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A MESSAGE OF WELCOME FROM THE MAYOR OF FORT ERIE
It is with great pleasure and excitement that I welcome you to our beautiful border community of Fort Erie! Located on the shores of Lake Erie and the Niagara River, Fort Erie is the gateway to Southern Ontario if you are arriving from the U.S., and for Canadians it is the gateway to historic Buffalo, New York. Fort Erie is rich in cultural heritage, historic charm, natural beauty and tradition. Fort Erie has something to interest you no matter your age or the time of year you have chosen to visit. The Town is home to miles of beautiful beaches, countless shing and boating opportunities, the Niagara River Parkway, quaint shops, antique markets, and 9 ( <5 0 1< 5*2** *88: many recreational trails. Be sure to experience the exciting Fort Erie Race Track & Slots 9 0 5- */ <0 5- which provides one of the most spectacular venues for thoroughbred horse racing and 5<*8 9 6 4 & * *- 5& 5/0 40 quarter horse racing. This year marks the 115th anniversary of the historic border oval *<& 8*4 */& *//80 +* & and is home to the famous Prince of Wales Stakes which is the second jewel in the d r[ #;3 .3 ,%$3 Canadian Triple Crown. Also be sure to explore Safari Niagara where you can get up 9 5/ */ /0 *0 ! close and personal with some of the wildest creatures on earth. Step back in time to E B} 9 " .73 9 */5-* --05+80 the War of 1812 at historic Old Fort Erie. This year Fort Erie will be celebrating the áøá Gr \{ Öÿ(üááüøÕ 9 !0 * * Bicentennial of the War of 1812 with many special events planned. á Y}ry} >{} Yr¥r Öÿ(üá(ÿÿÿ Whether you are visiting Fort Erie for a few hours or a few days, I wish you an enjoyable Gr \{ Öÿ(üá(ëëÖ and memorable visit while here. I hope you will nd this Guide helpful in acquainting ááëü Gr \{ Öÿ(üáÖÖÖü you with all that Fort Erie has to offer. ^}}}[ Welcome and enjoy! ü( ^}}} \{ ÖÿÕ(ëÖ Sincerely,
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Trail parking lot on Ridge Road. Delight in the MAY 12, 2012 MAY 27, 2012 and August Fort Erie Race Track will V E sounds and smells of an open air market! Fresh FOOTSTEPS FOR FLOWERS HOOKED ON FISHING - NOT ON DRUGS offer Twilight Racing with a 4:15pm NT local and organic produce, owers, baked goods, 9:00am - 4:00pm, Windmill Point Park. Free post time on Tuesday’s. Come out 6th Annual Footsteps for Flowers. A one hour S honey, meats and cheeses will be available in memorial walk in memory of Lorraine Murphy, trout shing event for children, students and the and enjoy the beauty of our equine this cozy traditional farmers market. Enjoy live founding chair of the Crystal Beach BIA. young at heart. There is no entry fee nor a shing athletes as they race under the music and local artisans too. We are located The walk begins at 10:00am from Sneakers license required, however there is registration setting sun. Enjoy a scrumptious right in the heart of downtown Ridgeway along Restaurant on Erie Road. Participate by being upon arrival. This event combines the teaching dinner buffet in the Prince of the Friendship Trail so you can walk, or bike a walker or by sponsoring a walker. For of sport shing, environmental conservation, Wales Dining Room. Get close the trail right to the market. Wander through information call Bob Steckley at 905-871-7531, drug prevention and helps bring families to the action at the Tiki Bar Patio Ridgeway and visit the charming local shops and Lois Wilson at 905-894-2998 or Winnie Swalm closer together. For more information contact and stick around for free concerts restaurants located nearby. Ample parking is also at 905-894-1093. 905-894-2809 or visit www.windmillpointpark.com after the races. For more information available. For more information contact Karin at call 905-871-3200 or visit 905-834-6874 or visit www.ridgewayont.ca MAY 19 & 20, 2012 JUNE 1, 2 & 3, 2012 wwww.forterieracing.com BATTLE OF CULLODEN RE-ENACTMENT RIDGEWAY READS LITERARY FESTIVAL Relive the 1745 Jacobite Uprising. For Authors readings include Douglas Gibson, JUNE 8, 2012 MAY 5, 2012 more information call 905-871-0540 or visit Katherine Govier, Charles Foran, Cathy Marie MYSTERY ARTS SALE KENTUCKY DERBY TIKI BAR PARTY www.oldforterie.com Buchanan, Andrew Westoll and Richard B. 6:30pm at the Sanctuary Centre for the Cheer on the 138th edition of the Kentucky Wright. Workshops, Storytelling, Book Fair Arts, Ridgeway. Artists will creating a piece Derby while sipping a mint julep, feasting on a MAY 20, 21 & 22, 2012 and More. For more information contact of artwork based on literary works with an Kentucky themed buffet, and dancing to a live FORT ERIE OUTDOOR SHOW Mary Friesen at 905-356-8417 or visit 1812 theme. All artwork will be for sale with bluegrass band at our Tiki Bar patio. For more 11:00am - 6:00pm. With summer just around www.ridgewayreads.com proceeds donated to the Fort Erie Arts Council. information please call 905-871-3200 or visit the corner here’s a chance to visit vendors at Fort Admission is free. For more info contact www.forterieracing.com Erie Race Track as they showcase their products JUNE 2, 2012 [email protected] or 905-894-8373 and services. Items for sale include; boats, STEVENSVILLE SPRINGFEST campers, shing and golf equipment, bicycles Start your day at 8:00am with a pancake JUNE 8 & 9, 2012 and much more. Live racing begins at 1:15pm. breakfast at the Stevensville Fire Hall. Then GARRISON LITTLE THEATRE For more information call 905-871-3200 or visit join us at 10:00am - 5:00pm at the Stevensville The British are coming! Garrison Little Theatre Memorial Hall to celebrate our 9th Annual www.forterieracing.com presents Neil Simon’s comedy LONDON Springfest! Visitors will be treated to arts, crafts, SUITE, in a special co-production with food vendors, musical entertainment, kids games MAY 27, 2012 Faringdon Dramatic Society (England). Two and visit with some of the animals from Safari BRIDGEBURG CAR AND BIKE SHOW performances only and are held at the Italo- Niagara. For more information contact Linda 9:00am. to 4:00pm. Fort Erie Fire Company Canadian Club, 1101 DiPietro Street. For Housser 905-228-2947 photo by Michael Burns #2 presents the 4th Annual Bridgeburg Car more information call 905-871-3520 or visit www.garrisonlittletheatre.com and Bike Show. The show will be held on JUNE 3, 2012 MAY 6, 2012 Courtwright Street in Historic Downtown Fort FORT ERIE FARMERS MARKET JUNE 9, 2012 OPENING DAY AT FORT ERIE RACE TRACK Erie. Hundreds of classic cars, vendors, kids fun Every Sunday beginning June 3rd to October 150TH ANNIVERSARY BASH AT FORT ERIE Come celebrate the 115th year of live zone and more. For more information visit www. 28th at the Fort Erie Race Track. Fresh FIRE STATION #1 Thoroughbred horse racing action at one bridgeburg re.org produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods and 11:00am - 1:00am. This will be a fun day for of North America’s most picturesque and more. Crafters and artists display their goods everyone! Bouce rides for the kids all day. historic racetracks. Post time for opening day MAY 24, 2012 for your pleasure. Open at 11:00am during is 1:15pm. For more information or dining ARTS COUNCIL OF FORT ERIE the months of June, September and October Speeches from both sides of the border at around room reservations call 905-871-3200 or visit MEMBERSHIP GATHERING and 10:30am in July and August. Live Racing noon. Entertainment provided by Brittney www.forterieracing.com 6:00pm at the Palmwood Restaurant. Come and begins at 1:15pm. 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Denmark and includes hamburgers, hot dogs JUNE 17, 2012 JUNE 29, 2012 and be a part of this giant human A and sausages. There will be an antique truck handshake taking place on the L COLONEL JAMES KERBY MEMORIAL OLD FORT ERIE COMMUNITY PICNIC S display, and stands from all six of Fort Erie’s re See page 30 for more details. Bring a picnic or purchase dinner from our Peace Bridge. For more information & company’s providing their station’s history. This barbeque while enjoying family friendly call 905-871-6454, E anniversary bash is a day for all six Fire Station’s JUNE 21, 2012 games with prizes. For more information call [email protected] or visit V E in the town of Fort Erie to celebrate the history ABORIGINAL DAY @ OLD FORT ERIE 905-871-0540 or visit www.oldforterie.com www.friendshipfestival.com NT
