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.
As the oldest standing building in the Great Lakes basin, the French Castle has guarded the mouth of the Niagara River, a waterway that has long connected Indigenous nations and, later, it became a meeting place for trade, diplomacy and conflict between nations.
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s winter sculpture tradition was first captured in image during the First World War, when Polish soldiers stationed at Niagara Camp crafted playful snow figures in Simcoe Park.
"Winter has certainly made itself at home this month, and when the frost isn’t nipping at our noses, there’s nothing better than heading outdoors to enjoy a few classic winter activities."
The free weekend open house ran Dec. 13 and 14 at Fort George National Historic Site, showcasing British-influenced Christmas customs adapted to Upper Canada through traditional music, food, crafts and guided tours by staff.
Rita Brown is preparing to release a book in early 2026 on the ladies’ riding habit, but one challenge remains: securing approval to reprint a photo of a notable Ralph Lauren women’s sportswear piece.
Stories of war, migration and peach orchards took centre stage as the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum launched its Mennonites of Niagara oral history project Saturday.
In 1960, Blanche Quinn started working at the flight desk, though she knew very little about flying. But that didn't last long. She spent 28 years of her life working with the Niagara Airport Commission.
During the First World War, horses were an important part of strategic warfare. Farriers, who had to be skilled in both blacksmithing as well as veterinary services, played an important role at the Niagara Camp training grounds.
Following the Second World War, the federal government gave up part of the Niagara Commons for special housing as a way to honour local veterans returning home.
From the ultimate sacrifice to lost limbs to survivor’s guilt to shell shock, generations to come would feel the severe after-effects of the Great War.
Despite the struggle, tournament organizer and coach James Cadeau says important to deliver a well-run tournament so visiting teams leave with a positive impression of Niagara-on-the-Lake and local players feel proud to represent their community.
After playing with the Tigers, Pud became a local war hero in Niagara-on-the-Lake. During the First World War, he went overseas with the 92nd Highlanders.
Matthew Charles Lowrey bought the original 42 acres in 1888 and established a successful fruit-growing operation on this land. Fruit farming became profitable in the 1880s, largely because railways opened up new markets for farmers.
The ordnance boundary stones were erected around the perimeter of four properties in Niagara-on-the-Lake owned by the British military starting in 1823.
Some of the leading names in Canadian and international heritage conservation are coming to Queenston as part of the Willowbank School of Restoration Art’s annual lecture series, which is making its return this fall.
In these blueprint plans from the mid-19th century, the NOTL Museum focuses on the area where the Niagara Harbour and Dock Company buildings and the businesses that supported them were located.
The new partnership will blend the region’s wine culture with its rich history while raising funds to support both the museum and the local group for farmworkers.
Queenston marked Laura Secord’s 250th on Saturday with speeches, a cake crafted by Niagara College and a pointed reminder that local history links to today’s cross-border economy.
The Sept. 18 presentation will examine how museums around the world built their collections over the past century — and the ethical dilemmas many now face as a result.
The total cost to build the Wellington Street hospital, including new equipment, was $222,943,82. A majority of the revenue came from community donations.
Access to Brock’s Monument will be closed starting this month for major masonry repairs, backed by a $1.1-million federal investment. Work is expected to...
