History

NOTL Museum’s neighbourhood walking tours return on May 1

With the help of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum, you can witness this town's history come alive, through every house, street corner and sign post in some of its oldest and most distinctive settlements.

Exploring History: Pepe’s Corner

Located at the corner of Mississagua and Mary streets, Pepe’s was once a favourite stop in town, where locals could satisfy a sweet tooth with penny candy or ice cream.

Fort Mississauga to open for tours in May, June

"Fort Mississauga stands as a tower of strength on Lake Ontario. Built just after the War of 1812, this unique site reflects 150 years of British and Canadian military activity," writes Tony Chisholm.

Exploring History: The enduring legacy of the Sherlock block

This section of Queen Street is known to this day as the Sherlock block — back in the day, the Sherlock family operated a dairy, a livery stable, and several storefronts along Queen Street, including this one.

Exploring History: A dramatic splashdown into the Pacific

The Apollo 11 mission stood as a defining benchmark in human spaceflight for more than half a century. That is, until the Artemis II mission returned safely to Earth on April 10.

Sports: NOTL lawn bowlers celebrate the start of another season

With all the history Niagara-on-the-Lake has, one of its outdoor pastimes that goes back the farthest is the sport of lawn bowling. The NOTL Lawn...

Historical tour of Fort Mississauga offers a rare indoor glimpse

For one day later this month, the Friends of Fort George will unofficially become the Friends of Fort Mississauga in order to bring back...

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