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Fireworks at Brock Monument – War of 1812 Battle

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Fireworks at Brock Monument Commemorating War of 1812 Battle of Queenston Heights and the Life of Major General Sir Isaac Brock

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Fireworks framed the General Brock Monument on Saturday, October 13, 2012. It was here at Queenston Heights by the Niagara River that a battle took place 200 years ago. A massive re-enactment of the battle was enjoyed by over 10,000 spectators. There were lots of activities and this was the day’s last event to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Battle at Queenston Heights and the life of Major General Sir Isaac Brock.
Fireworks by Garden City Display Fireworks in Beamsville.  Fireworks at the Brock Monument:   https://vimeo.com/51371501

Stonechurch Winery – Music in the Vineyard

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Harvest is any day now and the vineyards are buzzing with activity. It really is the perfect time of year to visit for a vineyard tour. Wagons depart regularly every weekend and on weekdays by reservation only and are only $6 per person!
Call or e-mail to book yours today.
Our “Music in the Vineyard” continues throughout September. Come out and enjoy the crisp autumn sun, wines by the glass and your favourite tunes.
And also, don’t forget about our Stargazing Night on Saturday September 29.
This month is sure to not disappoint!
October should be equally as exciting with new releases, another travel talk and an afternoon of Wine & Words with local author AJ Aalto. Stay tuned!
Thank you always for your continued support.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Cheers!
Hank Hunse
Proprietor

NIAGARA ON THE LAKE – UPCOMING EVENTS

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July 29, 2012 -12 noon The Lincoln and Welland Regiment
Band – Simcoe Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake- Free Admission
www.musicniagara.org

 
July 30, 2012 2:00 pm The Music of 1812 at the Niagara
Historical Museum – Tom Allen, Lori Gemmell and Atis Bankas
(violin) present a fascinating story of the development of the harp
and early 1800’s Celtic music. – 43 Castlereagh St – $30
www.musicniagara.org

 
Aug 2, 2012 The Music of 1812 -New Works- The premiere of
two new works for string quartet, fife and drum, and aboriginal
drum commissioned in honour of the 1812 Bicentennial.- straight
from Russia. 7:30 pm at St. Mark’s Church- Byron St – $30
www.musicniagara.org

 
Aug 18 & 19 Special 25th Anniversary Fife and Drum Display
at Fort George – Bicentennial Fife and Drum Muster and Soldier’s
Field Day. A pageant of military music by Fife and Drum corps
from the United States and Canada as well as a competition of
1812 drill teams from Fort George, Fort Malden (Amherstburg),
Fort York (Toronto) and Fort Erie. The 41st Regiment Fife and Drum corps will also be celebrating their 25th anniversary at Fort George. Experience the sights and sounds of the military garrisonduring the bicentennial of the War of 1812.

 

Supported by the Friends of Fort George and the Niagara Bridge Commission. Contact: Peter Martin, peter.martin@pc.gc.ca
Aug 31 RCMP Musical Ride – Sunset Ceremony in Fort George.
6:30 pm. Celebrate the 200th anniversry of the War of 1812 as the
Friends of Fort George and Parks Canada host the world renowned
RCMP Musical Ride. An evening of equestrian precision and music
with an 1812 flare. Doors open at 5:30. Adults $15; Children 6-16
$10; Family $45. Tickets will be available at Friends of Fort George
gift shop – 905-468-6621.

 
BATTLE OF QUEENSTON HEIGHTS – October 13th, 2012
BURIAL OF BROCK – October 16th, 2012
October 12 & 13 – The Battle of Queenston Heights

October 12 is a special education day offering tours of the
battlefield -contact:: admin@friendsoffortgeorge.ca

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Flames of War an 1812 – Summer Event

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Flames of War  an 1812 Son et Lumiere Starting July 7, 2012 Friday, Saturday &  Monday at 9 pm at Fort George, National Historic Site.  A new and unique attraction, interpreting  the War Starting July 7, 2012  of 1812 through  a spectacular video projected on a heritage  blockhouse inside Fort  George.

VISITING NIAGARA? HERE ARE 11 REASONS TO VISIT NIAGARA

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11 reasons to visit Niagara this summer 

ANNA HOBBS, Special to QMI Agency

<b>Into the woods:</b> Swap the urban jungle for the pastoral trails of the Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve where you’ll marvel at the 37 different types of wild orchids, the diversity of the birds and mammals and the outcroppings of rock streams and mini waterfalls. Up close and personal with nature, it’s a winning place to unwind for the entire family. Including Fido. See escarpment.org. (Stephen Hui/QMI Agency)” /></div> <div> <p><strong>Into the woods:</strong> Swap the urban jungle for the pastoral trails of the Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve where you’ll marvel at the 37 different types of wild orchids, the diversity of the birds and mammals and the outcroppings of rock streams and mini waterfalls. Up close and personal with nature, it’s a winning place to unwind for the entire family. Including Fido. See escarpment.org. (Stephen Hui/QMI )</p> </div> </div> </article> <div> <div> <p><em><span style=There’s always lots happening in Niagara, and never more than in July and August. Here are 11 great reasons to visit this summer. 

