A 30-year-old Vancouver man placed the winning $1.25 million bid for the former Hotel Niagara at an auction Tuesday. Jamil Kara said he plans to turn the 12-story building at ...

By JAMES FINK [email protected] | 716-541-1611. A Vancouver investor who made his first visit to Niagara Falls just days ago emerged as the top bidder for the historic Hotel Niagara.

On Wednesday, USA Niagara Development Corporation (USAN) announced it issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for qualified developers to redevelop this key historic building in downtown Niagara Falls.