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June 1, 2006 21:41 - Queenston Heights Battlefield Tour this weekend
After having lived in Niagara for over 40 years, I am finally going on a battlefield tour of Queenston Hieghts this Saturday.Historian Robert Malcomson will conduct the Battlefield Tour. It retaces the steps of the soldiers who fought in the Battle of Queenston Heights.
Those interested should meet at the base of Brock's Monument at Queenston Heights Park, at 1 pm Saturday.
The walking tour is open to the public and costs $15. Tickets are available in advance at the Friends of Fort George Gift Shop at Fort George or by calling 905 468-6621.
You should make sure you wear walking shoes and bring a snack and drinking water. If you can't make it on Saturnday, the tour will be held again on Aug. 5 and Oct 14.
Read the article in the Niagara Falls Review, Thursday June 1, 2006
June 2, 2006 23:09 - 'Business as usual' at casinos after smoking ban
by JENNIFER PELLEGRINI in Niagara Falls Review, June 2. 2006
It was "business as usual" at the city's two casinos Wednesday, the first day of the province's smoke-free legislation which made it illegal to smoke in any public building in Ontario - including previously exempted gaming halls.
"Attendance seems to be the same," Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. spokeswoman Teresa Roncon said of the number of patrons who tried their luck at Casino Niagara and the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort Wednesday.
Although she did not have attendance figures available for Niagara's two casinos, Roncon said reports from Falls Management Company indicated there was little difference between Wednesday's attendance and any other mid-week day.
Read the whole article
June 3, 2006 21:43 - Rushing passport plan - Is it a good idea?
There may be a groundswell of resistance to the proposed passport issue on the US side of the border.Canada is understandably concerned with its ramifications.
A good editorial in the Niagara Falls Review June 3, 2006, addresses the problems of rushing the passport plan.
Rushing passport plan won’t serve Canada, U.S. well
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Editorial & Opinion - Concern surrounding the passport issue is gaining steam both here and in the United States. Western premiers discussed the move by the U.S. to require a passport or other secure document to enter the country by Jan. 1, 2008.
At their conference this week, Manitoba Premier Gary Doer called implementation of the law economic suicide. Ontario Conservative leader John Tory was in the city mid-week to slam the plan and the provincial government (what else would you expect?) over its handling of the issue.
It hasn’t been lost on the United States Senate, which has voted to delay the requirement.
It’s one thing for Canadian politicians to be taking issue with the rule. They can make the case on the dire economic consequences the plan could have on both sides of the border. Given the vote in the U.S. Senate, opposition to the plan is gaining traction south of the border.
It’s worth noting that while the senate vote would extend full implementation of the regulations to June 1, 2009, the House of Representatives and the president still need to approve it. The delay is by no means a done deal.
However, both senators and governors from states that share borders with Canada are coming to realize the serious consequences this plan could have on tourism. A huge part of getting the issue solved to satisfaction of people on both sides of the border depends on opposition to the plan from within the U.S.
Read the whole article
June 4, 2006 22:51 - Niagara Events from June 5 to June 11, 2006
Spring Ghost Tours at Fort George
From: May 6, 2006
To: June 25, 2006
Join us Sundays in May and June on a lantern tour of haunted Fort George. Hear the real life tales of encounters with things that go bump in the night.
Location: Fort George, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Email: giftshop@friendsoffortgeorge.ca
Website: www.ghrs.org/ghosttours
Phone: (905)468-6621 Fax:(905)468-7681
Admission:$10
Time: 8:30pm
June 5, 2006
Maid of the Mist
Marketplace Music
Start Date: 2006-06-01 End Date: 2006-09-30
June 1 to June 23 & Sept. 4 to Sept 30 11 am to 6 pm
June 24 to Sept. 3 11 am to 9 pm
Location: Maid of the Mist Marketplace
Price: FREE
Enjoy daily musical performances by individual artists.
Illumination Tower Stage
Spring Festival
Start Date: 2006-05-19 End Date: 2006-06-30
Location: Parkwide
Price: FREE
This annual Spring Festival showcases the celebrations of spring, enjoying nature and the beauty of the blossoms surrounding the entire Niagara Parks.
June 9, 2006
Coca Cola Concert & Pizza Pizza Falls Fireworks Start Date: 2006-06-09 End Date: 2006-06-09
ASSORTED NUTS
8 pm to 10 pm Location: Queen Victoria Park Price: FREE Canada's longest running fireworks series will light up the skies every Friday, Sunday and holiday in the summer at 10 pm preceded by our Coca Cola Concert Series at 8 pm.
