Winter in the Niagara-on-the-Lake is a truly memorable experience – from the annual Niagara Icewine Festival to the nearby wonder of Niagara Falls – a weekend trip to this quaint town is the perfect mini-break. Here’s a few of our picks for what to see, what to savour and where to stay while you are there. Explore Niagara-on-the-Lake Make this […]
This summer GO Transit is taking you to the heart of adventure with their with their new seasonal route to Niagara-on-the-Lake kicking off in July. Here’s 5 stops to experience on your own #GoGetaway. 1. Grab a bite to go from O&B Canteen Start your mini-break off on a tasty note with a breakfast to-go from O & B […]
Over the next few weeks we’ll be showing off Ontarians favourite ways to make the most of winter. Here’s how life / style blogger Stephanie Trendocher (@beauxmondes) gets outside and warms up indoors during an Ontario winter. Creekside Estate Vineyards – Jordan Station, Ontario “Sipped on Icewine and and snacked on local charcuterie at @CreeksideWine […]
The Niagara Icewine Festival is the perfect way to celebrate winter in Ontario, and the innovative wineries who pioneered icewine production in Ontario. How is Icewine made? Icewine is produced from grapes that have been left on the vine after the fall harvest. When temperatures dip below -8° the frozen grapes are handpicked and pressed […]
It’s a treat for the taste buds – and the senses! For three weeks in January, Ontario celebrates Ice Wine with the Niagara Ice Wine Festival, featuring tastings, festivals, parties and culinary surprises that will have you coming back for more. Here’s a few ideas to help you plan your trip to the festival. It’s […]
The nights are cooler and the days are shorter, and though it’s hard to head indoors with the spectacular Ontario Fall Colours underway, these Ontario theatre productions are irresistible. Stratford Shakespeare Festival – Stratford, Ontario It’s been a notable year for North America’s largest classical repertory theatre company. From presenting famed actress Maggie Smith with […]