Take a peek behind the scenes at the Shaw Festival Theatre and see the secrets that create life on stage! This hour long guided tour will explore their costume workshop, dressing rooms, rehearsal halls, and trap room. Discover the magic behind the curtain and book your tickets today!
For more information on ticket prices and times visit: http://www.shawfest.com/shaw-enriched/beyond-the-stage-for-all/backstage-tours/
Last minute special for 2 guests at $200 per night (regular rate $350), please call 1-866-226-4730 and ask for ‘the last minute special!’
Join us at the Niagara on the Lake public library for their annual Garden Party on August 17, 2015 (from 7 to 9pm). Enjoy tasty fresh made food and wine prepared by the professionals at the Vintage Hotels. Live entertainment, music, friends, and more, you are sure to have a blast here! Purchase your tickets at the Niagara on the Lake public Library today!
For more information visit: http://www.notlpubliclibrary.org/adultNews.html
Take a tropical adventure to the Bird Kingdom in Niagara Falls! The Bird Kingdom is the largest free-flying indoor aviary where over 300 birds call their home. The aviary is a multi-level rainforest setting housing a 40 foot waterfall, dozens of topical plants, and 80 different species of birds! The Bird Kingdom also features a smaller aviary for small birds to make their homes in as well as a nocturnal aviary! The nocturnal aviary stays dark even during the daytime hours to accommodate the nocturnal creatures. Besides bird watching, children can have fun with the Kids Archaeology Dig where they can search for treasures in the kingdom! Fun for everyone, the birds in Bird Kingdom await your visit!
For more information visit: http://www.cliftonhill.com/attractions/other-attractions/bird-kingdom
Written by: Kelsey Chapman
Open all year round, the climate controlled Niagara Sky Wheel will take you a journey 175 feet above Niagara Falls to give you a breathtaking view of the Niagara area. Whether you visit it day or night, the sky wheel will forever change your opinion on sightseeing! The fully enclosed, climate controlled gondolas are perfect for snowy visits in the winter months to! The Niagara Sky Wheel ride varies between 8 to 12 minutes and allows you perfect views from every angle.
For more information visit: http://www.cliftonhill.com/attractions/niagara-skywheel
Written by: Kelsey Chapman
Taking a Journey Behind the Falls is truly an experience unlike any other! Geared with your poncho, be prepared to stand in the mist of the mighty Horseshoe Falls! At 13 stories tall, the Horseshoe Falls holds one fifth of the worlds fresh water. While extremely refreshing in the summer, you can still go behind the falls in the winter months! Prepare for a frigidly exciting visit in this case!
For information regarding ticket prices visit: http://www.niagaraparks.com/niagara-falls-attractions/journey-behind-the-falls.html
Written by: Kelsey Chapman
Marineland was opened over 50 years ago and takes great pride in educating the world on its unique aquatic life and attractions. Attractions at Marineland include: the Arctic Cover (where you can get up close and personal to touch and feed the white whales), friendship cove (which allows an uncles underwater view of the killer whale), the Beluga whales, and even traditional land animals (including bison, elk, and deer)! Marineland has something to offer everyone!
To find out more information visit: marineland.ca
Written by: Kelsey Chapman
The butterfly conservatory is located at the Niagara Parks Botanical Garden, just north of Niagara Falls. With over 2,000 butterflies (thats 45 different species!), you can explore up tp 180 meters of trails and exhibits all throughout the beautiful environment. Though the conservatory is enclosed, it holds true to a rainforest like environment full of lush trees and exotic plant life. The tour is self-guided for your convenience and children of all ages are welcome.
To find out more about ticket prices visit: http://www.niagaraparks.com/niagara-falls-attractions/butterfly-conservatory.html
Written by: Kelsey Chapman
The Mel Swart Lake Gibson Conservation Park is the largest inland man made lake in the Niagara area. Created in 1904, spanning 27 acres of farmland and meadows, the surreal piece of the world plays host to a wide variety of endangered wild life, and other habitats that have had their homes threatened by urbanization. Kids and adults of all ages will enjoy the beauty of Lake Gibson.
To learn more visit: http://melswartlakegibsonpark.com
Written by: Kelsey Chapman
The Short Hills Provincial Park is the largest park in the area. Excellent for hiking, picnicking, or relaxing, this park has a truly wonderful feel. The landscape, throughout hundreds of years, has eroded and formed beautiful caves, crevices, and creeks. The plant life is not the only thing living here though! In the Short Hills park you will find an abundance of wildlife including the pawpaw, white-tailed deer, and even wild turkeys! Fun for the whole family, Short Hills Provincial Park awaits your visit!
To find out more information visit: http://www.niagaragreenbelt.com/listings/76-parks-gardens-a-conservation-areas/357-short-hills-provincial-park.html
Written by: Kelsey Chapman
