Town of Fort Erie Inauguration 2018 Slideshow
Town of Fort Erie Inauguration 2018 Slideshow - Fort Erie - A Place For Everyone. Welcome to an inclusive growing community.
Produced by Jason Haywood with creative direction from Geoff George.
Music Credits:
Something Wild (Acoustic Version) - Lindsey Stirling
A Million Dreams - The Piano Guys (from The Greatest Showman soundtrack)
Image Credits:
Thank you to the following organisations and individuals for allowing us to use their images in the creation of this slideshow: Arts and Culture Alliance of Fort Erie, Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce, Fort Erie EDTC, Fort Erie Lions Club, Fort Erie Historical Museum Services, Fort Erie Public Library, Fort Erie Secondary School, Peacock School of Dance, Ridgeway-Crystal Beach High School, Today in America, Town of Fort Erie, Afshin Keyvani, Angela Schaerer, Cathy Green-Redekop, Chuck Stone, Geoff George, Jack Schaerer, Jason Haywood, Jeremy Hatch, Joan Crawford, Karen Audet, Kirby Reid, Lindsay Redekop Smith, Lisa Bickell, Melissa Marshall, Mike Sansano, Paul Kassay, Ray Ordinario, Rick Doan, Wendy Teal, Wayne Redekop.
All images are copyright to their respective owners and are used with permission.
helicopter in sky over museum fire station #4 Ridgeway Ontario Canada 10 aug 2013
Open 10 am till 11 pm
Address: 504 Ridge Rd N, Ridgeway, ON L0S 1N0
Phone:(905) 894-1212
home made crust from scratch and homemade pizza tomato sauce n spices!
Lovely place to sit and eat close to downtown ridgeway which is perfect if you decide to do some gift shopping or go to one of the local community events going on there.
It's a few steps from firehall station #4 and the Fort Erie Historical Museum and an 8 minute drive from the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center on Garrison Rd/Buffalo Rd in Fort Erie, Ontario.
Close to Sherkston shores, Bay Beach, Waverly, Pleasant Beach, Crystal Beach, Port Colborne, Welland, St Catharines, Niagara Falls and Niagara on the Lake all are within a 45 to 15 min drive.
Harry better lighting Chef's Bistro Ridgeway fort erie crystal beach ontario canada
took another shot of harry so we can see him!
CASH ONLY!
CASH ONLY!
301 ridge rd north phone 289-321-2425
Fort Erie, Ontario l0s1n0
Breakfast
Burgers
Diners
Italian
Sandwiches
Vegetarian
Chef's Bistro Restaurant
301 ridge rd north phone 289-321-2425
Fort Erie, Ontario l0s1n0
Michell and Char and our awesome great staff
canal days, friendship festival , niagara wine, shaw festival
ridgeway, crystal beach, waverly beach, nickle beach, port colborne,
welland, peace bridge, garrison rd, hwy 3, dominion rd, wainfleet, buffalo, clarion hotel and conference center, museum, railway, old fort, ghost tours, boating, fishing, swimming, sandy beaches, docks, palmwood, resorts, camping, motel, hotel, restaurant, travel, tourism, fort erie racetrack, humber race track
Old fort Erie Ontario
A historic recreation of the historic Old Fort Erie. Great tour every Canadian should tour this place.
Ridgeway The Boutique Movie Theatre crystal beach fort erie ontario canada
cinema current movies under 7$ for tickets.
canal days, friendship festival , niagara wine, shaw festival
ridgeway, crystal beach, waverly beach, nickle beach, port colborne,
welland, peace bridge, garrison rd, hwy 3, dominion rd, wainfleet, buffalo, clarion hotel and conference center, museum, railway, old fort, ghost tours, boating, fishing, swimming, sandy beaches, docks, palmwood, resorts, camping, motel, hotel, restaurant, travel, tourism
150th Anniversary of the Battle of Ridgeway Parade
What is this?
A three-part event to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Ridgeway.
When is this?
Saturday, June 4th, 2016 from noon - 6:30 p.m.
Where is this?
There are three components at three different locations:
• Parade - Noon - from Crystal Ridge Arena, up Ridge Rd. to Hwy. #3, to Ridgeway Battlefield Park.
• Ceremony - 1pm - at Ridgeway Battlefield Park
• Festival - 3pm - at Crystal Ridge Arena
How do I get there / where do I park?
• Highway #3 will be closed from Gorham Road to Ridgemount Road from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Free parking and shuttle bus service will be at the Crystal Ridge Arena - Rebstock Road entrance to the park beside the arena.
• Buses will run from there to Ridgeway Battlefield Park from 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
• Buses will run from Ridgeway Battlefield Park back to the Arena from 2:30 p.m.
