The Canadian Falls ARE Nicer!

FoxyLady and I had reservations for our trip to Niagara this weekend, and so in order to not lose money, we went anyway. It was our first trip together and even though timing could have been better, I didn't want it to ruin our weekend. I was feeling much better anyhow and figured the antibiotics were well on their way to fixing me up. I planned on just taking it easy and monitoring myself.

We stopped off first in Niagara-on-the-Lake and strolled around their main street. I finally know what the fuss about this place is about. It really is quite quaint and beautiful. Managed to look at all the pretty flowers and catch a parade of sorts.

The strolling brought on the hunger so we enjoyed a lovely lunch of fresh fruit, sandwiches and pate at The Buttery, a local spot famous for its weekend Henry VIII feasts, and lovely patio.

After our leisurely lunch we then took the scenic drive up to Peller Estates Winery where we partook of the complimentary tour. On the tour we were privy to sampling a few of their wines. Now, I'm already a big fan of ice wines, (Come now, who isn't?) but the tour guide opened my eyes to the orgasmic experience of tasting a Cabernet Franc ice wine. It was the most amazing ice wine I've ever had and it was based on a red wine (my favourite kind) to boot!



After being a little tipsy from multiple glasses of wine (I lost count) in the hot summer sun, we then participated in a tasting dealing with The Art of Wine and Food.


At this tasting, the instructor introduced us to a new Peller product, known as their "Cristalle", a sparkling white wine infused with ice wine! Yummy!



By the time we were finished at the winery, FoxyLady and I were pretty tipsy, and purchased three bottles of ice wine and the Cristalle.

To work off the alcoholic buzz, we hiked around some local trails enjoying the sunshine and holding hands.


We then headed down to our hotel where we checked in and rested awhile before dinner. Now, I'm vaguely aware of Niagara being the home of cheesiness (second only to Las Vegas), but I was very surprised and amused to see that our room came with a heart-shaped red Jacuzzi surrounded by full-length mirrors. It was so funny that I wanted to take a photo. It was so embarrassing that I decided not to. I spare my readers the image. No need to thank me.

For dinner, my honey wanted to take me to the Skylon Tower and overlook the city as we dined. We ate in their revolving dining room. It was kind of like eating at 360 in Toronto's CN Tower, except much shorter, and looking over a pair of amazing waterfalls. So the same. Except different. Our falls are much nicer. That's just my opinion.


By the time dinner was over, I felt ill. Really ill. My fever returned and I had trouble swallowing. Drat. So now it's Sunday afternoon, and I'm back in Toronto trying to figure out why I'm still sick. I cannot be sick this week. I'm acting manager! This truly sucks. I don't regret the trip though. Spending time with my girl is always worth it.

Now, I sleep.
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Photo Credits: 1 - 4, Revisionist Reese; 5 - 10, FoxyLady