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Fabulicious in Niagara on the Lake

Fabulicious

From Thursday, November 14th 2013 11:00 AM to Thursday,November 21st 201310:00pm

An opportunity to dine at some of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s finest restaurants with special three-course menus at amazing prices — 3 course lunch for $25; 3 course dinner for $35.
http://signaturekitchensofniagaraonthelake.com/

Winter Festival of Lights

Winter Festival of Lights festivities are going to be spectacular this year. Mark your calendars opening ceremonies kick off the season starting November 9th! http://www.niagarafallstourism.com/play/festivals-events/winter-festival-of-lights/

Looking for a place to stay view us on: http://www.niagara-on-the-lake-cottagerental.com/ or call is at 905-980-0346 to make a reservation.

Hallowe’en fun in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

 

Hallowe’en fun in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

Widely considered Canada’s most haunted town, Niagara-on-the-Lake (NOTL) is the place to be on Hallowe’en. You’ll be in good company: Famous ghosts include Captain Colin Swayze, a Canadian militia officer killed in 1813 at the Angel Inn, where reports of eerie nighttime shenanigans date back to the 1820s. In Queen’s Royal Park, the ethereal “Woman in White” is said to linger nightly at the gorgeous gazebo, still longing for her lost love after almost a century. And at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, the cemetery is the final home of many War of 1812 casualties, some of whom do not reportedly rest in peace.

 

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory staff show off their Hallowe’en treats, which include a full-sized chocolate skull.

 

Ghost tours and antics

For a more formal introduction to the spirits, you can sign up for a number of different ghost tours.

 

Fort George is hosting special Hallowe’en ghost tours on October 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 30 and 31. They start at 7, 7:15, 7:30, 10, 10:15 and 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $17 and you must buy them in advance by calling 905-468-6621.

 

The guides from Ghost Walks and Dark History Tours will regale you with stories on an entertaining jaunt to the haunted parts of town. Extra tours around Hallowe’en make sure everyone gets a shot at meeting some spectres. Tickets are $13 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for kids 13 and under.

 

The Haunted Shop on Queen Street will give you the shivers as you browse for creepy gifts and treats. Be sure to ask about the resident apparition.

 

On my last Hallowe’en visit to NOTL, my Niagara B&B hosts lent me their book, Ghosts of Niagara-on-the-Lake by Maria Da Silva and Andrew Hind. This is a comprehensive and fascinating look into the NOTL spirit world. And of course, Niagara B&B owners know all the stories—some even have phantom guests.

 

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SMALL TALK VINEYARDS – STARGAZING IN THE VINEYARD

 

SMALL TALK VINEYARDS

In partnership with

The ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF CANADA – NIAGARA BRANCH

Present:

STARGAZING in the VINEYARD

Saturday, September 21st – 8-11PM

Doors open at 7:00pm – FREE ADMISSION!

Available for purchase:
Wine by the glass – $6
Tasting platters with a selection of local cheeses, smoked meats & crackers – $15

Small Talk Vineyards
1242 Irvine Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

www.smalltalkvineyards.com

Looking for accommodations – Call 1-866-226-4730 or 905-980-0346

Niagara Parks Vacation Packages

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VACATIONING IN NIAGARA ON THE LAKE

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Niagara on the Lake- Great place
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Refer to : PROMO CODE  “VACATIONING RELAXED”
when  you call to make a reservation.

EARTH DAY IN NIAGARA FALLS – APRIL 20, 2013

Join Niagara Parks to Celebrate Earth Day: Saturday, April 20, 2013

In celebration of Earth Day, The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) will host a number of events on Saturday, April 20, to encourage a greater appreciation of nature and our environmental surroundings. Join us and take part in the following programs:

4th Annual Friends of the Niagara Glen Earth Day Event Niagara Glen Nature Centre 3050 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Friends of the Niagara Glen invite everyone to gather at the Niagara Glen Nature Centre for free guided tours of the Glen, home to Ontario’s

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greatest concentration of Species at Risk. Tree plantings, geocaching demonstrations and a photo scavenger hunt will also be offered. The Friends Group and their partners will also be showcasing various displays and educational materials about their conservation efforts. Those planning to spend the day are encouraged to bring their own bagged lunch, refillable water bottles and appropriate footwear for rugged terrain.

NPC will also be offering free mulch for pick-up in the Niagara Glen parking lot. Please bring your own shovel and bags.