Botanical Gardens
The Niagara Flower & Garden Show
Start Date: 2006-06-09 End Date: 2006-06-11 Friday & Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Sunday 10 am to 5 pm Location: Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens Price: $10.00 A Unique Experience for Garden Lovers. Over 100 vendors with everything for the home gardener. The newest and trendiest plants, tools and accessories. Guest Speakers and much more. Log onto www.niagaraflowerandgardenshow.com for more information. Group packages available including admission, attractions & dining call 1 877-642-7275 press 2.
Parkway Artist's Guild Art Show
Start Date: 2006-06-09 End Date: 2006-06-11 11 am to 5 pm Location: School of Horticulture Administration Building Price: FREE Inside the main lecture hall members of the Parkway Artists' Guild will present a fine arts exhibit.
June 10 to June 18, 2006
New Vintage Niagara
Join more than 35 internationally acclaimed Ontario wineries at one of Canada's premier spring events, as we present the first taste of Niagara's award-winning wines. The Festival kicks-off with a Garden Party in Twenty Valley on June 10th and concludes with a spectacular gala wine evening presenting the first taste of the 2004 and 2005 vintages paired with wine country cuisine at the St. Catharines Golf & Country Club on June 18th. Included in the celebrations is the "New Vintage" Winery Passport program with special events, tours and tastings at Niagara wineries, June 10-18. Location: Niagara Region Admission:Varies P: 905 688-0212 F: 905 688-2570 www.niagarawinefestival.com vidal@niagarawinefestival.com
June 11, 2006
Coca Cola Concert & Pizza Pizza Falls Fireworks Start Date: 2006-06-11 End Date: 2006-06-11
BORDERLINE
8 pm to 10 pm Location: Queen Victoria Park Price: FREE Canada's longest running fireworks series will light up the skies every Friday, Sunday and holiday in the summer at 10 pm preceded by our Coca Cola Concert Series at 8 pm.
Queenston Heights Park Queenston Concert Series
Peninsula Orchestra
2-4 pm Location: Queenston Heights Band Shell Price: FREE The Sunday Afternoon Concert Series in Queenston Heights Park will feature the sounds of big bands, symphony orchestras, dixie and more. Nothing speaks more of summer than an enjoyable Sunday afternoon concert in the Park. Don't forget to bring a lawn chair.
Sundae In The Park
On Sunday, June 11, 2006 at Oakes Park, the Sundae in the Park Ice Cream Festival will be taking place. Free admission, with activities, entertainment and fun! Starts at 12:00 noon and goes until 3:00 PM. View the Sundae in the Park Flyer for complete details. http://www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca/about_niagara_falls/events_calendar/pdf/sundae_in_the_park.pdf
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June 6, 2006 17:49 - Last Direct Invasion of Canada? 140 years ago and it wasn't the Americans.
The Battle of Ridgeway was a defeat for Canada at the time but it helped Canada move towards Confederation a year later.The Irish are coming!; Battle of Ridgeway commemorated with plaque, re-enactment
JOHN LAW in the Niagara Falls Review, June 5, 2006
Strangely enough, it took a bunch of armed, angry Irishmen to help Canada forge its identity.
On June 1, 1866, the Fenian Brotherhood - the American wing of the Irish Revolutionary Brotherhood - decided to strike back against the British which had killed its hierarchy and scattered its leaders. Canada would be the ideal target.
About 600 Fenians crossed the Niagara River and tussled with the Queen's Own Rifles, the 13th Battalion and the York and Caledonia rifle companies in what is known as the Battle of Ridgeway.
It was a fight the Fenians actually won, but fearing Canadian and British reinforcements, they soon retreated back to the U. S. where they were taken into custody. For Canada, the stinging defeat exposed how vulnerable the country was, and proved pivotal in the Confederation movement.
Read the whole article
June 7, 2006 19:54 - Tiny chapel a big hit
Its small but oh so picturesque with a white picket fence and orchards surrounding it. A real photo opportunity is available here for people walking, biking or driving between Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake,There are two pews for praying or just reflecting as you take a short break on your journey. And it has become quite a popular site for traditional or personalized wedding ceremonies.
Read an interesting article about the Living Water Wayside Chapel in the Niagara Falls Review by Tony Riccciuto June 6, 2006
June 8, 2006 17:06 - Fort Erie not a target
Thursday, June 08, 2006 in the Niagara Falls ReviewLocal News - Niagara Regional Police say Fort Erie was not a target of an alleged terrorist bomb plot.
"Neither the Town of Fort Erie nor any other location in the Regional Municipality of Niagara was the site of terrorist training nor the site of an alleged planned terrorist plots," Deputy Chief Donna Moody said Wednesday. "Any report to the contrary is considered to be erroneous."
