Contest Poll

There were many great responses to the “Stupid Questions Asked by Tourist” contest and we had a hard time picking just one. We have picked 3 of the best ones and have left it to a vote. Your vote can only be counted once. We will review the results in 24 hours from now and at that time the winner will be contacted. Good luck to those in the final 3.

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Springlicious Food & Wine Expo

This event will feature local wineries, micro brewers culinary instructions and Niagara Region restaurants showcasing there finest products in friendly competitions.

Time is Running Out

The “Stupid Questions that Tourists Ask” contest is coming to an end soon. Get your entries in today.

Thousands of Books

The Nova House Book Riot is putting out another chapter for charity.

The 31st annual will be held at the Optimist Club in Niagara Falls, selling thousands of books, magazines and music from May 8 to May 11. Hours May 8 and 9 are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and May 10 and 11 are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

About 5,000 shoppers are expected to attend, sorting through all genres.

All proceeds will support Nova House, a Niagara Falls shelter for abused women and children run by Women’s Place of South Niagara.
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Record Archive Seminar

Ontario Genealogical Society’s Niagara Peninsula branch on Saturday, April 12, will be holding a seminar to show people how to use archive records.

The Thorold event takes place at Holy Rosary Parish Hall, 35 Queen St., from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Professional genealogist Kathie Orr will lead seminar topics in land records in Ontario, court records and how to make genealogy collecting enjoyable.

Tickets are $35 at the door and include lunch. Registration begins at 9 a.m. For more information call 905-938-7142 or visit ogs.on.ca/niagara online.

Event info provided by The Welland Tribune

St. Patricks Day Promo Video

Andy Moog and the Sausage Party, Isiah Thomas & Ceremonial Snips all play Gatfields in Welland on March 17, 2008.

Stupid Tourist Questions Contest

If you have ever worked in tourism anywhere near Niagara Falls Ontario, you have heard your fair share of stupid questions. The most common ones are “What time does the falls shut off?”, “Are we in Canada yet?” & “How far into Canada do I have to go before we have to drive on the other side of the road?” There are hundreds of stories out there, involving tourists, and I would like to compile a list of them.

1. Submit your story/question below.
2. Use your real email address.
3. Must be or have been a resident of the Niagara Region of Ontario or New York State.
4. If you win, we will contact you by email to get your full name and address.
5. Contest closes on April 29, 2008 at 11:59 pm.
6. The best story wins a $50 gift card to your favourite chain store or restaurant in Niagara.

Good Luck

UPDATE: The voting has begun.

Flying Into Spring Arts & Craft Show

The 3rd Annual Flying Into Spring Arts & Craft Show will be held at the Fonthill Legion Branch 141 located on Hwy 20 in Fonthill on April 26th 2008. The day includes baked goods with refreshments, crafts from a variety of vendors, Air Cadet demonstrations and an Air Cadet recruiting table. Sponsored by the Welland Air Cadets Parents Sponsoring Committee. Exhibitors still wanted. Runs from 10am-4pm. Call Debbie at 289-820-9028 for more information.

Events by The Niagara Directory

Beamsville Lions Easter Egg Hunt

The annual Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt will take place on March 22nd (11:00am, 11:45am, 12:30pm) at the Lions Community Park in Beamsville, Ontario. Admission is free.

A Year Without A Summer

From the book Water Over The Falls by Paul Gromosiak

The year 1816 is known in the Niagara region as “the year without a summer” because there were frosts in June, July, August and September. In May of that year, so much ice from Lake Erie accumulated above the falls that the American and Bridal Veil Falls were just about turned off. It was possible to go to the islands in the upper rapids just by walking on the ice. (There were no bridges to any of the islands at that time.)

Accumulations of ice both above and below the falls have always been an integral part of the process of recession of the falls. The ice breaks up rocks and erodes the gorge and river shores.
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