Tuesday 29 July 2014

NIAGARA NEWS: NIAGARA NEWS: Cycling the Niagara Parkway with Maa...

NIAGARA NEWS: NIAGARA NEWS: Cycling the Niagara Parkway with Maa...: NIAGARA NEWS: Cycling the Niagara Parkway with Maarten Heilbron : Wanting to share this awesome video about Cycling the Niagara Parkway with...

Sunday 27 July 2014

Last Minute Special at Niagara on the Lake Cottage Rental

Enjoy A Little Bit of Heaven at the Niagara on the Lake Cottage Rental!  Last Minute Special Today August 24th 2014 for 4 guests at $300.00 a night:  http://bit.ly/WYAQVq

Sunday 13 July 2014

Niagara Dragon boaters take to water in Welland

Dragon boaters take to water in Welland

The 2014 Canadian Dragon Boat Championships took place this weekend in Welland. The International Flatwater Centre played host for the 8th annual event.

Dragon boat is the essence of team work, dedicated athletes working in perfect symmetry all charging for the finish line.

About 2,000 people and 84 crews took part in the competition.

“I have diabetes and it’s all gone,” said Manny Directo, a 74-year-old racer.
Dragon boat is for everyone regardless of athletic ability.

“Dragon boat is accessible. The most dynamic sport. Twenty people in boat. No rock stars. Everybody’s got the same job,” said one racer.

“It doesn’t matter what your journey in life is. People say I don’t have big enough arms. You know what, anybody can do it,” said Jordan Morgan, a national team athlete.

There are hardcore competitive racers and then there is those who just want to be sociable and have a good time.

Directo says the sport keeps him young. He says he’ll go until he’s 80. He says age shouldn’t be an excuse.

“Come on over. I was one like that. I can’t do it. I have arthritis. I’m too old…like this,” he said.

The course will host events for the 2015 Pan Am games in July, and according to athletes, it’s world class.

Tuesday 8 July 2014

Niagara on the Lake Historical Cottage Rental

Maria Rekrut here from Niagara on the Lake Cottage Rental - I've lived in Niagara on the Lake for 30 years.  Even after all these years, I still find things to discover and enjoy. 

I purchased my adorable historical, shabby chic cottage in 1988 and lived in it until 2000. I started to rent out my cottage out in 2000  as a vacation rental and have been renting it out ever since.

When I purchased my property I always had the intention of renting my adorable cottage out as a vacation rental,  I did this so other visitors could stay overnight and enjoy Niagara at their leisure.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdNuecOgetQ

Niagara on the Lake a Place to Vist with it's Rich History

Niagara-on-the-Lake

A Rich History and an Exciting Future

Elegant, historic, and celebrated as the prettiest town in Canada, Niagara-on-the-Lake provides residents and visitors with access to an unsurpassed quality of life. Here, picturesque wine routes wind through lush orchards and vineyards, past beautiful heritage buildings, by Shaw Festival theatres, and across historic battlefields.

With many National Historic Sites, history certainly comes alive in this remarkable town. Originally the site of the neutral First Nations village of Onghiara and inhabited for over 10,000 years, Niagara-on-the-Lake has many historic highlights, such as the passing of the first anti-slavery legislation in the British Empire, as well as historic lows, such as being almost completely destroyed by fire during the War of 1812. At the centre of the town’s historic life is Fort George, the War of 1812 stronghold that today hosts vivid reenactments, lively fife and drums marches, and fascinating daily tours.
Niagara-on-the-Lake is also a town that is confidently striding into the future. Innovative and courageous present day pioneers are establishing award-winning wineries, producing delicious fruits and vegetables, inventing new dishes in superb restaurants, and providing visitors with access to fascinating shops, renowned Shaw Festival plays, and more.

