Drummond Hill Cemetery Tour
This walking tour through the cemetery is unlike any walking tour you have ever heard of before. This tour of Drummond Hill Cemetery is complete with theatrical performances throughout that show you a glimpse into the lives of some of the permanent residents of the cemetery. It is a fun way to learn about our city’s history and maybe get a little spooked out too! There are refreshments at the end of the tour as well. If this sounds like something that is right up your alley, the tour departs at the cemetery gates on Buchner Place, off of Drummond at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm. Tickets are $12/person...
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When you go to a new city, you often wander around and wonder what it’s all about. The answer to these questions can usually be found with a walking tour! Luckily, in Niagara on the Lake, there is a walking tour available every weekend October through April. When I travelled to Europe in the summer I found that the walking tours gave me a new appreciation for each city that I was in because not only was I able to take in the beauty, I understood more about what the city truly meant. I think it’s wonderful that Niagara on the Lake offers this to tourists and even locals. Niagara on the...
Read MoreNiagara Falls History Museum
This past July the Niagara Falls History Museum revealed the new Ferry Street museum and all the hard work that has gone into the renovations. Not only does the museum look wonderful but it also offers some great programming to the city of Niagara Falls. There are currently three galleries in the museum for us to enjoy: The Gale Family War of 1812, Niagara Falls and Ontario Power Generation galleries. Thursday nights the galleries are open free of charge from 5-9pm, perfect for a cheap date night or showing the kids some of the town’s history. Along with the free galleries, there will also...
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This year marks the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the Niagara region has lots planned to celebrate the 200 years of peace that arose after the war. On Friday June 15th at Fort George there will be a opening celebration with military bands, musket and cannon demos and of course food and wine! Saturday marks the eve of the declaration of war with a Military Ball put on by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Historical Society and Museum. A delicious period dinner and celebration – period dress is not necessary but encouraged! Or you can go black tie if you don’t have a costume lying around. Make...
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