One of the greatest pleasures of taking a vacation is the ample free time that emerges for sightseeing, leisurely lunches, and sleeping late. If you’re someone who takes holidays in order to relax and recharge — and you’re a reader — another welcome pleasure is the time you can afford yourself to settle back and […]
If you’re headed to Niagara during the holiday season, you’ll notice that many of our restaurants offer fare in keeping with the season. While some of what you find is quite similar to the traditional holiday foods found throughout North America and much of the Westernized world, if you look a little closer, here and […]
Whether you’re someone who goes to hear live music and musical theater on a regular basis, or you’re someone who only dives into a live music experience now and again when it’s someone else’s idea, the Niagara region provides plenty of opportunities throughout the year for music experiences of all types. Even in what some […]
Whether you’re planning an autumn trip to Niagara to celebrate an anniversary or because the two of you haven’t had a free moment to spare since Memorial Day weekend, Niagara Falls is a perfect place to enjoy time with your partner and even rekindle romance. Whether it’s the awe-inspiring sights, the second-to-none wine country, or […]
Less than five miles to the south of Lake Ontario and just above the Lake Iroquois Plain sits St. David’s Bench, a geographical formation carved out by glaciers when the Niagara Escarpment was formed. Marked by a steep ridge that gathers the cooling Lake Ontario breezes and circulates them back across the plains, the St. […]
While Niagara enjoys a stellar reputation for its natural wonders — namely, it’s waterfalls — not nearly enough people know about or take advantage of its excellent hiking, which is a shame. From city parks and conservation areas to Niagara Glen Nature Reserve, there are stunning options for nearly every skill, age, and fitness level. […]
For anyone who loves wine, every day is a perfect day to visit Niagara’s wine country. The landscape is always lush and nearly without equal. The tours and tasting rooms are top-notch, and the wine — well, the wine is internationally renowned, so you know it’s always going to be worth your time. That being […]
It’s not uncommon for people from all over the world to get an itch to visit Niagara Falls. For over 100 years now, it’s been one of the world’s most popular destinations. While most visitors make their way to the falls and surrounding area during the balmy summer months, autumn has an appeal that’s hard […]
One of the world’s most beloved and imitated festivals, Munich, Germany’s Oktoberfest pulls in millions of visitors from around the world each October to celebrate Bavarian culture —especially its beer and food. While many cities and regions boast lively Oktoberfest celebrations, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate the festival in the Niagara region. From […]
Believe it or not, running in the Niagara region, especially as summer winds down into fall, is one of the greatest pleasures of area runners’ lives, and much of that pleasure has to do with the changing look and feel of the place. As autumn emerges, the summer foliage starts its deepening into darker, less […]
