There are many monuments and other places all over the world which are famous for ghost stories and incidents surrounding them, and are known to be haunted. The Screaming Tunnel of the Niagara Falls also happens to be one of them. The name itself is such that one can realize the kind of “screams” attached with this […]

The first barrel trip over the Falls was made by Annie Edson Taylor, a school teacher from Bay City Michigan, on October 4, 1901. Annie’s barrel was curiously constructed, tapered almost to a point at the bottom and bound with metal hoops. It was padded with pillows and had a 45.4 kg (100 lb.) anvil in its bottom to keep it upright as it floated downriver.

Niagara is an all-season destination and a fantastic place to visit with your kids. Besides the amazing kid-centered attractions this area is renowned for, there are several fun activities you and your spouse or partner can engage in as well.

The Community One of 12 municipalities in the Niagara Region, the Town of Niagara– on-the-Lake spans 134 square kilometres of prime agricultural, residential and commercial land and is home to 15,400 people residing in the communities of Historic Old Town, Queenston, St. Davids, Virgil, Glendale and the surrounding rural areas. As the First Capital of […]

First Explorers The first written mention of Niagara Falls was made by Jacques Cartier who left France in May of 15 35 on an exploration journey. Reaching the St. Lawrence River he named it after the Saint of the same name. Here he enquired of the Indians about the source of the river and was […]

The name Niagara Glen conjures up visions of a pleasant, peaceful glade. This image is reasonably accurate so long as you stay in the picnic area above the cliff.

Ontario produces the largest percentage of Canada’s homegrown wine from approximately 15,000 acres of wine grape vineyards.

Choosing a wine glass A good tasting glass is made of clear glass so that you can view the content easily. The stem has to be long enough for a comfortable grip without touching the bowl, and the foot wide enough to give a firm base. Careful washing and drying the glasses are important. If […]

 For all those who are interested in taking an international or local wine tour at a vineyard or dine at a fabulous vineyard estate, we are sure you will find all the information needed right here.

The “Maid” Shoots the Rapids Two miles down river from Prospect Point begin the mighty Lower Rapids, doubtless the most violent stretch of water in the world. As we stand watching the trim little  “Maid of the Mist” in the great basin below, it will interest us to know that many years ago one of […]