1. Inniskillin’s Canada Day

It’s actually a four-day celebration with the Piazza becoming a hub of activity dotted with flags, red umbrella picnic tables and Muskoka chairs. July 1-4. Sip fine VQA wine, enjoy Chef David Penny’s locally inspired cooking, wave the flag and, on Canada Day, watch fireworks over the vineyard. See inniskillin.com.

2. Bikers’ delight

Some 50,000 motorcycle enthusiasts and 250 industry vendors take over the new Scotiabank Convention Centre July 20-21 for the biggest motorcycle event Niagara Falls has ever for seen. Outfit your bike or yourself, take a demo ride, check out a stunt show and meet industry icons. See niagaramotorcycleshow.com.

3. Relax to the max

For the uber relaxing couple-escape, the tranquil, subterranean Spa at White Oaks Resort offers Couples Reconnect — a two-hour indulgence in the luxurious couple’s suite, where you can relax by a romantic fire following side-by-side, Nectar of Niagara massages. One of the largest spa facilities in Ontario you’ll experience a 5-Star, 4-Diamond customer service experience. See whiteoaksresort.com.

4. Into the woods

Swap the urban jungle for the pastoral trails of the Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve where you’ll marvel at the 37 different types of wild orchids, the diversity of the birds and mammals and the outcroppings of rock streams and mini waterfalls. Up close and personal with nature, it’s a winning place to unwind for the entire family. Including Fido. See escarpment.org.

5. Backstage at Shaw

Peek behind the scenes at a world-class theatre. This hour-long tour takes you to the glamorous world of wardrobes and wigs, then gives you a front-row seat at a rehearsal in full swing. Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays until Oct. 31. Call ahead to book ( 1-800-511-7429 ) while making reservations for this season’s smash hit, the Tony Award-winning musical Rag Time. See shawfest.com.

6. Jazzy vineyard

Hillebrand has been bringing top notch Canadian jazz talent to their vineyard for 23 years. On July 14 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., it’s Jazz at the Winery with spectacular music, fine wines and Chef Frank Dodd’s great local cuisine. Seating options are as simple as a picnic on the lawn or as sophisticated as a reserved seat and a gourmet three-course meal at the restaurant patio. Seereservations.andrewpeller.com/events/jb-event.html.

7. Celebrating fruit

Discover the gentle charm of Niagara at one of several fruit festivals held throughout the summer. There’s no better way to experience the warm and friendly feeling of being part of a small community that doesn’t even know you. The first — Cherry Festival, July 7 at St. Marks Church, Niagara-on-the-Lake. See stmarks1792.com.

8. War of 1812

Bicentennial festivities honouring the War of 1812 will be in full swing for the entire summer; however Aug. 11-12 is the time to experience the most extravagant re-enactment of the Siege of Fort Erie ever produced. Step into Old Fort Erie and a world of red coats, black powder and grey fortress walls. See discover1812.com.

9. Canal days

Tall Ships gather in Port Colborne Aug. 3-6 for the Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival — four days of activities and attractions that honour the city’s marine heritage and its connection to the St. Lawrence Seaway. There’s fun for the entire family. See portcolborne.ca.

10. Golf with dinosaurs

Fifty astonishingly realistic and life-sized dinosaurs populate two 18-hole golf courses at Niagara Falls newest attraction — Dinosaur Golf. Amidst the sounds of the jungle, golfers play over decorative ponds with fast-moving rapids and around a 50-foot high “active” steam-erupting volcano, then directly through an eerie, cavernous volcanic interior. Contact             905-358-3676      .

11. Top draw

It’s an oldie but goodie. For 166 years, the Maid of the Mist has been bringing visitors to the edge — the very thrilling edge — of the Falls. The original Maid was a steam-powered paddle-wheeler ferry; today she is one of four state-of-the-art, diesel-powered boats, each capable of accommodating 600 passengers. There’s no better place to feel the astounding, wind-driven mist. See maidofthemist.com.

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NIAGARA FALLS – 2012- SKYWALK

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Skywalk 2012 Press Release

Jay Cochrane above Niagara Falls nears the top of The Skylon Tower in 2005
Jay Cochrane above Niagara Falls nears the top of The Skylon Tower in 2005

June 18, 2012 (Niagara Falls) – In an awe-inspiring event, Jay Cochrane, Canada’s Prince of the Air, continues the “Summer of Skywalks” in the Niagara region.

Beginning June 29th, Skywalk 2012 will cross a 400 m (quarter mile) distance over 50-stories in the sky as Jay Cochrane performs the greatest building-to-building skywalk in North American history for twelve weeks in Niagara Falls, Canada.

