New Summer GO Train Service To Niagara
This summer, visitors travelling between Niagara and Toronto will be able to take the GO Train as GO Transit runs seasonal weekend and holiday train service to Niagara Region starting Friday May 7.

The service will offer three trips daily in each direction on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from May 21 to September 26.
The two-hour trip will run between Union Station in Toronto with stops at Port Credit, Oakville and Burlington GO Stations, and at St. Catharines and Niagara Falls VIA Rail stations.

"This new GO rail service will bring tourists to Niagara's wineries, restaurants, and attractions such as the incomparable Niagara Falls, and give Niagara residents a new option if they are going to Toronto. Our government is expanding public transit across the province, making investments that build our economic infrastructure and put people to work," said St. Catharines MPP Jim Bradley.

Learn More | For more information on GO services
local: 416.869.3200
toll free: 1.888.GET ON GO (438.6646)
toll free: 1.800.387.3652
web: www.gotransit.com

Centre For The Arts In Downtown St. Catharines
The City of St. Catharines and Brock University applaud a joint federal and provincial government announcement of $36-million to construct a new Niagara Centre for the Arts in downtown St. Catharines. MP Rick Dykstra and MPP Jim Bradley made the announcement.
The facilities will have a significant positive economic impact for the Niagara region, helping to create jobs, attract skilled workers and generate visitors to the region. The city-owned Niagara Centre for the Arts will be adjacent to the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, which Brock University plans to relocate to the downtown from the University's main campus.

"This project will be the cornerstone of Council's vision for a revitalized downtown," said St. Catharines Mayor Brian McMullan.

"With the proposed Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts bringing students downtown by day, and the arts centre attracting audiences from across and outside the region, it will encourage the type of cultural district growth that will be a catalyst for positive downtown and regional development."

Brock University President Jack Lightstone also hailed the announcement. "This is a day we have all been looking forward to for a long time," he said, "not just because this cultural landmark will complement our Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, but because it illustrates how a whole community can benefit when people work together."
The announcement results from the work of numerous partners who recognized this project as a great step in a comprehensive plan for the creation of a significant 'arts hub' for Niagara to revitalize downtown St. Catharines.

These include the efforts of our federal and provincial government representatives - MP Dykstra and MPP Bradley - as well as an ongoing collaborative effort between the City and the University.

For More Information Contact:
Brian McMullan | Mayor, City of St. Catharines
phone: 905.688.5601, ext. 1540
Kevin Cavanagh | Associate Director, Communications and
Public Affairs, Brock University
phone: 905.688.5550, ext. 5888
email: kcavanagh@brocku.ca

Partner News

Anna Olson Has A Crush On Niagara
Crush on Niagara Wine Tours announces a second season of unique touring events with HGTV Food Network Canada's Star and Celebrity Chef Anna Olson.

Niagara tour operator, Crush on Niagara Wine Tours, has partnered with Celebrity Chef Anna Olson. Guests will have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of her new Show "Fresh with Anna Olson" airing on HGTV. Each tour date features seasonal food venues and markets, gourmet luncheon, demonstration and visit with Anna herself at Olson Foods at Ravine, her gourmet food store and Bakery in St. David's.

Event dates are as follows: Sunday's July 19, August 30, September 20 & October 4. Price per person is $135.00 + g.s.t. and gratuity.

Visit some of Anna's favorite local and seasonal Niagara markets and producers featured on "Fresh." Guests will enjoy guided winery visits with transportation, a savory luncheon with wine while chatting with Anna at Olson Foods at Ravine and take home treats from markets and food venues. Each guest will also receive a signed cookbook from Anna and signed copy of the second edition of "Crush on Niagara, The Definitive Wine Tour Guide", by wine author and Crush tour director Andrew Brooks. Sundays never tasted so good!

For More Information Contact:
Christina Bufalino | Guest Services Director
Social and Corporate Groups
Crush on Niagara Wine Tours
www.crushtours.com/events.html
phone: 905.562.3373
toll free: 1.866.408.WINE(9463)
fax: 905.562.3372

Did you know?
Crush on Niagara Wine Tours has been voted Best Wine Tour Company for 3 Years Running. Crush on Niagara Wine Tours is partnered with Shoppers Drug Mart. A Crush on Niagara Gift Certificate can be purchased at any Life Experience Shoppers store for that last minute gift idea. Fairmont Hotels recommends Crush on Niagara Wine Tours for all visitors to the Niagara Wine Region. We look forward to seeing you in Wine Country soon.

Opening Soon, 13th Street Winery Fourth Avenue
Visitors and locals will soon be able to visit and experience a wonderful winery in St. Catharines. This unique winery showcases custom made cabinetry, antique oak floors and a glass walled private tasting/board room where private wine seminars or corporate wine tastings for up to 24 at the giant solid hardwood slab table can take place. A large covered outdoor deck will make a great spot to enjoy artisanal cheeses and charcuterie with a focus on great Canadian and international cheeses and regional charcuterie. All charcuterie will be made by top local chefs and the selections will include Bison Bresaola, Saussicon Sec, Pâté de Campagne, Rillettes and Cappicolo amongst others. Specific 13th Street wines will be matched to each selection. In partnership with Whitty Farms, fruits and vegetables in season will be used to celebrate additional in season wine and food matches such as raspberries and sparkling Rosé or heirloom tomatoes and basil with Buffalo Mozzarella and Sauvignon - Sémillon.

The winery will also have on display a wonderful collection of sculptures from an amazing Romanian artist, Karoly Varess, whose works are also in the collections of Queen Beatrix of Holland and the governments of Germany and Holland. These will be situated throughout the grounds and art and wine tours will be offered.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to tour the greenhouses where Whitty Farms will raise some of their fruits and vegetables. An open house is scheduled for later this summer and more information will follow at a later date.

For More information Contact:
Peter Bodnar Rod | Director Sales, Marketing & Hospitality
email: peter@13thstreetwinery.com
phone: 905.562.9463
address: 1776 Fourth Avenue