Wednesday 30 November 2011

Niagara-on-the-Lake Santa Clause Parade 2011


Niagara-on-the-Lake Santa Clause Parade 2011


Niagara on the Lake Santa Clause Parade 2011 PhotoThe Niagara-on-the-Lake Santa Claus parade arrives this year on December 10, 2011.
Begining at the corner of King and Centre Streets the parade will turn right on Castlereagh, left on Wellington, left on Byron, left on Simcoe, and left again to make its grand passage down Queen St.
You are welcome to come and watch as the parade makes its way through beautiful downtown Niagara on The Lake.
The Niagara -on-the Lake Parade is well known for the number of floats from a variety of locations. It is sure to be a spectacle worth the visit for young and old.
Where: Niagara on The Lake
When:  December 10, 2011
Time:  11:00 am
Event: Niagara-on-the-Lake Santa Claus Parade
Place:  Down Town Niagara on the Lake

Monday 28 November 2011

The Niagara on the Lake - War of 1812 Bicentennial



2012

  • The Niagara on the Lake 
  • War of 1812 Bicentennial
  • January 1, 2012  Lt. Govenor's New Year's Levee  Celebrate the first official event of the War of 1812 Bicentennial in the Naigara region in Niagara on the lake. Meet Ontario's Lt. Governor, the Honorable David Onley
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  • June 8,9,10, 2012  -St. Mark's Church CHIME FESTIVAL
  • A spectacular festival for Chimes and Carillonneurs
  • St. Mark's Church, Niagara on the Lake, On
  • See: www.stmarks1792.com
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  • June 15,16,17, 2012   -Bicentennial Grand Opening Celebrations      DECLARATION OF WAR! - Military Ball on the eve of the declaration of the War of 1812 dinner with British and American officers put on by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Historical Society and Museum. Many events planned for three days in Niagara-on-the-Lake
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  • July 1st Canada Day - historic celebration
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  • July 13-15, 2012 The Navy of 1812: Sailors on the Lakes
  • Naval encampment on the grounds of Navy Hall, Niagara on the Lake, with 5 tall ships (4 Brigantines and a schooner-1812 Squadron) and 22 longboats with 200 naval re-enactors. Plans call for a Longboat Processional Row Sat morning and an Assault landing exercise on Sat afternoon at Queens Royal Park featuring Defence Force marines and a "sham battle".
  • Including theatrical performances by the Loyalist Theatre.
  • "The Sailor's World in 1812" encampment features period music of "Gin Lane" and dancing demonstrations by the Fort York Regency Dancers. This is a Parks Canada/Royal Canadian Navy partnered event.
  • Contact: Victor Suthren   suthren@magma.ca  or phone             613-269-3609      
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  • July 14, 2012 In Concert at St. Marks Church - The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge - Celebrating War and Peace over 200 Years. Come and see this World Class Choir - for details see:http://www.stmarks1792.com/page/TRINITY_COLLEGE_CAMBRIDGE_CHOIR_IN_CONCERT_2012
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  • October 12 & 13 - BATTLE OF QUEENSTON HEIGHTS - Brock's ride to Queenston Heights near Brock's Monument. Hundreds of re-enactors from the United States and Canada will be faithfully re-enacting this famous battle that helped form the Nation of Canada. 
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  • October 14 - BURIAL OF BROCK - funeral procession from Queenston to Fort George, followed by the commemoration of Brock's burial in the Fort.

Friday 25 November 2011

SHAW FESTIVAL WINTER FILM FESTIVAL 2012








SHAW FESTIVAL WINTER FILM FESTIVAL 2012
in Niagara on the Lake

Call:  905.468.2172 or view the list of films on: www.shawfest.com/films



LIST OF FEATURE FILMS at the FESTIVAL THEATRE
SATURDAYS  3PM


DEC 3 MIDNIGHT IN PARIS
DEC 10 SARAH’S KEY
DEC 17 50/50
DEC 31 THE TRIP
JAN 7 JANE EYRE
JAN 14   STARBUCK (SUBTITLED)
JAN 21 BEGINNERS
JAN 28 THE FIRST GRADER
FEB 4, 11, 18 & 25 TBA




DOCUMENTARIES


FRIDAYS 5:30PM 
FESTIVAL THEATRE

JAN 6 BILL CUNNINGHAM NEW YORK
JAN 13 THE TOPP TWINS
JAN 20 BUCK
FEB 3 FORKS OVER KNIVES
FEB 10 PAGE ONE: INSIDE THE NEW YORK TIMES
FEB 17 PROJECT NIM

* February feature films will include four of the
following: The Guard, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,
The Descendants, The Artist, The Iron Lady,
Margin Call, Carnage, In a Better World and
My Week with Marilyn


TICKETS

SINGLE TICKET = $11
FILM PASS  12 FILMS = $115
DOCUMENTARY PASS 6 FILMS = $60
STOCKING STUFFER 9 FILMS = $90

P R E S E N T E D   BY   T H E   S H AW   F E S T I VA L 
In association with Film Circuit, a division of
the Toronto International Film Festival Group.






HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES IN NIAGARA ON THE LAKE



HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES IN NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE



Candlelight Stroll - Friday, December 2nd - A guided stroll winding through the
historical town, accompanied by local choirs and seasonal entertainment.

Rotary Holiday House Tour - Friday, Dec 2nd & Saturday, Dec 3rd -            
Call 905-980-0346 for tickets and information.

Santa Claus Parade - Saturday, December 10th at 11:00 am,
in Niagara on the Lake, town centre.

MCFARLAND HOUSE CHRISTMAS - DEC 2011

Dinning Room in the McFarland House



MCFARLAND HOUSE CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2011

December 2, 3 & 4 | 10 am - 4 pm
Regular Admission Applies

Enjoy a lush Victorian Christmas at McFarland
House with all natural, historic decorations.
McFarland House is also part of the Niagara-onthe-Lake
Rotary Holiday House Tour. As always
there will be hundreds of homemade Christmas
cookies, hot chocolate, and mulled cider to delight
your senses and tempt the palate once you step
inside! Please note: this is an open house event
weekend; table service in the tea room is not in
operation for this special event.

HOLIDAY TEA AT MCFARLAND HOUSE

December 10 & 11 | 12 - 5 pm
Regular Admission Applies

Please join us as we reopen the Conservatory Tea
Room for a precious weekend to celebrate the
Holiday Season! Reservations are recommended
for this special treat. This will be the first time in
history that McFarland House has been open for
Afternoon Tea at Christmas-time.

Please call (905) 468-3322 for more information
15927 Niagara Parkway , Niagara-on-the-Lake.



Now for a little bit of history and trivia 
facts for the history buffs!!


McFarland House Facts & Figures
  • Built in 1800 by John McFarland and his sons, on land granted to him by King George III
  • One of the few buildings in Niagara-on-the-Lake which pre-dates the War of 1812
  • Used as a hospital and headquarters for both the British and American armies during the War of 1812. It was also the location of a cannon battery created to protect the Niagara River
  • Built on a ravine that was used as the launch point for the British attack on Fort Niagara in 1813
  • Beautifully restored by The Niagara Parks Commission and opened to the public in 1959


MORE LINKS TO HISTORICAL PLACES FOUND IN NIAGARA ON THE LAKE

McFarlandHouse

Visit Niagara Parks' Oldest PropertyGrounds at the McFarland House
For more than two centuries McFarland House has stood as a monument to the impeccable manners, good taste and gracious living that epitomizes Niagara-on-the-Lake.Visit us and experience a taste of Georgian style and pace. Qualified costumed interpreters provide guided tours of this historic home throughout the day.
Come visit this gem - built in 1800, the House is the oldest property owned by The Niagara Parks Commission.
Located in a picturesque park setting with playground facilities and a baseball diamond, the House is adjacent to the Niagara River Recreation Trail. McFarland Park also offers a covered picnic pavilion which seats approximately 250 people, with water and washroom facilities nearby.
In preparation for the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 McFarland House has undergone some much needed renovations since last season. This is the first occasion that such large scale improvements have been made to the property. The house was last renovated in 1955 before the site opened to the public in the spring of 1959.

We are very proud of these enhancements to our facilities which will allow us to better serve our guests. We have built a new historically inspired conservatory, created modern washrooms, and drastically renovated the interior spaces within the back wing of the home to make the property more accessible and welcoming for all who come to visit.




NIAGARA ON THE LAKE ICE WINE FESTIVAL 2012


ice wine festival

PLAN YOUR GETAWAY

JANUARY 2012

Snow crunching under your boots.  Savoury scents tempting you to taste.  The sweet taste of liquid gold sipped from a glass made of freshly carved ice.  The Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Festival will engage all of your senses during this celebration of all things Icewine.  It doesn’t matter if you are an wine enthusiast or a cocktail fan, a foodie or a music lover; there’s sure to be an event that speaks to your passion while offering an unforgettable Icewine experience.  
With a range of Signature Events, as well as unique winery and restaurant events taking place daily throughout January, we suggest you check our Events Calendar frequently for the most up-to-date Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Festival listings.  You may also wish to check out the accommodation, dining and event packages available during the festival starting at $295 per person (plus applicable taxes).  Call 905-980-0346 if you are looking for over night accommodations.
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Festival is one of the four month-long events offered during Winter in Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Country.  Click here for details about Winter in Wine Country.

