Category: Niagara Wineries

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Posted on by Tricia Marchand

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Are you looking for that perfect gift for that special lady in your life? Come and enjoy the beauty of Niagara Falls with your beauty.

Here are some of our favourite fun-filled things to do with your Mom:

Sip & Sizzle - Weekends in May

We can think of so many ways to thank your mom and this one is at the top of the list (along with a dozen others). Spend the afternoon sipping fine VQA wine from 25 Niagara Wineries and taste some great sizzling BBQ goodness.

Sprung! The Spring Wildass Gathering - May 3rd

Raise a glass to your mom at the Spring Wildass Gathering. Enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting, artisans, food trucks and gourmet cuisine.

Handmade Market - May 6th - 7th

Sip, savour and stroll the annual Handmade Market with your mom. With over 100 talented artisans, handmade food and local wine, this event is sure to make mom happy.

Food Truck Eats - May 21st - 23rd

Celebrate Mother’s Day for the whole month of May. This event is one you cannot miss. Three days of food truck bliss, award-winning wine and and local entertainment with the beautiful Peller Estates’ Vineyard as your backdrop. Book soon because these tickets sell out fast.

Inniskillin Cooking Club - May 8th

It’s 2.5 hours of fun with Executive Chef Tim Mackiddie. Experience the magic of Niagara’s freshest ingredients paired with Inniskillin Wine. And the best part… is you don’t have to do the dishes.

Niagara Wineries

Speaking of wineries, there are over 70 to choose from in this glorious place we call home. So pick your favourites and explore by foot or bike.

Get to Know the City

Niagara Falls has so much to offer. From hopping on board Hornblower Niagara Cruises to exploring the natural beauty of the Botanical Gardens.

Shopping at the Outlet Collection at Niagara

We can’t forget that magical place that all women love. The Outlet Collection at Niagara is a must stop during your time with mom. With over 100 stores, boutiques, restaurants and the new Saks Fifth Avenue OFF Fifth, you’ll have mom smiling ear to ear.

Niagara Falls Casinos

Test your luck at one of the two Niagara Falls Casinos, Fallsview Casino or Casino Niagara.

Dining at the Keg Steakhouse + Bar

Who doesn’t love the Keg? Mouth-watering steaks and seafood. Check out the new menu - from the California Greens to start to the sweet minis to finish, you’re sure to find something mom will love.

Stay for a night or spend the weekend. The Courtyard by Marriott Niagara Falls is the perfect place because of the location “in the centre of it all,” footsteps away from both Casinos, favourite attractions and the world famous Falls. With so many Niagara Falls hotel packages to choose from, there’s one with mom’s name on it.

 

Niagara Wine Tasting

Posted on by Tricia Marchand

Niagara Wine Tasting Events this Spring

Niagara is filled with fantastic winery events all year round. With over 70 Niagara Wineries to choose from, there is always an exciting Niagara Wine Tasting Event just waiting for you (all year round). These are a few of our favourites:

Food Freaks & Wine Geeks – Saturdays and Sunday at 3pm

Raise your hand if this is you? Our hands are raised….really high and we’re proud of it. Sample some great eats by celebrity chef Jason Parsons paired with sensational VQA wines.

Chicks and Chocolate Food and Wine Pairing - Monday - Friday at 2pm and weekends at 2pm and 4pm

The name says it all, chicks only for an afternoon of wine paired with chocolate. How fun is that? So grab your favourite friends and get ready to have a delicious time.

Get Fresh in the Valley - April 9th - 1oth, 16th - 17th, 23rd - 24th

Get a taste of the valley by touring and tasting up to 23 wineries paired with some of the finest cuisine Niagara has to offer.

Niagara Food and Wine Expo - April 15th - 17th

This promises to be a flavourful event focused on fine Niagara wine and Niagara Craft beer and incredible local cuisine.

Handmade Market - May 6th - 7th- 13th Street Winery

Mother’s Day is coming up and what better way to spend time with your mom and the lovely ladies in your life than a day trip to the Handmade Market. Sip, savour and shop the amazing creations of 100 artisan vendors.

