With warmer weather finally here, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is welcoming back its annual Neighbourhood Walks series, with the first walk set to take place the first week of May in the historic village of Queenston.

Held on Fridays throughout May, these tours offer locals and visitors a chance to discover distinctive corners of Niagara-on-the-Lake, guided by storytellers who bring each area’s unique history and character to life.

This year’s walks begin on May 2, with historian and Queenston resident Linda Fritz exploring the nooks and crannies of the historic village of Queenston.

On May 9, Friends of Fort George president Tony Chisholm will again bring the once-industrial heartland of Niagara to life, as he explores the ever-changing waterfront area.

The following week, on May 16, Rick Meloen, chair of the Upper Canada Heritage Trail committee, will lead a tour through the Chautauqua area, with stories that capture the early settlement and development of the Old Town community.

Then on May 23, St. Davids resident Megan Gilchrist will illustrate the growth of St. Davids with tales of its most colourful characters, from “butchers and bakers to candlestick makers.”

Ending off the series on May 30, Ted Rumble, a member of the museum’s board, will lead a neighbourhood bike ride tour to discover many of the ordnance boundary stones placed in the mid-19th century around the perimeter of the four military reserves in the town of Niagara.

Rumble has been involved in efforts to restore and educate residents about the historic significance of these boundary stones, which were restored last fall.

Tickets are $15 for those who aren’t members of the Niagara Historic Society, $12 for members and $10 for enhanced members.

All tours begin at 6 p.m., with a limited number of participants allowed for each tour. The NOTL Museum points out that tickets for these tours tend to sell out quickly and encourages early registration.

To register online, visit notlmuseum.ca.