One of the things that draw people to live in a particular area is the type of community and the cultural events that take place there each year. While Niagara Falls boasts one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world, along with many other local tourist attractions, it is also an area that contains one of the richest cultural offerings in Canada.
Housing Design that Complements Lifestyle
At Blythwood Homes, we care deeply about finding the perfect living experience to match the needs of those who buy our custom-built homes. People looking for new home builders in the Niagara Region tend to seek out communities that promote an active and social lifestyle because they appreciate how great an impact these things have on ensuring good health and happiness.
Creating the right home for you isn’t just about well-designed floor plans and custom features; it is about joining those who embrace Niagara living in an environment filled with the kinds of experiences you desire. Our homes are built in vibrant communities filled with people who aim to get the most out of their retirement years.
A large part of the ability to do that is based on nearby recreation and other local amenities, including exciting annual events. With this goal in mind, here are a few of the exciting events offered yearly in the area that attracts homebuyers to live there:
Lights on Niagara Falls
While there are many beautiful natural scenes to behold at Niagara parks all over the area, none can match the spectacular view that you get watching Niagara Falls from Queen Victoria Park and the surrounding area when it is lit up in spectacular colour. In 2016, the Niagara Falls Illumination Board installed special energy-efficient LED lighting in various locations around the falls to make this marvel possible.
Seeing the Niagara Falls lit up in spectacular colour isn’t an annual event; it occurs every night of the year. But you can also view a schedule of special lighting events to discover all of the special events when particular colours illuminate the falls to mark days of the year to support charitable organizations.
Niagara Winter Festival of Lights
The Niagara Falls are beautiful to view during the icy season. In fact, those who live in the region often claim to prefer to enjoy winter in Niagara Falls because that’s when the tourists dwindle and the falls transform into a wonderous icy landscape that’s unlike any other in the world.
If you’re viewing the falls during the winter season, the best time to visit is between November 13th and February 21st, when you can also see the Niagara Winter Festival of Lights. Boasting over 3 million lights along a route that spans Niagara Falls, Dufferin Islands and the Niagara Parkway, this is one yearly event you won’t want to miss!
Ongoing Entertainment at the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort
If you’re looking for concerts, comedians and other special arts events, one of the best venues in the area is the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort. Each year, you can find over 300 acclaimed entertainment acts schedules at the resort, providing ample opportunity to find something for everyone. While you visit the resort, you can find:
- Various Dining Experiences
- A 200,000 Square Foot Casino Floor
- A 1500 Seat Avalon Theatre
- 372-Room Luxury Hotel with a Spa
- A Brand-New 5000 Seat Entertainment Centre
Niagara-on-the-Lake Events
While Niagara Falls is a bustling tourist destination, the city itself represents just a small portion of events offered in the region. If you take a short drive north along a route that follows the gorge along the Niagara Glen Hiking Trail, you’ll come to the quaint yet bustling community of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
While there, you also want to experience the annual Shaw Theatre Festival located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, which takes place between May and December. Besides the eight main plays that the theatre offers, it also hosts a wide assortment of related events and activities. This year, you won’t want to miss their rendition of the Charles Dickens classic holiday story, A Christmas Carol.
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Upcoming Niagara Events
When it comes to events in the Niagara region as a whole, there are just too many to name. That said, you’ll want to know what’s coming up in the near future to ensure you don’t miss out on anything you’ll regret:
- Niagara Parks Craft Beer Dinner (November 13th)
- 75th Anniversary Chrysanthemum Show (October 9th – November 14th)
- Little Inventors Workshop (Until December 26th)
- History of Power Speaker Series (Until December 5th)
- Niagara Winter Festival of Lights (November 13th – February 21st)
- Niagara Falls Christmas Market (November 13th – December 19th)
- Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade
Be sure to mark your calendar with the events that are most important to you so that you get to enjoy all of those that matter most.
Adult Lifestyle Communities
At Blythwood Homes, our ambition to create adult lifestyle communities in Ontario that include everything a customer could want means that building exceptional individual properties is just the tip of the iceberg. That’s why we build homes in areas that promote an ongoing active lifestyle filled with enjoyable pastimes.
Besides annual events, the Niagara region is known for offering
- World-Class Wineries
- Fabulous Lakefront Beaches
- Exceptional and Unique Hiking Trails
- Challenging Golf Courses
- Excellent Shopping
to name just a few of its most popular attractions.
If you’re currently uncertain about your options for retirement living, look no further. When you work with Blythwood Homes to design your next property in the Niagara area, you’ll gain much more than a living space. You’ll get a passport to exciting local events, wholesome recreation, and opportunities to join in on social plans. You’ll also gain the peace of mind of knowing that your home is maintenance-free and situated in a safe environment.
Contact us today to learn more about the move-in ready homes in vibrant communities that we offer. There’s no time like the present to get started on plans for a healthy and happy retirement.