13 for 13 Cultural Festival
On Wednesday, August 10, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is excited to host its Niagara Canada Summer Games 13 For 13 Cultural Festival! Each municipality is hosting an event from August 7 to 20 in collaboration with one of Canada’s 13 provinces and territories.
Niagara-on-the-Lake is paired with the province of British Columbia, showcasing its unique cultural heritage, entertainment, art, and culinary experiences through a variety of performances, vendors, activities and more.
Now, the Town is calling out to all local market vendors, food & drink businesses, and Niagara-on-the-Lake volunteers! Are you interested in being a part of the 13 for 13 Cultural Festival Event? Click the links below to learn more and to apply.
Check out the various community events and initiatives below:
13 for 13 Cultural Festival
On Wednesday, August 10, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is excited to host its Niagara Canada Summer Games 13 For 13 Cultural Festival! Each municipality is hosting an event from August 7 to 20 in collaboration with one of Canada’s 13 provinces and territories.
Niagara-on-the-Lake is paired with the province of British Columbia, showcasing its unique cultural heritage, entertainment, art, and culinary experiences through a variety of performances, vendors, activities and more.
Now, the Town is calling out to all local market vendors, food & drink businesses, and Niagara-on-the-Lake volunteers! Are you interested in being a part of the 13 for 13 Cultural Festival Event? Click the links below to learn more and to apply.
Torch Relay
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The 2022 Step Challenge starts June 6 and ends June 30, 2022
Call for Sponsors
We're looking for partners to help promote and sponsor our upcoming 2022 Niagara-on-the-Lake Step Challenge this June. If you'd like to step up to the challenge and support this well-loved initiative by donating prizes for participants, please email stepchallenge@notl.com
Registration
Registration for the 2022 Step Challenge is NOW OPEN. Please click on the button below to register.
For registration assistance, please read the "How To" Guide or watch the MoveSpring video below.
Need Help Registering?
Prizes
Week 1
Prizes will be awarded to an individual and team with an average of 5,000 steps per day. All individuals and teams with an average of 5,000 steps per day will be entered into the Week 1 draw for a chance to win.
Week 2
Prizes will be awarded to an individual and team with an improved total step count compared to Week 1. All individuals and teams with an improved step count from Week 1 will be entered into the Week 2 draw for a chance to win.
Week 3
Prizes will be awarded to the individual who is the most active and engaged on the MoveSpring App. This individual will be selected as the winner based on the highest number of app visits, likes, comments, and chat messages sent in the MoveSpring App.
Week 4
Prizes will be awarded to the team with the best/most creative team name. This team will be selected as the winner based on Town Staff’s selection.
Challenge Completion
The individual and team with the most total steps. All individuals who take 200,000 steps or more and teams who take 800,000 steps or more collectively will be entered into this draw for a chance to win.
*Prize details are subject to change based on prize availability.
Thank you to our Sponsors
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This program will allow service groups to assist in maintaining parks. A trailer will be assembled to include all of the tools required to clean a park and loaned out to groups on an as-needed basis. There is a sponsorship opportunity for the trailer, and anyone interested in this prospect should contact Kevin Turcotte.
Application - (click to submit an electronic application)
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Image courtesy of Tony Chisholm.
History of the Centoaph
The Town of Niagara-on-the Lake is a unique place with historic ties to the military. First settled in 1778 by British forces moving "to the west bank of the Niagara" permanent Navy and army facilities were built, including Fort George. There were major battles fought on this ground during the war of 1812. There has been training conducted here up to 1966, including major concentrations of troops during both world wars. The town cenotaph is a reminder of the community ties to service to the Town.
The town of Niagara on the Lake has a most unique Cenotaph dedicated to members of the community lost in war. It is in the shape of a clock tower and is in the centre of town. In fact, it is the centre of the main street of town. This structure was selected by vote of all town citizens. Of the 632 votes, 316 were in favour of the clock tower, 237 voted for a memorial hospital, 74 for a monument. A community clock tower in the 1920's and 30's was a practical choice, ringing out the time to the many without watches.
The red brick and grey limestone tower was erected by public subscription and was designed by the Toronto architect Chartes M Willmott.
The cenotaph was unveiled on June 24 1922 by Lt Governor of Ontario, the Honourable Henry Cockshutt.
