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Dear Guest,
WELCOME TO BEAUTIFUL NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE!
We are pleased that you have chosen our town for your getaway. Known for
its deep roots in Canadian history, Niagara-on-the-Lake became the first
capital of Upper Canada in 1792 and there is no shortage of historical sites to
take in while you stay with us.
The hotels in Niagara-on-the-Lake combine the magic of Old World
sophistication with modern day comforts. Guests can enjoy the exquisite
Victorian details of the Prince of Wales, the enchanting country charm of
Pillar and Post, and stately elegance of Queen’s Landing.
Regardless of which hotel you are staying at, guests can rely on the gracious
personal service of a dedicated staff. Whether here for an event or a personal
getaway, the award-winning culinary teams are creating delectable and
original menus for you to taste and enjoy.
While you are in Niagara-on-the-Lake, we encourage you to experience
the wide range of activities that the area has to offer. Stroll down Queen
Street and through the Heritage District to shop at the boutiques, cycle
the picturesque trails along the Niagara River, play a round of golf at the
oldest course in North America, or take in a production at the Shaw Festival
Theatre. Niagara-on-the-Lake is world-renowned for producing some
of the most delicious produce and finest grapes. The Vintage Hotels’ Wine
Trolley is ready to transport you to a local winery for a tasting experience you
won’t soon forget.
Need to unwind after your busy day? Take a yoga class offered at one of the
hotel properties, or book a spa treatment at one of the award-winning spas.
To find all of the resort activities offered by Vintage Hotels, please visit the
website under Resort Activities for the monthly calendar.
We trust that you will enjoy your stay with us in Niagara-on-the-Lake. We
look forward to welcoming you back in 2017 when we will be celebrating
Canada’s 150th birthday.
Sincerely,
Janice Thomson
Executive Director
Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce
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C HER I O’ R EILLY ISN’ T ONE TO SIT STILL―and
neither are her clients. As the new resort
and healthy living manager, Cheri keeps
busy designing and organizing Vintage
Hotels’ resort activities. Open to all ages,
Cheri’s weekly program runs the gamut
from yoga classes, gingerbread making
and wine tastings to aqua pilates, floral
seminars and book clubs. “It’s important
that our guests take an experience home
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with them,” Cheri explains. “We’re really
lucky because we have a lot of great teams
to draw on for our programs―like our
culinary chefs and clippings department.”
Guests can take part in Cheri’s activities
as part of their accommodation. However,
corporate teams and the general public
can also buy an annual membership to
take advantage of the many programs,
activities and gym facilities on site. A
graduate of the leisure studies program at
Brock University, Cheri ran her own highend boutique―White On White―in St.
Catharines for several years before moving
out to Winnipeg to be a corporate trainer.
Now that she’s back in Niagara, Cheri
says she having the time of her life. “It’s a
perfect marriage of everything I’ve done,”
she says of her new position. “I just love it!
I have the best job in the world.”
SUMMER FESTIVAL
JULY 16 to AUGUST 19
Atis Bankas, Artistic Director
Classical, Jazz, Choral, Country and Vocal
music in unique venues in and around
Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Tickets sold through the Shaw Festival Box
Office 905.468.2172 or musicniagara.org
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MEET OUR CHEF
Chris
SMYTHE
Executive Chef, Prince of Wales
C HR IS SM Y THE HAS GONE B AC K to his roots these days―
in more ways than one. The Niagara Falls native began his
career as an apprentice at Prince of Wales in the summer
of 1989. After running fast-paced kitchens at Riverbend
Inn & Vineyard and Queen’s Landing, however, Chris was
named at Executive Chef at Prince of Wales in 2011. “You
have to fit the demands of the client,” he says of his
role, “so I give them a taste of Niagara―a little
piece of what we’re all about.” To Chris that
means working hard to keep his menus upto-date, adding seasonal produce whenever
possible. He’s also made a concerted effort
to build a “farm to table” philosophy
by developing partnerships with local
farmers. “We’re very fortunate being
from this area,” Chris says. “The
bounty here is amazing.” Whether
it’s managing his Millenial CO-OP
students or acting as a calming
influence in the kitchen, the
25-year culinary vet says
running a Four Diamond
establishment in the
middle of farm country
is simply the best
of all worlds. “I love
being able to do what I
do,” he explains. “I’ve
had a lot of job offers to go
elsewhere but I’ve never taken
up the opportunity. Niagara ticks
a lot of the boxes for me.”
SWEET BASIL
MARINATED TOMATOES,
FRESH MOZZARELLA
& WATERCRESS SALAD
INGR ED IENTS
2lbs
1 bunch
2 balls
4oz
2oz
2 bunches
Pinch
Heirloom Tomatoes
Sweet Basil
Buffalo Mozzarella
Good Olive Oil
Aged Balsamic Vinegar
Watercress
Coarse Salt
Fresh milled pepper
D IR EC TIONS
Slice the tomatoes
and place on salad
plates
Slice the
mozzarella and
layer it on the
tomatoes
Tear the basil
leaves and add
to the salad
Wash and dry
the watercress then
add a couple of sprigs
to the plate
Finish with a drizzle of
olive oil, balsamic vinegar and
salt & pepper
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t Escabèche, experience the best
of Wine Country cuisine where
dishes steeped in the traditions of France
showcase the finest ingredients from
Niagara and around the world.