“Capture the Moment” Photography Workshop with Teresa Forte Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Butterfly Conservatory Classroom 2565 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.   Looking to stay overnight?  Call us at 1-866-226-4730 or visit our website at: www.niagaracottage.com

A True Wine Lover’s Weekend at Strewn Cuvèe En Route March 1-3, 2013

Strewn Winery
A True Wine Lover’s Weekend at Strewn Cuvèe En Route March 1-3
Dear Friends of Strewn,
Order your tickets now for a true wine lover’s weekend! Cuvèe En Route, taking place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 1-3, is a unique opportunity to sample some of Niagara’s best wines, library selections and limited edition wines, many presented in horizontal and vertical tastings.
Touring passes, which provide access to tastings at more than 20 wineries cost

Winemaker’s Selection

$30 per person.  Purchase your pass by calling Strewn at 905-468-1229 and we will have it waiting for you when you arrive at the winery. Or if you RSVP prior to Feb.17, we could send your touring pass in the mail.
Strewn’s “Winemaker’s Selection” is a side-by-side tasting of our flagship red wine Strewn Three from three outstanding vintages: 2005, 2007 and 2010.  So you can compare these to a young wine, the flight also includes a barrel sample of 2011 Canadian Oak Meritage.  If you’d like to taste with an expert, Winemaker Marc Bradshaw will be on hand between 11 am and 3 pm to discuss the wines.
Note: a very limited supply of Strewn Three 2005 will be available for sale during Cuvee en Route (limit two bottles per purchase). This wine is sold out except for our library reserve.

                Include lunch or dinner at Terroir La Cachette – but make a reservation!

You can also experience Fabulicious’ fixed price menus that weekend at the Signature Kitchens of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Terroir La Cachette, the onsite restaurant at Strewn, will be offering a special three-course lunch for $25 and three-course dinner for $35.   Reservations required so don’t miss out! Call the restaurant at 905 468-1222 to book.

STAYING OVER NIGHT –  CALL-   1-866-226-4730 FOR YOUR ACCOMMODATION IN NIAGARA ON THE LAKE

 

Strewn Winery 1339 Lakeshore Road Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario   L0S 1J0 905 468 1229

NEW YEARS EVE IN NIAGARA

Gazebo in Niagara on the Lake

MORE WAYS TO USHER IN THE NEW YEAR!!

There will be plenty of ways to welcome the start of 2013. Whether it’s New Year’s Eve events you’re looking for or a new tradition for New Year’s Day, Niagara-on-the-Lake and surrounding areas have you covered. Here’s a rundown on what you can do to welcome the new year:

• Party the night away at the old courthouse downtown with the St. Andrew’s Society. The New Year’s Eve Ball will feature live music by the 5th Avenue Dance Band, a gourmet dinner and a bagpiper ringing in the new year around the cenotaph/clock tower on Queen Street at midnight.

 

Organizer Margaret Middleton said the event is always a fun time and is open to the whole community. The evening starts with cocktails at 7:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 8:30. The meal includes appetizers, leek and potato soup with aged cheddar and two choices of mains, wine-braised boneless short ribs or pan-roasted filet of salmon with wild forest mushroom cream. Dessert is included. There will be a cash bar for the evening and the dress code is formal, men can wear suits, tuxedos or kilts. Tickets are $90 per person and must be purchased in advance.

For tickets contact Middleton at    905-468-1539       or email mwmiddleton@cogeco.ca.

• Niagara Falls will be playing host to one of the largest New Year’s Eve parties in the country with thousands of people heading down to the brink of the world-famous falls to welcome the new year. Live performances for the Dec. 31 event include Dragonette, Hedley and Nelly Furtado.

 

The free show kicks off at 7:30 p.m. in Queen Victoria Park. Presented by the Niagara Parks Commission and Entertainment Tonight (ET) Canada, the event will air live on TV for those preferring to stay at home. The evening also includes two fireworks display. For full details visit www.niagaraparks.com/nye.

• On Jan. 1, 2013 the Royal Canadian Legion General Nelles br. 124 will once again host its annual New Year’s Day Levee to welcome the new year. The whole community is invited out to reflect back on the year that just passed and to toast the year to come. The event will run from 1-4 p.m. at the Legion hall at 410 King St. There will be light food and refreshments available.

• When all of the partying is said and done, don’t forget to hold on to those extra bottles. The Newark Squadron 809 Air Cadets will once again be conducting a holiday bottle collection drive. On Jan. 5 the cadets will conduct door-to-door pick-ups of bottles in Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Old Town, Garrison Village, Queenston, St. Davids and Virgil. The pick-ups will take place between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Those who prefer to drop off their bottles can do so at Van Noort Greenhouses, 2069 Creed Rd., at the corner of Hunter Rd. on Jan. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Call us for your accommodation needs at:  1-866-226-4730

Gazebo in Niagara on the Lake