A small but determined crowd braved the elements and upheld the tradition of welcoming the new year by gathering at Niagara-on-the-Lake’s clock tower cenotaph on Wednesday night.

With snow falling most of the day and the temperature plunging well below zero in the evening, many revellers opted to stay warm — and inside.

But a few hearty souls ventured out to ring in 2026 at midnight on Queen Street.

All the best of the season and a Happy New Year from everyone at The Lake Report!