Looking for a little vacation with your wine tasting? The Courtyard by Marriott Niagara Falls is located in the “centre of it all,” just a short distance from all of this fun. Check out the Niagara Falls Hotel Deals. This month’s special is a great couple package.

Things to do in Niagara Falls with your Love

Posted on by Tricia Marchand

Things to do in Niagara Falls with your Love

With the big romantic Hallmark day just around the corner, there is always the question of what to do with your love. And often times that can be A LOT of pressure for one day. While we are big supporters of showing the one you love you appreciate and adore them, our belief is you don’t have to dedicate one day of the year to show them. So rather than focusing on one day, we are calling the whole month of February - the month of LOVE. Plus if you live in Canada, we certainly need something to celebrate in February, because let’s be honest with ourselves, we’re all silently (or maybe loudly) counting down to Spring.

Here are all the fabulous romantic things to do in Niagara Falls with your favourite someone:

For the Love of Music

There are a lot of Niagara Falls Concerts for all music enthusiasts happening on both sides of the border.

Seneca Niagara Casino

Richard Marx (solo) - February 18th (a favourite with the ladies)

Hotel California Eagle Tribute - February 20th (what a great tribute)

Tracy Morgan - February 26th (it’s a night full of laughter)

Fallsview Casino

Taylor Dane - February 12th (okay, it’s a little girly, but it’s because you love her)

Michael Bolton - February 13th and 14th (the ladies love Michael)

Dancing Pros Live - February 18th - 25th (do it for her)

Little Big Town - February 27th and 28th (you’ll be in her good books if you can get tickets for this one)

For the Love of Wine – Niagara-on-the-Lake Wineries

Days of Wine and Chocolate – Feb 6th – Feb. 28th (weekends in February).

It’s a weekend filled with VQA wines and decadently sweet and savoury chocolate pairings (need we say more). 23 Wineries. Touring passes are $35 each.

Wine & Paint Classes - 13th Street Winery - Feb. 8th or Feb. 15th - 6pm - 9pm

Let wine inspire your inner artist during a three hour painting class led by local artists, Melanie Davies Persia or Julie Snider. Classes are $44.95 per class.

Snowshoeing in the Vineyards - Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30am and 1:30pm until the end of March - Thirty Bench Winery.
Get ready for a truly unique, Canadian experience this winter and snowshoe or hike through Thirty Bench’s Riesling vineyards! A local Snowshoe expert will teach you tips and best trekking methods while their wine consultant guides you through samples of Thirty Bench wines amongst the snow covered vines. Afterwards, enjoy a warm cup of soup from The Good Earth, while sitting outside by the fire. $30 per guest, exclusive of taxes. Includes snowshoes, guided trek, wine tastings, and a Thirty Bench souvenir GoVino glass to take home, as well as a warm cup of soup from The Good Earth.

*Soup is Vegan and gluten free

**If mother nature fails to blanket the vineyards with snow, the event will still proceed as a hike through the vineyards. Please provide 48 hours’ notice to cancel your reservation for a full refund. Also, please arrive 15 minutes prior to your start time.

Chicks and Chocolate – Peller Estates Winery

Spend an afternoon with the chicks that you love in your life. From Monday – Friday at 2pm and weekends at 2pm and 4pm, visit Peller Estates Winery for wine and chocolate pairings. Plus learn how the two in combination complement each other and can awaken your senses (the educational aspect and the antioxidants from the chocolate (if dark) and wine will make you feel good).

For the Love of Food – Niagara Falls Restaurants

For all the steak and seafood lovers out there, come and celebrate the month of love at The Keg Steakhouse + Bar, located in the lobby of the Courtyard by Marriott Niagara Falls. Start with some shareable appetizers, such as Mushrooms Neptune or the Baked Brie. For the main course, you can never go wrong with the Keg classics: Prime Rib, Top Sirloin or a Filet Mignon (this is making me hungry just writing about it). End your romantic evening with their famous Billy Miner pie, crème brulée or sweet minis (a fudge brownie and mango brulée) and be sure to ask for two spoons.