For more information or
for reservations please call
905.468.3246
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NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON
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MEET OUR CHEF
Mark
CRAB CAKES
INGR ED IENTS
2 lbs
2 oz
2
1 stalk
2 tsp
2 cups
1 tsp
2 tbsp
1 tbsp
2
2 cups
LONGSTER
Executive Chef, Pillar & Post
“ I’ VE ALW AY S B EEN C OM F OR TAB LE in the kitchen,”
says Mark Longster, executive chef at Pillar & Post.
“I was born into it.” A self-confessed foodie, Mark
spent many of his formative years living above
his family’s restaurant in Dunnville called The
Heart Forest. Here, he’d often help his chef
parents out, cutting carrots and peeling
potatoes when the need arose. Years
later, that early environment would
fuel his passion. A Niagara College
graduate, Mark eventually
became Niagara’s youngest
certified chef, joining the
Moffat Inn’s kitchen staff
at the age of 20. These
days, at Pillar & Post,
Mark prides himself on
providing their guests
with upscale traditional
dishes made completely
from scratch―comfort
food that they keep
coming back to time and
again. Even though he’s
been a member of the
Vintage Hotels team for 20
years, Mark is forever learning
something new―and brings that
sense of perfection right to the
table. “Fine dining is a journey,”
he says, “not the destination.”
D IR EC TIONS
Using a stainless steel bowl and your
hands, combined all ingredients
together (excluding the panko crumbs)
Add ¼ of the Panko until a firm
texture has been achieved
Form the mixture into 2 oz size
cakes until all mixture is used
Using a hand blender or food
processor take the remaining bread
crumbs and blend to a fine texture
or powder like consistency
Coat each cake in the fine
panko crumbs
Heat olive oil in a pan
on medium heat. Place
the cakes in the pan and
cook until golden brown
before flipping. Cook
until both sides are
golden and crispy
Serve with a seasonal
fruit salsa or chutney
The Cannery
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et carried away by the smell of
fresh dough baking in Chef Mark
Longster’s brick oven and then mellow
in the beauty of exposed brick and beams
that transports diners to a romantic
respite in the Tuscan region.
For more information or for
reservations please call
905.468.2123
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Blue Crab Meat
Peppers (1 red, 1 green & 1 yellow)
Green onions, thinly sliced
Celery, finely chopped
Dijon mustard
Mayonnaise
Chli Powder
Chopped Parsley
Fresh Dill
Egg whites
Panko
Salt & Pepper (to taste)
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MEET OUR CHEF
Marc
HEIRLOOM
TOMATO GAZPACHO
INGR ED IENTS
1 loaf
LYONS
Executive Chef, Queen’s Landing
W
HEN M AR C LY ONS W AS GR OW ING U P , his friends would
often get footballs and hockey sticks for their birthdays.
In Marc’s case, he’d get cookbooks. And it was a sound
investment. Marc is now executive chef at Queen’s
Landing, having worked at various four diamond
restaurants in the Vintage Hotels chain for the
past 16 years. Using classical French and
Asian cooking influences, Marc and his
team try to keep it fresh by developing
menus that tempt and surprise their
guests. “The biggest trick is trying
to find that happy medium,” Marc
explains. “You try to make it more
uniform for the guests. At the same
time, you want to take it up a notch
and have a couple of shock items
on there.” Having taught at the
Niagara Culinary Institute, Marc
is a big believer in mentoring the
next generation. Every year, he
invites Niagara College students
to work in his kitchen on CO-OP
placements. “They’re all pretty
green when they get here,” he
says of his 18-year-old charges,
“so it’s a bit of a culture shock. But once
you throw them into the fire, you get to
watch them grow.” To Marc, working as a
chef at a jewel in the Vintage Hotels’ crown
like Queen’s Landing is a dream come true.
“It’s definitely a labour of love for me,” he
says. “If you can find that balance between
family and work, it’s a life well-lived.”
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6
2
10
1 bunch
3 bunches
10
2 cups
Crust less,
Cubed White Bread
Tomato Juice
Heirloom Tomatoes
Spanish Onions
Red Onions
Cucumbers (peeled & seeded)
Fennel (top & tail)
Red Peppers (seeded)
Italian Parsley (stemmed)
Basil (stemmed)
Garlic cloves (top & tailed)
Olive Oil
Red Wine Vinegar
Sherry Vinegar
Sea Salt
Fresh White Pepper
D IR EC TIONS
Combine bread and
tomato juice in medium
bowl. Let stand until
most of the juice is
absorbed, about 10
minutes.
Combine bread
mixture and the
rest of the ingredients
in a large bowl and stir to
blend. Working in batches, add
bread-vegetable mixture to blender
and then purée until smooth. Strain
gazpacho into large bowl. Add Olive
Oil Vinegar and Seasoning to taste.