Fort Erie figures prominently in court documents relating to charges against 12 of 17 Toronto-area suspects arrested last week by Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service.
Moody's comments are based on information the police received from the agencies directly involved in the investigation.
Read the whole article
June 9, 2006 19:25 - Border guards disappointed they won't be armed until 2007
/ CP
Local News - Friday, June 09, 2006 in the Niagara Falls ReviewThe agency in charge of Canada's borders says it will be the fall of 2007 before the first Canadian border guards are armed.
The Canadian Border Services Agency said delays in getting standard operating procedures in place are causing the problem.
Read the rest of the article.
June 10, 2006 23:37 - Mounties coming to Niagara Falls
St Catharines Standard- Friday, June 09, 2006 Two Canadian icons - Niagara Falls and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police -- will meet this summer at Table Rock House at the brink of the Falls.
There, the public will be able to meet RCMP officers for photos and questions, said the Niagara Parks Commission in a release.
Officers will be on hand beginning June 23 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
June 11, 2006 22:04 - Niagara Events from June 12 to June 18, 2006
The Niagara Events for June 06 is filled with many different choices all throughout Niagara
Spring Ghost Tours at Fort George
From: May 6, 2006
To: June 25, 2006
Join us Sundays in May and June on a lantern tour of haunted Fort George. Hear the real life tales of encounters with things that go bump in the night.
Location: Fort George, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Email: giftshop@friendsoffortgeorge.ca
Website: www.ghrs.org/ghosttours
Phone: (905)468-6621 Fax:(905)468-7681
Admission:$10
Time: 8:30pm
June 1, 2006
Maid of the Mist
Marketplace Music
Start Date: 2006-06-01 End Date: 2006-09-30
June 1 to June 23 & Sept. 4 to Sept 30 11 am to 6 pm
June 24 to Sept. 3 11 am to 9 pm
Location: Maid of the Mist Marketplace
Price: FREE
Enjoy daily musical performances by individual artists.
Illumination Tower Stage
Spring Festival
Start Date: 2006-05-19 End Date: 2006-06-30
Location: Parkwide
Price: FREE
This annual Spring Festival showcases the celebrations of spring, enjoying nature and the beauty of the blossoms surrounding the entire Niagara Parks.
June 12, 2006
McFarland Park
Tea & Literature at McFarland House
Start Date: 2006-06-12 End Date: 2006-06-12 2:30 pm Location: McFarland House Price: June 12, July 17 & August 14, 2006 Enjoy a leisurely, literary afternoon in the 19th century atmosphere of McFarland House. three insightful discussions by literary scholar Yvonne McMorrough, accompanied by our delightful Afternoon Tea, will be presented at the McFarland Tea Garden. Contact 905 468-3322 for program details.
June 16, 2006
Coca Cola Concert & Pizza Pizza Falls Fireworks Start Date: 2006-06-16 End Date: 2006-06-16
SUMMERFIELD
8 pm to 10 pm Location: Queen Victoria Park Price: FREE Canada's longest running fireworks series will light up the skies every Friday, Sunday and holiday in the summer at 10 pm preceded by our Coca Cola Concert Series at 8 pm.
June 17 & 18, 2006
JOIN THE RANKs' of Those Attending"The First Annual War of 1812-15 Militia Muster"
Family Educational Event Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. See living history re-enactors, dressed in period attire, recreate the life and activities of the men,women, and children from the militia regiments that served on the Niagara frontier during the War of 1812-1815. Watch musket and artillery demonstrations, militia training drills and maneuvers,a flag raisingparade and the regimental ladies enjoy an afternoon Tea . Join in the period children's games, learn and interact with the participants. Great for all ages! Adults: $5.00 ~ 12 and under Free
SATURDAY: Militia Muster and Family activities.
9.00 a.m. Officers Call. Senior officers meet for a briefing on the day s schedule. 10.00 a.m. Official Flag raising parade for all units. (Full Dress) 10.15 a.m- 4.00 p.m. Rotation of detachments to act as camp piquets and House Guard. 10.30 am-10.45 a.m. Musket Firing demonstration by a designated unit. 11.00 a.m 11.45 a.m. Morning Militia Muster. 11.45 a.m.- 12.00 noon Musket firing demonstration. 12.00 noon 1.00 Lunch Period 1.30 p.m.- 2.30 p.m. Afternoon Militia Muster and Firing demonstration. 3.00-4.00 p.m Ladies of the Regiment Afternoon Tea Party. 4.00 Musket firing demonstration. 4.30 p.m. Flag Lowering Ceremony. Close of site to public.