EVENTS

GET SCHOOLED IN COOL: A TASTING WITH CANADA’S ICEWINE INSIDERS
JANUARY 14/15, 21/22, 28 AT 1 PM & 3 PM

Meet the men and women behind Niagara-on-the-Lake’s finest Icewines.  Each in-depth tasting in this series is hosted by a gifted Icewinemaker who will lead you through a sampling of at least four of their perfectly sweet Icewines.  In addition to leading the tastings, Icewinemakers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about this unique product.  Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more from some of Canada’s leading Icewine insiders.  Admission is $20 per person.  Space is limited.  Please call the individual wineries to book your spot.
Planning on staying overnight? Call 905-980-0346 if you need a Cottage or Bed and Breakfast rental.
Tasting Seminar Schedule 
1 pmJanuary 14Peller            905.468.4678      
3 pmJanuary 14Jackson-Triggs            905.468.4637       ext. 3
1 pmJanuary 15Riverview            905.262.0636      
1 pmJanuary 21Jackson-Triggs            905.468.4637       ext. 2
3 pmJanuary 21Hillebrand            905.468.7123      
1 pmJanuary 22Pillitteri            905.468.3147      
1 pmJanuary 22Ice House            905.262.6161      
1 pmJanuary 28Reif905.468.WINE(9463)
3 pmJanuary 28Konzelmann            905.935.2866      

ICEWINE, MUSIC & THE GREAT OUTDOORS
JANUARY 14 FROM 2 PM TO 4 PM, JACKSON-TRIGGS

In 2010, the Juno award-winning Arkells were propelled into the international music spotlight.  They went on to play with bands like Metric and Pearl Jam, as well as win The Canadian Music Week Indie Award for ‘Favourite Live Artist/Group’ and Canadian Radio Music Award for ‘FACTOR Breakthrough Artist’.  In 2012 they’ll be heating up the vineyard when they rock the outdoor amphitheatre at Jackson-Triggs Estate Winery.  Admission is $25 per person (including an Icewine toque and donation to the Red Roof Retreat).  

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE ICEWINE VILLAGE
JANUARY 21 FROM 11 AM TO 5 PM & JANUARY 22 FROM 12 PM TO 5 PM
DOWNTOWN NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s historic Queen Street transforms into a winter wonderland as the town comes together to play their part in wine country’s annual Icewine celebration.  Set to the soundtrack of Canadian Jazz, the Icewine will flow as the 28 Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake pour liquid gold.  The renowned Signature Kitchen Chefs will tempt your palate with Icewine-inspired culinary creations.  Watch talented artists turn blocks of ice into sparkling sculptures and when it is time to warm up, pop into one of Queen Street’s cozy shops.  Admission is free.

FLASH & PANACHE: ICEWINE COCKTAIL COMPETITION
JANUARY 21 FROM 9 PM TO 11 PM, DOWNTOWN NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE

Shaken, stirred, muddled or mixed; when the mavericks of the Niagara-on-the-Lake cocktail scene incorporate Icewine into their repertoire magical things happen.  In a nod to the versatility of Icewine some of Icewine country’s most celebrated mixologists will shake things up as they compete to create Niagara-on-the-Lake’s best Icewine cocktail.  As the judges take on the task of awarding top honours, you’ll have the opportunity to sample the Icewine cocktails and sample creative food pairings served up by local restaurants.  Canada’s culinary capital will be burning up as these one-of-a-kind Icewine cocktails are served up with a healthy does of flash and panache.  Presented by Signature Kitchen Chefs.  Admission is free.

WINEMAKERS ON ICE: OUTDOOR HOCKEY CLASSIC
JANUARY 28 FROM 2 PM TO 4 PM, RAVINE VINEYARD 

Cheer on the Icewinemakers of Niagara-on-the-Lake as they take to the outdoor rink at Ravine.  This outdoor hockey showdown will see our skilled Icewinemakers trade in their wineglasses for hockey sticks to vie for Niagara’s first Icewine Cup.  In addition to a range of culinary delights available to fuel the fans in the stands, the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake will be on hand pouring a selection of vintages.  Admission is free.  
Planning on staying overnight?  For more information regarding Cottage and Bed and Breakfast rentals call 905-980-0346 to make a reservation.