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EARTH DAY IN NIAGARA FALLS – APRIL 20, 2013

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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

Wine & Herb Touring Pass event returns in May 2013

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ENTERTAINMENT: Wine & Herb Touring Pass event returns in May

NIAGARA – The Wine & Herb Touring Pass Event returns in May 2013 and brings with it 27 unique VQA wine and food pairings created by the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Wine & Herb takes place Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in May from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“Wine & Herb is a casual, light-hearted event that is ideal for guests exploring the art of pairing wine with food, and Niagara-on-the-Lake wine country,” says Tim Coons, Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake Touring Events Committee Chair.

Each winery’s approach to wine and food pairing is as unique as the winery itself, resulting in 27 distinct offerings, some of which feature newly released wines and wines only available at the winery.

Highlighting the TripAdvisor ranking of Niagara-on-the-Lake as Canada’s #1 Food and Wine Destination (Travellers’ Choice, 2011), a number of wineries are working closely with in-house chefs, or local restaurants and suppliers. The result is an array of wine and food pairings that use the featured herb and regional ingredients in fresh and innovative ways.

Local garden centre, Mori Gardens is once again partnering with the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake and supplying the herbs on display at each winery.

Touring passes are $43 per person (plus HST), entitling the holder to a VQA wine and food pairing at each of the 27 Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake and can be used any event weekend.

Touring passes can be purchased online at www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com/wine-herb or by calling 905.468.1950. They will be available for purchase at Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake in April 2013.

Designated driver touring passes are $35 per person (plus HST) and entitle the holder to a food pairing and non-alcoholic beverage at each of the 27 Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Designated driver touring passes are valid any event weekend and can be purchased online at www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com/wine-and-herb or by calling 905.468.1950. Limit one per purchase.

Learn more about the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake by visiting www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com or www.facebook.com/wineriesofniagaraonthelake.

Every day the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake welcome guests into wine country to savour the richness of the region and to experience the 27 distinct wineries, each with its own personality reflected in the wines they craft. The members of Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake are: Between the Lines, Cattail Creek, Château des Charmes, Colaneri, Coyote’s Run, Diamond Estates, Hinterbrook, Inniskillin, Jackson Triggs, Joseph’s, Konzelmann, Lailey, Marynissen, Niagara College, Palatine Hills, Peller Estates, Pillitteri, PondView, Ravine, Reif, Riverview, Small Talk Vineyards, Southbrook, Stratus, Strewn, Sunnybrook Farm and Trius Winery.

Follow the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake on Twitter @NiagaraWine.

Need overnight accommodations? Call us at 1-866-226-4730

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Grove Music Festival Gets Phoenix, Hot Chip, Girl Talk, Earl Sweatshirt

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Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Grove Music Festival Gets Phoenix, Hot Chip, Girl Talk, Earl Sweatshirt

News breadcrumbsplit Mar 04 2013

Niagara-on-the-Lake's Grove Music Festival Gets Phoenix, Hot Chip, Girl Talk, Earl Sweatshirt

By Alex Hudson
As if Arts & Crafts‘ 10th anniversary festival and compilation album weren’t already keeping the Toronto label busy enough, it has now partnered with concert promoter Goldenvoice to present the Grove Music Festival. This star-studded event will take place on August 3 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON.
This promises to be a jam-packed day of music, with performers including Phoenix, Hot Chip, Girl Talk, the Gaslight Anthem, Earl Sweatshirt, Wavves, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Bob Mould, Pretty Lights, Palma Violets, Young Empires, Icona Pop and Nightbox.
The fest will take place at the Commons at Butler’s Barracks National Historic Site. The Grove is said to blend the feeling of a large festival with that of a small community event, and a press release notes that it “places emphasis on themes of discovery, diversity, sustainability and environment.”
Early bird and VIP tickets go on sale tomorrow (March 5) at 10 a.m. local time. These will be available while quantities last, although any available early bird tickets will go off the market on Thursday morning (March 7).
Early bird tickets cost $74.50 plus $10.25 of additional charges, while a standard ticket is $79.50 plus $15.25 of additional charges. VIP tickets are $140 plus $17.75 in extra charges.
Get more information over at The GroveFest.com.
Need some place to stay, call us at 1-866-226-4730.

Oast House – Micro-Brewery in Niagara on the Lake

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First Draught: a saison from Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Oast House Brewer

 

By David Ort
This saison pairs well with just about any food (Image: David Ort)

New breweries seem to sprout up in groups. The once-dry Junction now has two; new ones are opening in Muskoka and now Niagara has a few. Last November, Oast House joined Silversmith Brewing Company in the growing club of breweries in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The Farmhouse Saison is a notable selection from Oast House’s small portfolio of beers.

The two beers in Oast House’s Farmhouse series (the second one, the Biere de Garde, will be released soon), are bottle-conditioned for at least two months. This treatment gives the saison a cloudy haze that lends a glow to the dark straw colour. The aromas and flavours twist together spicy notes like clove and cardamom with fruity notes of orange peel and banana. There is a good deal of European-style hops in the background that leads smoothly into the refreshing, dry finish.

Historically, the saison style (originating from the French-speaking southern half of Belgium) was made in the early spring and stored for summer consumption during the busiest time of year for farm workers.

