War of 1812 Niagara Bicentennial
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...
Read MoreNiagara Falls Comic Con
For all you comic book lovers out there! Niagara Falls Comic Con is happening at the Scotiabank Convention Center on June 9th! The expo will be filled with artists, celebrities, a gaming zone and comic book vendors for your enjoyment. Some of the celebrity appearances include: Burt Ward (TV’s original Robin), Bret “Hitman” Hart, Chandler Riggs (from Walking Dead) and Dustin Diamond (yesss Screech from Saved by the Bell!). Along with these celebrities, there will be the original Batmobile and The Delorean from Back to the Future. Tickets can be purchased online for $15 or purchased at...
Read MoreSpringlicious 2012
Springlicious 2012, happening June 1st-3Rd on 6 full blocks of downtown Niagara is the perfect kickoff to the nice weather and enjoying a perfect Niagara Summer. With the traffic blocked off to downtown, the streets are filled with locals and tourists alike, wandering from vendor to vendor exploring Niagara cuisine, beverages and of course shops. There will also be various bands playing throughout the days including The Roxwells, Michael Banks, Black Flies and the headliner April Wine. Springlicious is a great way to find out what Niagara has to offer and appreciate the recent revitalization...
Read MoreNiagara Outdoor Sports & Boat Show
Summers at the cottage were always filled with worm fishing and paddle boating. Although my family isn’t a boating family, we appreciate any chance we get to get out on the water and take in the fresh air. This year, the Scotiabank Convention Center in Niagara Falls is putting on a Niagara Outdoor Sports & Boat Show. Come check out the show from March 2nd-4th. There will be a fishing hole for kids, with prizes and some fly fishing tips from the experts! If you are a boater, or just enjoy the great outdoors…check out this...
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