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Copyrighted Material INDEX See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below. GENERAL INDEX Butterfly Conservatory, Ball’s Falls, 142 113–114 Ball’s Falls Conservation The Buttery: King Henry VIII bbott, Francis, 124 A Area, 146 Dinner Theatre, 204 Academic trips, 43–44 Bank of Upper Canada, 152 Accessibility, 39–40 The Bark and Fitz, 200 afé Etc., 210 Accommodations, 58–80. See Bartlett House of Antiques, C Calendar of events, 25–27 also Accommodations 191 Canada Day, 27 Index The Bay, 197 Canada geese, 137 best, 2–4 The Beamer Memorial Con- Canada One Factory Outlets, family-friendly, 65 servation Area, 140, 147 188 Niagara Falls, 59–67 Beamsville Bench, 158 The Canada Store, 198 Niagara-on-the-Lake, Beamsville Strawberry Festi- Canadian Bacon (film), 20 67–75 val, 26 Canadian Warplane Heritage Welland Canal corridor, BeauChapeau Hat Shop, 199 Museum (Mount Hope), 79–80 Bed & breakfasts (B&Bs), 59 220 wine country, 75–79 Bertie Hall, 125 Canal Days Marine Heritage Aceto Niagara Inc., 226 Bike Train, 35, 144 Festival, 27 Acquisitions, 200 Biking and mountain biking, Candy Safari, 151 After Hours, 208, 210 35, 44, 144–147 Capolongo, Bruno, 224 Afternoon tea, 95 Port Colborne, 214 Car travel, 32, 33 Air Canada, 30 tours, 149–151 drinking and driving, 164 Air travel, 30–32 Birds and bird-watching, 17, Casino Niagara, 211 Americana Conference 140, 216 Casinos, 128, 211–212 Resort and Spa, 131 Happy Rolph Bird Sanctu- Cave of the Winds, 115–116 American Airlines, 30 ary, 139 Cave Spring Cellars, 165, 167 American Falls (Rainbow Niagara Falls Aviary, 134 Cecile’s Home and Gift Shop, Falls), 115–117 Black Walnut, 145 198 Amtrak, 32 Blue Barn Antiques & Collect- Cellphones, 45 Angel Inn, 151 ibles, 191 Centre for the Arts, 202, 207 Angel’s Gate Winery, 177, Boating (boat rentals), 140, Chapters, 195 201 142 Chateau des Charmes, 167 Angie Strauss Fashions, 197 Books, recommended, 19 Chez Fromage, 226 Angie Strauss Gallery, 192 Bookstores, 195 CHIC by Jansen, 200 Anthony Burns Gravesite, 125 Botanical Gardens, Niagara Children, families with, 40 Antiques and collectibles, Parks, 136 accommodations, 65 191–192 Bow Ridge Herbs, 225 best activities for, 6–7 Antiques of COPYRIGHTEDNiagara-on-the- The Breeze Martini Bar, 210MATERIAL sights and attractions, 132, Lake, 192 Brick City, 129, 132 134–135 Aquarium of Niagara, 117 Brockamour Manor, 150 Chippawa Battlefield Park, Area codes, 227 Bruce Trail, 145 117 Art galleries, 126–128, 192, Buffalo Niagara International Chocolates and sweets, 195 194–195 Airport, 31, 32 Cinemas, 211 Art Gallery of Hamilton, Burgoyne Woods, 138 Clifton Hill, 128 219–220 Business hours, 227 Climate, 24–25 Artists’ studios, 223–225 Bus tours, 148–149 wine country, 157 ATMs (automated-teller Bus travel, 33, 34–35 machines), 37 Butler’s Barracks, 118, 150 Aykroyd, Dan, 176 117_736296-bindex.indd7_736296-bindex.indd 239239 111/10/091/10/09 88:16:16 PPMM 240 Club and music scene, Ecotourism, 41–43 Four Mile Creek, wineries, 207–211 Edward Spera Gallery, 194 158 Club Mardi Gras, 210 Electricity, 227 Free or almost free activities, Club Rendezvous, 211 Embassies and consulates, 5–6 Club Rialto, 208 227–228 Friendship