The Oakes Garden Theatre

The Oakes Garden Theatre is the gateway park leading to the Queen Victoria Park. Built on the site of a demolished hotel (1937), the debris and remains from the hotel can still be found scattered throughout the park. Filled with beautiful foliage, limestone hardscaping, iron gates, and rock gardens, the Oakes Garden Theatre is designed as an amphitheater where concerts, weddings, or other events are planned! And did I mention, its FREE!

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For more information about the park, visit: http://www.10best.com/destinations/canada/niagara-falls/clifton-hill/attractions/oakes-garden-theatre/

WINTER BLOG SPECIAL!

Beginning November 1st through December 18th, to commemorate our 15 year anniversary, Niagara Cottage Rental would like to invite you to stay two nights with us and receive TWO ADDITIONAL nights FREE OF CHARGE*! To reserve your special rate room, call 1-866-226-4730 now and ask for the “Niagara Cottage Blog Special!” Don’t wait! Call now!
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The Doug Forsythe Gallery

The Doug Forsythe Gallery recently began their 31st season here at Niagara on the Lake, featuring mixed media artwork from Doug Forsythe, Marsha Forsythe, and Jonathan Forsythe. These ‘mixed media’ pieces are truly one in a million and are a must see when visiting Niagara on the Lake! Mixed media pieces, including traditional painted works, print making techniques are used such as woodcuts and etching, as well as digital paints, and glass blown original pieces! Over this next month new works will be moving into the gallery, be sure to come check it out!

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For more information visit: www.dougforsythethegallery.com

Niagara Gorge Discovery Center and Hiking Trails!

The Niagara Gorge Discovery Center and Hiking Trails is wonderfully fun and FREE way to spend your day around Niagara Falls. Take on five different hiking trails each of various difficulties and various times to complete (some courses recommend everyone in your group be 8 years of age or older). After you’ve spent your afternoon hiking, visit the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center where you can take a hands on look at geology with rock climbing (complete with geological and fossil formations) as well as an interactive theater experience! Fun for the whole family! Spend your fall days before winter hiking!

For more information visit: http://www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/discovery-center.aspx

 

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Walker’s Country Market!

Walker’s Country Market is a family owned and operated, fresh farmers market at Niagara on the Lake, established over 80 years ago in 1930! This market is truly unlike any other. Specializing in home grown fruits; cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots, apples, plums, and grapes! They use these fresh fruits to create many different jams, jellies, and preserves! They also feature a homemade bakery with fresh pastries, sandwiches, and other sweet treats! Don’t have time on your trip to stop out? No problem! A majority of their products can be shipped to your home for your convenience!

To learn more, visit: www.walkerscountrymarket.com

 

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Pop and Lolly’s Candy Shop!

Whether you’re traveling with children or just have a huge sweet tooth, Pop and Lolly’s is a stop worth making! Located at Niagara Parks, Pop and Lolly’s offer a wide variety of custom, handmade candies and treats, that you can even see being made in house! Build your own unique bag or box of candy or just pick out a few tasty treats! Pop and Lolly’s is sure to make your inner child smile!

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For more information visit: http://www.niagaraparks.com/niagara-falls-shopping/pop-and-lollys-candy-shop.html

Cheese Secrets! (a hidden gooey delight!)

Looking for the perfect cheese to go with that wine? You’ll find exactly what you need at Cheese Secrets! Cheese Secrets is a “cheesery” boutique that specializes in hand made, farm fresh delectable cheeses. Unique and popular cheeses will have you saying ‘Yum!’ Specialty craft cheeses, such as the White Stilton Mango Ginger (yes thats a cheese!), are even available for catering and gift baskets as well!

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To learn more about Cheese Secrets visit: www.cheesesecrets.com

LETS GET IT ON: MOTOWN MUSIC AND MORE! 

Thursday October 1, prepare for the Motown event of the season, brought to you by the Jackson-Triggs Winery, featuring Ronnie McNeir of the Four Tops! Purchase tickets for their main event with Ronnie McNeir or for the main event including the AFTER PARTY! The After Party will feature additional food, desert, and drink, as well as a separate performance from Ronnie McNeir, different from the main party event!

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To purchase your tickets now, visit: www.jacksontriggswinery.com

The North Star Festival!

The North Star Festival, Voices of Freedom, will be taking place October 2nd through October 4th in celebration of the freedom followers who were lead to Niagara by following the North Star (a subdivision of the Underground Railroad)! Join Niagara for the ongoing voyage to freedom and equality!! Plenty of family fun and activities to learn and enjoy! There will also be a free Canadian blues concert performed by freedom-seeker descendant, Diana Braithwaite.

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For more information visit: https://www.niagaraonthelake.com/page/event/8314/12