of 150 years of volunteer re ghting. For more Learn more about the heritage and culture of S information call 905-871-0391. the Native warriors who fought in the War of JUNE 29, JULY 13, & AUGUST 24, 2012 JUNE 30, 2012 1812 at Old Fort Erie. For more information call FRIDAY NIGHT FRIGHTS HERITAGE ARTS LEGACY OF JUNE 10, 2012 905-871-0540 or visit www.oldforterie.com Take a Ghost Tour of Old Fort Erie for $5 per FORT ERIE RODS & RELICS CAR SHOW person. For more information August 24, 2012 The theme of our 4th annual 8:00am - 3:00pm. 21st Annual Rods & Relics JUNE 23, 2012 call 905-871-0540 or visit www.oldforterie.com Heritage Arts Binational Chalkwalk Car Show on the grounds of the Fort Erie THE GRANDE MILITARY PARADE & TATTOO Competition is “War of 1812”. Chalk Race Track. Registration 9:00am - 12:00pm. 2:00pm. The Grande Military Parade will be creations created along the Friendship $10 Registration on the day of the show. the largest 1812 Bicentennial Parade in North Trail at Mather’s Arch. Competition is General admission: adults $2 and children America. With over 50 Military marching bands open to all ages and all levels of artists under 12 are free. Free admission for automotive from across North America and the UK, over from beginners to professionals. For more vendors. 40 classes and specialty awards, food, 1,000 re-enactors, parade oats and displays, information call 905-871-6454, door prizes, DJ and free “Junk in the Trunk” Swap this event will be the signature event of the 1812 [email protected] or visit Meet for car show participants. Net proceeds to Fort Erie Bicentennial. The parade will run from www.friendshipfestival.com Tender Wishes. For more information call the Fort Erie Sugar Bowl at the corner of Gilmore 905-894-1070 or 905-382-4685. Rd. and Central Ave., all the way to Old Fort JUNE 30, 2012 Erie. The parade will be followed by a Military ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR CLUB Tattoo at 7:00pm at the Old Fort, complete Located at the Friendship Festival grounds. with bands, food, and the night will end with Show & Shine open to all Canada Rainbow an 1812 war themed reworks display. Visit Region Picnic local vehicles; no judging to FortErie1812.ca for more information regarding take place. Free food for the passengers in this signature event. JUNE 29 - JULY 2, 2012 participating vehicles (limited to the rst 150 FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL vehicles). 25% discount on midway rides for JUNE 24, 2012 The 26th Annual Friendship Festival is a Bina- children, limited to the rst 30 cars. Activities BATTLE OF FRENCHMAN’S CREEK tional Festival celebrated in both Fort Erie, for the kids and more. For more information call COMMEMORATION ON and Buffalo NY. (June 30-July 4 at River- 905-382-4685. eITeIT Come out and watch this one time reenactment side Park). Entertainment for all ages including ½ to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of stage concerts, interactive “Family Zone”, mid- JUNE 30 - JULY 2, 2012 ÛË this battle which ended all hope of an early way with 35 rides and attractions, ethnic food, BEYOND THE BATTLES z American victory in Canada. For more info visit merchandise, performers, demonstrations, her- Fort Erie’s surprising cultural and business www.FortErie1812.ca. itage artists, and more. Recognized as one of in uence. Artifacts and pictorial display of Fort W}z¤z the Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario. Erie’s past commercial ventures presented by local Mvx JUNE 26, 2012 For more information call 905-871-6454, collector and historian Robert Fretz. Storytelling FORT ERIE RACE TRACK’S 115TH [email protected] or visit and exchange of information. Come and learn about our diversi ed commercial background. I» ª }vzË ANIVERSARY PARTY www.friendshipfestival.com You will be surprised! For more information call zvz vª zwª9 Meet Canadian racing legends at our 115th 905-871-6454, [email protected] or Anniversary Party for a free autograph session and JUNE 29, 2012 visit www.friendshipfestival.com Û³+++³úÏѳçÛöÑ much more. Post time is 4:15pm. For more HANDS ACROSS THE BORDER çÿÿ Dv [y9 C Az information call 905-871-3200 or visit Rotary Clubs in Western New York and Southern ¥¥¥9}}zw}9x www.forterieracing.com Ontario join us in a celebration of peace along the ¥¥¥9}yz}}z9xv longest undefended border in the world. Come
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Entertainment all day, silent auction, in-house bingo and more. Fore more information call 905-894-5927 visit www.legionbranch230.com or JU WAR CR Concert Band, and Fort Erie Legion McFarlane and Doreen soloists Michael out and enjoy all McFarlane. Come songs! For more patriotic the great information visit www.focb.net A SP suddenly you if happen would What found yourself hurled back in time to battle elds of Fort Erie during the War of 1812? This is the premise of new a play by world renowed playwright Sharon Pollock and “Sparks Brian from Coatsworth. a and Camp re”. mystery highlight this who-done-it Murder, for the revenge whole Join family. us evenings at the Old Fort for a For night forget. more of theatre you won’t dominionrepertorytheatre@ contact information P ESTIVAL D F WATERFRONT FEST OO G H ES C ORONTO K ON T CK F EA S TA E B HE Y D. S RA K L T G T G AN E JU 2012-2013 VISITORS GUIDE STAL C t Y A IN G B RIN I KARAO WALES U R CR B OF RIE RIE EAT AT E TAR C E E C K F -S Y 21, 2012 Y 21, Y 15, 2012 Y 15, 2012 Y 21 & 22, Y 15, 2012 Y 15, Y 28, 29 & 30, 2012 & 30, 29 Y 28, SI L L L L L LL ORT ORT 7:00pm. Outdoor evening concert on the lawn overlooking beautiful Lake information visit www.focb.net Erie. For more JU F 11:00am - 8:00pm Come on out and enjoy the restaurateurs as over 30 different local fare great for a wide variety of cuisine’s will be offering in the excitement of live you to sample. Take on July 29th and 30th racing Thoroughbred beginning at 1:15pm. Live entertainment will information call 905- also take place. For more 871-3200 or visit www.forterieracing.com For more information or dining reservations call reservations dining or information more For www.forterieracing.com 905-871-3200 or visit JU MU PAR A CHRITSMAS dinner Turkey Mystery 6:00 Dinner. PM Murder with all of the trimmings. Tickets are $18 per person in advance and $25 per person door. For at more the information call 905-894-5927 or visit www.legionbranch230.com JU F JU PRIN 2012 will mark Erie’s the premier 77th event renewal Stake. The of The Fort Prince second Triple Crown of offers jewel a purse Wales in of $500,000 features the and the best 3 year Canadian old Thoroughbreds in Canada. Come on out and witness history! Songfest is a two day entertainment event with a plethora of amateur and professional singers and artists showcasing their talents at at Fort Erie All under one roof centrestage. Shopping Plaza and adjoining parking lot, 310 information contact Garrison Rd. For more 416-886-7105 or 905-991-1010. JU G IN C A R OF ” ESTIVAL F ESTIVAL EFEST P F MMER DG I SHI D www.forteriecanada.com Y SU A W RIEN P UP R E F Y 2, 2012 Y 2, Y 8, 2012 Y 8, Y 7 & 8, 2012 Y 7 & 8, L L L DG I HE WRA great great chance to learn about morning training and meet racing personalities. July 1st Ladies is also Day at the races featuring jewelry spa and booths, more. Post time is more 1:15pm. informantion Fore call 905-871-3200 or visit www.forterieracing.com JU September September 2nd at the Tiki Bar patio. This is a Hell”. There is no admission show charge starts at and 4:00pm. the For more information call 905-894-5927 or visit www.legionbranch230.com. Located on Ridge Road in downtown Ridgeway. Craft Vendors *Live Music *Pancake Breakfast *Karaoke *Eating *Kiddie Contests Rides *Face *Food Show & Car *Custom Crafts *Kids Displays Painting In atable Area Vendors *Simon *Wildlife Says, Dance Balloon *Street Bands *Numerous Chairs Musical Toss & 100 & Beer Tent. For [email protected] or www.ridgewayont.ca. more information contact JU “ up Wrap the Ridgeway Summer Fesitval with a bbq at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 230, featuring “More Bad News & the Horns from R T more more information call 905-871-3200 www.forterieracing.com or visit JU The world’s fastest athletes return to Fort Thoroughbred & Horse Quarter a Erie for Track Race celebration of horse racing as both breeds will share the racetrack to showcase Special their promotions talents. and events will take place throughout the day. Post time is 1:15pm. For Y DA S IES Y D A DA EANTS E G C & L W B K PA U HO Y 2, 2012 Y 2, Y 2, 2012 Y 2, PEA L L S CL PAR IAN OF D E CAR G THE FAST K CANA IN - Y 1, 2012 Y 1, Y 1, 2012 Y 1, Y 1, 2012 Y 1, L L L FESTIVALS & EVENTS & FESTIVALS ERITA REA RITISH LL RT 10:30am beginning July 1st and running until 16 Watch equine athletes train and enjoy a breakfast breakfast a enjoy and train athletes equine Watch until 8:30am from morning Sunday every buffet JU B www.niagarabritishcarclub.org and enter from the the Peace Bridge. Niagara For Parkway, more under information visit Niagara Peninsula invites you to the Festival Friendship for a fun lled day. Arrive at 10:00am TD, TC, Jaguar, Austin Healy owners in the Car Owners British car mechanics, and MG, Triumph, enthusiasts, Alpine, collectors, B Niagara British Car Club, a car club for British JU 416-621-1956, joanne@allcanadianpageants .com or visit www.allcanadianpageants.com us at Mather’s Festival Arch within grounds. the For Friendship more information call that focuses on fairness and having fun. Babies through to teens. Both boys and girls. Join A family run pageant with 25 years experience A JUNE 30 - JU H [email protected] presents presents a diversi ed collection from regional and local artists. For more information contact of the artist that spans of the Fort bi-national Erie/Niagara spirit and Western New York Heritage Arts Legacy of Fort Erie whose mission is to create a legacy of history through the eyes JUNE 30 - JU JUNE A JU visit www.friendshipfestival.com Fife & Drum Bands. For more information call 905-871-6454, [email protected] or with period cooking. Be entertained with War of 1812 Musket & Canon Demonstrations and little [email protected]. Go back in with Sutlers. Camp re of 1812 Village with War history Pow Wow, Pow featuring Wow, local dancers, drummers, artists, storytellers, displays and food. Contact Be uplifted by the Niagara Spirit of Youth FES FESTIVALS & EVENTS TIV
