Posts Tagged "Niagara"

Niagara Falls Art Gallery

Posted by on Mar 12, 2012 in Exploring Niagara Entertainment & Attractions | 0 comments

What else is better than doing arts and crafts? The Niagara Falls Art Gallery has so many different options for you to take advantage of. You can take a stroll through the gallery for only $5- check their website to see what collections are available for viewing before you go. There are also numerous classes that you can take, whether you want to enrol your children or you want to give it a try! Although I have never done an adult class, I remember going to the gallery with school groups and bringing home my clay creations for my parents and grandparents. You don’t have to be an expert to...

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Niagara Falls Packages

Posted by on Feb 11, 2012 in Exploring Niagara Entertainment & Attractions | 0 comments

Sometimes when you take a vacation, you don’t want to have to plan out exactly what it is your going to do. You have to sit online and research different activities going on and buy tickets ahead of time, who wants that? Well we have the answer! Besides keeping updated on Niagara Falls through this blog, the Best Western Plus Cairn Croft facebook page and @PostcardNiagar on twitter… The hotel also offers some really great packages for the entire family whether winter, spring, summer or fall! From a King Henry VIII Feast in our very own Oak Room to some Dinner Theatre, make sure you...

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Winterland Cocktail Hour at Jackson-Triggs

Posted by on Jan 21, 2012 in Exploring Niagara Entertainment & Attractions | 0 comments

The wineries in Niagara Falls can often be forgotten about during the cold winter months, however there is still lots to see… and drink during the winter. Jackson-Triggs, an 11.5 acre winery in the Niagara Peninsula, has decided to make the most of the winter by putting on a “Winterland Cocktail Hour” every weekend in January at 2:00pm. For only $5 you get to sample 4 new winter inspired cocktails and hear tips for entertaining! I think that this is a wonderful way to celebrate the winter season and continue to appreciate the beautiful wineries that we have in Niagara, throughout...

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The Icewine Festival

Posted by on Jan 9, 2012 in Niagara Festivals | 0 comments

The Best Western Plus Cairn Croft Hotel is excited for the Icewine Festival this year! Start off the Icewine Festival in Niagara with ‘Icewine Unveiled: a Masquerade Gala’ which will be showcasing wine from over 30 wineries across Ontario, as well as the largest tasting of internationally acclaimed ice wines. Complete with a silent auction and a delicious meal created by Niagara chefs, this Gala is for those serious about their wine for $175/ticket. There are so many different events to experience during this festival. Each winery has their own spin on how to celebrate the ice wine...

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The Best Won Ton Soup in Niagara

Posted by on Nov 7, 2011 in Niagara Restaurants | 0 comments

Who knew that the best won ton soup that you will ever have lies just inside a donut shop? My friends and I discovered Country Fresh Donuts on Victoria Ave late one night in high school and we have been going back ever since. This little coffee shop is owned by a lovely Chinese family, Mary, the mother, is often found behind the counter. The location may not be the best, there are only a few tables lining the window and the décor is less than impressive but none of that matters the moment you taste the soup.  You can choose from hot and sour (with or without pork) and won ton soup. I’m a...

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