Cover and refrigerate until very
cold, about 2 hours.
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Tiara Restaurant
S
ip and savour the flavours of luxury
at Tiara Restaurant. Treat yourself
to fine dining and award-winning wines
as you take in the harbour front views of
Niagara-on-the-Lake.
For more information or
for reservations please call
905.468.2195
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NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON
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400 selections. 6,500 bottles.
Let Fred Gamula be your guide.
Chief Sommelier, Prince of Wales
THER E’ S A R EASON W HY Fred Gamula calls
himself “The Wine Guy.” As Chief Sommelier
at Prince of Wales, Fred has been a certified
wine professional at the hotel’s Four Diamond
Escabèche Restaurant for nearly 20 years
now. With over 6,500 wines in stock and
more than 400 wines on the wine list, he’s
constantly researching his wares, committed
to providing customers with that perfect
pairing of fine wines and exceptional cuisine.
“I’m here to enhance the guest experience,”
Fred says, “and offer something they’re truly
comfortable with.” Having grown up on a
small fruit farm in Niagara-on-the-Lake,
Fred has always had an inclination towards
agriculture. Thirty years ago, however, he
began working as bar manager at Prince
of Wales and was responsible for putting
together wine lists. That duty blossomed into
a full-blown passion for wine.
Sommelier’s
NIAGARA WINE
SELECTION
Over 400 selections available.
SP AR K LING & C HAM P AGNE
Brut Rosé “Cuvée Catherine”
Henry of Pelham Estate Winery
NIAGAR A WH
ITES
Twisted, 2008
Flatrock Cellars
Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Peninsula Ridge Estates V.Q.A.
Chardonnay “Paul Bosc” 2005
Chateau des Charmes V.Q.A.
Pinot Grigio 2007
Pilliterri Estates Winery V.Q.A.
“I’m here to
enhance the guest
experience, and
offer something
they’re truly
comfortable with.”
- Fred Gamula, Chief Sommelier
Riesling Dolomite 2008
Cave Spring Cellars V.Q.A.
NIAGAR A R ED S
Baco Noir Reserve 2005
Henry of Pelham Estate Winery V.Q.A.
Pinot Noir “Montague Vineyard” 2007
Inniskillin Wines V.Q.A.
Cabernet Franc 2007
Lailey Vineyards V.Q.A.
Merlot Reserve 2002
Pilliterri Estates Winery V.Q.A.
Cabernet / Merlot 2004
Marynissen Estates V.Q.A.
Stratus Red 2002
Stratus Winery V.Q.A.
D ESSER T WI
Fred would eventually graduate from the
sommelier program at Toronto’s George
Brown College in 1998. Now under Fred’s
expert guidance, Prince of Wales’ wine
list continues to thrive, winning countless
awards. “I like having fun with our guests
and helping them discover some of Ontario’s
finest wines,” Fred says. “It’s one of the best
jobs in the world.”
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Vidal Icewine 2006
Rief Estate V.Q.A.
Vidal Icewine 2006
Inniskillin Wines V.Q.A.
Riesling Ice Wine 2007
Henry of Pelham Estate Winery V.Q.A.
Cabernet Franc Icewine 2006
Jackson Triggs V.Q.A.
Vintages and availability subject to change.
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WINE TROLLEY
Our knowledgeable winery
tour director will share local
history and information
as you travel along the
scenic Niagara Parkway via
popular wine routes, past
vineyards, orchards and
through our historic town.
per person plus tax
Tours depart 10:00am and 2:00pm
from various locations.
Wine Tour length: 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Custom group tours available.
48 hour cancellation policy applies.
Your guided Ontario wine tour will include a visit to two wineries
listed below. You’ll enjoy a complete tour and tasting at one major
winery and a tasting at another.
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CYCLING
Cycling map available from Queen’s Landing Hotel
Maps outline two of the most popular routes along the
Niagara Parkway which both circle back to the Queen’s
Landing―32km route and 45 km route.
Queen’s Landing Hotel is equipped with both outdoor
and indoor storage for bicycles.
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Caroline Cellars Winery
Château des Charmes Winery
Inniskillin Wines
Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate
Lailey Vineyard Winery
Marynissen Estates
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Peller Estates
Pillitteri Estates Winery
Pondview Estate Winery
Reif Estate Winery
Trius Winery
“This is the most ambitious production we’ve
ever done. It’s not the Disney story at all.
It’s very much based on the original book.”
- Tim Jennings, discussing Alice in Wonderland
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SHAW FESTIVAL
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A REAL
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Shaw Festival continues to
thrill NOTL audiences with
2016 highlights like “Alice In
Wonderland.”
By Scott Leslie
“SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW” is a
saying we often associate with weddings.
But it’s also an adage that perfectly
describes Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Shaw
Festival―a seamless marriage of tradition
and innovation that’s been part of the
fabric of Niagara since 1962.
Tim Jennings, Shaw Festival’s executive
director, feels it’s a harmonious relationship
that has paid immense dividends to
business owners and ticket buyers alike.
