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If you drive from any urban centre in the Niagara Region it will only take a few minutes before you are surrounded by green spaces. Vineyards and farmlands spread out from the towns and cities creating a patchwork quilt formation that can be seen from the air.

The Niagara Region has always had to balance urban growth with sustainable farming. It is one of only a handful of areas in Canada where the tender fruit industry, so dependent on warmer climates than what the rest of Canada can provide, is able to flourish.

With such a huge demand on the land it is amazing how the area has managed to retain any green space at all. The Glenridge Quarry Naturalization Site is a good example of people giving back to nature. What for many years had been a landfill site, has now been skillfully turned into an oasis of green, with meadows, forests, a pond and well laid out walking trails that are accessible to all, benefiting nature, and the people that live nearby.


Laura Secord Homestead and Museum
Location: 29 Queenston St. Village of Queenston, Ontario, Canada

Laura Secord, was residing in the community of Queenston, Ontario. The area was infiltrated with American troops and Laura Secord happened to overhear plans by the Americans..... more...


Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Because of its natural beauty, moderate winters and close proximity to the American border the city of Niagara Falls soon became the Honeymoon Capital, with hundreds of newlyweds flocking to view the falls and take in the many sites and..more...


Jordan Historical Museum, Jordan, Ontario

The Jordan Historical Museum on the Twenty has done an excellent job of recreating life in rural Upper Canada in the early 1800’s. The Fry House, originally built in 1815 is a fine example of an early Pennsylvanian Mennonite homestead. more...


McFarland Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

The McFarland House is part of McFarland Park, a beautiful park located along the Niagara River a few kms south of the old towne of Niagara-on-the Lake. The park has walking trails, a playground and pavilion. more...


Clifton Hill District, Niagara Falls, Ontario

The Clifton Hill District is a sharp contrast to the majestic Niagara Falls. Lined with souvenir shops, eateries and museums, it would seem that vendors have always had to compete with the falls for attention, so the louder and brighter, the better. ....more...


Looff Carousel, Lakeside Park, Port Dalhousie, Ontario

Carved by Charles Looff in Brooklyn, New York in 1905, and brought to its present location at Lakeside Park in 1921, the carousel is a fine example of Early American Craftmanship.
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Morgans Point Conservation Area

Morgan's Point Conservation area is located in Wainfleet, Ontario along the shores of Lake Erie. It is one of a few public access points along the lake. Originally a small farming community, Morgan's Point was home to several Loyalist families. more...


Fort George, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

Prior to the War of 1812 Fort George was the headquarters of the British Indian Department in which John Butler played an instrumental role. Alongside Col. Butler was General Isaac Brock, who commanded the Right Division of the British Army ... more...


Short Hills Provincial Park

The area known as Shorthills Provincial Park, at 660 hectares is a large natural environment park in the heart of Niagara. The hilly, rolling landscape was defined thousands of years ago by glaciers. more...


Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls, Ontario

Queen Victoria Park was officially opened on Victoria Day - May 24th 1888. The park originally encompassed 155 acres from the base of Clifton Hill to Dufferin Islands. The Niagara Parks Greenhouse was built to supply the hundreds of bulbs ...more...


Niagara Icewine

One of the best areas to view the icewine grapes while they are still on the vine is along King Street from Beamsville to Jordan, Ontario. Any of the sidestreets from 11th Street to 19th Street offer spectacular views of the Niagara Bench vineyards. more...