Who is putting this on?
The Town of Fort Erie along with The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada and The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry - Wentworth Regiment. It is being coordinated by Fort Erie Museum and Cultural Services and the Fort Erie Community and Gaming Development Corporation.
What is the cost?
Admission is free to all three events.
What is happening during the Parade?
• Approximately 200 soldiers from The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada and The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, along with their regimental band, will march up Ridge Road from the Crystal Ridge Arena to Ridgeway Battlefield Park.
• They will stop at Ridgeway Village Square where the Mayor of Fort Erie will grant each regiment “Freedom of the City”.
• Several community and youth organizations will line the sidewalks in downtown Ridgeway to greet the soldiers.
• This Is a marching parade, not a parade with floats etc.
What is happening during the Ceremony?
• A parachute drop - unfurling a Canadian flag - to mark the opening.
• Period music from The Orono Cornet Band
• Plaque unveilings; a bronze plaque in memory of the soldiers who died as a result of being deployed to this battle; a Memorial to the Ridgeway Nine, the 9 soldiers who died at the battle; and a
Heritage Tree plaque for the Ironwood Tree that stood on the battlefield in 1866.
• Book launch - First Hand Accounts of the 1866 Fenian Raid and Battle of Ridgeway, published by Fort Erie Museum Services.
• Tributes to the soldiers who lost their lives as a result of this battle through speeches, wreath laying, honour guards, taps, and a gun salute.
What is happening at the Festival?
• Tactical demonstrations by The Queen’s Own Rifles Pioneers and Skirmishers and The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Ceremonial Guard - Wentworth Regiment.
• Modern and historic weapons and uniform displays by the Canadian Armed Forces.
• Artifact displays by the Fort Erie Historical Museum, The Queen’s Own Rifles Museum, The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Armoury, and various collectors.
• Music by the Orono Cornet Band and the Military Regimental Band
• Interactive children’s activities - try on a soldiers uniform, arts and crafts projects
Are there washrooms at the Ceremony at Ridgeway Battlefield Park and at the Festival at Crystal Ridge Arena?
Yes, there will be outdoor portable toilets at both locations.
Will there be food at the Ceremony at Ridgeway Battlefield Park?
Yes, there will be a food truck which will also sell soft drinks, up until the ceremony begins at 1:00 p.m.
Will there be food at the Festival?
Yes, the Lions Club of Ridgeway and Fort Erie, along with their partners and sponsors will be selling food including hamburgers, hot dogs, pop and beer. This will take place on the pavement area next to the Crystal Ridge Community Centre, which is adjacent to the Crystal Ridge Arena.
Will I have time to watch both the Parade and the Ceremony?
Yes, you can watch the end of the parade from Hwy.#3 which is also where the ceremony will be taking place. If you chose to watch the parade from downtown Ridgeway, you would have to drive yourself to one of the side streets that run off of Highway #3 and walk to the ceremony - parking will be very limited. Another option is to station yourself at Ridgeway Battlefield Park and watch the parade on your cell phone. The parade will be live streamed on the Town's YouTube channel. Please ensure you can access this link before arriving:
Is this event accessible?
• Yes, there will be an accessible parking area, accessible shuttle bus, accessible washroom and accessible seating at the ceremony.
Who do I contact if I have questions?
The Fort Erie Historical Museum
• 402 Ridge Road, Ridgeway, ON, L0S 1N0.
• 905-894-5322
• museum@forterie.ca
• museum.forterie.ca
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Tom Foster Fort Erie Artist
Tommy Foster was an artist who lived in Crystal Beach and Fort Erie. His one man show is on at the Sanctuary in Ridgeway during the month of December 2012.
Ridgeway Fashion Couture Designer Shops retail stores crystal beach fort erie Ontario Canada
nice little designer shops, mad hats is down here for custom one of a kind hats erie rd. in crystal beach, ridgeway, lots of music concerts for summer, winter, fall!
canal days, friendship festival , niagara wine, shaw festival
ridgeway, crystal beach, waverly beach, nickle beach, port colborne,
welland, peace bridge, garrison rd, hwy 3, dominion rd, wainfleet, buffalo, clarion hotel and conference center, museum, railway, old fort, ghost tours, boating, fishing, swimming, sandy beaches, docks, palmwood, resorts, camping, motel, hotel, restaurant, travel, tourism
Liberals snub Battle of Ridgeway event: Irish invading Canada not “multi-culti” enough?