“We’ve been a major driver of the
economy for a long time,” he explains.
“Right now, Shaw accounts for one
fifth of the cultural economy in Niagara.
When it comes to ticket buyers, most of
them go to see multiple productions,
and 60 to 70% of them stay overnight.”
Now entering its 55th season, the
Shaw Festival performs the works
of George Bernard Shaw as well as
his contemporaries, and some select
modern playwrights.
Attracting audiences from Canada and
the U.S., Shaw produces 10 to 12 plays
each year at its four stages―the Festival
Theatre, the Court House Theatre, the
Royal George Theatre, and the Studio
Theatre. As the fifth largest repertory
theatre company in North America in terms
of size and budget, the Shaw Festival gives
more than 600 performances annually to
over 250,000 people.
This year marks the final season for
longtime artistic director Jackie Maxwell.
However, Shaw Festival’s 2016 lineup offers
a little something for everyone with many
of Jackie’s favourite stories. That includes
Oscar Wilde’s explosive “A Woman of No
Importance,” Thornton Wilder’s beloved
“Our Town,” and one of the highlights
of the summer―“Alice In Wonderland”
based on the book by Lewis Carroll.
In the case of “Alice In Wonderland,”
this is the very first time a commissioned
work has appeared on the Festival
Theatre stage.
“We’re trying to attract the next
generation to the Shaw with the show,”
Tim says. “We’ve developed something
that’s accessible to the whole family.”
“Alice In Wonderland” is taking
things to a whole new level for Shaw in
several respects. Over 100 costumes are
being used and nineteen original songs
have been written especially for the
production. While the performance relies
on cutting edge videos and fantastic
special effects to tell Alice’s tale, the
mammoth production is firmly based in
the realities of the Victorian era.
“This is the most ambitious production
we’ve ever done,” Tim explains. “It’s not
the Disney story at all. It’s very much
based on the original book.”
Shaw sponsors like Vintage Hotels
are getting in on the act as well. At
the Prince of Wales Hotel, Shaw ticket
holders can enjoy a Mad Hatter Tea
Party and a 15% food discount in The
Drawing Room following performances
of “Alice In Wonderland.”*
Tim says audiences have taken to
“Alice” in a big way.
It’s never too early to book your Shaw
Festival getaway! Book one of the best
seats in the house and one of the best
rooms in Niagara-on-the-Lake!
Our Shaw Festival getaway includes:
■ Overnight Accommodations at one
of our luxury hotels
■ One Shaw Festival Theatre Ticket
Blue Seating for the performance of
your choice
JUNE – SEPT 2016:
■ $230 per person, per night at Queen’s
Landing or Pillar and Post
■ $240 per person, per night at Prince of
Wales
■ $200 per person, per night at Moffat Inn
OCTOBER 2016:
■ $195 per person, per night at Queen’s
Landing or Pillar and Post
■ $205 per person, per night at Prince of
Wales
■ $165 per person, per night at Moffat Inn
BOOK NOW
with promo code: ESCAPE
*Plus taxes, fees and gratuities, based on double occupancy.
Subject to availability. Includes overnight accommodation in
a Traditional guestroom, a 3-course dinner & $100.00 Spa
credit per person. Not applicable to group bookings. Other
restrictions may apply.
“It’s something that’s intelligent and
provocative at the same time,” Tim says of
the production, “and our sales are proving
that.”
* The Mad Hatter Tea Party runs Tuesday to Sunday from 11:30
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Prince of Wales Hotel. The cost is $40 for
adults and $25 for children. (Kids three and under are free.) A
special “Alice In Wonderland” menu is also available.
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ENJOY A
WORLD OF
COMFORT―
RIGHT AT YOUR
fingertips.
By Scott Leslie
IF Y OU NEED TO GET AW AY from it all,
the esthetic experts at Vintage Hotels
are ready to take you to a world of
blissful relaxation with its two worldclass spas―100 Fountain Spa and
Secret Garden Spa.
■ Breathtaking outdoor hot springs located at 100 Fountain Spa, Pillar and Post
100 FOUNTAIN SPA
NAM ED ONE OF THE TOP SP AS in North
America, 100 Fountain Spa at Pillar and
Post has a complete range of services
designed to soothe your soul and
alleviate your every stress and worry.
According to Rachel Candelino, the
lead esthetician at Vintage Hotels,
massage therapy is their most popular
service with body treatments and
facials a close second. “People love
being pampered,” she explains, “so
they come in for a little relaxation―or
want to see and feel the difference in
their skin.”
At 100 Fountain Spa, body wraps have
quickly become a popular treatment
of choice for both women and men.
“Clients are given their choice of
aroma for their wrap,” Rachel says.
“Our body wraps offer an indulgent
aromatic experience.” Body wraps
are about 75 minutes in duration and
clients can pick from four different
scents: energizing lime mandarin,
relaxing lavender mint, balancing
cashmere wood, and shaping line with
mimosa and almond notes. Clients
can even purchase the luxurious and
aromatic products to use at home to
supplement their spa experience.
