Articles related to "Lake Ontario"

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a ninety-minute drive from Toronto. It has officially been a town since1781 and is famous for its annual Shaw Festival and its fine wineries.

Traveling to Niagara Falls, Canada? Close by and worth the visit, Niagara-On-The-Lake beckons the visitor who is looking for a picturesque and distinctive stopover.

Niagara-on-the-Lake on Lake Ontario in Canada is a scenic wine country destination . Pet friendly inns welcome the family dog or cat to enjoy the ride.

Many once-vibrant locations are ghost towns, their histories mostly forgotten except by oldtimers and some original settlers' descendants, but Sharbot Lake is not.

Niagara-on-the-Lake not only offers fine dining and accommodations, it is a popular destination for whirlpool jet boating and bike trails along the Niagara River.

Toronto and the GTA have many wedding venues on Lake Ontario that provide a holiday feel to a wedding celebration, as well as a magnificent backdrop for photos.

Ideally situated on the shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada is home to many beaches, easily accessible from the downtown core.

Ontario's Prince Edward County has generated a great deal of excitement as a world-class wine region since being promoted to a Designated Viticultural Area in June 2007.

October 20, 1970 will stand out in the minds of many from Kirkland Lake, Ontario not because of the fall beauty but because of the murder of a beautiful 12-year-old girl.

"I don't think you should frighten an audience, I think you should terrify them." - Edward Albee

Ireland Park was established on June 21, 2007 to commemorate the immigrants who fled famine-ravaged Ireland and arrived on the shores of a young Toronto.

Lakes Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie and Superior and surrounding areas offer national parks, lighthouses, fishing, boating, shipwrecks, museums, hiking and camping.

Beamsville has one of the best grape growing regions in the province. Spend the day touring vineyards and tasting wine that is produced here along the Niagara Peninsula.

Long Branch Park was once an exclusive summer vacation site catering to Toronto's elite. The reason for its success was also one of the main causes of its decline.

Invasive species of mussel and fish in the Great Lakes are fostering an increase in Type E botulism with a devastating impact on fish eating birds.

The sign on the bus festooned with dramatic photos of waterfalls and featured at special events proudly says "Welcome to Hamilton, the Waterfalls Capital of the World".

Located in Picton, Ontario, Canada, Sandbanks Provincial Park is an exquisite beach and campground for day-use or long stays with easy access to nature.

Ontario's bountiful Niagara Peninsula was cleared and settled largely by United Empire Loyalists on land that had formerly belonged to First Nations residents.

The still relatively young Niagara Peninsula wine region is booming with investors who recognize the huge potential this area has to make world-class wines.

Helen Gardner witnessed horrific injuries and medical procedures while serving in England until 1917.

The Common Loon's eerie calls from a quiet freshwater lake, a symbol of wilderness, haunt listeners long after the area has become quiet.

Toronto, Ontario is an amazing city with countless things to see and do. And some of the best things to do in Toronto are free.

Unable to defeat Britain in Europe, King Louis XIV sends his men to America to defeat Briton. The goal is to acquire more land for France.

Serving as a marine signal on the Great Lakes since the 1808, the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse in Toronto is the site of an unsolved mystery.

Never before and not yet again has such a storm battered southern Ontario. Dozens of people were killed, many more left homeless from Hurricane Hazel's gales and floods

Also known as 'The Gentleman Bandit' he achieved almost folk hero status due mainly to his demeanor and lack of violence in his robberies.

Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario offers tree-lined streets, perfectly-kept Victorian houses, restaurants that showcase local wines, and serene spas.

On September 14, 1949, 522 people set out on what they thought would be a enjoyable one week cruise, for 122 of them it turned out to be their last.

Parks Canada receives new priorities for Ontario Rivers, Lakes and Communities along the 386 km waterway connecting Lake Ontario and Georgian Bay.

The Battle of York reversed a year's worth of disappointment for the American cause in the War of 1812 but may have led to the burning of Washington later in the war.

To reconnect with a canoe, or try canoe camping, there's no better time than the present and no better place than the Kawarthas.

West of Niagara Falls, along the Niagara Peninsula are four waterfalls that are a wonder to see, especially as they are for the most part still in their natural setting.

Rochester was deeply involved with the Anti-Slavery and Women's Rights movements in the 19th century. Today it is a good place from which to explore the Niagara Region.

Ontario is home to many old buildings, historical sites, and battlefields. Some of these are believed to be haunted by ghosts, and other supernatural occurrences.

The Colonel Smith Tract was the first land surveyed in Etobicoke. Part of it was eventually developed as Long Branch Park, a west end summer resort on Lake Ontario

The French and Indian War was a conflict fought in North America from 1754 to 1763.

Luxury Spas of Canada reports on the annual SpaFinders Readers' Choice Awards. Canada is highly ranked as an international leader for luxury destination spa vacations.

While out leaf peeping this autumn, why not combine the drive with a visit to a local Apple Festival or Farmers Market. Leaves peak from mid September to end of October.

The Revolutionary War was a bloody, frightening and difficult time for the families who lived through it, as one soldier's story well illustrates.

Jacob Anguish, a soldier in Butler's Rangers during the American Revolution, seems to have been aptly named; he lost a foot to gangrene.

McGuinty is making it easier for businesses specializing in cleaner energy to set up in Ontario's municipalities by making it harder for their opposition.

A short introduction to Niagara-on-the-Lake with detail on wineries and Icewine.

Spencer Smith Park, a major city attraction and host to a variety of annual events, got its name from a tireless volunteer who kept the area by the waterfront tidy.

Bird watching along the shores of Lake Ontario during spring migration offers rare opportunities to add exciting migrants to your birding list.

Toronto is probably one of the most underrated destination cities in North America, and is rarely on families' radar for travel with kids. It certainly should be.

The CN Tower was completed in 1975 and attracts more than 2 million visitors a year.

Two easy rules for food and wine-pairing beginners, and some vegetarian selections to start tasting.

History of the US-Canadian Border, known as the Medicine Line to the Aboriginal people

Toronto Island has something for all ages. While some might enjoy picnics, amusements parks or learning about the local communities, the sailors come for the yacht club.

American canals saw a short era in American history, but they served to help connect the eastern United States with its growing western frontier.