For the Love of Sleep

Nothing is more romantic than getting away for a few days. The Courtyard by Marriott Niagara Falls has a few sweet Niagara Falls Romance Package Deals right now. Our favourite is the Ultimate One Night Romance Package starting at $119 per night which includes: accommodations, breakfast buffet, dinner voucher for The Keg or T.G.I. Fridays, cocktails at the Keg, a bottle of wine and keepsake glasses, hershey kisses, wine tasting, beer tasting, cheese tasting, fudge tasting and a lavender culinary experience and shuttle passes. At this price, how can you resist?

Out of all the Niagara Falls Hotels, the Courtyard is just footsteps from all of the fun: Niagara Falls, Casino Niagara, the Fallsview Casino, Journey Behind the Falls and other Niagara Falls attractions. Check out all the fun in our latest Courtyard Video.

Make room for a little fun this whole month of love.

Fall for Niagara Wineries

Posted on by Tricia Marchand

Fall for…Niagara Wineries

In Niagara, we love our Niagara Wineries and those that visit our beautiful Wine Country quickly discover what the hype is all about. With over 70 Niagara Wineries to choose from, there is always an exciting event happening in our neighbourhood.

Taste the Season - weekends in November

Celebrate November with 25 Niagara Wineries and their best wine and food combinations. So mark your calendars, because this event is happening every weekend in November

Handmade Market at Honsberger Estate Winery - November 13 - 15th

Get ready to sip, savour and shop at the Handmade Market. With over 85 talented artisans, food trucks, live music and more. It’s the perfect place to start your Holiday Shopping.

Food Freaks & Wine Geeks – Saturdays and Sunday at noon and 3pm

Raise your hand if this is you? Our hands are raised….really high and we’re proud of it. Sample some great eats by celebrity chef Jason Parsons paired with sensational VQA wines.

Chicks and Chocolate Food and Wine Pairing - Monday - Friday at 2pm and weekends at 2pm and 4pm

The name says it all, chicks only for an afternoon of wine paired with chocolate. How fun is that? So grab your favourite friends and get ready to have a delicious time.

Fabulicious - November 12th - 19th

This is your chance to get a taste of what Niagara is all about. During Fabulicious, sample greatness from 14 participating restaurants.

Looking for a little vacation with your wine tasting? The Courtyard by Marriott Niagara Falls is located in the “centre of it all,” just a short distance from all of this fun. Check out the Niagara Falls Hotel Deals. This month’s special is a great couple package.

The Best Summertime Niagara on the Lake Wineries

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The Best Summertime Niagara on the Lake Wineries

So we are halfway through Summer and the fun certainly does not have to end, especially when you visit some of the most breathtaking and delicious wineries of Niagara on the Lake (or as the locals call it…Niagara Wine Country).

The list of incredible wineries of Niagara on the Lake are endless and we’re happy to share our favourite Niagara on the Lake Wineries’ List:

Pop-up Patio – Pilliterri Wineries

The name says it all…who wouldn’t like a pop-up patio every Friday in the Summer from 11:30 am – 3:30pm. Grab some lunch from a different local chef every week and a glass of their favourite summertime vino. Prices range from $5 - $20 per person.

Summer Saturdays at Konzelmann Estate Winery

Gourmet food trucks and great wine every Saturday at Konzelmann Estate Winery from 11am – 4pm. Count us in…

Summer of Chardonnay – Ravine Estate Winery

Take a walk through the Chardonnay vines every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm while tasting three of Ravine’s favourite Chardonnays. Come on…does it get any better than this? Reservations are a must for this wine-der-ful event.

Jackson-Triggs Winery – Music Under the Stars

It’s an experience like no other in Niagara Wine Country. A complete sensory experience to be exact. Featuring top Canadian performers, outstanding VQA wine and local fare.

Here’s the line-up:

Jann Arden – August 14th and 15th

Stars – August 21st

Rootstock – August 22nd

Spirit of the West – August 28th and 29th

Food Freaks & Wine Geeks – Monday – Friday at 3pm throughout July and August

Raise your hand if this is you? Our hands are raised….really high and we’re proud of it. Sample some great eats by celebrity chef Jason Parsons paired with sensational VQA wines.