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RACE TRACK DINNER & DEBATE Grab your cowboy hat and come to Fort CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & For the second season, the Heritage Arts Legacy See page 31 for more details. Erie Race Track to witness the 2012 Fort Erie 5:00pm - 8:00pm on Nov. 2nd E
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including paintings, pottery, handmade goods, OPEN HOUSE & ETHNIC NIGHT more information call 905-871-3200 or visit support: Gilmore Lodge Auxiliary. 50 S antiques and more at this unique outdoor 5:00 pm. Come out and taste the varied fares from www.forterieracing.com Gilmore Road, Fort Erie. Open to the event. First race post time is 1:15pm. For around the world. $10 per person. Be sure to try public. Handmade crafts, baked goods, more information call 905-871-3200 or visit the award winning chili! For more information call OCTOBER 13, 2012 tea room, jewellery, Gram’s attic, www.forterieracing.com 905-894-5927 or visit www.legionbranch230.com RIDGEWAY FALL FESTIVAL decorated Christmas trees; all sizes, 10:00am - 2:00pm. Located on the Friendship 50/50 raf e, door prizes and more. For AUGUST 19, 2012 SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 Trail parking lot on Ridge Road. Delight in the more information call 905-871-3283. MUSIC AT CRYSTAL BEACH SUGAR BOWL WALK & ROLL sounds and smells of an open air Festival and WATERFRONT PARK 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Free (Faith) Concert at Market! Enjoy live music, haywagon rides, great NOVEMBER 3, 2012 7:00pm. Outdoor evening concert on the lawn the Lions Sugar Bowl Park. Please call 905- food and free entertainment for the whole family! DOUGLAS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL overlooking beautiful Lake Erie. For more 871-0236 to register for SNLC’s ‘Sugar Bowl Stroll through an open air artisan and farmers AUXILIARY CHRISTMAS BAZAAR information visit www.focb.net Walk & Roll fundraiser - to help raise pledges market. Located right in the heart of downtown Lion’s Douglas Heights Senior Centre ($15,000/00 matching grant incentive), with Ridgeway along the Friendship Trail so you can (265 High St.) from 9:00am - 2:00pm. Baked AUGUST 26, 2012 thanks. Prizes! Fun! & Food! at the Fort walk, or bike the trail right to the Festival. Wander goods, deli, knitted items, baby out ts, jewellery MUSIC AT CRYSTAL BEACH Erie Public Library (11:30am - 1:00pm), through Ridgeway and visit the charming local and much more. Available from our kitchen WATERFRONT PARK all in support of South Niagara Life Centre shops and restaurants located nearby. Ample will be continental breakfast, soup, sandwiches 7:00pm. Outdoor evening concert on the lawn free services. For more information contact parking is also available. Fore more information and desserts. For more information contact overlooking beautiful Lake Erie. For more Martha Beroud at 905-871-0236 or by email at conatct Karin at 905-834-6874 or visit 905-871-1338 information visit www.focb.net [email protected] www.ridgewayont.ca
SEPTEMBER 3, 2012 SEPTEMBER 29 & 30, 2012 OCTOBER 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2012 PUSS N BOOTS DAY AT THE FORT ERIE SPLIT ROCK FARMS FALL OPEN HOUSE ALL HALLOW’S EVE TOURS RACE TRACK 10:00am - 5:00pm 6th Annual Fall Open House. AT OLD FORT ERIE 2012 marks the 51st anniversary of the horse Fun for kids, farm tours, Belgian horse & wagon Learn the traditions of Halloween and watch the Puss N Boots who decided during a race to rides, displays, artwork, homemade jams/ Burning of Guy Fawkes! A visitor favourite! For veer of the track and take a jump into one of jellies, learning about alpacas, learning about more information call 905-871-0540 or visit the in eld ponds. Every year, the winning eece, alpaca goods for sale and more. For more www.oldforterie.com jockey and trainer make the same leap. Come information call 905-382-7777, out and cheer them on as we celebrate with [email protected] or visit OCTOBER 30, 2012 local vendors, pony rides, wonderful food www.splitrockfarmsbb.com CLOSING DAY AT FORT ERIE RACE TRACK and more. First race post time is 1:15pm. For This will be your last chance to see live more information call 905-871-3200 or visit SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 Thoroughbred racing for the 2012 season. www.forterieracing.com BOWEN ROAD WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Closing day will feature the “Tour de Fort” in HARVEST LUNCHEON which equine athletes and their jockeys will race SEPTEMBER 7 & 8, 2012 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM. Silent auction, door at an extended distance of 2 miles and 70 yards MURDER MYSTERY AT OLD FORT ERIE prizes, baked goods, books and much in a true test of stamina. For more information Walk through the Fort and meet the shady more. Luncheon held at People’s Memorial or dining reservations call 905-871-3200 or visit suspects while solving a murder! Prizes to be United Church. For more information www.forterieracing.com won! For more information call 905-871-0540 call 905-894-3824. or visit www.oldforterie.com
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NOVEMBER 18, 2012 Road. Be sure to visit the shops along historic Ridge FORT ERIE SANTA CLAUS PARADE Road and support Niagara Region businesses. For 39th Annual Greater Fort Erie Santa Claus more info visit www.ridgewayont.ca. Parade. Starting at 2:00pm from the Fort Erie Race Track and ending in Historic Bridgeburg DECEMBER 1 & 2, 2012 Business District - Jarvis Street. At 12:30pm A FESTIVE FORT! Lifestyle Communities there will be a “waiting for the Parade party” Crafts, Cookies and Father Christmas! For more with games, entertainment, hot chocolate information call 905-871-0540 or visit and give aways. For more information call www.oldforterie.com 905-871-4938, [email protected] DECEMBER 8, 2012 FLAMES ACROSS NIAGARA NOVEMBER 24, 2012 See page 31 for more details. THE BATTLE OF FRENCHMAN’S CREEK RE-ENACTMENT FEBRUARY 16, 2013 See page 31 for more details. BOWEN ROAD WOMEN’S INSTITUTE VALENTINE LUNCHEON NOV. 30 & DEC. 1, 2012 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM Silent auction, door prizes, SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS baked goods, book and Valentine Luncheon The Spirit of Christmas is alive in Ridgeway with much more. Luncheon held at People’s free horse and carriage rides, hot apple cider Memorial United Church. For more information and other wonderful Christmas treats. Santa and call 905-894-3824. Victorian Singers will be strolling along Ridge
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HISTORY OF FORT ERIE loss over 1,000 men. A full-scale siege set in and it was broken on September 17 when American The War of 1812 was the rst of many important troops sortied out of the fort to capture and milestones in the creation of the country we now wreck the British siege batteries. Shortly after the call Canada. Much of the War was fought in the Grande Parade and American sortie, the British lifted the siege lines Niagara area, with Old Fort Erie being the site of and retired to positions to the north at Chippawa. the bloodiest battle eld on Canadian soil. After unsuccessful attacks at Cook’s Mills, west The garrison of Fort Erie fought at the Battle of Chippawa, news reached the American forces Military Tattoo of Frenchman’s Creek against American attacks that the eastern seaboard of the U.S. was under in November 1812. In 1813, the fort was held attack. On the 5th of November 1814, with When soldiers returned home from war, for a period by U.S. forces after being partially winter approaching, the Americans destroyed the they were honoured with a grande parade, a tradition that dismantled by the small garrison of British troops fort and withdrew to Buffalo, leaving Fort Erie was never extended to the soldiers of the War of 1812. as they withdrew from the fort. The British the bloodiest battle eld in Canadian history. The On June 23, Fort Erie will pay tribute to these soldiers with reoccupied and attempted to rebuild the fort after Treaty of Ghent was signed December 24, 1814, the largest Grande Parade in North America! the Americans withdrew in December 1813. ending the War of 1812-1814. On July 3, 1814 another American force landed Today the restored fort is owned and operated nearby and captured Fort Erie again, using it as by the Niagara Parks Commission and provides JUNE 23, 2012 a supply base. At the end of July, after the Battles daily tours and demonstrations by authentically of Chippawa and Lundy’s Lane, the American out tted staff. 2 PM - Parade starts on Central Avenue at army withdrew to Fort Erie. In the early hours As we begin the rst of a three-year long Gilmore Road and ends at Old Fort Erie of August 15, 1814 the British launched a celebration that highlights Canada’s rst steps four-pronged attack against the forti cations, 7 PM - Military Tattoo with re-enactments, to becoming an independent nation. For a however a well-prepared American defence and music, and reworks will follow the full calendar list of events and information on an explosion in the North East Bastion destroyed parade at Old Fort Erie accommodations, tickets, 1812 merchandise, the British chance for success and resulted in a and directions, visit FortErie1812.ca. The Grande Military Parade begins at Lions Sugar Bowl Park on Central Avenue at Gilmore Road to the Niagara River Parkway to Lakeshore Road ending at Old Fort Erie (350 Lakeshore Road).
