Monthly Archives: September 2012

Raise a Glass to the 61st Annual Niagara Wine Festival

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Make the Niagara Wine Festival 2012 your family tradition.

As a local resident of Niagara, this time of year always brings a smile to my face. It’s a time of celebration. A celebration of being blessed with so many fine Niagara wineries, and gourmet restaurant establishments. Raise a glass to the rich, fertile soil and cool-climate of the Niagara Peninsula and of course to those hard-working vintners and restaurant owners with one clear vision: to make people happy with grape expectations and delicious food.

The 61st Annual Niagara Wine Festival is an annual event that cannot, I repeat cannot be missed. Why? Because it is Canada’s largest annual celebration of Ontario’s award-winning wineries and vineyards. The location could not be more perfect. Montebello Park is the ideal setting to celebrate all of Niagara’s natural gifts.

This year is full of non-stop entertainment for two weekends. Starting on Friday, September 21st, don’t miss the Niagara Wine Festival Entertainment Lineup. Platinum Blonde, 2010 Canadian Music and Broadcast Hall of Famers will be performing from 9 - 10:30pm and Canadian phenomenon, Walk Off the Earth will be closing this spectacular event on Sunday, September 30th.

Don’t miss the CIBC Grande Parade on Saturday, September 29th. This is a tradition that many families look forward to year after year. From the marching bands, drum corps, community groups, majorettes, floats and amazing performances, the Grande Parade is the perfect way to start your Saturday.

With over 30 Niagara wineries to choose from, the hardest part will be deciding which one. Of all the Ontario wineries, Niagara has some of the finest. For the full list and more, click here, as there are far too many to name.

Be sure to check out the list of featured events, as the 10 days are jam-packed with fun and excitement for all ages.

So Raise your branded “Niagara Wine Festival” glass to another wine-der-ful event.

The excitement doesn’t have to stop at the Niagara Wine Festival, be sure to book your accommodations at the Niagara Falls Courtyard by Marriott hotel. Out of all of the Niagara Falls hotels, we are the one that is located in the “centre of it all.”

Are you fast enough to become the Red Bull Crashed Ice 2013 Champion?

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Do you have what it takes to be the next Red Bull Crashed Ice 2013 Champion?

Red Bull Crashed Ice is on a mission to find Canada’s most daring athletes to take on this extreme ice cross downhill challenge. From September 4th until September 30th, fearless male and female athletes from across the country are invited to register online for their chance to participate in one of the 12 qualifying events that will take place across Canada in October. Check out the video to see if you have what it takes?

NEW THIS YEAR: Even though there are two Canadian stops, athletes will only have one chance to compete in the 2013 world championship, with one registration process and one round of qualifiers for both Canadian stops.

A lottery will randomly select 200 men and 20 women (per qualifying city) to participate in each qualifying event, which consists of individual speed trials on a traditional ice-hockey surface. Red Bull Crashed Ice will also allow 50 walk-up spots per qualifying city (as time permits and registration allows). The 50 walk-ups (first come, first serve) will join the 200 men and 20 women selected via the lottery eligible to take part in the qualifiers as they all vie to skate into Niagara Falls.

The top participants from each qualifier (100 men and 20 women in total) who demonstrate the best speed, skill, agility, and strength will earn a spot to battle to the bottom of the massive ice course in Niagara Falls, ON. After the race in Niagara Falls on December 1st, the top 64 Canadian men and 16 women will earn their spot for the season finale race in Quebec City.

This is a once in a lifetime event. Don’t miss out!

If you are one of the “chosen” ones or want to watch one of THE top Niagara Falls Events of the year, be sure to stay at one of the best Niagara Falls hotel, the Niagara Falls Courtyard by Marriott. We are located in the “centre of it all” and just 10 minutes from the Red Bull Crashed Ice 2013 action.

Courtyard by Marriott is the Official Hotel Sponsor of the NFL

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Football Fans - Monday night football just got even more exciting! Not only is the Courtyard by Marriott the official sponsor of the NFL, but we are offering special NFL travel packages from September 20th - February 3rd. Stay one weekend night and receive a $50 Courtyard Refreshing Savings Weekend Coupon, which is good for your next two night weekend stay, plus receive a 15% NFLshop.com coupon and late check-out.

Book your weekend stay soon and start planning your stay at THE Niagara Falls hotel located in the “centre of it all.” The Niagara Falls Courtyard by Marriott is just minutes from Niagara Falls, Casino Niagara, the Fallsview Casino, Clifton Hill and major Niagara Parks attractions.

Plus you could win trip’s to your favourite NFL Team’s 2013 Regular Season Road Games, trips to Super Bowl XLVII, the 2013 Pro Bowl, the 2013 NFL Draft and more.For full contest details, visit http://www.facebook.com/courtyard/ or marriott.com/courtyard

And during your staying at the Niagara Falls Courtyard by Marriott, be sure to check out all the NFL specials at The Keg Steakhouse & Bar. Every Sunday, Monday and Thursday night enjoy some of the following mouth-watering meals or for some late night snacks:

1/2 rack of dry rub ribs and a pitcher of beer

Nachos and a pitcher

1lb of wings and a pitcher

Burger and a pint

So who are you predicting will make it to SuperBowl XLVII? According to the Bleacher Report, they are predicting the Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers, New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, or the Green Bay Packers.

My prediction are the Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots. Only time will tell…

The Finest Niagara Falls Winery Tours

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Discover all that Niagara Wine Country has to offer with one of the most memorable Niagara Falls winery tours.

NEW Niagara Wine Tasting Tour

On this New Niagara Wine Tasting Bus Tour your taste buds will thank you when you discover some of Niagara Wine Country’s finest wineries, including: Jackson Triggs, Inniskillin and Reif Estates, as well as the quaint and historical town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.Tasting and tours of the following wineries is included in the price of the tour.

Jackson Triggs Niagara Estate
When you visit the Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate winery you will get a rare glimpse behind the scenes at how they craft their finest wines. Beginning in the vineyard, an intimate guided tour explores every aspect of winemaking including their state-of-the-art gravity-flow assisted winery–one of the most technologically advanced facilities in Canada. You’ll finish your tour with a tasting of some of their favourite wines in their boutique.

A stop at the quaint and historical town of Niagara-on-the-Lake
Niagara-on-the-Lake, often called the loveliest town in Ontario, has a long and distinguished history. Here you will get the chance to stroll back through history and explore some of Niagara’s most historical sites, delightful retail establishments, quaint cafes, and farmer markets.

Inniskillin Winery
This informative tour touches on the story of their Founders’ History and their contribution to the Canadian Wine industry. The tour content is seasonal and follows the cycle of winemaking from the vineyards through to the winemaking process. Following the tour, you will enjoy a structured wine tasting of some of Inniskillin’s premium VQA wines.

Reif Estates Winery
Here you’ll start living the Reifstyle. At this quaint winery, you’ll learn about the Reif family history and philosophy of winemaking and taste their fruits of labour firsthand.

Call 905.353.4002 to book one of the most memorable Niagara Winery Tour Packages in the city.