Diamonds in the Rough MusicFest - August 15th

Don’t miss an evening of great music (from new country to indie rock), fabulous food truck eats and dynamite wine.

13th Street Winery Blues and BBQ - August 15th

This is a summer event you can’t miss. BBQ famous food from the Dirty South Food Truck plus rockin’ blues music from Peter Boyd paired with 13th Street wines and the Niagara Brewing Company beer

1st Annual Barn Burner Reserve Release Party – Between the Lines – August 15th – 4pm – 11pm

The name alone should capture your attention. Kick up your heels under the rafters at the Big Red Barn at an ol’ fashioned Barn Burner. Celebrate the release of their 2012 Reserve portfolio and boogie in your boots at this unforgettable after party. Space is limited.

Niagara Wine Country is where all the fun is at this Summer. Don’t miss some of the best events at some of our most favourite wineries of Niagara on the Lake.

Speaking of fun, the Courtyard by Marriott Niagara Falls is the hotel of Summer Fun. We’ve got a Package with your Name on it. From family fun to grown-up fun, we’ve got you covered.

Niagara Falls Canada Day | Niagara Falls Fourth of July

Posted on by Dennis Diaz

Here are some of our favourite ways to celebrate Niagara Falls Canada Day and Niagara Falls Fourth of July.

Fireworks over the Falls

We love to celebrate with a big bang every Friday and Sunday throughout the summer. So of course we are going to do something special for our Country’s Birthday and the Birthday of our Great Neighbour (or should be say Neighbor?). Come and join us on July 1st and 4th for some spectacular eye candy in the sky. Plus don’t miss the Coca Cola Concert Series on the Queen Victoria Stage right across from Niagara Falls which happens every evening right before the Fireworks.

Canada Day Parade

Nothing says patriotism like a Canada Day Parade. The festivities start at 11am along Victoria Avenue to Queen Street ending on St. Clair Avenue. Following the parade, get ready for some musical entertainment at City Hall starting at 12:30pm until 9pm. And you can’t have a birthday celebration without birthday cake, plus free face painting and more.

Friendship Festival

Can you believe that we’ve been celebrating the Friendship Festival for 29 years? The Friendship Festival is all about the good relations between Canada and the United States since the end of the War of 1812. Come and celebrate from June 26th – 28th with fabulous food, fun and musical entertainment (live country music – Josh Gracin, Jamie O’Neal, Chadley Chase and Arms of America – U2 Tribute Band) And you can’t miss the “2015 Festivals Got Talent.”

Market at the Village – every Wednesday Night

Every Wednesday starting at 4:30pm until dusk, come to the Market at the Village in Niagara-on-the-Lake and be sure to bring your appetite and your dancing shoes. Featuring some fabulous local food vendors, wineries and microbreweries. This is the perfect place to paint the town red and white in honour of Canada.

 

Summer of Thrills - every Thursday - Monday starting July 2nd

The name says it all - featuring fabulous street performers and death-defying daredevils. New this year - The Sky Scraping Sway Pole.

Niagara Wineries

Speaking of great wineries and microbreweries, Niagara is definitely not short of some great places to raise a glass to patriotism. Visit Niagara Wine Country where you’ll find over 70 Niagara Wineries to choose from.

Niagara Microbreweries

If something “hoppy” is what you are looking for, check out Niagara Oast House Brewers (just look for the Big Red Barn past the Old Oak) or Silversmith in Niagara-on-the-Lake (just look for the church and old church from 1894 converted in a microbrewery). You will be pleasantly surprised with both.

Get Musical

There are also a few musical events to get you in the holiday spirit.

ArtPark

The Steve Miller Band with special guest Miller and the Sinners – June 30th at 6:30pm. The Steve Miller Band needs no introduction.

Marianas Trench – July 1st at 6:30pm – A Canadian Pop Band from British Columbia. The band has released three full length studio albums, the most recent titled, Ever After, which was nominated for a Juno Award.

