This world-class award-winning attraction is a must-see and must-do when visiting the area, and a favourite past time for many locals who return time and time again. Nestled on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in eastern Ontario, this 60-acre site boasts over 40 heritage buildings to explore, and a host of costumed interpreters who delight in bringing you with them on an entertaining journey into Canadas past.
Over a QUARTER MILLION lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees and fences of Upper Canada Village creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for its annual Alight at Night Festival
photo by The Real Canadian
WINTERLUDE OTTAWA 2010
WINTERLUDE: Rideau Canal - world’s largest skating rink by mathewingram
OTTAWA FESTVALS Three fun-filled weekends of excitement and activity await the whole family! From glittering ice carvings and majestic snow sculptures to a gigantic snow playground and explosive shows under the winter sky, Winterlude is a great way to celebrate and enjoy the winter season. Experience the Rideau Canal - a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest skating rink.
Niagara Wine Tours (Available All Year Round)
Enjoy all the weekend festivities in Niagara-on-the-Lake!
Tours daily from Niagara Falls and Niagara on the Lake.
Visit the “Prettiest Town in Canada” and taste the best wines in Ontario.
Icewine included in all tours.
Individuals and Large groups welcome.
Corporate planning also available.
Niagara Getaway Wine Tours offers visitors to the Niagara Region the opportunity to discover the charm and beauty of Niagara-on-the-Lake while experiencing some of the finest wines and wineries the area has to offer. FOR MORE INFO: Niagara Wine Tasting Tour
Niagara Grape and Wine Tours - NIAGARA WINE TOURS - VIDEO DAY TRIPS FOR TWO OR MORE GUESTSGrape and Wine Tours offers an escape to magnificent Niagara Wine Country! Discover some of the most incredible wines, stroll through grape vineyards. Enjoy a multi-course lunch or dinner tour at a scenic winery location. As our guests you will discover exclusive boutique wineries tucked away in the vineyards and valleys of wine country. Choose from beautiful courtyard settings, bistros with expansive vineyard views, exceptional award winning winery restaurants. We offer afternoon delight, lunch fiesta or a dinner wine tour packages daily! Birthdays, Anniversaries, Girls Day Out, Any Special Occasion! So grab you camera and join guests from around the world!
Enjoy more than 100 events including winery tours and tastings, concerts, Niagara cuisine, artisan shows, wine seminars, live entertainment and one of Canada's largest street parades during the 58th Niagara Wine Festival.
Last year the Niagara Wine Festival attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors to Niagara's wine country, making it the largest wine festival in the Country.
When Gold Meets Cold
January 15-24, 2010
For ten days in January the Niagara region is transformed into a wintry wonderland, celebrating one of Canada's most cherished products, Ontario Icewine.
From Gala evening toasts to chestnut roasts, ornate ice bars and winery tours, the 15th Niagara Icewine Festival offers plenty for every taste. Join us. Join the celebration..Niagara Wine Festivals
**NEWRINK AT THE BRINK NEW** Across from Table Rock Complex (just steps from the falls) November 1 – February 28, 2010 10 AM – 10 PM Experience the mighty roar and breathtaking views of Niagara Falls from a new perspective, outdoor ice skating just steps away from one of the mostfamous natural attractions in the world. With magnificent views of both the American and Horseshoe Falls, the Rink at the Brink will quickly become the quintessential Canadian wintertime experience! It offers paid admission recreational ice skating; skate, helmet and locker rentals; as well as skating lessons for groups and individuals. It also hosts special events and onsite functions such as holiday, birthday and engagement parties. Open daily rain, snow or shine. INFORMATION LINK: (pdf) November 7, 2009 – January 4, 2010 EVENT SCHEDULE ONGOING EVENTS
Free Spectacular Light Show Every Evening in Niagara Falls from Nov - Jan: From the beginning of November until the first week of January, the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights is a spectacular lightshow that includes an illuminated 5-km route of lighted displays, fireworks over the falls and more, including concerts and children's performances.
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