The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum's final lecture of the year will provide an intimate look at a time in history when Niagara's farmers were planting the seeds for the ever-growing agricultural landscape that exists today.
For cavalry units, polo was more than a spectator sport. It was a useful training tool that allowed riders to hone their skills on horseback while carrying a mallet in one hand, rather than a sword.
The School of Restoration Arts at Willowbank is celebrating 20 years since its foundation in 2006, with plans to invite the public onto its 13-acre property to tour the 19th-century Willowbank Estate.
This August marks 100 years since Elizabeth Andres, mother to Buddy Andres and his 11 siblings, arrived in Canada from South Russia, present-day Ukraine. A century later, Andres honoured his parents' sacrifice with a gathering of 140 family members.
Stephen Littlechild, a Toronto Polo Club player, instructor, coach and umpire with more than two decades of experience, will speak about the history, strategy and horsemanship behind the game on Thursday, Aug. 20, at 7:30 p.m.
Whether it was horses, dogs, goats and even bears, animals played a role in military life during both World Wars, whether as transportation, messengers or mascots.
Rain and flooding across Niagara could not keep an estimated 1,000 to 1,500 visitors from the NOTL Museum's annual Heritage Festival on Monday, where the public got its first real look inside the former home of museum founder Janet Carnochan.
People have been fishing Lake Ontario and the Niagara River for as long as people have lived along these shores. The river, lake and creeks once teemed with fish, providing food, supporting the local economy and shaping a way of life for generations.
History isn't just preserved in Niagara-on-the-Lake — it's celebrated. On Monday, Castlereagh Street will once again become a living showcase of the town's past as the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum hosts its annual Heritage Festival.
This bank on Queen Street was here during the First World War, when it was the Imperial Bank of Commerce, and likely much earlier, making it a familiar fixture on Queen Street for generations of Niagara-on-the-Lake residents.
Visitors can once again climb Brock's Monument after Parks Canada completed the main phase of a restoration project to preserve one of Niagara's best-known historic landmarks.
At the time of the First World War, there was no hospital in Niagara-on-the-Lake. After the devastation of the Spanish flu pandemic, the community realized it needed a permanent hospital.
Visitors to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum later this month will get a chance to see how modern technology is shedding new light on one of Canada's best-known historical journeys.
Inspired by the successful Chautauqua movement that began in New York State, the Niagara Assembly transformed an area of town into a summer destination that brought together education, religion, music and recreation.
Girl Guides have been a familiar part of community life in Niagara-on-the-Lake, participating in parades, public celebrations and service activities throughout the year.
For some, the idea of igniting a 19th-century-style weapon may be intimidating. But for Baird Tucker, it’s a “once-in-a-lifetime experience” he couldn’t pass up — especially in front of his son.
A local historian and descendant of United Empire Loyalists will share the stories of seven settlers who came to Niagara following the American Revolution during an upcoming lecture at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum.
During the war, the YMCA sponsored a variety of sporting events, including football matches. Rivalries between battalions at Camp Niagara could be intense.
Fort George National Historic Site brought Camp Niagara back from the dead last weekend, staging a full First World War re-enactment on the grounds where more than 75,000 soldiers trained before shipping overseas.
Built under the leadership of Janet Carnochan and the Niagara Historical Society, Memorial Hall was constructed to provide a permanent home for the community's artifacts, documents and stories.
Constructed around 1782 as a grist mill, this building was one of the first “King’s Mills” in what would later become Upper Canada. The mill was originally operated the Secords.
A thunderstorm did not stop people from turning out on Saturday for the opening of the military fort in Niagara-on-the-Lake that has overlooked the waters of the Niagara River for 210 years.
This week's image captures a familiar moment from childhood that many of us have likely experienced: summers at the beach or at the wading pool at Queenston Heights, running through sprinklers on hot days and more.
"After the War of 1812, Fort Mississauga was garrisoned on a limited and sporadic basis," writes Tony Chisholm. "By 1858, Fort Mississauga had been officially abandoned by the British Army and turned over to the Canadian government."
In 1914, Queen Street became the focus of a major local improvement project: paving. The project ultimately saw Queen Street paved from King Street to Simcoe Street.
Public historian Sara Nixon will present “Secrets of the Short Hills" on May 21, an evening lecture examining the history and lesser-known stories connected to Short Hills Provincial Park.