Festival, 26–27 Coles, 195 Emergencies, 228 Friendship Trail, 146 Conservation areas, 147–148 Entry documents, 27–28 Frogpond Farm, 183–184 Consulates, 227–228 Escorted general interest From Japan, 198 Cooking classes, 98 tours, 44 Fruit stands and markets, CopaCabana’s Brazilian Steak Europa Antiques, 192 106, 138–139 House, 208 Eveningside Vineyards, 159 The Copper Leaf, 198 Exchange rates, 37 Galleria Fallsview Casino, Cosmic Coaster, 129 188 The Courthouse, 152 Fairview Mall, 191 Galleries, 126–128, 192, The Court House Theatre, 203 The Falls Shuttle, 35 194–195 Cows, 195 Fallsview Casino, 128 Garrison Little Theatre, 204 Credit cards, 37 Fallsview district restaurants, Gasoline, 228 Creek Shores, 158–159 90 Gays and lesbians, 38 Cross-country skiing, 142 Families with children, 40 clubs, 210 The Crossing, 125 accommodations, 65 Geese, Canada, 137 Crush on Niagara, 162 best activities for, 6–7 Gifts and souvenirs, 198–199 Cuisine. See Food and cuisine sights and attractions, 132, Gifts of the Earth, 198 Currency and currency 134–135 Golf, 143, 150 exchange, 36 Farms, 138 The Good Earth Cooking Customs regulations, 28–30 Fast, Lynette, 225 School, 98 Featherstone Estate Winery, Grand Niagara Resort, 143 Daniel Lenko Estate Winery, 178 Granny’s Boot Antiques and 171–172 Festivals and special events, Country Pine, 192 The Dead Zone (film), 20 25–27 Grape varietals, 236–238 DeCou House, 217 Festival Theatre, 203 Grayline Niagara, 148 Dee Building, 151 Fielding Estate Winery, 178 The Great Blondin, 130 Delta Airlines, 31 Firehall Theatre, 204 Greater Niagara Circle Route, Dining, 21–22, 81–107. See Fishing, 142–143 146 also Restaurants Index 5-0 Shuttle, 36 Great Gorge Adventure Pass, best, 4–5 Flat Rock Cellars, 178–179 34, 49, 112 by cuisine, 82–83 Flavors of Niagara, 26 Greaves Jams, 151 Fonthill, 104, 107, 218 Floral Clock, 136 Green House, 150 Hamilton, 223 Fonthill, 218 Greg Frewin Theatre, 204 high tea, 95 restaurants, 104, 107, 218 Gretzky, Wayne, 176 Niagara-on-the-Lake, shopping, 185–186 Greyhound Canada, 33, 35 91–99 Food and cuisine, 11, 21–22 Griffin House, 220 Welland Canal corridor, cooking classes, 98 Grimsby Public Art Gallery, 105–107 Culinary Trail, 225–226 128 wine country, 99–104, 161 fruit stands and markets, Gypsy Theatre, Fort Erie, 205 Disabilities, travelers with, 106, 138–139 39–40 special events, 26, 27 Haida, HMS, 220 Doug Forsythe Gallery, 126, wine and food tours, 44 Hamilton, 219–223 152, 192, 194 Foreign Affair, 172 Hamilton International Air- Dover, Carolyn, 224 Fort Erie, 48 port, 31 Dragon Boat Festival, 27 sights and attractions, Happy Rolph Bird Sanctuary, Dragonfly, 208 124–126 139 Drinking laws, 227 Fort Erie Historical & Ridge- Harbourfront, 220 Driving rules, 33–34 way Battlefield Site, 124 Hard Rock Club, 208 Dufferin Islands, 135 Fort Erie Racetrack & Slots, Haunted House, 129 Dundurn Castle, 220 212 Health concerns, 37–38 Duty-free shopping, 190 Fort Erie Railroad, 124 Henley Rowing Course, 142 Fort George, 120, 132, 151 Henry of Pelham Family EastDell Estates, 177–178 Fort Mississauga, 117, 118, Estate Winery, 167 Eating and drinking. See 120, 150 Heritage Gift Shop, 198–199 Food and cuisine Forum Galleries Antiques & Hershey’s World of