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 Regional Municipality of Niagara, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Regional Municipality of Niagara (2001 population: 410,574), also known as the Niagara Region, or, colloquially, "Regional Niagara", is a regional municipality comprising twelve municipalities of southern Ontario, Canada.
It is bounded on the north by Lake Ontario and on the south by Lake Erie.
Bruce - Dufferin - Elgin - Essex - Frontenac - Grey - Haliburton - Hastings - Huron - Lambton - Lanark - Leeds and Grenville - Lennox and Addington - Middlesex - Northumberland - Perth - Peterborough - Prescott and Russell - Renfrew - Simcoe - Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry - Wellington
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Regional_Municipality_of_Niagara,_Ontario   (503 words)

  
 Niagara Region
The Niagara Peninsula, is bordered on the north by Lake Ontario, on the South by Lake Erie, the east by the Niagara River which connects these two large bodies of water.
For those who wish to experience the majesty and might of the Niagara River by exploring it on foot, Oasis Niagara is the place to stay.
Niagara is home to several dozen championship golf courses, World class wineries in which you can have a tour and taste, and of course, also the home of the famous Shaw Festival in picturesque Niagara on the Lake.
www.canadabbhosts.com /tourguides/niagararegion.htm   (1074 words)

  
 Wine Related Articles: Niagara Icewine
Canada's Niagara Peninsula in Ontario is an ideal location for the production of icewine.
Niagara's winters are much harsher than those of Germany, but this area's growing season enjoys a higher number of sunshine hours, peak temperatures during the vine's most active vegetative growth in July, and temperature fluctuations during autumn.
For icewine, most Ontario winemakers prefer Vidal, due to its thick skin and resistance to cracking in subzero temperatures.
www.ontariowinesociety.com /articles/niagara_icewine.htm   (870 words)

  
 Vibrant Communities - Niagara
Opportunities Niagara is working with all sectors of the community and across municipalities to coordinate the Region’s systems into multisectoral initiatives.
Opportunities Niagara is a community-based strategy to reduce poverty and to provide individuals and families with the tools and resources they need to enhance their quality of life and become long-term, productive contributors to Niagara's economic health.
Opportunities Niagara's mission statement indicates its sense of the possibility for the Niagara Region: "Opportunities Niagara is a collation of community leaders who passionately believe that poverty must be reduced and quality of life enhanced through all of us working together in a creative, caring and complementary manner."
www.tamarackcommunity.ca /g2s27.html   (541 words)

  
 Niagara Region travel guide - Wikitravel
The Niagara Falls, for which the region is named.
There are several historical sites from the war of 1812 scattered around the region, since the region borders the United States and much of the fighting took place here.
The Niagara region is a few hours drive from Toronto, Waterloo, Stratford, New York, Buffalo.
wikitravel.org /en/Niagara_Region   (380 words)

  
 Niagara on the Lake Bed and Breakfasts Niagara B&B Niagara Canada
One in Niagara Falls, Canada on the famous Lundy's Lane and one in Niagara Falls, N.Y. There are many antique shops in the Niagara Region for you to browse through.
Niagara on the Lake is known as the "prettiest town in Canada"
Niagara Falls is perhaps best known as one of the natural wonders of the world.
www.johnsgate.com   (605 words)

  
 Niagara Region Canada Niagara Falls Ontario
Over the years Niagara Falls has evolved from a strategic military post to a prosperous trade centre, and finally into a world class year-round travel destination.
To some, Niagara is the aroma of ripening grapes and the taste of heavenly fresh fruit.
With over 40 world-class golf courses, over 70 award winning wineries and over 200 kilometres of spectacular cycling and hiking trails (including the base section of the Bruce Trail), the Niagara Region is home to a diverse array of attractions.
www.torontowebservices.com /niagara/index.php   (181 words)

  
 Inniskillin Winery - Niagara Ontario Wineries
Inniskillin is one of the founding wineries of this classic wine region, and their winery exhibits do a wonderful job of explaining the region, the history, the land and the wines in an easy to understand manner.
Back in the old days of Niagara, in the 1950s and 1960s, there were five large, bulk wineries which focussed on easy to grow grapes, such as concord.
The Niagara region is at a perfect latitude for winemaking, in the same zone as northern California and central France.
www.wineintro.com /wineries/niagara/inniskillin   (602 words)

  
 How to get to the Niagara Region - Ontario Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Situated on the south shore of Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Niagara River, Niagara-on-the-Lake is easy to reach via super-highway from all of Ontario and the northeastern USA.
The nearest major airports are at Toronto, Ontario and Buffalo, New York.
A large and completely equipped marina is situated at the mouth of the Niagara River within walking distance from the centre of town.
www.niagara.com /~beds/maps.html   (293 words)