That said, I think saison’s ability to pair with just about any food helps it break free from the seasonal typecasting more than other hot-weather beers like wits and weissbiers. The bottle-conditioning provides a lively carbonation that cuts through the grease from fried foods; the fruity, herbal and floral notes contrast with darker meat flavours; and the slight hop bitterness keeps spicy food in line.

I look forward to sampling more of the brewery’s offerings, like the Barnraiser Country Ale and the Crop Duster Belgian IPA.

Appropriately for Niagara, Oast House partners Cian MacNeill and Mike Berlis are both accredited sommeliers with winery backgrounds. The brewmaster and third partner, Kevin Somerville, helped get Niagara College’s brewmaster program off the ground.

If you can’t make it out to Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Oast House saison is also available in Toronto at barVolo, The Rhino and Indie Ale House. Other beers from the catalogue are carried by Tequila Bookworm, Wvrst and Bar Hop.

MacNeill sees what he calls the “new Niagara” as encompassing more than just wine (or even beer), but also distilleries, restaurants, food trucks and markets that are about “diversity, creativity and ambition.”

Niagara Oast House Brewers Farmhouse Saison, $11 for a 750 mL bottle at the brewery

In addition to covering beer, new restaurants and food trucks for Post City, David Ort writes about food and drink for several Toronto publications including Spotlight Toronto and his own site, Food With Legs. For more of his thoughts on food, beer and life in general, follow him on Twitter.

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

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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

DAYS OF WINE AND CHOCOLATE

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Days of Wine and Chocolate

Come and experience the rustic charm of our Historic Woodruff House Wine Store.  Every Weekend in February Ravine will be offering up a Chocolate Pecan Tart paired with our 2011 Estate Cabernet Franc, made with grapes grown on our organic Vineyard.

Experience two of your favourite indulgences – wine and chocolate – as you never have before. As you tour the 28 Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake, each stop will feature a delectable pairing of a premium VQA wine and a locally handcrafted chocolate. Your palate will be tantalized with classic flavour combinations and unexpected surprises. This decadent event is perfect for a romantic weekend away, a girls-only getaway and everything in between.

For a complete list of the 28 pairings, please visit; www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com
Touring passes are $30 per person (plus applicable tax) and are valid for any of the four event weekends. Touring passes go on sale Thursday, December 5, 2011 and may be purchased online at: www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com or by calling   905.468.1950      . Guests are encouraged to purchase early as touring passes sell out quickly.

For more information about, visit  www.wineriesofniagaraothelake.com or the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake Facebook page at www.facebook.com/wineriesofniagaraonthelake.

Follow the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake on Twitter @NiagaraWine.

NIAGARA ICE WINE FESTIVAL – JANUARY 2013

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Who’s looking forward to toasting our Icewine Marshmallows during the annual Icewine Festival this year? Almost a week away! Check out all of Peller Estates’ Icewine activities:

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Niagara Festival of Lights – 2012

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Niagara Festival of Lights – 2012

 

Niagara Falls Festival of Lights, Canada
by Peter Mykusz

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Niagara on the Lake Cottage Rental

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Niagara on the Lake Cottage Rental feels very blessed to have so many wonderful friends and family. This year, was great meeting and hosting so many incredible new guests at our cottage rental. Thank you for being a part of my life and I look forward to a great 2013!! Cheers, Maria

Call us at 1-866-226-4730 to make a reservation over the Christmas Season.

What to do in Niagara on the Lake

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ACTIVITIES IN  NIAGARA ON THE LAKE
I have been told there are druids in our midst, and a lone beautiful fir in the nearby forest, currently bedecked with shiny baubles, may be proof. More evidence was the fairy dust and magic in the air at the Kristlemas Market at Stratus.
Everyone was sweet and joyous; the mild weather prevailed, luring folks out onto the patio to sip, savour and shop.
I’m sorry if you missed it all, including the Permtones in the press alley, but there’s hope for you yet: We plan to collaborate with Stratus on an expanded Kristlemas Market next year, among other things!
This weekend’s film at the Shaw is a popular one (W.E.), as will be the LunchMarket vendors: AVella’s Wood Fired Oven with several pizza options, and Curbside Crepes with sweet and savoury choices outside; and Lovin’ From the Oven inside with sandwiches, soup, chili, cheese trays and pomegranate panna cotta.
On the horizon, when you have made it through bustlemas and new cheers, you are invited to the Hottest Night in January: a Trinidadian Fete at the Old Winery Restaurant. The neo-Calypso, ever-adventurous band Kobo Town will keep you moving all night, even as you eat the special West-Indian-themed dishes; and you can slake your thirst with the featured rum-based cocktails. Limin’ strongly encouraged! (Thursday January 10; tickets, $15, available soon!)
Should you feel peckish and social the night before the concert, we will be relaunching the CounterCulture Supper Club on Wednesday January 9th at Balzac’s! Come and join your friends and neighbours over great food and fine spirits of all kinds—some in a glass, some in the souls sitting next to you.
So many more great things in the distance (Singles Mingle! coworking! and more!), so much to look forward to. Mainly seeing you!
Merry, happy, joyous, soulful and profound wishes to all. And to all a good night!
Looking for a Bed and Breakfast or cottage rental while in Niagara?
Visit:  http://www.niagara-on-the-lake-cottagerental.com
Lauren O’Malley Norris

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