In 1896, the Canadian author William Kirby wrote “Niagara is as near Heaven as any town whatever.” We absolutely agree!  http://thevillagetnd.com/our-story/niagara-on-the-lake

Monday 7 July 2014

Battle of Chippawa, Ontario, re-enacted on same field 200 years later

I drove by Chippawa yesterday afternoon, and I saw them taking down the tents and packing things away. http://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/2014/07/05/battle-of-chippawa-re-enacted-on-same-field-200-years-later
Sorry to have missed the  re-enactment!!  There's so much history in Niagara!!

Sunday 6 July 2014

Niagara on the Lake Voted "Prettiest Town in Canada"

Niagara on the Lake is voted "Prettiest Town in Canada" if you watch this video you'll understand why.

Today, Niagara  is in full bloom and at it's best show of flowers and trees. No wonder we have some many international visitors and  guests who love to browse the streets of this quaint, historical town.

Enjoy the video!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tzFXx6wxDs

Niagara on the Lake - Sunday Morning

I'm a cyclist and have been cycling since I was 6 years old.  I love it.  One of my favourite rides is going through the town of Niagara on the Lake from one end to the other.  I usually start at Garrison Village drive, go on Lakeshore Road, go up Shakespeare Road until I get down to Lake Ontario. 

I then stay on that road, following the Lake and that way I cycle down to the centre of town.  Then I can either go up King
Street, until I get to Mary Street and then back to Lakeshore Road and then to Garrison Village Drive.

 I have a lot of other rides I'll share with you in the future. 

Come back to Http://niagaranews.blogspot.com to get more tips on other cycling trails to discover!!  Happy Cycling!!

Niagara on the Lake - New

I'm a cyclist and have been cycling since I was 6 years old.  I love it.  One of my favourite rides is going through the town of Niagara on the Lake from one end to the other.  I usually start at Garrison Village drive, go on Lakeshore Road, go up Shakespeare Road until I get down to Lake Ontario. 

I then stay on that road, following the Lake and that way I cycle down to the centre of town.  Then I can either go up King
Street, until I get to Mary Street and then back to Lakeshore Road and then to Garrison Village Drive.

 I have a lot of other rides I'll share with you in the future. 

Come back to Http://niagaranews.blogspot.com to get more tips on other cycling trails to discover!!  Happy Cycling!!

NIAGARA NEWS: Niagara on the Lake in a Real Time Video

NIAGARA NEWS: Niagara on the Lake in a Real Time Video: Look at Niagara on the Lake in real time!! This is awesome: http://sothebysrealtyniagara.com/live/

Thursday 3 July 2014

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

Niagara Parkway - Great Place to Cycle


Is your group  looking to cycle in the area? Fantastic, I'm a cyclist also.  Niagara on the Lake Cottage Rental http://niagaraonthelakecottagerental.com  has the cycle/wine route running in front of our cottage!!

We're near Peller Estate Winery,The 2 Sisters Winery, you can cycle on the Niagara Parkway and you'll find at least 5 wineries and if you go down Lakeshore Road, there are another 5 wineries, Niagara Stone Road has at least 5 wineries!!

There are so many wineries for you to visit you won't have enough time to visit them all.  You'll just have to come back!

Cycling in Niagara on the Lake - The Perfect Spot to Visit

Is your group is looking to cycle in the area!!  Fantastic, I'm a cyclist also.  Niagara on the Lake Cottage Rental http://niagaraonthelakecottagerental.com  has the cycle/wine route running in front of our cottage!!

We're near Peller Estate Winery,The 2 Sisters Winery, you can cycle on the Niagara Parkway and you'll find at least 5 wineries and if you go down Lakeshore Road, there are another 5 wineries, Niagara Stone Road has at least 5 wineries!!

There are so many wineries for you to visit you won't have enough time to visit them all.  You'll just have to come back!

Tuesday 1 July 2014

Niagara on the Lake Cottage - Canada Day Special

Happy #Canadaday bit overcast in Niagara looks like rain. That won't stop the festivities in downtown Niagara on the Lake. Last Minute Special available at Niagara Cottage: - July 6-11, 2014,
 http://bit.ly/1qMNMHE