Renowned for its stunning décor
with elegant woodwork, running water
and rich stone accents, 100 Fountain
Spa offers the perfect atmosphere for
people to reinvigorate themselves. You
can warm yourself by the fireside in the
well-appointed spa lounge, give your
muscles a work out in the fitness centre
or soak your cares away in the indoor
saltwater pool. The 100 Fountain Spa
experience is also complemented by 12
exquisite treatment rooms, a private
couple’s suite, a heated outdoor pool
and Niagara’s only outdoor hot springs.
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reflexology, body wraps and signature
Vinotherapy spa treatments using grapes
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NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON
“People love being
pampered, so they come in
for a little relaxation.”
- Rachel Candelino, Lead Estetician
SECRET GARDEN SPA
C LIENTS LOOK ING F OR TOTAL relaxation
will find even more to love at Vintage
Hotels’ Secret Garden Spa at the nearby
Prince of Wales. Like 100 Fountain Spa,
Secret Garden Spa has a full complement
of spa treatments and services including
manicures and pedicures, facials, body
wraps, body scrubs, reflexology, RMT
massage, hair and scalp massage, stone
massage and aromatherapy.
“One of the most popular treatments
at the Secret Garden Spa is the Dr Babor
Collagen Booster Facial. “A common
concern for clients is their fine lines and
wrinkles,” Rachel explains. Vintage Hotels
uses one of the most innovative and leading
skin care brands in the world, Babor, which
is manufactured in Germany to the highest
of European standards. Rachel says that “in
this treatment a highly effective AHA peel
is used which doesn’t create inflammation
(like other aggressive products on the
market which ultimately induce aging),
combined with potent hyaluronic acid
and collagen to ultimately plump and
densify the skin from the inside out,
and smooth lines and wrinkles.”. After
the treatment “clients will see and feel
a difference in their complexion without
experiencing redness in their skin.
At Vintage Hotels, Rachel is in charge
of training and scheduling the spas’ over
25 professional Estheticians who work
at both spas. She says Vintage Hotels’
full-service spas and expert staff are
available to all their hotel guests as well
as the general public.
Rachel has been with Vintage Hotels
for over 19 years now but every day is
a new adventure for her, whether it’s
helping her staff to be their best or
helping people discover the world of
relaxation waiting at their two spas.
“We have clients visit us from all
over the world,” Rachel says of her
work, “and they’re all amazing.”
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Indulge in a three course dinner,
plus receive a $100 spa credit
per person to use at either 100
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Post or Secret Garden Spa at Prince
of Wales. This relaxing getaway is
sure to recharge your batteries and
bring new life to your romance!
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*Plus taxes, fees and gratuities, based on double occupancy.
Subject to availability. Includes overnight accommodation in
a Traditional guestroom, a 3-course dinner & $100.00 Spa
credit per person. Not applicable to group bookings. Other
restrictions may apply.
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njoy the spa’s distinctive tea
treatments that use the natural
anti-aging botanicals and healing
polyphenols of tea to create extraordinary
facials, body wraps, and pedicures.
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MEET OUR CHEF
Matt
HONEY PECAN
CRUSTED LAMB DUO
INGR ED IENTS
TATTRIE
Executive Chef, Zee’s Grill
M ATT TATTR IE IS B U ILD ING SOM ETHING special in
Niagara-on-the-Lake. Originally planning to get
into the construction trade, a summer job in the
kitchen at Pillar and Post made him realize
just how much he loves the creativity on
the plate. Flash forward to 2016, and
Matt has given up building houses for
building that perfect meal at Zees
Grill. “My style is scratch,” says
the executive chef. “I’m very
focused on using local ingredients
and things like fresh cheeses,
jams and granola―instead of
importing stuff in.” At Zees, much
of his work involves ordering,
preparing food, and creating and
costing menus. “I give our guests
that little something extra,” Matt
says of his menus. “At the same
time, you want to have something
for everyone. That means making sure
I have the basics like fish, chicken, steak
and vegetarian meals.” Open for breakfast,
lunch and dinner, Zees Grill is located right
across the street from the Shaw Festival.
With their busy theatre-going traffic, Matt
and his staff serve over 500 patrons on a
typical day―but it’s a workload they enjoy.
“People want to be in and out,” Matt
explains, “so we have a fast menu, one
that’s fine dining and upscale at the
same time. It’s all very fast paced―but
creativity is definitely allowed.”
2 bone rack
1
1/4 cup
1/2 cup
1 tbsp
1 handful
1/4 litre
1 tbsp
1 cup
2 tbsp
1 tbsp
Australian lamb
Lamb sirloin
Honey
Finely crushed pecans
Truffle oil
Green French beans
Beef jus
Ground 5 peppercorn blend
Regular mashed potatoes
Vegetable oil
Butter
Salt & Pepper
D IR EC TIONS
Make your Mashed Potatoes.
Cut top ends off French beans and
blanch them in boiling water for 2
minutes. When done take them out into
a ice water bath.
