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Niagara-on-the-Lake

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    • Day 193

      Eis und Weihnachtsstimmung zum Frühstück

      September 9, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

      In diesem schicki-micki Touristenstädchen übernachteten wir auf einem ruhigen Parkplatz. Am Morgen streiften wir durch die Straßen. In einem Weihnachtsladen sammelten wir Vorfreude auf unser erstes stressfreies Fest seit wir zusammen sind (und kauften einen zuckersüßen Baumanhänger). Danach teilten wir uns zwei Kugeln Eis bei Cow‘s. Zum ersten Mal waren wir enttäuscht von der Größe des 🍦... sie haben es sogar gewogen! Unser Frühstück hat also nicht so lang satt gehalten wie erhofft 😤Read more

    • Day 19

      Niagara on the Lake

      June 7, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

      Today we packed up and left for Niagra on the lake. Ted drove us up and the air is hazy and smoky because of all the fires around. We stopped at a few gorgeous wineries on the way and sampled some delicious wines of the local area and enjoyed a lovely lunch. We then checked into our stunning motel and went straight to the spa room and had the best pedicure I have ever had in my life! Afterwards we checked into our room and then quickly dressed for our 4 course dinner paired with delicious local wines at the restaurant downstairs. Ted left and went back home to pick up Mel and drive her back here and we continued talking into the evening! We finished off with a chocolate martini and cheese. An amazing day of being very spoilt.Read more

    • Day 3

      Niagara on the Lake

      August 24, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C

      15:45 Uhr: Ankunft Niagara on the Lake Ontario, ein sehr schönes Örtchen mit vielen bunten Beeten und kleinen Geschäften. Ein Rundgang hat sich auf jeden Fall gelohnt und man fühlte sich in ein anderes Jahrhundert zurückversetzt
      16:45 Uhr: Rückfahrt in Richtung Toronto
      18:45 Uhr: Ankunft vor den Toren der Stadt mit Traffic Jam (Feierabendverkehr)
      20:00 Uhr: endlich am Hotel und Zeit für trockene Socken... die waren noch immer nass von den Niagarafällen 😅
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    • Day 20

      Beautiful Niagara on the lake

      June 8, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

      The morning started with a coffee and a quick change into our swimmers and we all went off to a hydrotherapy appointment in the spa room downstairs. It was certainly a revitalising and relaxing way to start the day. It even had a snow room. We left there and went to a gorgeous winery for lunch and met Kayla (Jacob Hodge’s wife) and Asher their 2 year old son and Kaylas’ Grandma Marilyn Crawford who is related to Dan Crawford! So we talked about the connections and shared our journeys. It was so nice to spend an amazing meal together and get to know them. The chocolate desert was a stand out and we all had to have a bite of it! After lunch I wandered around the beautiful and colourful little village of Niagara on the lake. The flowers were in full bloom and just spectacular. We then met up at the motel and changed before heading out again to another amazing winery for a tasting menu. It was ‘next level’. We had a fabulous evening together sharing stories of days gone by, with lots of laughs along the way. We were the last ones to leave. What an amazing day! 😅Read more

    • Day 24

      Niagara on the Lake

      June 13, 2023 in Canada

      Niagara On The Lake, nahe Niagara Falls, ein attraktiver Touristenmagnet und auch teurer Wohnort, wie man schon anhand einer piekfeinen Flaniermeile und Edelboutiquen sehen kann. Nrgendwo sah ich eine solche Dichte von schönen Eisdielen. Für US- oder kanadische Verhältnisse sehr speziell. Hier kann man so einiges finden an besonderen Mitbringeln, speziell würde ich ein "Kölnisch Wasser" empfehlen, welches in einer ehemaligen historischen Apotheke verkauft wird, die man gar nicht verfehlen kann. Liegt direkt an der Flaniermeile. Der Laden heißt "Niagara Apothecary", Nr. 5 Queen Street, direkt an der Picton.

      Wenn man betrachtet, wann dieses Unternehmen mit der Produktion begann, nämlich 1808, dann war dieses kurz nachdem Napoleon Köln eingenommen (und die Häuser durchnummeriert hatte - siehe 4711...). Man darf also vermuten, dass die Kunde von diesem Lebenselixier durch die napoleonischen Truppen flott den Weg Richtung New York fand und dass hier, frei von irgendwelchen markenrechtsregularien, jemand auf die Idee kam, dass man damit Geld verdienen könne.

      Es wird als "Florida Water Cologne" vertrieben, der Hersteller ist Murray & Lanman, New York. Man kann es online auch in Europa beziehen. Hier endete unsere Reise - noch einmal schlafen, und am 14.06. ging es wieder zurück nach Deutschland. Im Staat New York wären wir fast von der fiesen orangefarbenen Rauchwolke aus Kanada erwischt worden, konnten uns aber ein Stückweit südlich halten und dem Einfluss entgehen. Zum Glück. Leider wird der Klimawandel immer ungemütlicher, auch was das Reisevergnügen betrifft.
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    • Day 3

      Some Images of Niagara on the Lake

      March 4, 2020 in Canada ⋅ 🌙 1 °C

      Here are some images of the delightful Niagara on the Lake that I could not fit in the previous footprint.

    • Day 6

      Day 6 - Niagara on the Lake

      August 6, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

      The Prince of Wales Hotel in Niagara on the the Lake is such a contrast to the two previous modern-day hotels. Built in 1864 and recently refurbished, it retains much of its timeless charm and offers luxury accommodation to all who visit.