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The small town of Fort Erie saw some of The Haudenosaunee and its First Nation allies the most gruesome ghting throughout the played a signi cant part in the war, helping to Niagara Campaign of 1814. Many British, sway battles in favour of the British, allowing American and Haudenosaunee (People of the them to capture entire forts. Longhouse) leaders lost their lives during the Fort Erie boasts one of the largest Siege of Fort Erie. Haundenosaunee and First Nation Long before European contact, the area populations in the Niagara Region. Deeply now known as Fort Erie was the traditional rooted in their culture and ceremonies, the homeland to a Native tribe called the Neutral Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre along with Indians. Following the American Revolution the Niagara Chapter of Native Women will the Haudenosaunee were pushed into this be in partnership with the 1812 Bicentennial location, where many still reside today. Committee to host some cultural, historical, and educating events throughout the 1812 The Haudenosaunee knew the land from the Bicentennial. Visit www.forterie1812.ca for Finger Lakes in New York state to roughly ABOUT THE 1812 BICENTENNIAL more information regarding Haudenosaunee Brantford, Ontario very well, so it was no The much-anticipated Bicentennial of the War designed to replicate the battles fought 200 and First Nations events throughout this surprise that British commanders wanted to of 1812 has nally arrived, and Fort Erie will years earlier. commemoration. Come celebrate 200 ally with them prior to the outbreak of the be the site of many exciting events throughout years of peace with the town of Fort Erie Another exciting event is Dominion War. Haudenosaunee residing on Crown 2012. Re-enactments, memorials, and public and it’s Haudenosaunee and First Nations Repertory Theatre’s (DRT) second original land decided to ally with the British while lectures will take place throughout the year townsfolk! play titled “Sparks From a Camp re,” written Natives on the American side resorted to to remind the community of the signi cance by Canadian playwright Sharon Pollock, and staying neutral for most of the War. of the War of 1812 and how it was Canada’s DRT’s Artistic Director Brian Coatsworth. rst steps toward nationhood. Performed throughout August on the grounds Fort Erie’s signature event will be the Grande of Old Fort Erie, this play takes place on the Parade and Military Tattoo on Saturday 1812 battle eld as four soldiers share their June 23. This event will be the largest stories of the war. Grande Parade in North America, comprised Wrapping up the key celebrations of the of over 50 military marching bands from year will be the “Who won the War of across Canada, the United States, and the 1812” Dinner and Debate, taking place on United Kingdom. This includes the massed September 15. This dinner event will allow band, consisting of over 200 bagpipes and guests to feast on modern cuisine, and also drums, one for every year of peace between sample foods from the 1812 period. Dinner Canada and the United States. The parade will be followed by an entertaining debate will run from the Fort Erie Sugar Bowl at the that is sure to please the audience with its corner of Gilmore Rd. and Central Ave, all comedic approach. the way to Old Fort Erie The parade will also include over 1,000 1812 re-enactors, parade There is no question that Fort Erie will be the oats, antique cars, and displays. General site of much entertainment and excitement Rick Hillier, former Chief of Defence Staff of as we begin the rst of a three-year long the Canadian Forces will salute the passing celebration that highlights Canada’s rst parade as the Honorary Parade Marshall. steps to becoming an independent nation. After the parade, the jamboree will continue For a full calendar list of events and at Old Fort Erie with a Military Tattoo, where information on accommodations, tickets, bands will continue to play for the crowd. The 1812 merchandise, and directions, visit night will conclude with a rework display FortErie1812.ca.
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AUGUST, 2012 NOVEMBER 24, 2012 “SPARKS FROM A CAMPFIRE” PLAY THE BATTLE OF FRENCHMAN’S CREEK FORT ERIE 1812 BICENTENNIAL EVENTS Dominion Repertory Theatre’s original play RE-ENACTMENT “Sparks from a Camp re” will be performed MAY 7, 8, 9 & 10, 2012 JUNE 24, 2012 on select dated throughout August at Old The 2nd Lincoln Artillery will 1812 PUBLIC LECTURE BATTLE OF FRENCHMAN’S CREEK Fort Erie The play takes place during the celebrate the 200 year anniversary COMMEMORATION War of 1812, and tells the stories of four with a re-enactment of the Battle A public lecture will be held at the new characters as they experience the war from of Frenchman’s Creek. There will Welcome Centre at the Old Fort at 7pm on Come out and watch this one time reenactment the battle eld. also be a salute to the fallen with a the above noted dates. The public lectures at Old Fort Erie to commemorate the 200th reading of the names of those who will cover the war and provide history and Anniversary of the battle that ended all hope died in this battle. insight about our community back in 1812. of an early American victory in Canada. AUGUST 11-12, 2012 The public lectures will discuss Fort Erie, it’s THE SIEGE OF FORT ERIE citizens, and the impact that the war had on DECEMBER 8, 2012 This annual weekend-long event takes place the area. JULY, 2012 FLAMES ACROSS NIAGARA NIAGARA WEAVER’S GUILD on the grounds of Old Fort Erie and is the largest annual 1812 re-enactment in Canada. This is the third annual Flames Across Weaving demonstrations will be held at Old JUNE 17, 2012 This year will be even more spectacular as Fort Niagara event, where bon res are lit on Fort Erie on certain dates throughout the COLONEL JAMES KERBY MEMORIAL Erie celebrates the War of 1812 Bicentennial. both the Canadian and American sides of the month of July. These demonstrations will let For more information, call 905-871-0540. Niagara River to commemorate the “Burning 2:00 pm St. Paul’s Church in Fort Erie will the public witness a common task in 1812. of Black Rock” and the “Burning of Buffalo” host the third annual Colonel James Kerby when American and British soldiers set both Memorial. Kerby was the commanding SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 communities to ames. captain of the 2nd Lincoln Artillery during JULY 29, 2012 “WHO WON THE WAR OF 1812” the war of 1812. WAR OF 1812 CONCERT AT CRYSTAL DINNER AND DEBATE BEACH WATERFRONT PARK This dinner and debate is a fundraising event Fort Erie Legion Concert Band and soloist JUNE 23, 2012 where patrons will be able to enjoy food and Michael McFarlane & Doreen McFarlane. Come THE GRANDE MILITARY PARADE & drink, and will also be able to sample foods out and enjoy all the great patriotic songs! TATTOO from 1812. Two professionals will entertain the crowd with a comedic approach at a 2:00 pm. The Grande Military Parade will be debate about who won the War of 1812. the largest 1812 Bicentennial Parade in North America. With over 50 Military marching bands from across North America and the UK, over 1,000 re-enactors, parade oats, TOUR THE HISTORIC SITES OF FORT ERIE AND BUFFALO and displays, this event will be the signature The Niagara region was a frontline for the War of 1812 in Upper Canada, and the Fort Erie event of the 1812 Fort Erie Bicentennial. and Buffalo areas are rich in historic war sites. This includes Old Fort Erie, the site of the The parade will run from the Fort Erie bloodiest battle eld on Canadian soil. Sugar Bowl at the corner of Gilmore Rd and Central, all the way to Old Fort Erie. The The Fort Erie Museum & Cultural Heritage Committee (MCHC) along with the 1812 parade will be followed by a Military Tattoo Bicentennial Committee have designed a self guided tour of the signi cant War of 1812 sites at 7:00 pm at the Old Fort Erie, complete in Fort Erie and Buffalo. A brochure is available that includes a detailed map of all of the with bands, food, and the night will end with key locations along with a description that explains the history of that site. The map is also an 1812 war themed reworks display. Visit available on the resources page of the FortErie1812.ca website. FortErie1812.ca for more information about This self-guided tour allows visitors and residents the opportunity to travel at their own pace this signature event. and stand on the very ground where battles were fought only 200 years ago. Take part in this tour to learn more about our history and heritage, and see the signi cant role that Fort Erie played in the War of 1812. For more information about these events, visit FortErie1812.ca