SUNDAY: Militia Muster and Family activities.
11.00 a.m. Flag Raising (As Saturday) 11.30 a.m Firing Demonstration (As Saturday) 12.00 Noon 1.00 p.m. Lunch 1.00 -2.00 p.m. Children s period games. 2.00 p.m-3.00 p.m. Afternoon Militia Muster and Firing demonstration. (As Saturday) 3.30 p.m. Flag Lowering (As Saturday)
June 18, 2006
Coca Cola Concert & Pizza Pizza Falls Fireworks Start Date: 2006-06-18 End Date: 2006-06-18
GOOD QUESTION
8 pm to 10 pm Location: Queen Victoria Park Price: FREE Canada's longest running fireworks series will light up the skies every Friday, Sunday and holiday in the summer at 10 pm preceded by our Coca Cola Concert Series at 8 pm.
Queenston Heights Park Queenston Concert Series
Lincoln & Welland Ambassadors
2-4 pm Location: Queenston Heights Band Shell Price: FREE The Sunday Afternoon Concert Series in Queenston Heights Park will feature the sounds of big bands, symphony orchestras, dixie and more. Nothing speaks more of summer than an enjoyable Sunday afternoon concert in the Park. Don't forget to bring a lawn chair.
June 12, 2006 19:27 - Table Rock gets a Timmy's. . . Soon. . .
Ontario's most popular donut franchise is setting up an outlet right by the brink of the Falls, At the Table Rock. And its expected to open in August.The Niagara Parks Commission has acquired a Tim Horton's franchise outlet fro the Table Rock, to go along with its Pizza Pizza franchise.
'What it means to you is more branded offerings available here in the park' said NPC Chairman Jim Williams.
Read the article in the the Niagara Falls Review, June 8. 2006
June 13, 2006 15:11 - Fort Erie terror role remains unknown
Here are some interesting exerpts from the Niagara Falls Reviews recent summation of the recent terrorists capture in southern ontario.By JOHN ROBBINS in the Niagara Falls Review, June 13, 2006
BRAMPTON It could be weeks, months or even longer before the public learns how Fort Erie figures into the allegations against 17 Toronto-area people accused of participating in a homegrown terrorist plot.
Media from around the world descended on a Brampton courtroom where most of the suspects appeared Monday, hoping to get a clearer picture of the scope of the alleged plot.
Instead, a justice of the peace imposed a publication ban on the proceedings, which means much of what was said inside the courtroom cannot be reported.
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Fort Erie figures prominently in court documents containing the charges against the 12 adult suspects, who range in age from 19 to 43.
All 12 men are facing one count each of participating in a terrorist group.
Three of them face charges of importing weapons and ammunition for the purpose of terrorist activity.
Nine of the men are facing charges of receiving training from a terrorist group, while four are charged with providing training.
Six are also charged with intending to cause an explosion causing serious bodily harm or death.
Fort Erie is mentioned in four of six indictments, but there’s no mention in two indictments related to providing or receiving terrorist training.
The town is also mentioned in counts relating to participating in a terrorist group, importation of weapons and ammunition for the purpose of terrorist activity and intending to cause an explosion causing serious bodily harm or death.
Based on the court documents, initial media reports suggested some terrorist training had taken place in Fort Erie a claim the Royal Canadian Mounted Police quickly dismissed.
Later, there was some speculation Fort Erie may have been a terror target, since the town is mentioned in one of the indictments that accuses six of the suspects of having intent to cause an explosion.
Niagara Regional Police Deputy Chief Donna Moody last week issued a statement saying the NRP had been in contact with law enforcement agencies directly involved in the case and had been assured neither Fort Erie “nor any other location in the Regional Municipality of Niagara was the site of terrorist training nor the site of alleged planned terrorist plots.”
There has been no official explanation about how Fort Erie figures into the intent to cause an explosion charges.
Both the RCMP and the NRP have refused further comment, since charges are now before the courts.
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While security was somewhat relaxed compared to that present during the last court appearance, police patrols were frequent and surveillance was obvious.
For much of the day, a dark-coloured helicopter circled, and occasionally hovered, above the courthouse, while police officers driving in black vans with tinted windows roamed the courthouse parking lot using binoculars to watch the crowds standing outside the building.
Read the article
June 14, 2006 20:59 - First Annual War of 1812-15 Militia Muster - July 17 & 18, 2006
Combine an educational family event with a step back through time this weekend. History comes alive as you see men, women, and children in period attire, recreate the life and activities of the militia regiments that served on the Niagara frontier during the War of 1812-1815.There are musket and artillery demonstrations, militia training drills and maneuvers, a flag raising parade and regimental ladies enjoying ' An afternoon tea'. There is a lot of interaction with the participants as you find out what life back then was really like. And all it costs is $5.00 for adults and everybody over 12. 12 and under are FREE. It all takes place at Willowbank Heritage Estate , 14487 Niagara Parkway, Queenston .
