Live Like the Locals Summer By Victoria Gilbert
Most locals will tell you, summer is their favourite time of year. The Niagara region is rich with patio life, endless walking paths and cycling trails and of course fine dining with locally produced wines and beers to quench your thirst after a day of exploring.
Cycle or Walk The Paths Near Fort George Fort George | 51 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-On-The-Lake, ON | 905-468-6614 Fort George is a military post that defended Upper Canada against American attacks, but it also makes a great backdrop for a bike ride or a walk. Locals are commonly found walking their dogs or heading out for a bike ride along the well-maintained path which goes right by the Fort and leads to the Niagara River. Enjoy the blue waters of the Niagara River flowing from Niagara Falls as you spread out your picnic or roast a hot dog over on one of the many open grills, available to anyone who visits. If you want to explore Fort George, it’s a happening place in the summer, where the Fort staff cover a variety of topics of a bygone era from 10am-5pm, May 1 to October 31.
You can find this happening at the Fort all week long!
Weekends in July and August, the Fort has these great offerings! Flag raising and lowering ceremonies Hear the sounds of the 41st Fife and Drum Corps as the flag is raised to begin a new day. Watch it lowered at dusk to signal the end of day.