Preheat a sauce pan to medium
high heat. Add oil. Drop your rack of
lamb fat side down along with your
lamb sirloin in the pan. Add salt &
pepper to the lamb as needed.
Sear the lamb for 30 sec. in the
pan, then transfer the lamb into
the oven for 15- 17 min. (Med Rare)
Once lamb is cooked to your
desired preference takeout of the
oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. While
Lamb is resting add your honey and
pecans to each piece of lamb.
In another sauce pan heat up your
beef jus and add the ground pepper.
Take another sauce pan and heat to medium
high heat and add your butter. Take your beans
out of the ice water(drain) and sauté your beans in
the butter for 2 minutes. Add salt & pepper to taste.
Take your mashed potato portion of your desire
and add the truffle oil.
Zees Grill
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For more information or
for reservations please call
905.468.5715
here’s no better pre- or post-theatre
dining option than Zees Grill.
Located right across the street from one
of the region’s main draws—the Shaw
Festival Theatre—Zees offers familiar
favourites with a twist.
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Choose from one of our 3 spectacular hotels set
in scenic Niagara-on-the-Lake to exchange
your vows under the romantic glow of a candlelit
ceremony. Dance the night away in the company
of your friends and family as you enjoy an
elegant evening cocktail reception.
Cand lelit Celebrations...
$89*
Available on Friday evenings
Includes Wedding Ceremony Fee (value $800)
Complimentary Cake Cutting
Complimentary 2 night stay for happy couple
Bar package (3 hours bar included)
Minimum 30 guests in attendance
*per person, plus taxes and gratuities, subject to availability. Valid until April, 2017
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CREATE YOUR OWN
inter
onderland
Choose from 3 spectacular hotels, featuring Victorian,
grand Georgian or Country ambiance. Enjoy superb
European cuisine and luxury accomodations set
in scenic Niagara-on-the-Lake.
The perfect place to begin...
$99*
$125*
Specialized winter dinner menu
Wedding bar and wine service with dinner
First year anniversary overnight stay for happy couple
Complimentary 2 night stay for happy couple
Special discounts from preferred vendors
Specialized winter dinner menu
Wedding bar and wine service with dinner
First year anniversary overnight stay for happy couple
Complimentary 2 night stay for happy couple
Sparkling toast at Midnight
Noise makers and party favours
Special discounts from preferred vendors
*per person, plus taxes and gratuities, subject to availability. Valid from November 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017
*per person, plus taxes and gratuities, subject to availability. Valid on December 31, 2016 only.
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EVER Y D AY , J ENNIFER HOLM ES turns a simple request into a work
of art. A graduate of the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture,
she originally worked as an independent floral designer.
However, Jennifer began doing contract work for Vintage Hotels
and ended up joining them full-time in 2010. As their lead
designer, she works in “Clippings”―Vintage Hotels’ in-house
floral and decorating department. “I like having the flexibility
to do what I love,” Jennifer explains, “and here, you’re doing
multiple things at one time.” Based out of Niagara-on-theLake’s historic Miller House, Jennifer and her team take care of
decorating seasonal decor for special occasions like Christmas,
Easter and New Year’s Eve. They also take care of in-house
functions and weddings, and provide flowers arrangements for
dining rooms, lobbies, and guest suites. They even offer design
classes and tutorials for guests and the community alike. It’s
an exciting job, and one that always makes Jennifer―and her
clients―smile. “I have a passion for making things beautiful,”
she says, “and I love getting to use my creativity.”
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Events
AP R IL
SHAW
SHAW
SU M M ER LOVIN’ P AC K AGE
Available June 29th - September 22nd, 2016
This summer getaway includes a bottle
of wine to enjoy in your guestroom, a
delicious full breakfast, complimentary
tasting passes to Oast Brewery, Reif Estate
and Chateau Des Charmes wineries plus
chocolate tour and sample at Chocolate FX.
GAR D EN TOU R
June 4th, 2016
FE STIVAL SEASON B EGINS
April 9th - October 23rd, 2016
Celebrating the 55th season. Check online
for a full schedule of 2016 performances
www.shawfest.com
A spectacular garden tour in Niagara-onthe-Lake organized by the Guild of the Shaw
Festival. This year’s tour features a formal
knot garden with beautifully shaped boxwoods
on an amazing acre of manicured property.
1.800.511.7429
www.shawfest.com
M AY
NEW
VINTAGE F ESTIVAL
June 11th - 19th, 2016
F AR M ER S M AR K ET
Saturday mornings from May 28th - Oct 8th, 2016
The Market has become a wonderful
gathering place for locals and visitors
looking for genuine community and great
local food. The Farmers’ Market vendors all
originate from the Niagara Region, and all
produce is 100% Niagara-grown, sold by
the people who grow it.
www.marketatthevillage.ca
GHOST TOU R S AT F OR T GEOR GE
May - September
Step inside Fort George after dark and learn
about its history and hauntings during this
1.5 to 2 hour candlelight ghost walk. The
ghost tours gather in the parking lot of
Fort George, just off the Niagara Parkway,
Niagara-on-the-Lake. Just look for black
capes and lanterns!