Read the details on our June events page
June 15, 2006 19:55 - Niagara New Vintage Festival promises a busy weekend
If you enjoy your wine you will have a lot to tempt you between now and June 18th. The Niagara New Vintage Festival is here as the Niagara wineries swing into full gear. The following exerpts are from the article Busy weekend planned at Niagara New Vintage Festival in the Niagara Falls Review, June 14, 2006
The region's spring wine festival is set to please the palate once again.
The 11th annual Niagara New Vintage Festival has expanded programs this year and runs until June 18.
"Now is the time to enjoy the great things being offered in Niagara's wine route," said Niagara Grape & Wine Festival spokesman Brian Kroeker. "And we have some great new things this year.
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A wine and cheese seminar series will be presented by the Dairy Farmers of Canada, taking place Saturday and Sunday during the festival from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A winemakers dinner will also take place Saturday at 7 p.m. at Jackson-Triggs.
Another highlight is the New Vintage Niagara gala wine tasting to be held at the St. Catharines Golf & Country Club Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m.
About 700 people attended last year's gala event and around 30,000 people in total attended the 10 days of the festivities, said Kroeker.
For more information about fees, others events or obtaining a Niagara New Vintage Winery Touring Passport ($20 per person), call the festival at 905-688-0212 or visit www.niagarawinefestival.com.
Read the article.
June 16, 2006 19:54 - McFarland House: Site of the best, worst of war
JOHN ROBBINS In the Niagara Falls Review, June 13, 2006
Entering the doorway, the low-toned moans of the dying are almost as sickening as the stench of infected flesh. Sullen cheeks droop from the faces of soldiers, whose bodies have been ripped and riddled in hideous, almost unimaginable ways. The living and the dead are mingled together.
Barely distinguishable from one another, they're laid out on the floors of every room of the once stately house and on the steps leading to the second floor.
The wood-plank floor takes a thirsty drink of blood as a surgeon draws backward on a blade haphazardly positioned on the ghostly-white skin of an exposed thigh.
The house has been stripped bare by the invaders, its doors, windows and mantels are missing.
Still, the house has fared well compared to others in the nearby village. It's one of the few still standing - the rest have been reduced to rubble and ashes.
Sound like a scene from modern-day Iraq or Afghanistan?
Just the opposite. It's actually a glimpse from a long-ago war fought on a not-so-distant battlefield.
Now, fast-forward 193 years.
The war and the people who lived through it are but echoes in time, but McFarland House remains - a tangible reminder that history indeed repeats itself.
"While the past is distant, some things haven't changed," said Rebecca Pascoe, the recently appointed site supervisor of McFarland House, leading a tour of the property.
Read the rest of the article
June 19, 2006 01:11 - Niagara Events from June 5 to June 11, 2006
Spring Ghost Tours at Fort George
From: May 6, 2006
To: June 25, 2006
Join us Sundays in May and June on a lantern tour of haunted Fort George. Hear the real life tales of encounters with things that go bump in the night.
Location: Fort George, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Email: giftshop@friendsoffortgeorge.ca
Website: www.ghrs.org/ghosttours
Phone: (905)468-6621 Fax:(905)468-7681
Admission:$10
Time: 8:30pm
June 1, 2006
Maid of the Mist
Marketplace Music
Start Date: 2006-06-01 End Date: 2006-09-30
June 1 to June 23 & Sept. 4 to Sept 30 11 am to 6 pm
June 24 to Sept. 3 11 am to 9 pm
Location: Maid of the Mist Marketplace
Price: FREE
Enjoy daily musical performances by individual artists.
Illumination Tower Stage
Spring Festival
Start Date: 2006-05-19 End Date: 2006-06-30
Location: Parkwide
Price: FREE
This annual Spring Festival showcases the celebrations of spring, enjoying nature and the beauty of the blossoms surrounding the entire Niagara Parks.
June 23, 2006
Rock Point
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Start Date: 2006-06-23 End Date: 2006-06-25 Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 4 pm Location: Table Rock Point Price: FREE A RCMP officer will be available for photos and to answer questions.
Coca Cola Concert & Pizza Pizza Falls Fireworks
PORTRAIT
8 pm to 10 pm Location: Queen Victoria Park Price: FREE Canada's longest running fireworks series will light up the skies every Friday, Sunday and holiday in the summer at 10 pm preceded by our Coca Cola Concert Series at 8 pm.
