The Ford government says it wants to draw new casinos and theme parks to Niagara Falls, Ont., as it tries to revitalize the city through a plan dubbed internally “Vegas of the North.”
Premier Doug Ford launched the plan on Monday morning, alongside Mayor Jim Diodati, announcing it would mean trying to attract “more casinos,” focusing on pulling in “big, large casinos.”
The plan revolves around increasing tourist attractions in the city, adding new food and wine-based experiences and leaning into culture like the Shaw Festival in neighbouring Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Previous pushes to expand the QEW in Niagara, twin the Garden City Skyway and increase Niagara GO train service will also play a part in the plan.
