{"id":69,"date":"2018-07-09T16:12:06","date_gmt":"2018-07-09T20:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bonjourniagara.com\/vivre\/?page_id=69"},"modified":"2023-05-16T12:35:28","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T16:35:28","slug":"culture-and-recreation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/en\/culture-and-recreation\/","title":{"rendered":"Culture &#038; Recreation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"map-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/en\/culture-and-recreation\/culture-recreation-resource-map\/\" class=\"wc-shortcodes-button wc-shortcodes-button-secondary wc-shortcodes-button-position-\" title=\"Culture &amp; Recreation Resource Map\"><span class=\"wc-shortcodes-button-inner\"><span class=\"wc-shortcodes-button-icon-left fa fa-map-o\"><\/span>Resource Map<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"collage\">\n<div class=\"wc-shortcodes-row wc-shortcodes-item wc-shortcodes-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"wc-shortcodes-column wc-shortcodes-content wc-shortcodes-one-half wc-shortcodes-column-first \">\n<div class=\"image-one\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5305\" title=\"Comit\u00e9 franco Jeux du Canada\" src=\"http:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/comite-franco-Jeux-du-Canada-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Comit\u00e9 franco Jeux du Canada\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/comite-franco-Jeux-du-Canada-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/comite-franco-Jeux-du-Canada-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/comite-franco-Jeux-du-Canada.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-two\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1529 size-full\" title=\"Family Cycling \u2013 Niagara\" src=\"http:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/velo-en-famille-cropped.jpg\" alt=\"Family Cycling \u2013 Niagara\" width=\"546\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/velo-en-famille-cropped.jpg 546w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/velo-en-famille-cropped-300x128.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wc-shortcodes-column wc-shortcodes-content wc-shortcodes-one-half wc-shortcodes-column-last \">\n<div class=\"image-three\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1523 size-full\" title=\"Festival Festiv\u2019Eb\u00e8ne\" src=\"http:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/festivebene-sofifran-cropped.jpg\" alt=\"Festival Festiv\u2019Eb\u00e8ne\" width=\"547\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/festivebene-sofifran-cropped.jpg 547w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/festivebene-sofifran-cropped-300x132.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-four-five\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1527 size-full\" title=\"Peninsula Ridge Winery\" src=\"http:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/peninsula-ridge-cropped.jpg\" alt=\"Peninsula Ridge Winery\" width=\"270\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/peninsula-ridge-cropped.jpg 270w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/peninsula-ridge-cropped-229x300.jpg 229w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5310\" title=\"L\u00e9tourneau Art\" src=\"http:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/letourneau-art-229x300.jpg\" alt=\"L\u00e9tourneau Art\" width=\"270\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/letourneau-art-229x300.jpg 229w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/letourneau-art.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wc-shortcodes-row wc-shortcodes-item wc-shortcodes-clearfix\">\n<h2>Living in Niagara<\/h2>\n<p>Living in Niagara means enjoying the bounties of one of Canada\u2019s most well known destinations. We can enjoy an afternoon at one of our many wineries, play golf at one of the many courses or enjoy Niagara\u2019s cuisine, attractions or a top ranked spa.<\/p>\n<p>It means being awestruck by the natural wonder of the Niagara Escarpment, enjoying the abundant sunny days and mild climate or following the Niagara Parkway for the prettiest drive in the world.<\/p>\n<p>For Niagara\u2019s French-speaking population, it also means keeping our culture alive in our schools, in our workplace, and throughout the community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wc-shortcodes-row wc-shortcodes-item wc-shortcodes-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"wc-shortcodes-column wc-shortcodes-content wc-shortcodes-one-half wc-shortcodes-column-first \">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1937\" src=\"http:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/golfing-niagara-on-the-lake.jpg\" alt=\"Golf : Niagara-on-the-Lake\" width=\"800\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/golfing-niagara-on-the-lake.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/golfing-niagara-on-the-lake-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/golfing-niagara-on-the-lake-768x499.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Outdoor Recreation<\/h2>\n<p>Niagara Canada\u2019s unique geography creates weather that brings four distinct seasons, and each one brings a breath of fresh air to enjoy recreation and the outdoors.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy the region\u2019s 300 km of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracyclingtourism.com\/bike-routes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bike trails<\/a>, 48 golf courses, 39 nature <a href=\"https:\/\/npca.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">conservation areas<\/a>, and the many beaches and waterfronts at Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.<\/p>\n<p>Hike the Bruce Trail, Canada\u2019s longest footpath, and explore the natural wonder of the Niagara Escarpment. In the winter, of course, there is hockey and skating at one of more than thirty arenas in the region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wc-shortcodes-column wc-shortcodes-content wc-shortcodes-one-half wc-shortcodes-column-last \">\n<div class=\"wc-shortcodes-box wc-shortcodes-item wc-shortcodes-content wc-shortcodes-clearfix wc-shortcodes-box-primary \" style=\"text-align:left;\">\n<h2>Things to Do<\/h2>\n<p>Niagara Falls is a must-see for everyone, not just tourists! Locals have the benefit of living a short drive from the breathtaking Falls &#8211; no need to leave home to find world-class attractions that so many tourists come to see.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy the stunning spectacle of Niagara Falls, one of the world\u2019s finest natural wonders and discover the many natural attractions along the Niagara River.<\/p>\n<p>There are several options for family activities. Visit the main tourist attractions or enjoy boat cruises, zipline and adventure courses. Don\u2019t forget to visit the Clifton Hill tourist district!<\/p>\n<p>Discover Niagara&#8217;s wine country and visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/winecountryontario.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the more than 120 wineries<\/a> across the Niagara peninsula. Guides tours, wine tastings and shops are available year-round!<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitniagaracanada.com\/\" class=\"wc-shortcodes-button wc-shortcodes-button-primary wc-shortcodes-button-position- full-width\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Visit Niagara\"><span class=\"wc-shortcodes-button-inner\"><span class=\"wc-shortcodes-button-icon-left fa fa-external-link-square\"><\/span>Visit Niagara<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Living in Niagara Living in Niagara means enjoying the bounties of one of Canada\u2019s most well known destinations. We can enjoy an afternoon at one of our many wineries, play golf at one of the many courses or enjoy Niagara\u2019s cuisine, attractions or a top ranked spa. It means being awestruck by the natural wonder &#8230; <a title=\"Culture &#038; Recreation\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/en\/culture-and-recreation\/\" aria-label=\"More on Culture &#038; Recreation\">Plus<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"generate_page_header":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-69","page","type-page","status-publish"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Culture &amp; Recreation | Bonjour Niagara \u2013 Francophone Community Resources<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Outdoor activities and tourist attractions in Niagara\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/en\/culture-and-recreation\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Culture &amp; 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