  
 Canada in images - Travel-Images.com - Ontario I - Niagara Falls and Niagara Region I
Niagara Falls (Ontario): the Maid of the Mist crowded with tourists
Niagara on the Lake (Ontario): Sailing on the Niagara river
Niagara on the Lake (Ontario): Brock statue - British General, in the war of 1812 against the Americans
www.travel-images.com /canada8.html   (264 words)

  
 Niagara Falls travel guide - Wikitravel
Niagara Falls, Ontario is the self proclaimed Honeymoon capital of the world.
For hundreds of years the grandeur of the Falls of the Niagara River have attracted many to this destination.
Niagara Falls was incorporated on June 12, 1903.
wikitravel.org /en/Niagara_Falls_(Ontario)   (473 words)

  
 Ont. town faces 3rd day without power
Crews from as far away as Cornwall in eastern Ontario are working to get the electricity back on in Fort Erie, where a state of emergency remains in effect.
Students in Ontario are the first in Canada to run the risk of losing their driving privileges if they drop out of school before the age of 18.
Ontario politicians may be giving themselves a hefty pay raise before they head home for the holidays.
www.cbc.ca /canada/toronto/story/2006/10/15/niagara-storm.html   (1102 words)

  
 Niagara Region Bed And Breakfast - Official B&B and Cottages Directory
Welcome to the beautiful Niagara Region of Ontario Canada, a peninsula, surrounded on 3 sides by water: Lake Erie to the South, Niagara River to the East and Lake Ontario to the North.
Niagara is 26 Miles of beautiful, natural farmland and parkland between the two aforementioned Great Lakes.
Some B and B's are located right on the gorgeous Niagara River or on the shores of Lake Ontario or Lake Erie.
www.niagarabb.com /niagara_region.html   (287 words)

  
 Ontario, U.S. sewage fouling Great Lakes: study
Windsor had the worst record among the 10 Ontario cities or municipalities in the study, with only Detroit and Cleveland scoring a lower performance record for treating sewage.
Peel Region, which includes Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon, was the highest-ranked Ontario municipality, largely because of its ability to keep rain water and sewage separate, the study says.
Ontario employers can no longer force their employees to quit working at age 65.
www.cbc.ca /canada/toronto/story/2006/11/29/sewage-sierra.html   (1420 words)

  
 Info Niagara: Niagara Falls Tourist Information Guide
Many of Niagara's accommodation establishments and attractions are serviced by either the Falls Shuttle or the Niagara Parks people mover system.
The Niagara Central Reservation system would like to thank visitors to the Niagara region who book their accommodations on-line through our network with special "Value Added Vouchers".
Each year thousands of couples make the journey to Niagara with entourages in hand in order to mark the beginning of a new life.
www.infoniagara.com   (320 words)

  
 Ontario’s Niagara region surprises with the quality of its wineries : ArriveNet Press Releases : Travel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Toronto, Ontario -- (ArriveNet - Sep 12, 2005) -- www.travelandtransitions.com educates and encourages visitors with quality articles and interviews on how to explore new horizons, to get out there and discover the world - locally and abroad, to connect with people from different cultures and to open themselves up to new experiences.
In a tour through the Niagara wine region, this group of wine-savvy Europeans had a chance to visit several wineries, explore their facilities and taste their products.
A first-hand travel report of this region including photos can be found at http://www.travelandtransitions.com/stories_photos/hello_toronto_3.htm.
press.arrivenet.com /travel/article.php/692020.html   (295 words)

  
 Canada Trails: Bicycling the Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
There are several recreations trails in the region, such as Waterfront Trail.
South of the city of Niagara Falls, starting in Chippawa, the bike path is flat and low right along the river.
Additional comments: We have ridden sections of this route and other trails in Niagara (the paved ones) every Sunday for the past 2 years with our cycle club (Welland Cyclepaths)and have enjoyed every leg cramp (most of us are over 50).
www.canadatrails.ca /biking/on/niagara.html   (627 words)

  
 Ontario Science Centre: Niagara Under Glass
The Ontario Science Centre was engaged by Can Gro Greenhouses Niagara Ltd. as a consultant during the development phase for a commercial greenhouse/exhibit space/botanical gardens to be located in the Niagara region of Ontario, Canada.
The scope of the first phase of the project involved the thematic conceptualization and creative design of interactive exhibits for a proposed 20,000 square foot exhibit space and the development of a strong and appealing central exhibit message.
Ontario Science Centre for the Niagara Under Glass Project.
www.ontariosciencecentre.ca /sales/portfolio/niagara.asp   (103 words)