30 www.forteriecanada.com t2012-2013 VISITORS GUIDE 31 SPARKS FROM A CAMPFIRE History It is 1813 and a stalemate has occurred on the battle eld of Fort Erie. Bullets are still traded but the Americans retire over the river at nightfall. A weary band of soldiers hunker down for & Attractions their evening meal by a camp re. It is a time of great rejoicing as the yearly mail has arrived. The reading of letters lead to memories of how they got into the army. This tender and compassionate look at how our forces came to be will be a sure re hit with audiences, especially those who are rejoicing in the Bicentennial Celebrations. Performances held at the Old Fort Erie Welcome Centre. www.FortErie1812.ca
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HISTORY & ATTRACTIONS I S T ORY & A & ORY HISTORIC FORT ERIE FORT ERIE RAILROAD MUSEUM A 6,000-seat amphitheatre makes it a perfect outdoor venue for live 350 Lakeshore Road, Fort Erie, ON Central Avenue near Gilmore Next to Lions entertainment and concerts. New to (southerly end of Niagara Boulevard) Sugar Bowl Park, 905-894-5322 the park this year is Safari Niagara 905-871-0540, [email protected]. Sky-Quest Ropes Course. Soar TT RA www.niagaraparks.com/old-fort-erie/index.html The origins of the Bridgeburg and Fort to new heights! Climb along beams Historic Fort Erie sits on the banks of the Erie communities are rooted in the railway. and ropes to conquer this challenge. CTI
Niagara River overlooking Buffalo, a one- The signi cance of this to the historical Fun for the whole family! O minute drive from the Peace Bridge. This development of the Town is showcased at N S once-British Garrison of the War of 1812 has the Railroad Museum. The site lets visitors been fully restored and is operated today by climb into the cab of a CN No. 6218 or GARRISON LITTLE THEATRE the Niagara Parks Commission. Visitors can stroll through a caboose. Summer hours lighthouse was undertaken in 2011. Guided At the Italo Canadian Club, 1101 experience military and civilian life much are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm seven days a week. tours of the Lighthouse are available to the DiPietro Street, Fort Erie, ON in the same way that British, Canadian and public throughout the summer. Advance ticket 905-871-3520, Iroquois forces of the day did. The Fort is open THE SANCTUARY - purchase is recommended. Contact the Town www.garrisonlittletheatre.com. from early May to Thanksgiving Sunday. CENTRE FOR THE ARTS of Fort Erie’s Facilities Management of ce at 905-871-1600 ext. 2431 for tour costs, Garrison Little Theatre (GLT) 209 Ridge Road North, Ridgeway, Ontario schedule and tickets. Please note that the Point is celebrating its 26th season of www.thesanctuaryarts.org FORT ERIE HISTORICAL MUSEUM Abino Lighthouse is a historical structure and entertaining audiences in the Niagara region www.forterieartscouncil.com 402 Ridge Road Ridgeway, ON L0S 1N0 may not re ect current public accessibility and Buffalo area. This not-for-pro t group 905-894-5322, [email protected] The Sanctuary-Centre for the Arts is a and safety standards or expectations. of talented and enthusiastic volunteers has community based art gallery, studio space been dubbed a “community gem” and voted Whether it be archaeology, the Fenian Raids and performing arts centre. It is located #1 live dinner theatre year after year. GLT LEISUREPLEX or the nostalgia of a bygone era captured in in charming downtown Ridgeway where offers an unprecedented value; ve course the Crystal Beach Amusement Park, Fort Erie’s it is a hub of activity for people of all ages. 3 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie, ON dinner and show for under $40.00 (incl. Historical Museum gives you an intimate The centre is a permanent art gallery and L2A 2S6, 905-871-1600 ext. 2431 taxes) or matinee with lunch for under glimpse into the Town’s unique past. Housed in performing space which houses events such as www.forterie.on.ca, [email protected] $23.00. Garrison Little Theatre produces three the former Town hall of 1874, the Museum has plays each season (November – April), with theatre performances, art openings, concerts, The Town of Fort Erie’s Leisureplex is an an extensive genealogy and archive room and performances at the beautiful Italo-Canadian fundraisers, fashion shows, conferences, impressive facility situated among beautiful on-site gift shop. Summer hours are 9:00 A.M. Club, 1101 DiPietro Street, Fort Erie. For weddings, etc. The Fort Erie Arts Council grounds that are shared with the Clarion to 5:00 P.M. seven days a week and Sunday more information about the up-coming which operates out of the Sanctuary offers Hotel, Town of Fort Erie and YMCA. Gardens, to Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., in the off- shows, tickets, map and seating plan, menu, a variety of art related classes and studio pond and gazebo grace the entrance to season. There is a nominal admission charge. bar refreshments, accessibility, parking time for local artists or people interested in this facility, which serves over 500,000 Bus parking is available and group tours and more, call 905-871-3520 or visit exploring the arts. On weekends the Sanctuary people yearly. The Leisureplex features two can be arranged by calling 905-894-5322. www.garrisonlittletheatre.com. is home to an Artisan Market featuring local ice rinks, a snack bar, Madison’s Pub, an creative works. Come celebrate the Arts. RIDGEWAY BATTLEFIELD SITE arcade, The Family Sports Store and 7,000 LAFRANCE FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM square foot banquet hall. Entrance to the Highway #3 (Garrison Road) Battle eld Park POINT ABINO LIGHTHOUSE complex can be accessed from Buffalo Road. Fort Erie LaFrance Association, 1118 (east of Ridge Road) Concession Road Fort Erie, ON, L2A 6R2 905-894-5322, [email protected] Located on the rocky north shore of Lake Erie Curator: Mr. Norm Sisler, 905-871-1271 and constructed in 1918, the Point Abino SAFARI NIAGARA This historic site is a park that commemorates Tours by appointment only. Lighthouse is a national historic site. The 2821 Stevensville Road, Stevensville, ON. the early stages of the Battle of Ridgeway. In the Lighthouse consists of three structures (deck, 1-866-367-9669, [email protected], park and built in the early 1800’s is a home that THE BOUTIQUE MOVIE THEATRE tower and fog alarm building) and is recognized www.safariniagara.com stood amidst that Battle and during the1866 for its unusual shape, classical detailing and The Boutique Movie Theatre is a small Fenian Raids. A federal plaque marks the site. One of Fort Erie’s newest attractions is Safari ef ciency of structural design. In April 2003, independently owned cinema. The cinema Artifacts pertaining to the Battle can be viewed at Niagara, a 44-hectare wildlife park that offers an the Town of Fort Erie acquired the Lighthouse has two theatres and each theatre has forty the Fort Erie Historical Museum located within exciting combination of interactive educational from Public Works Canada for the purpose of extra large reclining chairs. The cinema shows one minutes drive at 402 Ridge Road, Ridgeway. displays, paddle boats, art exhibits, playgrounds, sharing this Canadian treasure with the world. new lms, classic lms and foreign lms. The A complete restoration of the exterior of the picnic areas and hundreds of animals.
