August 2020 New Events

Jul 28, 2020

2020 August Upcoming Events in Niagara

 THE BEST 5 ACTIVITIES TO DO IN NIAGARA REGION 

01
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CHERRY PICKING ：pick your own CHERRY

Sweet cherry picking season is here, fruit picking will be available on a first come, first served, basis. Each person entering will be required to prepay a basket:  - 1.5L (holds ~ 2.5 pounds) for $7.00 per person  or - 8L (holds ~12-13 pounds) for $30.00. they will accept debit or cash. PLEASE check their voicemail before heading to farm：905-562-5481

Hours of Operation: 

Monday-Friday: 8am to 7pm

Saturday: 7am to 7pm

Sunday: 7am to 6pm

FARM: Cherry Avenue Farms 

Address: 4303 Cherry Ave, Vineland Station

Website: http://www.cherryavenuefarms.org/PickingSchedule.html

02

WHITE WATER WALK 

Experience a first-hand lesson in the raw power and peril of the Niagara River’s Class 6 white-water rapids. The roar of the river provides a deceptive calmness, the perfect ambiance for your walk among the many viewing platforms that put you right at the river’s edge. For those looking for an up-close and personal view of nature’s power, you will not want to miss this. This self-guided tour includes many stories about the geology of the Niagara Gorge and the plant and animal life you may see on your visit to Niagara Parks.

Hours of Operation:

Monday- Thursday: 11:00am-6:00pm 

Friday-Sunday: 10:00am-6:00pm

Address: 4330 River Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 6T2

Website: https://www.niagaraparks.com/visit/attractions/white-water-walk/

03

BICYCLING 

Bike Rentals in Beautiful Niagara on the Lake. See Niagara from the seat of a bike! High quality Trek and Electra Bikes, they size all  riders. Locks, helmets & maps included in all rentals.

RENTAL RATES

Half Day (up to 3 hours)           $20

Full Day (up to 24 hrs)             $30

Hours of Operation:  

Monday-Sunday: 9:00AM-5:00PM 

Address: 431 Mississagua St, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Website: https://www.zoomleisure.com/bike-rentals/rental-rates

04

Roam The Lavender Field

The store is open from 10 am to 6 pm year-round.  Field access 10 am – 5 pm.  Tickets will only be sold at the retail store during this time. If by chance we are harvesting, it is a beautiful thing. The scent of lavender fills the whole field making it a beautiful time to enjoy the field. Be at one with nature in a picturesque lavender field, take the memorable photo.

Hours of Operation: 

Monday-Sunday: 10:00AM-6:00PM 

Address: 758 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

Webiste: https://neobniagara.com/product/roam-the-lavender-field

05

SUNSET BEACH 

Sunset Beach is located in the Grantham Ward, along the shore of Lake Ontario on the Waterfront Trail and is in close proximity to the Welland Canals Parkway Trail. This park has 365 metres (1,200 feet) of sandy beach to enjoy, and park also have playground, boat launch & picnic area.

Beach Amenities

  • Parking

  • Playground

  • Picnic area

  • Public boat launch ramp for small and personal watercrafts during the boating season within daylight hours

  • Washrooms

Hours of Operation：

Monday-Sunday: 8:00am-9:00pm

Address:1 Lombardy Ave, St. Catharines

Website: https://www.stcatharines.ca/en/playin/Beaches.asp

Reference:

Moyer, Jennifer 2020, Cherry Avenue Farms, Pick-Your-Own Fruit, accessed 14 July 2020, <http://www.cherryavenuefarms.org/Index.html>

White Water Walk 2020, accessed 14 July 2020, <https://www.niagaraparks.com/visit/attractions/white-water-walk/> 

ZOOM LEISURE BIKES 2020, accessed 14 July 2020, < https://www.zoomleisure.com/bike-rentals/rental-rates> 

Neob Niagara 2020, accessed 14 July 2020, <https://neobniagara.com/product/roam-the-lavender-field>

The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines 2014, accessed 14 July 2020, < https://www.stcatharines.ca/en/playin/Beaches.asp>

Posted By:Tony