It is the site of the annual Remembrance Day ceremony conducted by Branch 124 of the Royal Canadian Legion. Every June an international representation of the Polish community holds a memorial ceremony to remember the 40 freedom fighters training at Camp Niagara that died in the influenza epidemic of 1917. Since 2002 first responders in Town hold a short remembrance service here on the anniversary of the 911 attacks on the United States.As a landmark. it represents the town worldwide.
Cenotaph Donations
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, in partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124, hosted a 100-year celebration of the Cenotaph. The Town is accepting donations to perform important maintenance to the structure.
Donations can be made at Town Hall located at 1593 Four Mile Creek Road, or the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 located at 410 King Street, or online using the "Donate" button below.
Cash or cheques can be accepted at the above-noted locations. Credit cards are accepted via PayPal using the "Donate" button below.
Tax Receipts will be provided for all donations above $25. Please make cheques payable to the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Communities in Bloom is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility, and beautification through community involvement and the challenge of a national program, with focus on the enhancement of green spaces in communities.
On Thursday, June 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre (14 Anderson Lane) is hosting a free Open House.
This is made possible by a grant received from ParticipACTION, for residents to come explore activities that take place at Town facilities.
In addition to vendor booths promoting programs/activities, there will be a bouncy castle for children, onsite instructors giving free lawn bowling lessons, door prizes, community goodie bags for the first 50 guests, free use of the Community Centre fitness gym all day, and special programming at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Library.
Program coordinators, who host a recreational program or activity at one of the Town’s facilities, can register to promote their program/activity at a vendor booth by emailing bookings@notl.com or calling 905-468-4386. Tables and chairs will be provided.
A Community vegetable garden was initiated in 2019 by the Communities in Bloom committee in partnership with the local Library. Local businesses provided funding and plant products. Local volunteers planted, watered and weeded the garden throughout the season and then harvested the crops as they were ready. The vegetables and herbs were distributed to the local community as well as the many migrant farm workers who come each year to work in our farming industry.
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22nd Annual
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE GOLF CLASSIC TOURNAMENT
Royal Niagara Golf Club
Thursday, September 15, 2022
12:00 P.M.*Full pricing details are available when registering.
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Classic Tournament 2022 will be held at the Royal Niagara Golf Club, and we are pleased to continue to offer Sponsorship opportunities. You will receive 18 holes of golf with a sponsored cart, a free sponsored lunch from and a prime rib dinner at the Community Centre, Niagara-on-the-Lake after the tournament.
A gift for each participating golfer is also provided by our Major Sponsor PenFinancial.
The past twenty tournaments have been tremendously successful. 2019’s tournament was sold out.This year’s major sponsor is PenFinancial who will be providing the gift to every golfer.
• Free sponsored lunch
• Meridian Putting Contest
• Raffle Tickets at Dinner
• 3 Hole in One chances
• Closest to the Keg
• Longest Drive Prizes
• Closest to the Pin Cash Prize
• Mulligan
• Survivor Ball
• Sponsored Golf Cart
• Dinner Coming Soon
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Sports Wall of Fame
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Sports Wall of Fame was established in 2003 to honour and recognize men and women who have made a significant contribution to sports in the Niagara-on-the-Lake community. Be they an athlete or builder in nature, their leadership and accomplishments have enriched us all. It is with great pride and satisfaction that we are again able to share in their achievements. With this recognition, we ensure their efforts are not forgotten and will remain an inspiration to all. The recipient must be an individual who, through his/her energy, enthusiasm, and talent, has made a significant contribution to the Niagara-on-the-Lake sporting community or has attained a significant athletic achievement. The individual must have been a resident of Niagara-on-the-Lake while initiating his/her athletic endeavour. Nominations can be submitted in two categories:
• Athlete - Athletes to be considered for admission must be or have been outstanding in their athletic field of endeavour.
• Builder - Builders are trainers, coaches, officials, or executive members whose volunteer work for Niagara-on-the-Lake sport over an extended period has been outstanding.Each year two individuals are inducted into the Sports Wall of Fame.
2022 Nominations are now open!Please click this link for information regarding our 2022 Nomination Year
Please click the link to view a digital collection of the NOTL Sports Wall of Fame inductees.
The 2022 Niagara-on-the-Lake Senior Citizens Strawberry Social was a great success!
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Stay tuned for information regarding the 2023 event.
