General Tours of the GlenSunday, July 1, 2012- Friday, August 31, 2012
Let our Student Naturalists guide you down through the Niagara Glen, where you will discover a rich diversity of native plants and animals. While you trek through the Glen, you will learn about its natural heritage along with the many rare species that inhabit it. Don’t forget your camera as there will be no shortage of photo opportunities along the way! Since you will be hiking through rugged terrain, proper attire is required.
Annual Hydrangea Display
Come to the Floral Showhouse to view these gigantic spheres of spring colour. Annual features include hanging baskets – some over five feet wide, overflowing with colourful Hydrangeas. In addition, forced Foxglove and Delphinium will complete the spectacular display of blues, pinks and white.
Enjoy Lilacs in Bloom
Experience our fragrant Lilac Garden. Ten acres just north of the Floral Clock, featuring over 1,200 plants with over 200 different varieties.
Fort Erie Friendship FestivalFriday, June 29, 2012
The Friendship Festival features spectacular concerts, entertainment, crafts and more in celebration of over 200 years of friendship between Canada and the US.
Battle of Culloden Re-enactmentSaturday, May 19, 2012- Sunday, May 20, 2012
Join in the traditions of 18th century Scotland and experience the dramatic recreation of the 1745 Jacobite uprising at Old Fort Erie. There will be battle re-enactments, as well as traditional Scottish sport, dance, and food. Admission to battle re-enactments is free; regular admission applies for entrance to the Fort: $12.25 for adults, $7.95 for children 6-12. Children 5 and under admitted FREE. Old Fort Erie is located at 350 Lakeshore Road, Fort Erie, only 20 minutes south of Niagara Falls along the Niagara Parkway.
2012 CN Canadian Womens Tour Event
One of the world’s premier developmental tours, the CN Canadian Women’s Tour continues to attract rising Canadian and international female golf professionals as well as top female amateurs. Many of Canada’s top professionals, including Lorie Kane and Alena Sharp as well as 2012 LPGA Tour members Rebecca Lee-Bentham and Maude-Aimée LeBlanc have competed on the CN Canadian Women’s Tour as a springboard to future success. The 2012 season will see events hosted at Richmond Country Club in Richmond, B.C., Club de golf Beloeil in Beloeil, Que. and Legends on the Niagara in Niagara, Ont. Total season prize money for 2012 is $180,000 (CDN); each championship purse will be $60,000 with the champion earning $10,000. As well, the top three players on the CN Canadian Women’s Tour season-ending order of merit will be awarded direct entry into Stage 2 of LPGA Qualifying School. All entry fees will be paid for Stage 2 and, if applicable, Stage 3 (up to a value of $4,000 each).
Ride to Conquer CancerSaturday, June 9, 2012
A two-day cycle challenge departing from both the Niagara Parkway and Toronto, ending at the mighty Niagara Falls on June 10. This sold out event supports the efforts at Princess Margaret Hospital to find a cure for cancer.
RCMP Officer Meet and Greet
Canada is known for many things but nothing is more notable than the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Come to Table Rock Centre, located at the brink of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls during the summer on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays to meet a RCMP officer for photos and to answer questions.
RCMP Officer Meet and Greet
Canada is known for many things but nothing is more notable than the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Come to Table Rock Centre, located at the brink of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls during the summer on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays to meet a RCMP officer for photos and to answer questions.
RCMP Officer Meet and Greet
Canada is known for many things but nothing is more notable than the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Come to Table Rock Centre, located at the brink of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls during the summer on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays to meet a RCMP officer for photos and to answer questions.
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