Overview Niagara on the Lake is a small yet charming town that is to be found in Niagara Region in Ontario, Canada. It lies in the mouth of Niagara River and in front of Lake Ontario. Because of its proximity to the Niagara Falls, the town is also visited by tourists who came for the […]

Niagara is one of the jewels of Canada and is famous for being full of stunning beauty and is the perfect place to get lost in. From exciting boat rides to the world-renowned Niagara Falls, Niagara is full to the brim of attractions to keep you busy during your visit. Typically, when visiting such a […]

This is a version of a story that is told by the people of the Six Nations. The “standard” Maid of the Mist story that is commonly told in Niagara today is not actually a Native American story at all. It was, apparently, the invention of a 19th century European anthropologist. Its themes of cruel […]

Your Mother’s Day menu should revolve on only one thing—you do all the cooking and let your mother take the day off to the spa or shopping. Celebrating Mother’s Day is all about catering to what you mother likes especially for lunch or dinner.

Niagara is well known for its wine and pretty soon it may also be known for its pot. Tweed farms has announced it will open a 350,000 square foot facility in Niagara, the government will have its own pot shop in town and you’ll also be able to get a certificate at Niagara College in […]

When romance sparks, prepare a dinner for two at home. Not only will it demonstrate your love for the other but also showcase your cooking skills and knowledge about food. That’s plus points for being a great cook. How do you plan for a romantic dinner for two? The menu will depend on several factors: […]

What could be nicer than spending Valentine’s Day this year at a romantic bed and breakfast? Just, you, your honey, and maybe a few other nice couples. Lovingly prepared breakfasts by the fireplace, long romantic walks across pristine snow, wine in the evenings, hot passion at night? Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? And you can […]

Valentine’s Day is just a few days away. If you’re planning to serve your special someone a home cooked meal, good for you! But do keep a few things in mind. It’s true few of these things will truly spoil the evening for those who are in love – but they could put a damper […]

My first introduction to Valentine’s Day came by way of awkward grade school card exchanges. (The ones everyone dreaded because they showed just how popular or unpopular you were.) The only good part of these exchanges, to my way of thinking, were the boxes of Sweetheart candies – the little sugar hearts with saying impressed […]

While it is not certain how long there have been people living in the Niagara area, estimates usually range between 5000 and 8000 years. Little is known about the earliest inhabitants of the region, but later residents have left a rich and exciting history. By the 1st century A.D., ancestors of the present-day “Iroguoian” peoples were firmly established in the area. Approximately 1500 years later their descendants reached a major turning point in their history when they took park in the formation of the “Great League of Peace”.