People from all over head to the Niagara region for a host of excellent reasons: the sight and sound of all that rushing water, the picturesque vineyards and the award-winning wines they produce, as well as the world-class performers and shows available throughout the year — to name a few, and while these reasons account […]
For most vacationers, one of the best parts about traveling to a new spot is experiencing that place’s food and drink. Kentucky has bourbon. The American South has sweet tea. Maine has lobsters, and Prince Edward Island has oysters and mussels. In Niagara, the largest pull for the out-of-towner has always been the stunning and […]
The Niagara region boasts numerous ways to while away the hours, whether you’re alone or in the company of a loved one or two. From vineyards and tasting rooms to museums and hiking trails, the area is resplendent with a wide variety of enjoyments that are able to satisfy just about anyone. Antiquing in and […]
The Niagara Falls region is home to quite a few excellent farms, many of which specialize in growing fruit, and while some travelers to the region satisfy themselves with the simple and pleasurable act of drinking local wine and eating local food while ogling the impressive display of the waterfalls, many visitors to the Niagara […]
Beer lovers come in all shapes and sizes, and they routinely come from all over the world to take in the majesty and wonder known as Niagara Falls. While the Niagara region is routinely heralded as an excellent place to get world-class wines, there are a surprising amount of quality breweries and beers to be […]
The Niagara region’s reputation for fertile land, excellent wines, and beautiful vineyards has been established for some time now. The soil, climate, and topography of the Niagara Peninsula is remarkably diverse, with microclimates ideal for producing grapes with more complex and abundant flavor than warmer climes, resulting in a wide variety of stellar wines. Of […]
When you are standing in Queen Victoria Park, you can look out onto the Falls, feel the mist on your skin, and listen to the thundering river rush past. When you venture below, on the legendary Maid of the Mist or the Journey Behind the Falls, you can hear and see up close the power […]
Niagara Falls has a long, strong tie to black history. As one of the ending points for the Underground Railroad, which funneled escaped slaves to Canada where slavery was wholly illegal by that time, the rushing Falls heralded true liberty to African-Americans fleeing unjust enslavement. A proud black community has thrived in the region since […]
Though Nanaimo, British Columbia is far away from Niagara Falls, Ontario, the two cities are inseparably linked by an infamous Canadian treat: Nanaimo bars. These gooey, layered, no-bake sweets are among top favorites of children and adults alike throughout Canadian provinces and on your next trip to Niagara Falls, you are more than likely to […]
While Niagara Falls is one of the best destinations year-round, the region is particularly excellent in the summer. The warm weather combines with the beautiful, green scenery, and the roaring waterfalls are moving at full capacity creating the most amazing effect. Perhaps these idyllic conditions are why so many of Niagara’s best festivals are held […]