Sponsored by The Tourism Partnership of Niagara and presented by the Fallsview BIA, Skywalk 2012 puts Cochrane into a league of his own. Jay’s highwire will extend 340 m (1,300 feet) from the top of the Niagara Fallsview Hilton Hotel North Tower at a height of 177 m (581 feet) to the top of the Skylon Tower at a height of 160 m (520 feet) in the heart of Niagara Falls.

Cochrane will walk the wire daily at 7 p.m. (weather permitting), traveling a distance well over 20 miles (30 kilometers) between the two structures in his 88 scheduled performances.

Jay Cochrane and the Niagara region have a long and storied history.

In 2005, the “Skylon Tower Skywalk” (see video by clicking here) began atop the 32-story, 110 m (364 feet)Niagara Fallsview Casino, traversing a distance of 380 m (1,250 feet), and finished atop the Skylon Tower at a height of 160 m (520 feet). Jay’s performance was astounding, set to music as he talked to the crowd below, giving the spectators a first-hand experience of what it is like to be on the wire.

Skywalk 2012 performances will be both higher and longer, and once again, Jay will interact with the viewers from above.

“Niagara Falls is the premier venue in the world for Skywalk 2012,” said Cochrane. “This walk approaches the grandeur of my Great China Skywalk across Qutang Gorge above the Yangtze River. I’m excited to give a spectacular performance that will draw attention to my home country of Canada and inspire people to visit Niagara.”

In addition to being home to Niagara Falls, one of the world’s most stunning natural wonders, Niagara Canada offers visitors a host of smaller treasures that inspire on a completely different level. With dozens of wineries, golf courses and heritage sites, endless recreational trails and Great Lake shorelines, world-class dining and theatre, as well as casino excitement, Niagara was recently named Trip Advisor’s #1 Family Holiday destination in Canada. Visit visitniagaracanada.com for trip ideas and special offers to watch Jay’s record breaking Summer of Skywalks.

The “highway in the sky” for Skywalk 2012 will be a part of the skyline for weeks prior to Cochrane’s first performance on June 29, 2012, visible from numerous Niagara attractions and as far away as Buffalo, NY, and St. Catharines, Ontario.

The opening performance of Skywalk 2012 will include two special receptions to meet Jay Cochrane for autographs and photographs at both the Skylon Tower and the Niagara Fallsview Hilton Hotel.

There will be additional opportunities to meet Jay at festivals and events across the Niagara region this summer. Jay will be making appearances with the “Wirewalking Experience,” a mobile wire set a foot off the ground to allow media, special guest and the public to try to walk on the same wire he is walking in the sky. Locations include: Fort Erie Friendship Festival (June 29 to July 2) and Canal Days (August 3-6). Check visitniagaracanada.com for details.

Jay Cochrane is the premier skywalker in the world. Cochrane’s popularity was cemented in 1995 by The Great China Skywalk in Qutang Gorge, viewed in-person by an audience of 250,000, in addition to live China TV coverage viewed in the PRC and around the world by an estimated one-billion people. Jay’s skywalk stretched 2,098 feet (639m) over the Yangtze River at a height of 1,340 feet (408m), the highest and longest highwire walk ever completed.

Jay holds World Records for the longest building-to-building skywalk; longest and highest BLINDFOLDED skywalk; longest and highest nighttime building-to-building skywalk; longest and highest combined skywalk; longest time living on a wire; and the farthest cumulative distance traversed on a highwire.

During the length of the performance schedule, Cochrane will pass several milestones for cumulative distance on a single wire, with celebrations to match. Niagara is your adventure vacation destination during the Summer of Skywalks.

NIK WALLENDA TO CROSS NIAGARA FALLS TONIGHT JUNE 15, 2012

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Associated Press

Wallendas have rich history, not without tragedy

By CAROLYN THOMPSON, Associated Press

Friday, June 15, 2012

Bob Schutz / AP

In this July 18, 1970 file photo, daredevil Karl Wallenda nears the end of his tightrope walk across Tallulah Gorge, Ga. On Friday, June 15, 2012, Karl’s great grandson, Nick Wallenda, will attempt a high wire walk over Niagara Falls on live television, hoping to write his famous family’s name into the 153-year-old legend of daredevils who’ve “conquered” the natural wonder.

Nik Wallenda (wuh-LEHN’-duh) is ready to add yet another amazing feat to the storied and sometimes tragic Wallenda family history with his walk across Niagara Falls.

ABC will broadcast the walk Friday night by Wallenda, a seventh-generation member of the circus performers.

The Wallendas trace their fearless roots to 1780 Austria-Hungary, when ancestors traveled as a band of acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, animal trainers and trapeze artists.

His great-grandfather, Karl, was the patriarch of the modern day Wallendas and himself walked over the Tallulah Gorge on a tightrope. However he died at age 73 when he fell from a wire in Puerto Rico.

Fourteen family members perform today in various troupes.

 

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