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The Siege of Fort Erie battle reenactments are scheduled for August 10th and 11th. They are the 27th annual reenactment weekend dedicated to the Siege of Fort Erie.

This will mark the 199th anniversary of the battle. There will be activities scheduled throughout the entire weekend.

Battle reenactments will be Aug. 10 at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 8 p.m., with hundreds of re-enactors whom will participate in Drummond’s Night Assault on the Fort.  A lantern tour of Old Fort Erie under attack will take place at 9 p.m.

A memorial service honouring those who died in battle will be Aug. 11 at 10:30 a.m. and the last battle reenactment of the weekend, the American Sortie, will be held at 1 p.m.

Old Fort Erie is located at 350 Lakeshore Rd., south of the Peace Bridge.

After making some changes in management, the International Sand Sculpture Exhibition in Niagara Falls is finally ready for business.
The new attraction opening Friday, August 9th is located in the former Niagara Falls Memorial Arena, within walking distance of Falls Avenue Resort.

The exhibition area is more than 16,000-square-feet and the exhibits required about 6.6-million pounds of sand (three-million kilograms), at a cost of 3 Million dollars. Some of the sculptures are over six metres tall and depict key figures and events from the War of 1812.

In March, hundreds of locals turned out to preview the exhibition for free, but the official opening date was pushed back because some details still needed to be worked out.

Alexey Glukhov, president of V2 Niagara Inc., said this exhibition was created so that Canadians could not only learn more about this part of their history, but as a way to attract more tourists to Niagara Falls.

By The Numbers

• 17: Artists
• 25: Sculptures
• 16,000: sq. ft. exhibit area
• 6.6: Million lbs of sand

It’s inevitable, after you and your family have spent the entire day racing down water slides, swimming in the wave pool and lounging in the hot springs, everyone will be ready for dinner.

Luckily the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark is closely situated near an abundance of great dining options. For a fun family friendly meal, check out the following:

Planet Hollywood Beach Club – You can’t get any closer than the Planet Hollywood Beach Club! Located inside the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, this restaurant offers kid friendly fare including burgers, chicken fingers and much more.

Hard Rock Café – This funky restaurant has a Tex-Mex menu that puts a kick into Rock n’ Roll dining. The restaurant is located just outside of the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, making it a short walk after a day of fun at the park.

Rainforest Café – A family favourite, the Rainforest Café has a terrific menu that kids love. The unique rainforest setting makes the entire meal a tropical experience, giving some spectacle to dinner. It’s ideally situated beside the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark and close to all of the other Niagara Falls attractions and Falls Avenue Resort hotels.

For more information on the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark and restaurant options nearby, please visit FallsviewWaterpark.com

Guests will now be able to explore historic Niagara-on-the-Lake via WEGO. The Niagara Parks Commission has just announced the exciting addition to the schedule which will commence on June 23 and run through September 1. Shuttles will depart every 90 minutes beginning at 10:15am daily from the Floral Clock destined for Fort George.  The last southbound shuttle of the day will leave Fort George at 5pm, allowing visitors time to experience the historic ‘old town’ or even catch an afternoon performance at Shaw Festival.

Tickets may be purchased at Fort George, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce and the Niagara Parks Floral Clock along with other north attractions. Ticket prices for adults: one-way $5, round trip $10 and for children ages 6-12: one-way $3, round trip $6. Children 5 and under are free.

For more information go to http://www.niagaraparks.com/wego/

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, here is our list of things to do in Niagara Falls to show Mom how much you appreciate her.

• Hershey Store Niagara Falls – there are very few Mom’s in the World who don’t recognize the value of chocolate! This store is the only of its kind in Canada and offers 7,000 sq ft of decadent treats. Just some of the mouth watering indulgences include chocolate dipped strawberries, thick and rich milkshakes, melt in your mouth fudge, fresh baked cookies and more.
• Picnic in the park by the Falls – Take a stroll by the Falls to take in the beauty of the parks and colourful display of flowers. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the view a bit longer.
• Take a guided tour of Niagara’s award winning wineries. The Niagara Region is rich with vineyards and wineries, take a tour of the grounds and taste their offering. The Sheraton Fallsview and Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls-Fallsview offer an Ultimate Winery Package that includes guided tours and tastings at three wineries including transportation, and a pre-tour wine flight and appetizer at Windows by Jamie Kennedy.
• Ahhh….Spa! If asked, we bet Mom would say what she really wanted for Mother’s Day was rest and relaxation. Be ahead of the request and plan for a day at the Spa. To make the day even more special choose a spa that is unique. The newly renovated Christienne Fallsview Spa is one of a kind, featuring treatment and relaxation areas that overlook the Falls, exclusive amenities including the GUINOT line of skincare products, and is home to one of only six Hydrotherapy Infinity Jetted Tubs in Canada.
• Brunch is lovely but change things up this year and experience Fallsview dining at its best at Windows by Jamie Kennedy or the Rainbow Room by Massimo Capra. Each restaurant has a distinct style with dining options that are sure to please. Windows by Jamie Kennedy champions the best that Niagara has to offer through a seasonally based, evolving menu, while Rainbow Room presents contemporary Italian Cuisine and signature Massimo recipes. Each restaurant offers an extensive wine list designed to complement the experience, and extraordinary views of the Falls.
• Nothing makes Mom happier than happy children. Spend the day with the ultimate family experience at the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark. The 3 acre waterpark is connected via an indoor walkway to the Sheraton, Crowne and Skyline and offers hours of water fun for all ages. Hotel Waterpark Packages and Day Passes are available.
• The most important, most rewarding thing to do on Mother’s Day is simply just enjoying the time spent together.

Happy Mother’s Day!

The annual Sleep Cheap, Charities Reap event raised $175,988 this year, which pushes its eight-year total to over $1-million. The organizers (who include Mayor Jim Diodati and Dino Dicienzo Jr. of Canadian Niagara Hotels) had no idea of just how successful the program would become when they first started it. They are extremely proud of the fact that 100% of the money raised goes directly to local Niagara charities.

“This is one of the benefits we have of living in a tourist town for all the locals,” said Diodati

A record 7,800 room nights were offered to Niagara region residents by twenty-seven hotels as a way of letting them know what’s available and hopefully spreading the word when family and friends visit the area.

A portion of the funds are provided to the Niagara Community Foundation, where the money is put into income-earning endowment funds that benefit local charities. The remainder is directed to charities selected by the 2011 Sleep Cheap, Charities Reap Committee through an application process and an option for individual hotels to direct funds.

Read how Sleep Cheap organizers including Dino DiCienzo Jr. and Mayor Jim Diodati raised $1-million for local charities →