June 25, 2006
Coca Cola Concert & Pizza Pizza Falls Fireworks
ASSORTED NUTS
8 pm to 10 pm Location: Queen Victoria Park Price: FREE Canada's longest running fireworks series will light up the skies every Friday, Sunday and holiday in the summer at 10 pm preceded by our Coca Cola Concert Series at 8 pm.
Queenston Heights Park Queenston Concert Series
Can-Am Swing Band
2-4 pm Location: Queenston Heights Band Shell Price: FREE The Sunday Afternoon Concert Series in Queenston Heights Park will feature the sounds of big bands, symphony orchestras, dixie and more. Nothing speaks more of summer than an enjoyable Sunday afternoon concert in the Park. Don't forget to bring a lawn chair.
June 19, 2006 21:43 - Niagara Floral Clock
The Niagara Floral Clock is one of the regular stops when I am showing visitors around Niagara.There is something mesmerizing about watching a 21 ft and 250 lb second hand sweep by. The clock is 40 feet in diameter with 24,000 colourful carpet plants providing the background. The hour (14.6 ft long) hand and minute hand (17.6 ft) each weigh 500 lbs.
The Floral Clock had been aroung since 1950 and was Ontario's Hydros floral masterpiece. Since 1977, the floral clock is displayed and maintained by the Niagara Parks Commission.
Niagara Floral Clock
June 20, 2006 21:57 - Visiting Canada - Decisions
Are you planning a tirp to Canada soon? Canada is a popular destination with more than 35 million visitors a year. There is so much to choose from. Whales on either coast, fossils out west and one of the wonders of the World - Niagara Falls. Decisions. Decisions.
If you are planning a trip to Canada, or anywhere else for that matter, here is a useful litttle decision making tool - Your Next Trip Planner. Answer a few relevant questions, rate your options and presto...
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Enjoy.
P.S. I hope Niagara Falls makes it into your trip. After all, 14 Million annual visitors can't be wrong.
June 21, 2006 22:20 - Twilight Tuesday Concert Series Returns
Its always nice to hear live music. And if you can throw in a beautiful summer night, so much the better.Starting July 4 on every Tuesday night, Fireman's Park is the place to be. And it runs to August 22.
The shows are sponsered by the Stamford Center Volunteer Fireman's Association.
Shows: July 4, 2006 -Old Tyme Fiddlers Show
also P.K.Hummingbirds Steel Pan Band
Singing Saints
Juke Box Junkies
So If you are looking for some good local entertainment, and its Tuesday, it is definately something to consider.
June 22, 2006 20:38 - Superman Returns . . . to the Falls
If you are down by the Falls at night this weekend, keep your eyes peeled for a familiar sight."Starting Saturday, Warner Bros. will beam the Man of Steel's red and yellow emblem directly onto the Horseshoe Falls to tie in with Wednesday's opening of Superman Returns." Just like they did 25 years earlier for the premier of Superman II in which Niagara Falls played a memorable part.
"The watery projection will run four days, with a countdown leading to the film's Wednesday opening. The emblem will be seen from 9 am to midnight Saturday to Tuesday. The film company is also scouting the city for a special screening of the movie."
"It marks the first time Niagara Parks has allowed an image projected onto the falls since the 1981 event. Niagara Parks event manager Sarah Wood insists this doesn't open the floodgates for more product placement.'This is certainly only because (Superman ) has a history with Niagara Falls,' she said."
Its good to hear that the Falls are not going to just become another billboard.
Article from Niagara Falls Review June 22, 2006
June 24, 2006 22:02 - General Brock Parkway - at last.
A local hero will receiver some well deserved recognition. Maj-Gen. Sir Isaac Brock, a hero of the War of 1812, will have the highway that passes his monument renamed 'General Brock Parkway'.Gen. Brock led the British and Canadian soldiers in Upper Canada when the United States declared war in 1812. He led the capture of Detroit and the Battle of Queenston Heights, Oct 13, 1812. He perished in the battle.
'Highway 405, the stretch of road between the Queenston-Lewiston bridge and the Queen Elizabeht Way, will become Gen. Brock Parkway Oct 13.
Its great now. As you drive down the Parkway, you will now know the name of the figure on that tall monument you just passed.
Exerpt from 'Brock conquers Hwy. 405', by Corey Larocque, Niagara Falls Review, June 22, 2006
June 25, 2006 22:43 - Niagara Falls Evebts from June 26 - July 2, 2006
Niagara Events from June 26 to July 2, 2006
June 26, 2006
Maid of the Mist
Marketplace Music
Start Date: 2006-06-01 End Date: 2006-09-30
June 1 to June 23 & Sept. 4 to Sept 30 11 am to 6 pm
June 24 to Sept. 3 11 am to 9 pm
Location: Maid of the Mist Marketplace
Price: FREE
Enjoy daily musical performances by individual artists.