Fallsview Casino – Battle of the Voices – July 1st – 8th.

A new epic vocal showdown like never before, hosted by 98 Degrees’ band member Drew Lachey, Battle Of The Voices is a knockout music event featuring artists from American Idol, The Voice and America’s Got Talent. Become part of the battle where you choose the champion!

And we know of the perfect place to stay during the festivities. Make room for A LOT of Fun at the Courtyard by Marriott Niagara Falls. We’ve Got a Package with Your Name on it: One Night, Two Night, Romance, Family Fun and one for the Girls.

Happy Celebrating!

Delicious Events in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Posted on by Dennis Diaz

Courtyard Marriott Niagara Falls Hotels Blog

Weekends just got more Wine-der-ful in Niagara.

We all know that Niagara is famous for their grapes and some of the best wineries in the world (well we think so).

So let’s all get out of hibernation mode and start winding up for some wine-der-ful events which will be happening very soon and right in our backyard.

Check out these delicious events in Niagara-on-the-Lake:

Get Fresh in the Valley – April 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th

The name says it all. It’s three weekends of farm fresh food paired with new vintage and aromatic wines at 22 Twenty Valley wineries. Plus you can collect recipe cards from all of the wineries to create your own Get Fresh Cookbook. Passports for all three Sundays, or your choice weekend, start at only $40. It’s your ticket to a fresh NEW experience. Check out the mocktail passports, for the designated driver in your life.

Sip and Sizzle – May 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 30th, 31st – 11am – 5pm

This super SIZZLING hot event is back again. Picture a barbeque bash paired with your favourite Niagara-on-the-Lake wine and your fabulous friends. The best part… the grilling and the dishes are taken care of. Tour passes start at $43 per person.

Food Truck Eats – May 16th – 18th

The wait is over. Book your tickets for the ultimate 4th annual backyard bash at Peller Estates. Featuring 15 Food Trucks and 5 pop up food vendors who promise to deliver some of the tastiest street food alongside some of Peller’s award-winning wines.

Graze the Bench – June 6th and 7th - 12 – 5pm

Get ready to mix and mingle with 8 Niagara wineries. Their approach is to “laze and graze” in Wine Country. And let it be known that these aren’t sample sizes you are dealing with, we are talking about some kick-back and enjoy portions. Single tickets start at $30 per person and weekend grazing starts at $40 per person.

Niagara Food & Wine Expo - May 1st - 3rd

This is an event within walking distance from our hotel (well let’s say a nice 20 minute stroll). If you like food, wine, beer and spirits, then you’ve gotta eat and sip here. The very own John Catucci from The Food Network’s “You Gotta Eat Here” will be taking the stage to talk about some of his favourite food from the Expo.

These are just a few of the events we love and it’s only the beginning of Spring (even though it doesn’t feel like it).

Stay at the Courtyard Marriott Niagara Falls and Sip, Savour and Explore the fine things that Niagara has to offer. Check out our 1 Night Romance Package starting at $119 per night because it won’t last long.

Make room for a Lot of Fun this Spring.

Celebrate the New Year in Niagara Falls

Posted on by Tricia Marchand

Celebrate the New Year in Niagara Falls

With every NEW year comes a NEW resolution. Our New Year’s Resolution is to share all of Niagara’s year round events because we have so much to celebrate. Our January experiences involve many of the things we love most: the Niagara Wine Festival (the icewine kind), sports and our Winter Festival of Lights.

Niagara Icewine Festival

There is no denying it, we love Icewine so much in Niagara, that three weekends have been dedicated to our passion.

On January 15th, the cork pops at the Xerox Icewine Gala at the Fallsview Casino, as we begin the “liquid gold” celebration. Taste Icewine from over 35 wineries along with culinary masterpieces. Here’s what’s happening…

Twenty Valley Icewine Kick-off - January 15th - 17th

It’s Twenty Valley’s turn to raise their Icewine glasses with the ultimate street party. On opening night, the Mandevilles open for Whitehorse starting at 6pm. The rest of the weekend is all about fabulous food, music and wine. Read more.