David Menzies commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Ridgeway, considered a catalyst for Confederation, noting the absence of any representative of the Trudeau Liberals among the list of dignitaries in attendance. Watch David's video for the story. MORE
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Living in Ridgeway, Ontario
Our location; precious. We are part of the small historic town of Ridgeway. A picturesque village on the shore of lake Erie. The chosen home of business who love and value Ridgeway's precious living environment.
Fort Erie Cadets
The Greater Fort Erie Army Cadets held a open house.
1565 Point Abino Rd S, Fort Erie, ON
Friendship trail Recreation Trail Ridgeway ontario canada
walking or biking along the friendship trail through the brush. from ridgeway in crystal beach, fort erie ontario canada.
canal days, friendship festival , niagara wine, shaw festival
ridgeway, crystal beach, waverly beach, nickle beach, port colborne,
welland, peace bridge, garrison rd, hwy 3, dominion rd, wainfleet, buffalo, clarion hotel and conference center, museum, railway, old fort, ghost tours, boating, fishing, swimming, sandy beaches, docks, palmwood, resorts, camping, motel, hotel, restaurant, travel, tourism, fort erie racetrack, humber race track
lakeside books & art 341 ridge rd n ridgeway ontario canada 289 876 9618
the idea girl says
I walked in and asked the girl if it was ok to video blog the store,dropped off my card and filmed bits and pieces. to add to my shopping, things to do fort erie, ridgeway , crystal beach tourism tour guide.
lovely couches to sit on, read a story to your little one before purchasing them a book . great idea for all relatives (special time with little or big children) any ages, lots of children's books to choose from!
I think it's new material, might have used, not sure, I didn't ask!
Ridgeway is close to crystal beach, sherkston shores, pleasantview beach, stevensville, cottage retreats, clarion hotel and conference center, comfort inn - econo lodge (google street view hasn't changed it yet), the haven motel, and other great places to stay near fort erie ontario canada, niagara parkway (niagara falls, queenston heights, buffalo new york, 15 mins from peace bridge along garrison rd (hwy 3 that goes to port colborne, welland, hamilton, stoney creek, thorold, st catharines, dunnville, wainfleet connecting to hwy 406, hwy 20, QEW niagara, QEW fort erie, QEW hamilton , qEW toronto.)
stop in on your travels in canada, find some books to amuse your children while your on holiday - keep em busy!
Address: 341 Ridge Rd N, Ridgeway, ON L0S 1N0
Phone:(289) 876-9618
Hours:
Sunday 10:00 am -- 5:00 pm
Monday 10:00 am -- 5:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am -- 5:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am -- 5:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am -- 8:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am -- 8:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am -- 5:00 pm
take central ave, to garrison rd to ridge rd.
or take dominion rd from thompson rd (heading south towards waverly beach, old fort erie, and ridgeway museum)
several cafe's restaurants, movie boutique (sat matinee's for kiddies - cheap prices)
home style cooking recipes in area. some restaurants close at 2 pm, other's open later
trailside bar & grill
chef's bistro
ridgeways restaurant
aneta pizzeria
cafe corner
all in this area to eat.
spring, summer, fall
farmers market opens by friendship trail (go hiking if you wish, free parking downtown on streets and parking lots in fort erie, ridgeway - pay to park in crystal beach by bay beach (I think it's $5 for the day? but don't quote me on that!)
Ridgeway Your Place
There is a place... nestled between sparkling white sand beaches, and tranquil recreational trails... where everything appealing about small town living, is perfectly complimented with unique uptown dining, shopping, and entertainment experiences. Welcome to Ridgeway!
Ridgeway, Ontario is located on the sunny sandy shores of Lake Erie. Traversing the village centre the Greater Niagara Circle Route provides unlimited activity for runners, walkers, cyclists, roller-bladers, and all those seeking healthy active living.
The Ridgeway Farmers' Market situated at town centre on the trail offers bountiful farm to table, locally grown produce from late spring to early fall. With its many, year-round outdoor festivals, Centre for the Arts, galleries, boutique theatre, dining, spas, boat clubs, golf courses and close proximity to both Toronto and Western New York, Ridgeway offers a quality of life unmatched anywhere else in Ontario.
The Siege of Fort Erie (Part 1)
The Siege of Fort Erie (Part 1) (Re-enactment)
The Battle and Siege of Fort Erie was one of the Bloodiest Battles in Canada's History taking place at the Lonely Fort in Fort Erie Ontario during the Great Battles of 1812. Starting construction of the more modern fort in 1803 (Original fort being a shipping port for 50 years built in 1764) and not finishing the newer fort before War was declared by the Americans in 1812, Various engagements took place and the Fort was dismantle and rebuilt again during this time and several back and forth of occupation of the Fort between Americans and British Forces. On July 3rd, 1814 an American Assault took place that captured the Fort once again. In Early August, British Forces launched a massive Attack and Siege on the Fort only to be repelled by an exploding Powder Magazine that killed over a 900 British soldiers. The Siege had started and lasted months. By the End of 1814 Fort Erie was purposely (partially) destroyed/dismantled by the Americans who were forced to retreat back across the Niagara River to Buffalo, NY.
