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wide range of apparel. A Pinot
Noir nightgown anyone?
Get the grandkids more than
a T-shirt at The Owl and The
Pussycat (905 468-3081), 16
Queen Street, where tyke-sized
Harley Davidson jackets and
French linen frocks join traditional
kid favourites from Ganz
and Thomas the Tank Engine.
Then, it’s T-shirts and more at
Cows (905 468-2100), 44 Queen
Street. This dairy-inspired souvenir emporium is a
favourite stop for ice-cream lovers.
It’s impossible to forget man’s best friend at Bark &
Fitz (905 468-0305), 106 Queen Street. This doggy boutique
offers everything from healthy pet food and snacks
to Mardi Gras party collars.The festive season lasts all year
at Just Christmas (905 468-4500), 34 Queen Street.
Further along, the showroom at Forum Galleries
Antiques (905 468-2777), 2017 Niagara Stone Road, is
packed with pickings. Antique lovers will appreciate the
thrill of the hunt during the antique auction series. Rare
finds include items such as an 1850s Chinese opium bed.
If your feet are getting weary but you don’t want to
miss any sights, consider a horse-drawn carriage ride.
Sentineal Carriage’s old-town tours depart from the corner
of King and Queen Streets.
Active adults will appreciate the burgeoning number
of outdoor activity options within the Niagara Region
(www.regional.niagara.on.ca).With so much on offer, it’s
no surprise Niagara-on-the-Lake is one of Canada’s top
spots for active retirees.
Gardeners will enjoy strolling the herb, vegetable and
rose gardens at the sprawling Niagara Parks Botanical
Gardens on the Niagara Parkway while wilderness lovers
will appreciate the natural diversity of the Bruce Trail.
Even the most wobbly rider will enjoy pedalling
along the Niagara River Recreation Trail (www.niagaraparks.com),
a dedicated path that meanders alongside
the Niagara River. Bike rentals and guided tours are
available through Zoom Leisure from its convenient
location beside the bike trail at 2017 Niagara Stone Road
(1 866 811-6993; www.zoomleisure.com).
Cyclists devoted to their own bicycles will be happy
to hear that the Toronto-Niagara Bike Train
(www.biketrain.ca) will be operating an expanded schedule
for the 2008 season. This convenient service, first
launched in 2007, offers bike racks onboard special VIA
Rail trains between Toronto and the Niagara Region. Call
early (1 888 619-5987) to book space.
Golfers can practice their swing at some of Canada’s
top-rated public golf courses,including two 18-hole cham-
Grape vineyards are
the soul of Niagara.
Chef Jason Parsons of
Peller Estates creates
inspired regional cuisine.
2 Night Packages Include
• Dinner for two, one evening
of your choice
• Bottle of Champagne
• 2 Breakfasts for 2 (both mornings)
• Free Parking
• Heated indoor pool
with Hot Tub & Dry Sauna
June 2008 • 37 • Fifty-Five Plus Magazine
FALLSVIEW
Hotel Amenities Include:
• Restaurant & Lounge
• Free In-Room Movies
• Wireless Internet in Common Areas
• Heart-Shaped Jacuzzi Available
Inn
ONLY
$159.95
2 Night Package
Sun.-Thurs.
Located 2 blocks from the Falls and just
steps from Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort!
For Reservations Call toll-free
1-800-263-2565 or 905-374-4244
www.fallsviewhotels.com
6170 Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls, ON., L2G 3Y4