905.468.6621
www.niagaraghosts.com
From wine route culinary pairings to vineyard
celebrations, the Niagara New Vintage
Festival is celebrated in many ways and each
includes VQA wines sure to please any palate.
WH
Available June 1st - July 28th, 2016 (Sun-Thurs)
Includes overnight accommodations, wine
tasting passes for 2 at Château des Charmes
Winery and Ravine Winery, 2 passes for
a VIP tour at Neob Lavender Farm plus a
complimentary room upgrade. Must book
by June 15th, 2016.
STR AWB
F ILM
F ESTIVAL
ER R Y F ESTIVAL
June 18th, 2016
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Celebrate the annual Strawberry Festival on
the grounds of St. Andrew’s Church. Fun
begins at 9am and continues until 3pm. Live
music, silent aution, BBQ, strawberry baked
goods and treats, children’s fun and games,
streamed corn-on-the-cob and Church tours.
C ONC ER TS IN THE VINEY AR D
905.468.3363
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www.jacksontriggswinery.com
F OR T GEOR GE IN W
June 25th - 26th, 2016
W
A family event with a children’s corner,
cherry pies, floats and home-made jam.
There will be a jewellery booth, “Sunday
Best” clothing booth and treasures in the
Addison Library. Enjoy a great B.B.Q. hosted
by the gentlemen of the Parish.
F OR T GEOR GE C ELTIC F ESTIVAL
July 9, 2016
Fort George will be hosting the 3rd annual
Celtic Festival! Hundreds of musicians will
be in attendance for this event that will
include Celtic dancing, a cheer tent and the
mass band!
905.468.6614
www.friendsoffortgeorge.ca
LAVEND ER F ESTIVAL
July 9th - 10th, 2016
Niagara Essential Oils & Blends presents its
fourth annual Taste of Niagara Lavender a
truly unique experience. NEOB is Niagara’s
first and only lavender and essential oil
producer.
www.neoblavender.com
Begins in June through September
The Jackson-Triggs Summer Concert
series in our open-air amphitheatre is
offered June through September. Join us for
an unsurpassed combination of awardwinning wines, gourmet food, and the
performing arts.
Festivities begin with a pancake breakfast
in Simcoe Park. Watch as the 41st Regiment
Fife and Drum Corps leads a giant
birthday cake decorated by Willows Cakes
& Pastries down Queen Street to Simcoe
Park. Admission at Fort George is free on
Canada Day! Join us for music, muskets and
artillery demonstrations throughout the
afternoon. Enjoy a BBQ dinner, music and
fireworks in the evening!
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905.468.1950
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www.niagarafilmfest.com
AY
July 1, 2016
July 2, 2016
Join us for dinner by the light of the full
moon, in typical Niagara-on-the-Lake
celebratory fashion. Featuring catered
picnics from Signature Kitchens, matching
VQA wines from local wineries, local craft
beer and terrific live music.
June 10th - 19th, 2016
C ANAD A D AY AT F OR T GEOR GE
C HER R Y F ESTIVAL
ITE EF F EC T D INNER
June 16, 2016
NIAGAR A INTEGR ATED
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www.friendsoffortgeorge.ca
www.niagarawinefestival.com
Movie buffs and foodies, it’s your time!
Come for the evening, stay for the weekend
and experience the third annual Niagara
Integrated Film Festival.
J U NE
P R E SU M M ER SALE GETAW
J U LY
I RE-ENACTMENT
M U SIC NIAGAR A F ESTIVAL
July 16 – August 19, 2016
Offering visitors an opportunity to
step back in time with tours, musket
demonstrations, special exhibits, costumed
staff and reconstructed buildings.
Niagara’s largest music festival. Presenting
classical, jazz, choral, country and vocal
music in intimate venues in and around
Niagara-on-the-Lake. Musicians come from
all around the world to play at Music Niagara.
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Events
OC TOB ER
NEW
TEM P TATIONS IN WI
NE C OU NTR Y
September 1st - January 31st, 2016
This tempting getaway includes overnight
accommodations in a Deluxe Guestroom
with a $50 dinner credit to enjoy dinner at
one of our three award-winning restaurants.
www.vintage-hotels.com
NIAGAR A J AZ Z FES TIVAL
July 29th - 31th, 2016
NOVEM B ER
A four day jazz festival performed in
intimate indoor and outdoor venues. The
Niagara Jazz Festival presents the finest
Canadian and internationally-acclaimed
jazz musicians by way of spectacular
concerts, wine, craft beer and culinary
packages, plus, free performances
throughout Niagara-on-the-Lake.
TASTE THE SEASON
Weekends in November
www.niagarajazzfestival.com
A “Taste the Seasons” passport allows you
to sample a wine and food pairing a each
of the 28 wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake
throughout the month.
www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com
AU GU ST
F ALL F AB U LIC IOU S
SU M M ER LOVIN’ P AC K AGE
An opportunity to dine at some of Niagaraon-the-Lake’s finest restaurants with
special three-course menus at amazing
prices―3 course lunch for $25.00; 3 course
dinner for $39.00.