June 25, 2006
Coca Cola Concert & Pizza Pizza Falls Fireworks
ASSORTED NUTS
8 pm to 10 pm
Location: Queen Victoria Park
Price: FREE Canada's longest running fireworks series will light up the skies every Friday, Sunday and holiday in the summer at 10 pm preceded by our Coca Cola Concert Series at 8 pm.
July 1, 2006
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Start Date: 2006-06-30 End Date: 2006-07-02
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 4pm
Location: Table Rock Point
Price: FREE
A RCMP officer will be available for photos and to answer questions.
Queenston Heights Park Queenston Concert Series
Can-Am Swing Band
2-4 pm
Location: Queenston Heights Band Shell
Price: FREE
The Sunday Afternoon Concert Series in Queenston Heights Park will feature the sounds of big bands, symphony orchestras, dixie and more. Nothing speaks more of summer than an enjoyable Sunday afternoon concert in the Park. Don't forget to bring a lawn chair.
Friendship Festival
Fort Erie
Jun 29, 2006 - Jul 02, 2006
Celebration of the bond between Canada and the United States spanning nearly 200 years of peace. Brings together a collection of food, music, entertainment, cultural, arts and crafts and a host of childrens activities.
Phone: 905-871-6454
Web: http://www.friendshipfestival.com
34th NAPA Annual Power Display
1957 Wilhelm Rd, Sherkston
Jun 30, 2006 - Jul 02, 2006 at 8:00 AM
Antique autos and farm equipment, steam engines, saw mill & blacksmith shop, tractor pulls, crafts, Antiques, Flea Market, Kid's Games & Events, face painting, food vendors and more. 2006 features - fire fighting equipment and lifestyles of rural women.
Phone: 905-563-1273
Email: miller.sons@sympatico.ca
Canada Day with the Niagara Symphony
Market Square, Downtown St Catharines
Jul 01, 2006 - Jul 01, 2006 at 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Celebrate Canada Day! Saturday July 1, 2006. St. Catharines, 2 pm in Market Square, Downtown St. Catharines Join the full pops orchestra of the Niagara Symphony for a free, outdoor, one hour concert in the Market Square, downtown St. Catharines. Hosted by the City of St. Catharines. Part of the St. Catharines Canada Day Family Street Party.
Phone: 905-688-4993
Email: info@niagarasymphony.org
Web: www.niagarasymphony.org
Twiilight in the Vineyard - Jesse Cook
Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Winery - 2145 Niagara Stone Road (Regional Road 55)
Niagara-on-the-Lak
Jul 01, 2006 at 8:00 PM
Tickets are $59.00. Rain or shine.
Phone: 866-589-4637
Web: http://www.jacksontriggswinery.com
Celebrate Canada Day with the Niagara Symphony
Niagara Falls: Queen Victoria Park, by the Falls
Jul 01, 2006 - Jul 01, 2006 at 9:00 PM
Niagara Falls, 9 pm in Queen Victoria Park, by the Falls. Followed by Fireworks! Don't miss this truly authentic Canadian concert, illustrating our combined British and French tories, adding some references to our American relations. Part of the Two-Nations celebration, presented by the Niagara Parks Commission.
Phone: 905-688-4993
Email: info@niagarasymphony.org
Web: www.niagarasymphony.org
Queen Victoria Park
Nation Celebration
Start Date: 2006-06-30 End Date: 2006-07-04
Various Times throughout the Day
Location: Parkwide
Price: FREE
Celebrate the birth of Canada and the U.S. with fun family activities throughout the Park.
Concerts in Queen Victoria Park (corner of Murray St. and Niagara Parkway) starting at 7:30 pm (exception July 1 at 7:45pm). On June 30 Michelle Titian opens up for Michelle Wright. Frank Leahy and The Niagara Symphony with fireworks choreographed to music on Saturday July 1. Ryan Malcolm will open for the Abbey Road Reunion featuring Billy J. Kramer, Denny Laine of the Moody Blues and Wings and Joey Molland of Bad Finger - a British Invasion" all on Sunday July 2. James Bryan and The Philosopher Kings on Monday July 3 and on Tuesday July 4 Hell Freezes Over (Eagles tribute band) followed by the Bomb Squad and the Sisters of Soul (Motown Tribute). Fireworks each of these nights at 10 pm. On the grounds surrounding the Butterfly Conservatory, meet SNOOPY each afternoon along with the several fun interactive shows for the kids. These shows run from July 1 to 4 starting at 12 noon to 4 pm.
