NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE: ACTIVATE YOUR PASSION METER
MARCH 25, 2023
March 20 heralded in the Spring Equinox and the Aries Season while a New Moon on March 21 added a punch to underscore the importance of this annual celestial event. Think of this lunar lift as a ribbon-cutting ceremony for your freshest, most out-of-the-box ideas.
Spring Into Action
This cosmic invitation is summoning your inner warrior to recommit to living life by your own design! As it turns out, passion is an essential element to living a fulfilled life. In order to use that energy effectively, you’ll want to tune in to your passion meter for excitement and let the hot blood pump through your veins, springing you into action.
And what better place to indulge your passion than in Niagara-on-the-Lake? Some of the best insights and ideas come to us when we’re active and enjoying something we love—cycling, hiking, golfing, birdwatching, dining, spa treatments, stage performances, music, historical re-enactments… Our minds are relaxed and our intuition—our personal GPS—works best when the mind is in the present moment.
Vineyards, fruits orchards and fields of vegetation surround Niagara-on-the-Lake, making it a culinary haven for chefs, foodies and wine-lovers alike. Dining venues throughout the area range from affordable pub fare to five-star gourmet experiences. Chauffeured guided tour companies are an excellent way to experience three or more wineries, and some tour options even include lunch or supper at a local dining establishment.
Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake is a safe, very walkable community, perfect for daytime and evening strolls along residential streets and nature trails that meander through provincial parks and along the Niagara River where there is year-round birdwatching at its best. We’re within easy walking distance of restaurants, theatres, shops and wine- or beer-tasting venues. So, you can park the car here and forget about it.
Flat terrain and quiet country roads in the area are ideal for cycling and e-bikes—a great way to combine fresh-air exercise with touring wineries on your own. Bring your own bike or rent one at one of the local businesses, such as Zoom Leisure, Grape Escape, Vino Velo and eBike Rental Niagara, to name just a few. Many also offer guided cycling wine tours.
Enjoy a round of golf and some of the area’s most scenic views at the oldest surviving golf course in North America. Its lakefront restaurant patio or indoor lounge is a popular watering hole for a light post-game bite and banter.
Why not schedule a little self-care? Niagara-on-the-Lake features a selection of world-renowned spas, each of which offers a menu of treatments that are sure to make your body sing with relief and gratitude.
Passionate about live theatre and musical performances? Niagara-on-the-Lake also hosts world-class performances at the ever-popular Shaw Festival, which, in 2023, is presenting 14 plays, and several concerts and events at the Festival Royal George and Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatres as well as the new Spiegeltent outdoor venue.
Time to Retreat
After a full day of activities and sightseeing, a well-deserved night’s rest is in order.
Our guest quarters at Globetrotters B&B feature private ensuite washrooms for complete privacy, as well as indoor and outdoor nooks where you can mingle with your hosts or other guests—or not. Nightly rates include breakfast, on-site parking, a complimentary self-serve coffee and tea bar and internet access. For parties of three or four, please contact us directly so we can determine if we can accommodate you comfortably.
Go ahead, check us out and ask questions. We want you to make the choice that’s best for you and your needs.