Six of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s lavishly decorated homes were part of the weekend-long tour. “There were around 2,300 visitors yesterday, and we’re expecting 2,600 today. It’s a constant steady stream of people,” said one of the volunteers at Royal Manor Inn.
Indigenous cultures and Canadian culinary innovation took centre stage at the Navy Hall on Saturday evening, with diners enjoying a six-course meal that its creators hope will put Canadian cuisine on the global map.
Mother-and-son duo Skylar and Landon Boyd embraced the season of togetherness at the Niagara Regional Native Centre on Saturday, enjoying an afternoon of gifts, photos with Santa Claus and time well spent with their community.
For $15, visitors sampled three house-made preserves — apple onion jam, mango chutney, and cranberry compote — paired with a selection of the winery’s wines, including its signature icewine.
The two-day sale featured over 100 teddy bears from around the world, along with a variety of Christmas decorations, linens, jewelry, clothing, silver and china.
Participants designed three glass ornaments filled with colourful, mulched flowers, learning about colour theory to help them create holiday pieces.
The Queenston Library’s Christmas wreath workshop gave folks the chance to tap into their creative sides to fashion a custom holiday decor piece.
According to Al Howse, president of Branch 124, the craft sale has been a staple of the Legion for over five years, usually raising more than $1,000 annually.
To support the Ronald McDonald House, Revel Realty hosts several fundraisers throughout the year, including a golf tournament and the annual Revel Ball.
The sounds of the season echoed along the Niagara River on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 30, as carolers raised their voices in song at the Living Water Wayside Chapel.
Beautifully wrapped gift baskets, perfect for the holiday season, drew many into Grace United Church’s Christmas Market on Saturday morning.
The fundraiser will continue next Saturday and will also feature a vendor booth at Reif Estate Winery’s Christmas market on Dec. 7 and 8.
“You can really see the history and value in each piece,” said Berndt Meyer, one of several antique dealers at the open house this past weekend.
Though the NOTL Short Mat Club isn’t part of the national association, Ian MacPherson hopes the championships will show the town’s potential to contribute to the national scene.
You & I Paint Inc. organized a day that combined creativity and indulgence. Included in attendees’ tickets was a curated flight of Konzelmann’s wines.
The tradition’s return comes after a period of transition for the studio. The loss of Eva Mlcak’s husband and business partner, as well as challenges during the pandemic put a pause on things like the open house.
The smell of fresh pine filled the air as customers gathered at Cornerstone Community Church in Virgil this weekend to pick out their perfect Christmas tree.
Anyone who’s moderately familiar with Canadian art has almost certainly heard of the Group of Seven — but not everyone may know how one of its founding members had a hand in memorializing the Great War, through his art.
The church hall in Virgil was already busy by the lunch’s start-time of 11 a.m., as people lined up to enjoy the hearty meal of borscht, alongside fresh, homemade bread and desserts.
With displays ranging from pine needle baskets to towering sculptural pieces, judges, carvers and curious onlookers were eager to appreciate the art at the competition’s new location.
Kathryn Jordan gave a heartfelt address at the Legion on King Street in honour of her father, John Jordan, who, after witnessing the horrors of war, returned home to lead a life of service.
With the holiday season officially here, locals took in the sight of festive decorations as far as the eye could see last weekend at Regal Florist & Garden Centre.
“It means a lot to be involved. There’s just something so special about doing something like this,” said vocalist Abby Cabaj.
“It’s a collection of work I’m doing that means something to me — and I’m getting other people to be able to see it,” Cullis said.
The bazaar aimed to raise funds for church expenses, as well as to support local charities and initiatives.
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