Canada Day - July 1st
Saturday, July 1, 2006 at the Optimist Youth Park the Canada Day Celebration will take place. A parade will start at 11:00 a.m. on Morrison Street at Drummond Road and continue west on Morrison to Optimist Park. The Caverners (Beatles tribute) and The Maddhatters will be entertaining everyone along with enough birthday cake for 3000 people! There will be something for everyone! Check out the Canada Day Poster for more details on the party.
Old Fort Erie
American Garrison
Start Date: 2006-07-01 End Date: 2006-07-04
10 am to 5 pm
Location: Old Fort Erie
Price: Free with Regular Admission
1814 Reenactments will take place at Old Fort Erie. For more information call 905 871-0540
Queenston Heights Park
Queenston Concert Series
Start Date: 2006-07-02 End Date: 2006-07-02
Lincoln Concert Band
2-4 pm
Location: Queenston Heights Band Shell
Price: FREE
The Sunday Afternoon Concert Series in Queenston Heights Park will feature the sounds of big bands, symphony orchestras, dixie and more. Nothing speaks more of summer than an enjoyable Sunday afternoon concert in the Park. Don't forget to bring a lawn chair.
June 26, 2006 17:17 - It's Friendship Festival Time.
Fort Erie's biggest event is just around the corner. The joint Friendship Festival is a celebration of almost 200 years of peace between the United States and Canada. It takes place simultaneously this weekend June 28 to July 3, in Buffalo NY and Fort Erie Ont. The locations are :Mather Arch, Fort Erie, Ontario
Thursday, June 29th to Sunday, July 2nd, 2006
Riverside Park, Buffalo, New York
Thursday, June 29th to Tuesday, July 4th, 2006
There is quite a collection of food, music, entertainment (including David Wilcox, an old personal favourite), arts, crafts and even some culture. Check out the Schedule of Events from the fextival website. There certainly is a lot to choose from.
So . . . if you feel like energy and excitement this Canada Day / July 4 weekend, check it out.
June 27, 2006 22:10 - It's Party Time in Victoria Park
Its Birthday time for Canada and the United States. Canada Day is July 1st. And US Independence Day is July 4th. With an excuse like that, you can be sure that there is lots of fun, family activites, attractions and music throughout Queen Victoria Park from Friday, June 30th thrrough to Tuesday, July 4th. And it's all Free.
That includes a pretty good concert line-up:
June 30th - Michelle Titian opens up for Michelle Wright.
July 1 - Frank Leahy and The Niagara Symphony with fireworks choreographed to music
July 2 - Ryan Malcolm will open for the Abbey Road Reunion featuring Billy J. Kramer, Denny Laine of the Moody Blues and Wings and Joey Molland of Bad Finger - a British Invasion"
July 3 - James Bryan and The Philosopher Kings
July 4 - Hell Freezes Over (Eagles tribute band) followed by the Bomb Squad and the Sisters of Soul (Motown Tribute)
Concert starting times are at 7:30 pm nightly. Enjoy the fireworks nightly at 10 pm
June 28, 2006 21:12 - Super treasure for Kal-El fan.
When you own Superman's cape, thats something. Especially if it was worn by Christopher Reeves during the filming of Superman II in Niagara Falls 27 years ago.Well, Mark Saccone, a local Niagara Falls resident, does. Its a sweet story on how he got the cape. Read the story in the Niagara Falls Review by John Law, June 28, 2006
June 29, 2006 20:49 - Canada Day -Come for some Birthday cake.
Niagara Falls locals are celebrating Canada Day - July 1 2006 at the Optimist Youth Park. There is a parade starting at 11 am on Morrison Street at Drummond Road and continue west of Morrison to Optimist Park. There will be some great music with the Caverners (Beatles tribute) and the Maddhatters providing the entertainers. Its hard not to get caught up in a good Beatles set. Then enjoy some birthday cake. There is reportedly enough for 3000 people! There's going to be lots to do for everyone. I know I am going to try and make it.
June 30, 2006 22:46 - St Catharines - Canada Day with Niagara Symphony
If you are in St. Catharines July 1, 2006 try and make it down to Market Square, Downtown.We are having our Canada Day Family Street Party and there are going to be people everywhere. Maybe it's the memory of five winter months that makes these summer parties special and brings out all these people.
The full pops orchestra of the Niagara Symphony is entertaining with a free, outdoor, one hour concert in the Market Square.
Sounds like its going to be quite a time.