34 www.forteriecanada.com t2012-2013 VISITORS GUIDE 35 HISTORY & ATTRACTIONS ;;;r>;; N >v} \zzx N eyv Byr} Boutique Movie Theatre is located at 320 a Camp re” is a spell-binding mystery that Ridgeway Road, Ridgeway, Ontario, L0S 1N0. will have the whole family sitting on the edges Tv}vv\>v}yIx9 g{ Y Yr For more information call: 905-894-9911, of their seats. Have you ever thought what it email: [email protected], or would be like to go back in time? Come with OTIDG^»\ visit the website at www.boutiquemovies.com us and nd out. Written by internationally renowned playwright Sharon Pollock and THE DOMINION REPERTORY THEATRE Brian Coatsworth, the production will run Join us this summer for Dominion Repertory nightly at sundown at the beautiful Old Fort Theatres’ second production celebrating the Erie Welcome Centre. For more information Bicentennial of the War of 1812. “Sparks from email [email protected] 0 FEEL THE EXCITEMENT IN Dine and socialize in the luxury of the Prince + #& ( , #& !$ FORT ERIE, ONTARIO! of Wales Dining Room and the Turfside #& ( * - & " ( Restaurant and Lounge, or take in the Situated on the border between the US and Vz { Rvª Û Vxwz ÏÛ * # ! , 3 " #, #)& excitement in the grand stand. Also be sure to Pvz Tz~ Canada, Fort Erie is your destination for &&' " 8 & check out the Racebook Lounge located inside äƂŅ ĚäɧŻȬŅŻɧŅ v zģ í d í Sv~ ` '$& "2 %)&&, 3 ( serious fun, exciting horse racing, slots and j~~ d í Kvʑ ` í Xv~v í d the Slots at Fort Erie Race Track. Horseracing "()& ')&&#)" "'- great dining and hotel opportunities. Come Qv b í `v£~ í T í ` P~£ fans have a new venue to bet on races taking for the day, or stay-and-play, great offers and Ov í O¡~~ dv£ place outside of the Fort Erie Race Track. The Lz fz Xzv Gvz fabulous deals await you in Fort Erie! Racebook Lounge is open 7 days a week from [OGbIos Ivz d gdG Kv bvzvz ***:* "! $# "($& :#! I Ü Qʑ Fort Erie is a major player in the Canadian 11:30am – midnight. 8591 #! " #" #/ *, gaming industry. From the famed 115 year $ 6 1942.1528.91 0 (6 2...22... '( 2 : 4( old Fort Erie Race Track to the OLG Slots at FORT ERIE GAMING LINKS & 9! 2 7$! , Fort Erie facility and state-of-the-art bingo CONTACT INFO halls, Fort Erie booms with the thunder of tXXXGPSUFSJFFYDJUFTDPN hooves, the sound of jackpots and the shouts of BINGO! FORT ERIE RACE TRACK & SLOTS 230 Catherine Street, Fort Erie, ON, L2A 5N9 M;\VT»\ THOROUGHBRED & QUARTER t HORSE RACING www.forterieracing.com
Home of the famous Prince of Wales Stakes, OLG SLOTS AT FORT ERIE the second jewel in Canada’s Triple Crown, 230 Catherine Street, Fort Erie, ON, L2A 5N9 i Tz}wy Gvy¥vz \z of horse racing the Fort Erie Race Track has tXXXPMHDB offered the excitement and pageantry of live czy C Az» Cz thoroughbred racing for over 114 years. New BINGOS N{{ 1 ^} ! H{ to the Fort Erie Race Track is American Quarter Fort Erie’s two bingo halls are mainstays ^{ ! N{ 1 c{{ Horse Racing where you can witness the world’s for thousands of daily visitors who simply c 1 BBa M c fastest athletes compete locally. Attracting cannot get enough of the game. Regular c V almost two million visitors each year, the Race prizes, jackpots, super jackpots and player’s =;^G[VVR OI^>GAT \GVe[VVR Track is one of the most picturesque tracks progressives can all be found in Fort Erie. in North America. From early May through V{ h{¤ E{¤ ! c¤ late October, admire the thoroughbreds GOLDEN NUGGET BINGO and quarter horses from the stands or more 665 Garrison Road, Fort Erie, ON, L2A 1N5 N¤ njž b ? E b intimately in the Paddock area. t b { www.goldennugget.ca b J E{¤{ D S{ During the months of June, July and August E b the Fort Erie Race Track will offer Twilight UNCLE SAM’S BINGO PALACE racing with post time of 4:15pm on Tuesdays. ÛÏ+ ? [y9 N C Az After Twilight racing, be sure to enjoy a free 427 Garrison Road, Fort Erie, ON, L2A 1N1 t Ñÿ9+úÛ9Ûççö concert in the new Tiki Bar & Patio! N]gbc/ X Ĝ J èĜƦ/žé 1 c{ èĜƦ 1 c ñéĜI
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Local Canadian Destinations 12. Fort Erie Historical Museum 24. Marina (Niagara Parks Commission) C courthouse 1. Economic Development & Tourism 13. Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre 25. Lions Sugar Bowl Park & Dog Park PO Post Office 11 16 Corporation 14. Downtown Bridgeburg Station 26. Golden Nugget Bingo D downtown (Business Improvement Area) 2. Chamber of Commerce 15. Ferndale Park 27. Uncle Sam’s Bingo Palace L Library 3. Fort Erie Racetrack & Slots 16. Crystal Beach Waterfront Park 28. Safari Niagara niagara Christian College of Schools 4. Bus Station (at Robo Mart, and Boat Launch 29. Riverwalk campgrounds Princess off Queen) 17. Fort Erie Conservation Area Club 30. Bernard Beach Golf 5. Railroad Museum 18. United Empire Loyalist Park (Ott Road Park) 31. Shagbark Nature Park 22 Local United States Destinations 6. Optimist Family Youth Park 19. Civic Centre (Leisureplex, Town Hall, YMCA, 32. Fort Erie Truck & Travel Centre 1. First Niagara Centre 7. Historic Fort Erie Convention Centre, Skatepark) 33. Peace Bridge Duty Free 2. Coca-Cola Field 8. Waverly Beach Park 20. Mather Arch and Veteran’s Way 34. Downtown Ridgeway 3. Erie Basin Marina 9. Cresent Beach 21. Crystal Ridge Arena Community Centre 4. Shea’s Performing Arts Centre 10. Niagara Parkway Scenic Drive 22. Marinas (Point Abino) 5. Albright-Knox Art Gallery 11. Bay Beach and Crystal Beach Access 23. Queen’s Circle 6. Delaware Park 22 .www rof ret moc.adanacei www.forteriecanada.com 23 www.forteriecanada.com 23 38 www.forteriecanada.com • 2012-2013 visitors guide 39 Icw|gpe Dcstjc gyf 4wc]y J]xycõ vª [y}z¥ Ouuuuuquq }} ``uu}zuu}z `uq }xj} v xu}jĄ}qzujœmj ̢ |v .ȁǽĻ.ŮĻȁèǮŮ VW@TITDVW R:i Û "" " - ' ! @c@[@c@ i \:^`[>:i 0 úv ³ Û KjuƱ Tju : dy z u yu ux u yuÄa N Cz xv { cz}zvwz N
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Lions Sugarbowl Park Shagbark Nature Park Nature Areas The Shagbark Nature Trail is a wooded Only one minute off the Niagara Boulevard on Gilmore Avenue at Central, sits Lions Sugar and meadowed 64-acre nature park Bowl Park. With plenty of green space, the Park popular among outdoor enthusiasts and features a dog park, children’s playground and nature lovers, with over 4 km of nature central fountain. Although no one recalls how trails. Interpretive signage throughout the Park got its name, most locals will confess the park highlights its diverse character, that the Park’s deep, bowl-like shape when including grasses, wild owers, woodland, lled with snow resembles a sugar bowl. . birds, butter ies and other natural life.The Park is well known for interesting birdlife and features Fort Erie Skatepark bluebird boxes and one of the few Chimney Swift Towers in Canada. Located at the north of Dominion As Fort Erie’s most recent park addition, the Fort Road on Burleigh Road, this joint project of the Erie concrete skatepark boasts a traditional bowl Town of Fort Erie and the Bert Miller Nature Club, and a street park designed by renowned skatepark offers public parking. designer Jim Barnum of Spectrum Skatepark Creations. The bowl is an old-school design popular with BMX bikers, while the street section include quarter pipes, fun boxes, stairs, rails and some unique rollers. With parking available at the Town Hall and Leisureplex, the park is well suited 'PSU&SJFCPBTUTOVNFSPVTSFDSFBUJPOUSBJMTDPOOFDUJOHDPNNVOJUJFTXJUIJOUIF to all experience levels of skateboarder, BMX bikers 5PXOPG'PSU&SJF QFSGFDUGPSBDBTVBMTUSPMM BCSJTLKPHPSBMFJTVSFMZCJLFSJEF and inline skaters. Check out the skateparks web 'PSU&SJFTOFUXPSLPGUSBJMTJODMVEFT5IF'SJFOETIJQ5SBJMPG'PSU&SJF cam on the Town of Fort Erie web site. 5IF/JBHBSB3JWFS3FDSFBUJPO5SBJM 3JWFSXBML8BUFSGSPOU1BSLJO 'PSU&SJFTiTPVUIFOEw BTXFMMBTOBUVSFUSBJMTJOTFWFSBMQBSLT Fort Erie Dog Park A favorite among our four legged friends, Fort Erie’s Dog Park is conveniently located in Sugarbowl =wwzy Wv ^z y <zv Park. Approximately 1 acre in size, the fenced park