Chocolate Collectibles, 191 Store, 195 117_736296-bindex.indd7_736296-bindex.indd 240240 111/10/091/10/09 88:16:16 PPMM Hidden Bench, 172 Irish Design, 197 ackenzie Heritage Print- 241 High tea, 95 Itineraries, suggested, 49–57 M ery and Newspaper Hiking, 144–148 Museum, 122, 132 Hill, William “Red,” Jr., 130 ackson-Triggs Niagara J McFarland House, 121–122 Hill, William “Red,” Sr., 130 Estate Winery, 168–169 McLelland’s West End Store, Hillebrand Estates Winery, Jazz and blues, 210 151 163, 166, 167–168, 201 John Howard Cellars of Dis- Maid of the Mist, 49, 110, 116, History of Niagara region, tinction: Megalomaniac 132 8–17 Wines, 172–173 Mail, 229 population, 12–15 Jordan Antiques Centre, 192 Malls and shopping centers, shipping and agricultural Jordan Art Gallery, 127–128, 188–191 industries, 16–17 194 Maple Leaf Fudge, 196 tourism industry, 9, 11, Jordan Tavern, 210 Maple syrup season, 26 15–16 Jordan Village, 127 Marineland, 129–130, 132 wine country, 9–11, 154, shopping, 186 Martindale Pond, 142 156 Journey Behind the Falls, Martin’s Fantasy Island, 131 Holidays, 228 112–113 Marynissen Estates Winery, Honeymoons, 113 Just Christmas, 196–197 169–170 Horseback riding, 132, 216 Mathias Farms, 138 HorsePlay Niagara, 132 Kar-Dean Fruit Farms, 138 Mays, Doug, 224 Horseshoe Falls, 108, Keily House, 150 MedicAlert Identification 110–113 Kids Explor-it, 201 Tag, 38 Hospitals, 228 Kings Bridge Park, 135 The Merchant Ale House, 183 Hotels, 58–80. See also The King Street Gallery/Pou- Merritt, William Hamilton, Accommodations Index lin Art Gallery, 126, 194 Statue of, 153 best, 2–4 Konica Minolta Tower Centre, MGM Studios Plaza, 195 family-friendly, 65 111 Microbreweries, 183 Niag ara Falls, 59–67 Kurtz Orchards, 138 Midé Bistro, 210 Niagara-on-the-Lake, Kurtz Orchards Gourmet Mike Weir Wines, 176 67–75 Marketplace, 106 Mildred Mahoney Dolls Welland Canal corridor, House Gallery, 124 79–80 Lailey Vineyard, 179–180 Miller’s Creek Marina, 142 wine country, 75–79 Lakeshore Antiques & Trea- Moggridge Studio, 194 House of Comedy, 208 sures, 192 Money and costs, 36–37 House of Frankenstein, 129 LaSalle Cab Dispatch Service, Montebello Park, 138 Hydro Reservoir, 140 35 The Moose & Goose, 210 Laura Secord, 195–196 Morningstar Mill, 122–123 ce House Winery, The, 184 I Laura Secord Homestead, 120 Mosaika Gallery, 194 Icewines, 169–173, 175, Lay of the land, 17–19 Mountainview Conservation 177–184 The Leather Bazaar & Acces- Area, 147 IlluminAqua, 26, 217 sories, 200 Mounted Police Trading Post, Illumination of the falls, 39, Le Clos Jordanne, 173 199 206 Legal aid, 228–229 Movies, 20 IMAX Theatre, 211 Legends on the Niagara, 143 Multicultural travelers, 40 Incline Railway, 35, 112 L’Escoffier, 98 Museum of Steam and Tech- Indian Council House, 150 Lincoln Lakeshore, 159 nology, 220 Infinity Playplace, 140 Liquor Control Board of Music, 21, 207 Inniskillin Niagara Winery, Ontario (LCBO) retail 168, 201 stores, 201 antucket, 198 Inn the Pines, 139, 226 N Lock 8 Gateway Park, Nathaniel Dett Chapel, 125 International Gay and Les- 214–215 Navy Hall, 120, 150–151 bian Travel Association Lock 7 viewing area, 123 Navy Island, 135–136 (IGLTA), 38 Lock 3 viewing
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