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 Tall ships and good food |
66 Charlotte Street Niagara Falls, ON L3K 3C8 Canada +1 905 834 1668 http://www.canaldays.ca/ |
This festival, put on by the city of Port Colborne, is in honour of the world-famous Welland Canal, which starts here and winds its way to Lake Ontario. Over 100,000 visitors come for a community-wide celebration that includes tall ship cruises, multi-cultural events and cuisine, a kids' area, live concerts, an antique car and motorcycle show, and a massive fireworks display. Admission is free. While you're in the area, about a 15-minute drive south from the Falls, visit some of the local attractions such as Historic Fort Erie. Call or check website for festival dates of next year. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Celebrating cultural diversity |
114-116 St Paul Street (Near Queen) Niagara Falls, ON L2R 3M2 Canada +1 905 685 6589 http://www.folk-arts.ca/ |
A major annual event, this 16-day folk arts festival in downtown St Catharines celebrates the cultural diversity of the area and brings together the arts, cuisines, crafts, and entertainment from various communities that have settled here. Sponsored by the St Catharines Downtown Association, the festival kicks off with a three-day folk arts event at Montebello Park, followed by more than 30 events featuring local artists, merchants, restaurateurs, and musicians. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Delight for the taste buds |
800 Niagara St N (Festival Headquarters) Niagara Falls, ON L3C 5Z4 Canada +1 905 735 8696 http://www.niagarafoodfestival... |
Located on Merritt Island in the middle of the city of Welland, south of Niagara Falls, this annual two-day food festival is a veritable gourmet delight. Over 40 restaurants from across the region prepare dishes, and wine from the region's world-class wineries is provided for sampling. The festival also offers replenishment for the spirit, with wonderful musical entertainment, and culminates with a spectacular fireworks display sponsored by Casino Niagara. Admission is free. No cars are permitted on Merritt Island during the festival, but nearby parking is provided. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Warming up winter |
Niagara Pkwy (Inniskillin Winery) Niagara Falls, ON L0S 1J0 Canada +1 905 688 0212 http://www.grapeandwine.com/ |
Celebrating one of the region's most successful products, several wineries invite guests to come out and take part in icewine making, sample some of the goodies, and enjoy a fine meal. Among the wineries involved in the two-day event in late January are Chateau des Charmes, Joseph's Estate, Inniskillin Wines, and Hillebrand Estates. The various wineries each offer their own take on the icewine festival, from simple tastings to full-blown meals. Prices range accordingly from CAD4 for simple tastings to CAD150 for Hillebrand's Icewine-Winemaker's Dinner. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old-fashioned fair |
1100 Niagara St (At Merritt) Niagara Falls, ON L3C 1M6 Canada +1 905 735 6413 http://www.nre.ca/ |
Boasting a carnival, midway, agricultural shows, concerts, arts and crafts displays, and a stunt car and motorcycle show, this exhibition definitely deserves to be called an old-fashioned fair. Located at the Niagara Regional Exhibition Grounds in Welland, south of the Falls, it provides four days of fun for the entire family. The car show in particular, hosted by Street Machines Unlimited Club, guarantees excitement and roaring good times. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 A theatrical fair |
10 Queen's Parade (At Irvine) Niagara Falls, ON L0S 1J0 Canada +1 905 468 2172 / +1 800 511 7429 (Toll Free) http://www.shawfest.sympatico.ca/ |
This annual fair is in the magnificent gardens of the Festival Theatre, gives fans an opportunity to meet members of the Shaw Festival company in a more informal setting. The fair features a dunk tank starring one of the brave actors, games and races for the kids, homemade goodies and local preserves, and off-the-cuff entertainment. Located in scenic Niagara-on-the-Lake north of the Falls, the fair offers free admission and any proceeds go to local charities. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stop and smell the roses |
800 Niagara Street North (Seaway Mall) Niagara Falls, ON L3B 5R3 Canada +1 905 732 6603 http://www.wellandrosefestival... |
Welland's signature annual event, the June rose festival celebrates the town's cultural diversity, sports, arts and crafts community, and the coming of summer. Featured in the celebrations are a LobsterFest, coronation ball, baby show, juried arts show, and day in the park. For kids, there's an illusionist and a day-long fishing derby. The festival culminates with the parade, which runs along the West Canal between Ontario and Humberstone Roads. While in Welland, which is about a half-hour drive south of the Falls, check out the Festival of Arts Walking Tour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Making light of family fun |
6342 Niagara Falls Parkway (Queen Victoria Park) Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T2 Canada +1 905 356 2217 http://www.wfol.com/ |
Touted as Canada's largest light festival, this annual event from the first Saturday in November through the beginning of January combines incredible landscape lighting with live concerts, parades, fireworks, and a spectacular New Year's Eve celebration shown live around the world all with the Falls as a backdrop. The festival kicks off with several weekend Disney shows, making this event a perfect family outing. As well, there's the Annual Niagara Talent Showcase, Candles in the Park, and a Tribute to Elvis. All Winterfest events are free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Erin Keller |
 Photo: Erin Keller |
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