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Stevensville Conservation Area Niagara River Recreational Trail The Stevensville Conservation Area is a passive Fort Erie anchors the 38-mile Niagara River recreational area under the auspices of the Niagara Recreational Trail, considered by many to be one Conservation Authority. Visitors to this 121-acre site of the most beautiful drives in the world. The Fort are greeted by a Carolinian forest, wetland, shing Erie leg of the Parkway overlooks the Niagara River, pond, open picnic area and the meandering Black Peace Bridge and Riverwalk and a minute from the Creek. Conservation efforts are ongoing with help Peace Bridge. Several locations offer public parking. from the Fort Erie Conservation Club (FECC). Trans-Canada Trail TRAILS Fort Erie is one of the few communities in the country Friendship Trail selected to host a pavilion for the 17,000-kilometre Fort Erie’s Friendship Trail along with the Trans-Canada Trail. The Trans Canada Trail Niagara River Recreational Trail offers 50 stretches from St. John, Newfoundland to Victoria, *GXPSMEDMBTTåTIJOHPS$BSJCCFBOSBUFECFBDIFTBSFXIBUZPVDSBWF kilometres of continuous beauty. Walking, British Columbia and as far north as Tuktoyaktuk. MPPLOPGVSUIFSUIBO'PSU&SJF ZPVSCPBUJOHBOEXBUFSGVO.FDDB8JUIUIFDPPM DMFBO jogging, cycling and rollerblading are popular Displaying names of Niagara area donors on its XBUFSTPG-BLF&SJFUPUIFTPVUI BOEUIFNBKFTUJD/JBHBSB3JWFSUPUIF/PSUIBOE&BTU activities along the Trails’ beautiful panoramas. walls, the Fort Erie Pavilion is located in Bowen 'PSU&SJFJTUSVMZBXBUFSMPWFSTQBSBEJTF'PSU&SJFPGGFSTPWFSLJMPNFUFSTPGXBUFS The Trails are also popular during winter for Road Park, on the Niagara Parkway. BDDFTT XJUINJMFTBOENJMFTPGTBOEZCFBDIFT1VCMJDCPBUMBVODIFTBCPVOEXJUI cross country skiing and snowshoeing.The BDDFTTUPBMMPG'PSU&SJFTXBUFSXBZT BOEGVMMTFSWJDFNBSJOBTPGGFSUSBOTJFOUEPDLJOH Friendship Trail forms the southerly link of QSJWJMFHFTJOUIF1PJOU"CJOPBSFB BTXFMMBTBMPOHUIF/JBHBSB3JWFS the Trans-Canada Trail System and Greater Niagara Circle Route. Attractions along the Friendship Trail include Old Fort Erie; Crystal Beach Waterfront Park and Boat Launch Ramp; >ªv =zvx Fort Erie Historical Museum; Waverly Beach Iª§ §§ Z¥¬ ¨ G§§|Ɲ Park; Shagbark Nature Park; as well as access to Lake Erie and camping areas. k{ ¤ ¡ Crystal Ridge Park Lions Nature Trail ß w ¤ The Lions Nature Trail offers ½ kilometer of wooded {w y beauty. This Trail is located in Crystal Ridge Park and is popular with walkers and joggers alike. The ¤ w¤š Park address is 109 Ridge Road, South.
44 www.forteriecanada.com -45- BOA BOATING & BEACHES TIN Riverwalk BOATING G & BEA & G The jewel in Fort Erie’s waterfront crown is Canadian Power & Sail Squadron Riverwalk. Connecting the Friendship Trail (Fort Erie) and Niagara River Recreational Trail, Riverwalk Burt Clark, Commander
features public seating and outdoor waterfront 905-871-1895 C cafés and patios. Located just below the Peace Dan Duggan, Training Of cer HES WATERFRONT PARKS ruins from the Park’s outdoor swimming pool, 905-382-2195 Crystal Beach which at the time was the largest in North Bridge at the intersection of Queen Street and America, still remain. With groomed white sand, Niagara Boulevard, Riverwalk is truly one A Canadian-wide organization &SJF3PBE $SZTUBM#FBDI 0/ -4# public parking and washrooms, the Beach sits of Fort Erie’s nest public gathering spaces. offering boating safety courses, FYU XXXGPSUFSJFPODB at the end of Helena Street at Edgemere Road. including power and sail navigation Both Crystal Beach and Bay Beach provide Niagara River Parkway courses as well as Canadian Coast over 1000 feet of beachfront. Entrance to both Guard accredited boating courses, Crescent Beach Fort Erie anchors the 38-mile Niagara River beaches via Bay Beach with parking in the leading to the Pleasure Craft Also on the Friendship Trail is Crescent Parkway, considered by many to be one of the immediate vicinity. Operator Card (P.C.O.C.), popularly Beach, which can be found at the end of most beautiful drives in the world. The Fort known as the Boat Licence. CPS also Crescent Road. This small, intimate beach Erie leg of the Parkway overlooks the Niagara offers VHF Radio courses leading to Waverly Beach Park has 66 feet of beachfront and public parking. River, Peace Bridge and Riverwalk. This the Restricted Operator Certi cate, ROC(M), continuous parks system offers public parking Waverly Beach is located along the Friendship which includes the new Digital Selective Bernard Beach at numerous locations and a beautiful panorama Trail and next to the site of the former Erie Calling endorsement (DSC and GMDSS). of some of Niagara’s nest natural wonders. Beach Amusement Park, which at the turn of Tucked away at the end of Bernard Avenue, Since 1938, the volunteer trainers of Canada’s the twentieth century was a popular attraction Bernard Beach offers public parking and largest association of boating enthusiasts have to both Americans and Canadians alike. The like Crescent Beach, 66 feet of beachfront. Mather Arch offered safe boating courses at convenient Located just below, and at the base of the Peace locations in cities and towns across Canada. =z Gz z Wzvxz <y}z Lake Erie Waterfront Access Points Bridge, along the Niagara Parkway, sits Mather vy z =ª { <{{v In additional to these waterfront parks, a Arch. The Arch was constructed in 1933 as Crystal Beach Waterfront Park variety of public Lake Erie waterfront access a gateway for travelers arriving in Canada & Boat Launch Ramp I DV GVMVÅ points are available. These ‘Windows to the via the newly constructed Peace Bridge. 3875 Terrace Lane, Crystal Beach, ON, L0S 1B0 Lake’ vary in character from sandy beach Expansive manicured lawns surround the 905-994-7825 (fax) 905-871-6100 (fax) to rocky and naturalized shoreline, and are Arch and two 50 m (165 feet) long owerbeds [email protected], www.forterie.on.ca located at the end of Prospect Point Road, add a brilliance of colour. This beautiful park Burleigh Road, Centralia Road, Windmill Point is part of the Niagara Parks Commission. Completed in 2000, this beautiful waterfront Road, Stonemill Road, Bertie Bay Road, Buffalo park and boat launch is located at the end of Road, Kraft Road, Rose Avenue, Pierce Avenue Ridgeway Road in Crystal Beach and is managed and Beachview Avenue. Pxvzy z¨ Wzvxz =y}z ?ª Czz {{ { XAe ö Pv}z =zv
46 www.forteriecanada.com t2012-2013 VISITORS GUIDE 47 BOA BOATING AND BEACHES TIN by the Town of Fort Erie’s Infrastructure Bertie Boating Club G & BEA & G Services Department. The boat ramp is open 1010 Point Abino Road, South, Box 931, from May to mid September. Launch fee is Ridgeway, Ontario, L0S 1NO $5.00 per day payable at the Pay & Display 905-894-3223, Fax: 905-894-3223 Machine located in the parking lot. Next to the C
