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A birds-eye view of the falls
Niagara Falls
One of the natural wonders of the world, Niagara
Falls never fails to impress by the sheer scale and
volume of thundering water. The famous
Horseshoe Falls are divided from the American
Falls by tiny Goat Island, and the whole sight is a
dizzying spectacle of nature at its most powerful.
There are several ways to see the falls: a whiteknuckle
jetboat ride through the Niagara Gorge
or the leisurely ‘Maid of the Mist’ cruise to the
foot of the falls, the ‘Journey Behind the Falls’ is
a short walk which takes you literally behind the
massive wall of water and a helicopter flight will
give you a breathtaking perspective of the region.
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Set on Lake Ontario and the Niagara River,
historic Niagara-on-the-Lake is a small but
captivating town of historic buildings, festooned
with flowers. The town was once the capital
of the colony of Upper Canada and the
reconstructed Fort George National Historic Site
was the British military headquarters. Many come
to Niagara-on-the-Lake for the well-regarded
Shaw Festival Theatre and the area is known
for its wineries, many of which offer tours and
tastings. Excursions include thrilling jet-boat rides
on the Niagara River or gentle bike rides along
scenic trails that follow the river.
SHAW CLUB HOTEL,
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE
Perfectly located just across the main street from
the Shaw Festival Theatre, the Shaw Club feels
more like a private club than a hotel. Rooms are
fitted with the latest technology, including i-pod
stations and plasma televisions, and are adorned
with original photographs by local artists. Each
room features a king size feather-top bed and a
luxurious contemporary bathroom. Zees Patio
and Grill offers both gourmet and casual dining
with the largest patio in town, perfect for al
fresco dining. In addition there is an exercise
room and a lobby lounge with complimentary
coffee and a DVD library.
CECILE’S HOUSE,
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE
This gem of a bed and breakfast is in the heart
of the town but quietly set away from the main
street. Your host Chris is a retired top chef and
will ensure a truly memorable stay. The house,
dating from the 1890s, is named after his
grandmother and is crammed with period
antiques. There are just three rooms, the Master’s
Suite, the French Room and the Country Room,
each with a private bathroom and cable television.
Enjoy an aperitif on the front terrace or in the
charming sitting room. Breakfast is a treat to be
savoured – don’t miss the chocolate bread or
the hot fruit clafoutis.
Niagara Helicopters
From the moment of take-off awe-inspiring
views begin, so make sure your camera is handy.
The flight follows the Niagara River from the
Whirlpool area, over the Whirlpool Rapids and
the Rainbow Bridge. The green grass and floral
beauty of Queen Victoria Park stretch below as
the helicopter passes over the American Falls and
the Skylon Tower. The highlight comes next: the
Canadian Horseshoe Falls where rainbows appear
and disappear from all directions. Finally the
helicopter begins to level off for the descent
back to base.
Pelee Island
Pelee Island is Canada’s most southerly inhabited
point and shares the 42nd parallel with cities such
as Barcelona. This small flat island, approximately
six by thirteen kilometres in size, lies at the
western end of Lake Erie and is reached by ferry
from either Leamington or Kingsville. The mild
climate is ideal for vineyards, and the Pelee Island
Winery is a well-known attraction. The pace of
life here is slower so there is plenty of time to
enjoy the beaches, cycle around the island, enjoy
really fantastic bird watching or visit the winery
for a tour and tasting.
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