Re: It’s that time of year…

Brad — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 11:05:14 -0000

After a quick hike through some long grass in Niagara on the Lake to check out an abandoned farm house I had spotted off the road I ended up with 7 or 8 ticks crawling over me. After going home, showering and changing clothes I managed to find another one on me a few hours later. Then, despite the full inspection from the GF I managed to find another one crawling out of my hair TWO DAYS later when I was at work. Talk about an unsettling feeling.

Also, I agree with Wolfmaan, this is a dog tick. In terms of lyme disease there's no reason for concern as they hardly ever carry it and they're even less likely to actually bite a human. But it's still very creepy to have them on you none the less.

Re: Marty Nearly Became the Mudman

I have a big Babcock — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 08:00:13 -0000

DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS!!!

Re: Marty Nearly Became the Mudman

Chris Ennest — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:39:06 -0000

Hey Mike!

Here are the approximate coordinates: 43.04834, -79.10238
I didn't way-point the bridge, so these aren't exact. They're just an approximation based on my own sense of direction between where I went in to the woods with Marty and where we came out. The bridge was part of a path that ran closest to the road.

Hope this helps!

-Chris

Re: Marty Nearly Became the Mudman

Mike V — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 08:37:25 -0000

Interesting spikie lookin plant.
Where abouts is that wood bridge?

Re: Fishing Lake Gibson

Christine Marie Morey — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:39:55 -0000

What is your opinion on fishing in the old canals next to Oakdale Ave in St. Catharines? Also, on if its safe to consume the fish from there too?