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