Once this year the Scotiabank Convention Centre will be jam packed with delicious wine, craft beer and culinary treats from around the region with the Niagara Food and Wine Expo.
This premier international tasting event will featuring some of the best wineries in Niagara, including some of Niagara’s up and coming craft breweries. The show will include a Celebrity Live Auction on the Saturday at 5pm. The auction will offer guests the experience of a guided tour from celebrity and Iron Chef floor reporter, Kevin Brauch. The show runs from April 26-28 and general admission is $15 a person.
If you plan on coming from out of town, the Marriott Gateway is offering a Niagara Food and Wine package. The package includes your accommodations at the Gateway, two tickets for the event and two select drinks in their new Greatroom Lounge & Bar and starts at $169 a night.
In coming weeks, Marriott Gateways plans to examine the wine, beer and culinary offerings in detail at this years event, so stay tuned for the next blog.
For more information on packages visit http://www.marriottgatewayonthefalls.com/packages
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Again this year, the Home and Garden show will be taking place at the Scotiabank Convention Centre, conveniently located directly across the street from the Marriott Gateway on the Falls. The show this year promises to have events that accommodate the experienced gardener to the first time DIYer. The whole family will be excited to attend this year’s show—with an interactive kid zone, live birds of prey demonstrations and a gourmet food and wine tasting.
Celebrity appearance this year consist of the Ahmed Hassan, green expert and star on the DIY networks ‘Yard Crashers’. Hassan will discuss his experience and vast knowledge of landscaping at informative seminars during the weekend show. For more information of the event visit http://www.niagarahomeandgardenshow.ca/
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It’s almost here. March 11th, the kids are on the loose, parents once again have their hands full, March break is here! So, as a courtesy to any stressed out parents desperately seeking some time consuming activities to partake in during the week long break, we at the Marriott Gateway have compiled a list of events to look out for in Niagara.
- First and foremost, this year the Marriott Gateway is offer a family centered March Break package that allows the family to enjoy one of the great aspects of summer—a Waterpark! The package includes four passes to famous Fallsview Indoor Waterpark and an Adventure City Attractions Passport. This is an affordable way for you and the family to enjoy many of the thrills of Niagara Falls. Packages start at $229 a night. More info at our website http://www.marriottgatewayonthefalls.com/packages
- Public libraries throughout the region will host a series of events during the March Break. Niagara Falls public library will be doing a “Bearly Spring” event this March Break with a variety of programs.
- Butterfly Conservatory is having a “Sciensational Week” with interactive exhibits of reptiles, snakes, turtles and amphibians. http://www.niagaraparks.com/garden-trail/butterfly-conservatory.html
- Attend the Greg Frewin Theatre for either his matinee or evening ‘Imagine’ performances. Ticket information here http://www.gregfrewintheatre.com/show/index/
- Visit White Meadow Farms to experience true Canadian maple syrup. Enjoy the beautiful surrounding landscape and learn about the rich history behind Canada’s maple syrup harvest. http://www.whitemeadowsfarms.com/
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March 7th looks to be a barrel of laughs at the Greg Frewin Theatre with the Niagara Comedy Fest ready to hit the stage. Six comedians will be performing for the ‘Komedy for Kidneys Rodney Pentland Memorial Benefit Show, with all proceeds going to the funding of a new dialysis centre in Niagara Falls. Doors will be opening at 7 pm that night, with the first comedian hitting the stage by 8pm. Tickets for the event will be $19.99 and can be purchased http://www.gregfrewintheatre.com/
If you want to make a weekend out of the experience, you can check out the Marriott Gateway for a place to stay that night. With a number of package deals, the Marriott Gateway can ensure that you enjoy more than just the show while you’re in Niagara Falls. For information of Marriott Gateway packages visit http://www.marriottgatewayonthefalls.com/packages
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The price of the March Break Family Adventure is $229 – more than 60% off the non-package price for Niagara Falls Attractions and Indoor Waterpark Passes.
$229 for a Family of Four (60% Savings)
This deal includes buffet breakfast and WEGO passes for the entire group. Have another person to add to the group? Add $30 and get the WEGO, Waterpark, and Breakfast for the fifth in your group.
Book this AMAZING deal at http://www.marriottgatewayonthefalls.com/packages/march-break-waterpark-special
A ‘Let’s Get Loud’ dance contest will held from March 1-3 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre this year and it promises to be an exciting one. Ranging from youngsters to 18 plus, the competition showcases some the best dancing talent in the area. Dance categories include; Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Open, Contemporary, Acro, Adult, Musical Theatre, Song & Dance, Hip Hop, and Lyrical.
If you plan on making the trek out to the competition, finding a hotel would be an appropriate next step. The Marriott Gateway on the Falls is conveniently located across from the convention centre. Also, the Marriott Gateway offers a number of package deals that will not only make your stay more convenient, but could allow you to enjoy some other aspects of Niagara Falls.
For more information on packages visit http://www.marriottgatewayonthefalls.com/packages
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Family Day is one of the newest vacation days in Canada, and it should be the holiday that your family tries something new.
Save the nostalgia for December and stop living in the past. Get futuristic and have fun on Family day with WiFi, wild rides, and a waterpark. The waterpark is a top family attraction this family day.
Plenty of people get a chance to hit the beach in the sunny summer months. The Marriott Gateway on the Falls is part of the growing number of Niagara Falls hotels offering something new. The Winter Waterpark Experience – a climate controlled indoor experience that is guaranteed to be just the right temperature every day and every night.
This is offered through the Marriott Splash and Stay, a favourite among families looking to get more.