Sweet Sparkling Sensational Dinner - January 16th

It’s a Sweet Sparking Sensational Dinner with host Chef Lynn Crawford. Indulge in a 5-course meal featuring an icewine infused menu.

Peller Estates’ Icewine Market - January 15th - 17th, 22nd - 24th and 29th - 31st

Warm your tastebuds with a Cabernet Franc Icewine Hot Chocolate (Seriously?)…Talk about indulgence overload. Plus culinary masterpieces by Chef Jason Parsons.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Festival - January 23rd - 24th

Embrace the Winter by seeing Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Queen Street transform into an Icewine and Culinary Winter Wonderland.

Purchase a discovery pass and explore the Icewine route starting at $40 per pass. Check out the list of participating wineries.

Niagara Falls is thrilled to be part of this delicious experience for the second year at the Scotiabank Convention Centre. From January 29th -31st, enjoy Icewine from 15 participating wineries along with some culinary creations and live entertainment.

Niagara Falls Casino Shows

January is full of entertainment with tons of Niagara Falls Casino Shows to choose from:

Niagara Fallsview Casino

  • Jersey Nights - January 7th - 14th
  • Mimi Choo - January 17th - 18th
  • Donny Osmond - January 15th and 16th
  • World Rock Symphony Orchestra - January 22nd - 30th

 

Seneca Niagara Casino

  • Gary Puckett and the Union Gap - January 8th
  • Barbra and Frank: The Concert that Never Was - January 9th
  • Bobby Rydell - January 16th
  • Whoopi Goldberg - January 22nd
  • Buffalo Bridal Expo - January 24th
  • Joan Osborne -January 29th

Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights

The Wonder continues until January 31st with 3 Million Twinkling lights and displays. You’ve got to check out the incredible displays at Dufferin Islands and along the Niagara Parkway.

Niagara Falls Fireworks and Illumination Schedule

The spectacular Niagara Falls Fireworks displays and Illumination also continue into January.

Don’t miss the spectacular fireworks over the Falls every Friday night starting at 9pm.

U18 Women’s World Hockey Championship

The 2016 U18 Women’s World Hockey Championship is an incredible event being held in St. Catharines at the Meridian Centre from January 8th - 15th. It will bring together the world’s best U18 women’s hockey players from 8 countries around the world. Niagara is looking forward to welcoming the world with ongoing entertainment and cultural programs as we celebrate the achievements of these players and the game of women’s hockey. The Courtyard by Marriott Niagara Falls is proud to support this spectacular game.

Niagara River Lions

The Courtyard by Marriott Niagara Falls is also proud to support the NEW Canadian Professional Basketball team, the Niagara River Lions. Come out to an exciting game of basketball and cheer on the Niagara River Lions. Check out their schedule to see what game works for you.

Niagara Falls Shows

The Skate Niagara Ice Show is back for the second year at the Meridian Centre on February 26th starting at 7:30pm. This spectacular Ice Show features your ice performer favourites, from Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir to Kurt Browning and hometown sweetheart Kristen Moore-Towers with her partner Michael Marinaro. New skaters this year include the 2015 World Champion, Javier Fernandez and Nancy Kerrigan. Get your tickets before this incredible show sells out.

Make Niagara Falls part of your New Year Tradition. The Courtyard by Marriott is one of the top 4-star Niagara Falls hotels located in the “centre of it all,” just minutes from Niagara Falls and all of these exciting Niagara Falls attractions and events.

Book our Ultimate One Night Package, starting at $109 per night. This is one of the best Niagara Falls Hotels Deals and includes: accommodations, breakfast buffet, dinner voucher for two at The Keg Steakhouse & Bar or T.G.I. Friday’s, wine tasting, beer tasting, lavender culinary experience, cheese tasting, fudge tasting and so much more.

 

 

 

 

 

Mother Nature Meets Mother Nurture in Niagara

Posted on by Tricia Marchand

Courtyard Marriott Niagara Falls Hotels Blog

Mother’s Day in Niagara

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching. And so the thinking of “What to get mom?,” begins. Let us help you with some of that thinking. How about having Mother Nature (a.k.a. Niagara Falls – only one of the most incredible natural wonders of the world) meet Mother Nurture (only one of the most incredible people in your life)?