Launch is the Waterfront Park, which boasts Slips: 150 member and guest slips HES a picnic pavilion on the water’s edge with a accommodating vessels to 35ft. Water, power, scenic view of Lake Erie. Washroom facilities pump out shore head. and generous parking are available on site for Fully Licensed Patio and Restaurant open May both the Park and Launch to Sept. Free Parking for restaurant patrons Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) Marina in west parking lot. Seasonal ramp passes to 2400 Niagara Parkway, Fort Erie, non-members offered. www.bertieboating.com ON, L2A 5M4 905-871-4428. Buffalo Yacht Club MARINE SERVICES Black Creek Slips: 135 seasonal docks, 16’ to 32’ slips, gas Point Abino Station Fort Erie’s Black Creek “feeds” into the Niagara (A Facility of Buffalo Yacht Club) Bertie Boating Club pump. Facilities: Washrooms, showers, snack 1010 Point Abino Road...... bar, gift shop. The NPC Marina is the only public River at about 4301 Niagara River Parkway and 1007 Point Abino Road Ridgeway, Ontario, marina on the Canadian side of the Niagara is a twelve-minute drive from Fort Erie’s Peace L0S 1N0, 905-894-6111 ...... 905-894-3223 www.buffaloyachyclub.org River and is situated 8 kilometres north of Fort Bridge. Popular among kayakers and canoeists, Buffalo Canoe Club Erie’s Peace Bridge on the Niagara Parkway. the Creek offers tranquility, weeping willows and Slips: 150 slips with power and water, 20’ 4475 Erie Road...... 905-894-2750 Dockage applications can be accessed via a scenic view of the Niagara River. Those who to 50’, pump out. Facilities: Clubhouse, www.niagaraparks.com/attractions/dockapp.php have experienced it say, “It is dreamy”. Parking entertainment, tennis, swimming pool. The Canadian Power & Sail Squadron (Fort Erie) is provided by the Niagara Parks Commission Buffalo Yacht Club is the only yacht club in Burt Clark, Commander...... 905-871-1895 at several locations along the Parkway. North America with facilities in both Canada Dan Duggan, Training Of cer....905-382-2195 [zv¨ vy @ª i \zË and the United States. The Canadian arm of this C.L. Sail Boats, private Club, in the early years, was referred to Buffalo Canoe Club 2439 Garrison Road ...... 905-894-2233 Pz > z ivy e as the Point Abino Station, opened in 1902. 4475 Erie Road, R.R. #1, Ridgeway, ON, L0S 1N0 905-894-2750, Fax: 905-894-1146 (fax) Coast Guard, Canada www.buffalocanoeclub.com Boating Safety...... 1-800-267-6687 (42 51.2N 79 05 W) Moorings: 200 Facilities: Coast Guard, Canada Marine 30,000 square foot clubhouse, 3,000 square Search and Rescue...... 1-800-267-7270 : = :w¤z z [zb foot boathouse and activity centre, 500’sandy beach, competitors locker facilities, full-service Coast Guard, United States [zvwzË Xvª \z¤xz \xz ÛÑ* boat yard, tennis courts, formal and informal Boating Safety...... 1-800-368-5647 :{z ª C[@@ X`V^@Ë dining rooms, member lodging facilities. 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You can also DININ & Aneta’s Pizzeria F experience the tastes of ethnic cuisine such as 504 Ridge Rd., Ridgeway...... 905-894-1212 Freeland’s Restaurant Artemis 1485 Garrison Rd., (Clarion Hotel)905-871-8333 Italian, Chinese, Japanese and Greek. 199 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie ...... 905-871-5344 G G M B Garrison Variety & Subs M & J Restaurant Backety Back 385 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie ...... 905-871-2586 401 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie ...... 905-871-3143 1025 Gorham Rd., Ridgeway...... 905-894-8945 Gee Golly’s Mabel’s Gourmet Pizza Barnea House 301 Ridge Rd., Ridgeway...... 905-894-3685 4068 Derby Rd., Crystal Beach...... 905-894-4973 28 Courtwright St., Fort Erie……905-994-1490 Golden Falls Chinese Restaurant Madison’s Barrel Pizza & Spaghetti House 93 Niagara Blvd., Fort Erie ...... 905-871-6571 3 Municipal Dr., Fort Erie Leisureplex... 905-871-2773 224 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie ...... 905-871-1167 Green Acres Family Restaurant Mae’s Place Beach Side Bakery 1554 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie ...... 905-871-1212 2568 Stevensville Rd., Stevensville ..... 905-382-3765 34 Queens Circle, Crystal Beach…905-894-6093 R H The Max Bella Pizza Ridge Tavern Happy Jack’s 129 Niagara Blvd., Fort Erie ...... 905-871-9333 3840 Dominion Rd., Ridgeway...... 905-894-8700 98 Niagara Blvd., Fort Erie ...... 905-871-3970 1051 Ridge Rd., Fort Erie...... 905-894-6864 May Wah Big Daddio’s Pizzeria Ridgeway’s Restaurant, Catering, Deli & Pizzeria Hello’s Drive-In Restaurant 90 Niagara Blvd., Fort Erie ...... 905-871-2422 3717 W., Main Stevensville...... 905-382-1643 5313 Hwy #3 Sherkston...... 905-894-5500 335 Ridge Rd., Ridgeway...... 905-894-4229 McDonald’s- 3 locations Bordertown Grill Rina’s Place He’s Not Here Garrison Rd., within Wal-mart and Duty Free 1637 Pettit Rd., Fort Erie...... 905-994-8293 365 Niagara Blvd, Fort Erie ...... 289-320-8222 1206 Dominion Rd., Fort Erie...... 905-994-9889 Mike’s Restaurant Breck n Ridge Ristorante Amaretto 1408 Dominion Rd., Fort Erie...... 905-871-6760 3551 Garrison Rd., Ridgeway...... 905-894-1682 K 3990 Erie Rd., Crystal Beach ...... 905-894-5582 Kelsey’s Restaurant Ming Teh Bridgeburg Family Restaurant Riverfront Production & Café 310 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie ...... 905-991-1010 126 Niagara Blvd., Fort Erie ...... 905-871-7971 607 Niagara Blvd/ Jarvis St., ...... 905-871-0007 133 Niagara Blvd., Fort Erie ...... 289-320-8349 Bridgewater Restaurant & Country Club L N Robo Mart 700 Gilmore Rd., Fort Erie...... 905-871-2400 Lakeview Valley Farm Market New Spring Chinese Restaurant 21 Princess St., Fort Erie ...... 905-871-3738 1318 Dominion Rd., Fort Erie...... 289-320-8923 224 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie ...... 905-871-6377 C Royal Town Diner Lanes Family Restaurant O 111 Jarvis St., Fort Erie ...... 905-871-6112 Café by the Bridge 3255 Synder Rd., Stevensville ...... 905-382-3203 68 Goderich St., Fort Erie...... 905-871-8490 OLD BANK BISTRO The Runaround Latte Kaffe 41 Jarvis St., Fort Erie ...... 905-994-9222 76 Courtwright St., Fort Erie...... 289-320-8422 Central Pizzeria 314 Ridge Rd., Ridgeway...... 905-894-0693 161 Central Ave., Fort Erie...... 905-871-4333 P S Lee’s Xpress Paddy Wagon Chester’s Fried Chicken 1267 Garrison Rd., unit 2B ...... 905-991-0147 S-Bend Restaurant 3948 Erie Rd., Crystal Beach ...... 905-894-5414 4060 Erie Rd., Crystal Beach ...... 905-894-1433 5801 Hwy #3 Sherkston...... 905-894-4072 Lino’s Pizza Parlour Palmwood Waterfront Rest. & Patio Bar Cheu’s Happy Family Restaurant 2 Ridgeway Rd., Ridgeway...... 905-894-2411 Scuttlebutt Tap & Eatery 347 Ridge Rd., Ridgeway...... 905-894-4243 3823 Terrance Ln., Crystal Beach .... 905-894-0820 2596 Stevensville Rd., Stevensville .. 905-382-4000 Little Caesars Papa’s Pizza Coffee Culture Café & Eatery 427 Garrison Rd. Fort Erie ...... 905-871-1180 The Singing Siren 26 Jarvis St., Fort Erie ...... 905-871-2228 328 Ridge Rd., Ridgeway...... 905-894-5535 404 Ridgway Rd. Crystal Beach...... 289-876-8464 Long Shotz Bar and Grill The Commercial Hotel 33 Princess St., Fort Erie ...... 905-871-7445 Pizza Pizza Sneakers Bar & Grill 3752 Netherby Rd., Stevensville...... 905-382-3797 4020 Erie Rd., Crystal Beach ...... 905-894-6535 Lucky Bamboo Asian Cuisine 310 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie ...... 905-991-1111 Crystal Chandelier 1243 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie ...... 905-871-8882 The Plaice Restaurant South Coast Cookhouse 3878 Erie Rd., Crystal Beach ...... 905-894-9996 981 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie ...... 905-871-8722 423 Derby Rd., Crystal Beach...... 905-894-7037 52 www.forteriecanada.com t2012-2013 VISITORS GUIDE 53 SHOPPING & DINING Southsides & Patio Bar Tokyo Restaurant 80 Niagara Blvd., Fort Erie ...... 905-871-3244 484 Garrison Rd, Fort Erie ...... 905-346-8090 Subs & Sweets Tony’s Pizza 1238 Dominion Rd., Fort Erie...... 289-320-8933 1267 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie ...... 905-871-2378 Subway Trailside Bar & Grill 273 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie ...... 905-991-0020 282 Ridge Rd. Ridgeway...... 289-876-8000 2763 Stevensville Rd., Stevensville…905-382-6575 V Summer Delight Vincenzo’s Pizzeria & Pasta S Ü Kz K Ƹ P OŻ[vvv 337 Gorham Rd., Ridgeway...... 905-894-3745 1243 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie ...... 905-994-1616 bv¡Ş dzŞ gzvŞ 3 West VITO’s Pizzeria 1884 Garrison Rd. 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