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This video re-enactment was shot onsite on the Saturday of the 30th Anniversary date of Niagara Park' Siege of Fort Erie
Tourist Attraction in Fort Erie, Ontario Canada.
We'd like to thank all the actors and volunteers and staff who assisted us for your professionalism and assistance in helping
us produce this film while onsite.
Film Date = August 8th, 2015
Full Video Production, Cinematography (GoPro Videos) and Concept by Kevin Karr @ karrgalaxy.com
In association with Nosey Dog Productions =
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For more information or for attending next years event please visit Niagara Parks Information:
Music Compositions and Credit (All used with Permission or part of the Creative Commons licensing):
The Siege of Fort Erie (Part 1)
1. [Intro] - Galactic Damages - Google Video Creator Academy Music Library
2. On the Bach - Google Video Creator Academy Music Library
3. Fiddles McGuinty - incompetech.com
4. The Story Unfolds - Google Video Creator Academy Music Library
5. [Battle = Buck's Surrender] - Cataclysmic Molten Core - Google Video Creator Academy Music Library
6. Old 1812/Welcome Home Again - Performance by The California Consolidate Drum Band - drumband.org
7. Les Toreadors from Carmen by Bizet - Google Video Creator Academy Music Library
HAUNTED RIDGEWAY
A walk through Ridegway, Ontario in Canada which saw many bloody battles from the War of 1812 between the Americans and the British. It is also very haunted! In this episode, famed actor/director Mitch Markowitz (The Hilarious House Of Frightenstein) joins the investigations along with Canada's Most Haunted Michelle Desrochers to examine just how haunted it is!
Town of Fort Erie Ontario featured on Today in America TV
Artifact Vlog #1: Uniform Pieces
The first episode in a new series from the Niagara Falls Museums. This artifact vlog features uniform pieces from the Battle of Lundy's Lane. Check out the story behind the pieces of material and come check it out in person at the Niagara Falls History Museum. niagarafallsmuseums.ca
Bridgeburg Book Store 16 Jarvis St (Niagara Pkwy) Fort Erie ON Canada 905 871 8484
Annie has all sorts of books for sale here, from daily reads to collectors antique items.
She is located beside Coffee Cultures and Pretty Pawsh Pet Spa.
5 min drive to old fort erie, friendship trail, waverly beach park, fort erie racetrack (10 mins?), crystal beach ridgeway (15 to 30 mins), port colborne 25 mins, welland, 15 mins, st catharines, 30 mins, hamilton 45 min, toronto 2 hrs, buffalo 5 mins from peace bridge
taking a walk down memory lane there's several plaques with pictures from the late 1800s to 1900s showing the history of the area.
QEW fort Erie, thompson rd, bertie st Exit, turn right on thompson at Bertie, drive past walmart, no frills, past garrison it turns into helena st (golden nugget bingo on left), and down past dominion rd, straight to waverly beach park (free parking here),
there's a washroom there but not open yet...
benches, picnics, dog walking, beach , suntanning, water, lake erie, swimming, explore the old ruins, nature, wildlife, dirt trails, goes up friendship trail to the niagara parkway, old fort erie is about a 10 to 20 min walk (i'm slow), cycling about 2 mins from here to old fort erie (snack bar opens seasonal hours)
old fort erie
350 Lakeshore Rd Fort Erie, ON L0S 1J0
(905) 871-0540
Hours:
Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Fort Erie was the first British fort to be constructed as part of a network developed after the Seven Years' War was concluded by the Treaty of Paris at which time all of New France had been ceded to Great Britain. Wikipedia
Hours of Operation:
Open May 18 to September 2, 2013 10 am to 5 pm. September 3 to October 27, 10 am to 4 pm, extended to 5 pm on weekends.
Parking: Free parking is available for visitors.
Driving Directions
From Buffalo, New York Enter Canada across the Peace Bridge. After passing through Customs and the toll booths, take an immediate right to Central Ave. Turn right onto Central Ave and follow Central Ave. toward Lake Erie. Turn right on Lakeshore Road then follow the road a short distance to Old Fort Erie.
From Niagara Falls/St. Catharines/Toronto Follow the QEW south toward Fort Erie. Take the Central Ave. exit. Turn right onto Central Ave. Follow Central Ave. south toward the Niagara River. Turn right then follow the road for a short distance to Old Fort Erie.