  
 Bridges By County: Ontario - Niagara Region
Below is a list of all the available bridges for the Regional Municipality of Niagara.
A rare example of a pin connected Parker truss in Ontario.
Niagara Counties, NY and ON Niagara Falls NY and ON Niagara River
www.historicbridges.org /b_c_on_niagara.htm   (322 words)

  
 niagra falls accomodation rooms at the Days Inn   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Days Inn Niagara Region - St. Catharines is extremely fortunate to be located in the heart of the Niagara wine region.
The Niagara wine region is one of the most picturesque wine routes in the world.
Beautiful scenery and award winning wineries are only a part of what the region has to offer.
www.daysinn.niagara.com /wine.html   (224 words)

  
 Cultural Life in Niagara
The Niagara region abounds in first-rate performing arts events throughout the year.
Two professional orchestras (Niagara Symphony and the Buffalo Philharmonic) provide a wide-range of repertoire, world-class soloists and conductors.
The Niagara International Festival of Chamber Music serves up three weeks of concerts and educational events every summer.
www.jamesweggreview.org /cultural/niagara.html   (235 words)

  
 Henry of Pelham Winery - Niagara Ontario Wineries
Henry of Pelham is one of my favorite wineries in the Niagara region.
Henry of Pelham is located in the "short hills" area of Niagara.
Henry of Pelham is known throughout the region as having the best baco noir available.
www.wineintro.com /wineries/niagara/henryofpelham   (381 words)

  
 Golf Courses in the Niagara Region of Ontario
Named after a legendary battle in the War of 1812 that took place on the land adjacent to the course, golfers of all skill levels will no doubt find this course both beautiful and challenging.
Legends on the Niagara features two 18-hole championship golf courses, clubhouse with fully stocked pro shop, licensed restaurant, tournament and outing facilities, practice facility and a golf academy.
Ontario Golf - Copywrite©2001 -2006 Two Guys Who Golf (1370041 Ontario Ltd.).
ontario.twoguyswhogolf.com /geographical/ont2/ont2_5.html   (289 words)

  
 Canada in images - Travel-Images.com - 9 - Ontario II - Niagara Region II   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Pelham / Fenwick - Niagara Region (Ontario): railway at dusk
Port Colborne - Niagara Region (Ontario): Marina in on lake Erie
Lake Erie - Niagara Region (Ontario): welland canal system, connection between lake Ontario and lake Erie, to bypass Niagara Falls - 8th lock in Port Colborne - the Cedarglen from Montreal
geo.ya.com /travelimages/canada9.html   (348 words)

  
 Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Town of Niagara was the site of the 8th World Scout Jamboree held in 1955.
Many people incorrectly refer to the Mayor of Niagara prior to that time as having the title of "Lord".
The town has seen growth of almost 1% yearly, partially due to a large number of pensioners moving to the town.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Niagara,_Ontario   (513 words)

  
 Niagara towns still without power after snowstorm
People are asked to be patient and to stay away from downed power lines in an area that received about 30 centimetres of wet, heavy snow.
Older men with early stage prostate cancer may live longer if doctors treat them with radiation or surgery instead of the usual approach of watchful waiting, a new study suggests.
Ontario is rolling out its own centre for disease control to better handle another outbreak of SARS or a flu pandemic.
www.cbc.ca /canada/story/2006/10/14/snow-niagara.html?ref=rss   (1199 words)

  
 Niagra Falls   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
From charming single rooms to luxurious suites, eager to please staff and amenities to suit your needs, Days Inn - Niagara Region is the ideal location for the the family, group or business traveler alike.
Our newly renovated year round Inn is set in the heart of Niagara Wine Country, surrounded by 19 wineries.
Located in the Heart of the Niagara Wine Region and surrounded by over 20 renowned wineries.
www.daysinn.niagara.com /hotel.html   (203 words)

  
 Niagara Wine Auction
Dan Aykroyd, an Ontario native and internationally celebrated actor, has recently invested in the Niagara wine industry and will act as Host for the inaugural Niagara Wine Auction taking place on June 22 -24, 2007.
The Niagara Wine Auction, supported by the Wine Council of Ontario, will take place at some of the most beautiful wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Our guests will have the opportunity to mingle with winemakers, taste a variety of spectacular Niagara Wines, savour foods from local and Ontario area celebrity chefs and bid on priceless wine packages, merchandise and getaways.
www.niagarawineauction.com /index.html   (142 words)

  
 Niagara Falls Bed and Breakfast Guest Tourist Niagara bed breakfast st catharines Ontario Canada Hotel Motel Lodge Inn ...
Today, engaged couples choose Niagara Falls Bed and Breakfast accommodations for their honeymoon destination twelve months of the year, but especially May through October.
There are hundreds on different Niagara Falls Bed and Breakfast in the Niagara Region.
Historically, Niagara Falls, Ontario was established as the ideal honeymoon destination by the French in the early 1800s.
www.balaplace.com   (556 words)

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