The past and present are full of many great literary poets, but has one ever stopped to think about how these individuals got their start? Robert Frost, Margaret Attwood, and Shel Silverstein had their first pieces published in a high school magazine. On the contrary, modern day poets and spoken word artists such as Shane …
The Life of One of Niagara’s Premiere Auctioneers Kevin Gibson was only eight years old when he attended his first auction. “My parents took me and I bought an antique egg scale,” recalls Gibson, who was immediately attracted to the excitement of a live auction. Years later, Gibson would return to the venue, but in a …
It’s popularly known as Niagara Falls’ “Street of Fun.” Its actual name is Clifton Hill and this is its story. Capt. Ogden Creighton, a half-pay officer in the British Army, had a vision. Arriving at Niagara Falls in 1832, he was struck with the magnificence of the cataracts. Deciding that it would be a popular …
With commitment, dedication, and focus, we can rewire our brains. We can train our brains to challenge our recurring thought patterns, and to block new negative patterns from coming in, says Dr. Christina Plaskos. Many of us have tried a detox at one point or another. Conventional detoxing follows dietary elimination of certain foods to …
We have our favourite restaurant, our favourite pair of jeans and many other “old reliable” things that make people creatures of habit. Greaves Jams in Niagara-on-the-Lake is a unique company where traditions are embraced and quality is never compromised. Once you have placed Greaves Jam on your breakfast table, nothing else will compare. It will …
It is said that Major General Isaac Brock, commander-in-chief of the British forces in Upper Canada during the war of 1812, used to sit on a rock in the middle of this burial ground, plotting battles and keeping an eye on the enemy just across the Niagara River. The fabled rock is still there, just …
Fresh air in your lungs, wind at your back, a feeling of peace and an exquisite view of the Niagara Gorge as you peer over the embankment riding down the Niagara Parkway; there is no other way to experience what Niagara has to offer then with Zoom Leisure Bike Rentals and Tours. “People are always …
Niagara wineries are nothing short of amazing. From the beautiful architecture to stunning wines and dining masterpieces, it’s a place where you’ll be enchanted by rural luxury. Growing up in the region, I spent many days running through vineyards and hiding behind cellar doors – and learning what to sample at the tasting bar. Here …
Pie connoisseurs and food lovers rejoice!
When Craft Arts Market opened on St. James Street in downtown St. Catharines, Co-Owner Nancy Kapodistrias was ecstatic. “We opened at an odd time. It was surprisingly busy as January is usually slow for retail,” says Kapodistrias. “But there was a lot of excitement about something new opening in downtown St. Catharines.” Inspired by the …