November 10th - 17th, 2016
Available June 29th - September 22nd, 2016
This summer getaway includes a bottle
of wine to enjoy in your guestroom, a
delicious full breakfast, complimentary
tasting passes to Oast Brewery, Reif Estate
and Chateau Des Charmes wineries plus
chocolate tour and sample at Chocolate FX.
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905.468.1950
www.niagaraonthelake.com
D EC EM B ER
P EAC H FES TIVAL
W
August 13th - 14th, 2016
AR M
U P TO W
INTER P AC K AGE
December 2016 - February 2017
In celebration of the local peach harvest
come join us for live music, displays,
vendors, Saturday evening celebrations,
entertainment, fun and lots of locally
grown peaches on Queen Street Saturday
and at St. Vincent de Paul Church Sunday.
905.468.1950
www.niagaraonthelake.com
Warm up this winter in Niagara-on-theLake from December to March with this
package including overnight stay and
complimentary signature cocktail.
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C AND LELIGHT STR OLL
December 2nd, 2016
SEP TEM B ER
TEM P TATIONS IN WI
NE C OU NTR Y
September 1st - January 31st, 2016
This tempting getaway includes overnight
accommodations in a Deluxe Guestroom with
a $50 dinner credit to enjoy dinner at one of
our three award-winning restaurants.
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September 10th - 25th, 2016
NE F ESTIVAL
Join our 65th annual ‘Wine Country’
celebration of Niagara’s internationallyacclamined grape and wine industry for
three weekends in September. Enjoy more
than 100 events including winery tours and
tastings, concerts, Niagara cuisine, wine
seminars, family entertainment and one of
Canada’s largest street parades.
www.niagarawinefestival.com
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A guided stroll winding through the
historical town, accompanied by local
choirs and seasonal entertainment.
905.468.1950
www.niagaraonthelake.com
SANTA C LAU S P AR AD E
December 10th, 2016
Santa is coming to town. The town of
Niagara-on-the-Lake presents one of
Ontario’s best Santa Claus Parades, starting
at 11am.
905.468.4261
www.niagaraonthelake.com
C HR ISTM AS D INNER
Y EAR ’ S EVE P AC K AGE
December 31st 2016
Make it a New Year’s to remember at one of
our 3 unique properties featuring luxurious
accommodations with an elegant dinner,
dancing and party favours.
www.vintage-hotels.com
J ANU AR Y 2 0 1 7
IC E WI
NE LOVER S GETAW
January 13th - 29th, 2017
AY P AC K AGE
To celebrate the annual Ice Wine Festival
in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Vintage Hotels
offers a signature package including
accommodations, meals and ice-wine
tasting passes for the region.
www.vintage-hotels.com
NIAGAR A IC EW
INE F ESTIVAL
January 13th - 29th, 2017
For three weekends in January, the Niagara
Region is transformed into a wintry
wonderland, celebrating one of Canada’s
most cherished products―Ontario Icewine.
From Gala evening toasts to chestnut roasts,
ornate ice bars, ice skating and winery tours,
the 22nd Annual Niagara Icewine Festival
offers plenty for every taste.
www.niagarawinefestival.com
SP AR K LE AND
IC E EVENT
January 13th - 29th, 2017
A signature event for Niagara-on-the-Lake,
Sparkle & Ice is a celebration with Niagara-onthe-Lake Icewinemakers and their VQA wines
paired with Icewine inpired tastings from
the Signature Kitchen Chefs. The beautiful
setting of the Grand Hall in the Courthouse.
Live entertainment and an offical toast served
outdoors in the Icewine Village at 10:30pm, will
make this an evening to remember.
www.niagaraonthelake.com
IC EB R EAK ER S C OM ED Y F ESTIVAL
Make sure to plan a weekend around this new
Icewine Festival experience. The Icebreakers’
Comedy Festival will leave you laughing, with
great memories of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s
newest event. Held in local establishments,
this Comedy Festival will feature quality
performers, accompanied with an unmatchable
selection of Niagara-on-the-Lake VQA wines,
local craft beers and culinary offerings.
905.468.1950
www.niagaraonthelake.com
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D AY S OF WI
NE AND
Weekends in February
C HOC OLATE
December 25th, 2016
Enjoy a festive celebration in one of our
award-winning restaurants with your
family and friends.
Celebrate the beauty of winter and romance of
Valentine’s Day in Historic Niagara-on-theLake as you explore pairings of two of your
favourite indulgences―wine and chocolate.
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www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com
JOIN OUR WINEGROWING
DISCOVERY TOUR
OPEN EVERY DAY FROM 10AM-6PM
TASTING BAR CLOSES AT 5:30PM
For an extensive look at what it means
to grow wines Bosc family style.
Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day.
English tour at 1pm & 3pm
French tour at 12pm
Japanese tour at 11:15am
$10 per person. Reservations not necessary.
ChateaudesCharmes
ChateaudesCharmes
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