      This morning we woke late and started our day with a swim and jacuzzi in the spa pool. We then took a walk down to the lake and explored some of the residential areas of the town. It’s a perfect town with beautiful architecture, colourful plantings with boutique shops lining the main town - it almost appears to be too perfect and we tried hard to find a down-and-out or some litter, but we failed!

      We haven’t been so lucky with the weather today. The skies opened just after 11.30am and like true Brits we headed for the nearest shelter, a pub named the Olde Angel Inn, where we had a couple of hot toddies, followed by a bit of brunch while we waiting for the rain to stop. The pub was owned by a Liverpudlian gentleman who emigrated over her 32 years ago - we can understand the reasoning!

      After our impromptu lunch we decided to explore despite the weather. There are many excursions around Niagara Park and this afternoon we visited two. Firstly, Mackenzie Printery and Newspaper Museum, which scarily had many of the old printing machines that both David and I remember were still around when we first started out in print all those years ago, but although it made us feel very old, it was good to take a trip down memory lane.

      Afterwards we visited the butterfly conservatory - an incredible conservation site which is home to over 2000 butterflies. It’s a pretty interactive experience. As you walk into the conservatory, all the butterflies are flapping around and its like something from Avatar. There are hundreds of different varieties under one roof, all frantically flapping their beautiful, colour wings. It was such a treat and both of us spent well over an hour taking hundreds of pictures!

      This evening, after crashing in the room for a while, we went and had dinner in the bar of the hotel. Yet again, the bar was full of the atmosphere of yesteryear whilst retaining the level of service and comfort one expects from a modern-day hotel.

      Another lovely day where we managed to relax and be a bit more chilled than we have been on our first five days in Canada!
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    • Day 5

      Day 5 - Niagara falls part 2!

      August 5, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

      Today we made a real effort to get up and check out early to beat the hoards.

      We managed to catch the first Hornblower sailing at 8.30am – what an incredible experience. The morning sun was shining, creating all kinds of rainbows around both the American Falls and the Horseshoe Falls. The closer the ferry got to the Horseshoe Falls the more of an adrenaline rush it became. Millions of gallons of water cascading over the falls right up close soaking anything and everything in its sight - what a rush!

      We took hundreds of photos, which I can’t post just yet as they are on the waterproof camera, but I will later on.

      Despite the silly red plastic capes we were soaked, but the warm sun soon dried us off as we strolled along towards the Table Rock Welcome Centre. The next attraction was called ‘Journey Behind the Falls’ which is basically just what it says - in the 1930s a series of tunnels were hewn out behind the Horseshoe Falls and today you can stand just a few feet away from the cascading water, but this time behind! The noise was deafening and despite the silly yellow plastic capes, we were soaked!

      The final attraction ‘Niagara’s fury’ is a 360 degree theatre where a 4D details the history of the falls and how they were created, at the same time as spraying you with artificial snow and more water - as you guessed it, despite the silly blue plastic capes, we were soaked!

      By the end of the third attraction we were shattered. All the adrenaline and exhilaration had taken its toll - not to mention the 10,446 steps on top of yesterday’s 18,648! Definitely time to slow the pace down a little!

      We made our way back to the car and headed out to Niagara on the Lake, a quaint town on the Niagara Peninsula. The Prince of Wales Hotel is a vintage hotel, complete with oil paintings, dark wooden panelling and chandeliers.

      We have yet to explore and will post more information tomorrow when we can find some energy! So far we have discovered the jacuzzi and the pool - that’s enough for now!
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    • Day 10

      Niagara on the lake

      October 8, 2017 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

      On our way back to Toronto we dropped into the town of Niagara on the lake, a funny name for a place which is not actually anywhere near a lake!

      The town is very similar to what we saw in New England with its leafy street but was very busy as it's a popular place with the locals on a Sunday afternoon.Read more

    • Day 19

      Niagara on the Lake

      August 20, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

      Eine nette kleine Stadt, sehr hübsch zurechtgemacht, mit Altstadt, individuellen Lädchen, so allem was man in Europa finden kann. Entsprechend voll war die Stadt.
      Schön essen gewesen und danach in 2 der ungezählten Winery´s am Straßenrand gefahren.
      Die erste - Trius / http://www.triuswines.com/ - war gut gemacht mit sehr schönem Restaurant, die zweite - von Wane Gretzky, einem in Kanada sehr bekannten Eishockyspieler - hatte ein wenig das Thema verfehlt und kam als Designerstück daher http://www.gretzkyestateswines.com/ . Peter hatte 2 Flaschen gekauft - Pinot Noir -, die wir dann Abends auf der Terrasse mit dem Blick auf das abendliche Toronto ausgetrunken hatten. Nett.

      Die Gegend um den Lake Ontario ist als Weinbaugegend bekannt. Der See bewirkt ein mildes, ausgeglichenes Klima. Hinzu kommt, daß Toronto vom Breitengrad her auf der Höhe von Nord - Italien liegt und so die Sonne mit gleicher Intensität instrahlt
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    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Niagara-on-the-Lake, نياجارا-أون-ذا-ليك, ניאגרה און דה לייק, ナイアガラオンザレイク, 나이아가라온더레이크, Ниагара-он-те-Лейк, Најагара на Језеру, Ніагара-он-да-Лейк, 滨湖尼亚加拉

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