Here are some of our favourite things to do in Niagara with your Mom:

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar Dungeness Crab Event

Who can resist the classic Dungeness Crab Dinner? Two clusters of sweet Dungeness crab with butter for dipping. Or how about sharing the Dungeness Crab Mac and Cheese? Is your mouth-watering yet? This indulgent menu is here until June 15th. Book your reservation today.

Handmade Market – May 9th and 10th – 13th Street Winery

Treat your mom to an event as unique as her. Featuring 75 artisans, gourmet food and local Niagara Wine. Sounds like the perfect way to share the day with your mom. Check out the list of vendors.

Chicks and Chocolate - M-F at 2pm and weekends at 2pm and 4pm – Peller Estates

The name says it all. Gather your favourite Chicks (and Mother Hen) and head down to Peller Estates for an afternoon of indulgence. Chocolate and wine and Niagara….Oh yes! Learn the secrets of how chocolate and wine complement each other during this tasty event.

Sip and Sizzle – Weekends in May

Picture this! Grilled BBQ classic dishes paired with Niagara VQA wine at 26 wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The tour pass is only $43 per person and entitles you to one VQA wine tasting and food pairing at each of the 26 wineries. Check out the incredible menu.

Shopping in Niagara-on-the-Lake

You can’t beat an afternoon or evening in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Every mom will enjoy this: shopping at quaint boutique shops, sipping coffee or grabbing a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants, savouring wine at one of the many wineries or watching some classic productions at the Shaw Festival Theatre. Sounds like pure bliss!

Dancing Queen – Fallsview Casino – May 8th – 18th

Bring mom back to the 1970’s with this energetic disco production which is sure to get you and mumsy on your feet. Featuring the timeless hits of Abba, The Bee Gees, Village People and many more.

Annual Hydrangea Display

Take some time to smell the “hydrangeas” at the annual hydrangea display at the Floral Showhouse starting on May 11th.

Afternoon Tea at the McFarland House

Enjoy a traditional British tea experience at the McFarland House with mom. For additional fun, don your favourite British tea finery for this special event.

Niagara is the place to be for new adventures with your mom. Stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Niagara Falls, the Niagara Falls Hotel located “In the Centre of it All.”

Toast the New Year at the Niagara Ice Wine Festival

Posted on by Tricia Marchand

Courtyard Marriott Niagara Falls Hotels Blog

Start 2013 with a delicious taste adventure, such as the Niagara Ice Wine Festival. It’s just one of the many Niagara experiences that is all about pleasing your taste buds. If you haven’t been before, this annual event brings together the extraordinary tastes of Niagara’s finest wineries and gourmet Niagara cuisine. This spectacular outdoor winter experience runs from January 11th - 27th.

If you are a food and wine adorer, then the Discovery Pass is your ticket to paradise. The cost is only $40 and it’s your ‘taste bud’ ticket to eight wineries. They also haven’t forgotten about the designated drivers. The Driver’s Discovery Pass is $30 and features delicious mocktail concoctions and cuisine pairings.

The pass is good for January 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th and 27th.

See why others continue to come back year after year.

For those looking for an unforgettable evening out, don’t miss the Xerox Ice Wine Gala, The Ice Queen’s Ball. It’s Canada’s largest tasting of Internationally acclaimed VQA Ice Wine & Table wines combined with some of the finest Niagara cuisine prepared by Fallsview Casino’s top chefs as well as outstanding entertainment and an incredible silent auction. This is definitely an evening to remember. Tickets are $175.00 each.

And while you are visiting Niagara-on-the-Lake and Twenty Valley, why not make a stop at the natural wonder, Niagara Falls and extend your stay. The Niagara Falls Courtyard by Marriott has some wonder-ful Niagara Falls hotel deals.

Niagara is very much alive in the Winter months and this is just one of the many Niagara events happening this season.